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Little Drifter Melbourne

Melbourne, VIC

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Formerly The Village Melbourne (and before that Discovery), renovated and rebranded in 2025 under the Drifter group — a big social hostel at 167 Franklin Street between Elizabeth Street and Queen Victoria Market. Two lively bars, rooftop terrace and a busy events calendar.

Renovated 2025, rebranded from The Village Two in-house bars and rooftop terrace Next to Queen Victoria Market Regular social events and in-house cafe

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