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Uptown Backpackers Hostel

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Very good (521 reviews) |
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Apr 25, 2025 - Apr 26, 2025
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Uptown Backpackers Hostel Dunedin

Overview

  • free wifi
  • family rooms
  • non-smoking rooms
  • laundry

Intro

Dunedin Town Hall is about 200 metres from the hostel and NZSG Dunedin Research is 950 metres away. It offers accommodation with Wi-Fi throughout the property.

Rooms

Uptown Backpackers features 35 rooms.

Relax

The hostel features a Chinese garden.

Location

The property lies about 10 minutes' walk from Dunedin city centre. The hostel's location is close to First Church of Otago. Offering Chinese meals, Hong Kong Restaurant & Karaoke Bar is around 500 metres away.

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Rooms

Standard Double or Twin Room
Room size: 20 m2
Max capacity: +
4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room size: 20 m2
Max capacity:
Family Room
Room size: 20 m2
Max capacity: +
Double Room with Shared Bathroom
Room size: 12 m2
Max capacity:
10-Bed Female Dormitory Room
Room size: 40 m2
Max capacity:
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Facitilies

Rooms

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Shops/Commercial services

Relax

  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Golf course

Activities for Kids

  • Board games

Reviews

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8/10 Very good (521 reviews)
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Categories

  • Cleanliness 7.9
  • Comfort 8
  • Facilities 7.8
  • Free WiFi 9.2
  • Location 9.4
  • Total 7.7
  • Value for money 8.5
  • Cleanliness 8.1
  • Comfort 8
  • Facilities 7.8
  • Location 9.4
  • Total 7.8
  • Value for money 8.6
  • Free WiFi 8.7
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Margaret

10/10
We loved the hotel's cleanliness and spacious rooms, and the modern bathrooms were always well-maintained. The staff were incredibly friendly, making us feel right at home, and the location was perfect, with supermarkets and attractions just a short walk away. the free laundry service was a fantastic bonus for longer stays.
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Christina

9.8/10
I had a wonderful experience at this hotel, as the staff were incredibly friendly and created a welcoming atmosphere. The location is perfect, just a short walk to shops and restaurants, which made exploring convenient. The dorms were spacious and the wooden bunks were super comfy, ensuring I slept really well throughout my stay. Plus, the hotel provided free tea and laundry services, which was a nice bonus!
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Jordan

9.4/10
We loved the central location. It was close to bars and restaurants. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. Everything was spotless, and the beds were very cozy. We also appreciated the clean kitchen facilities.
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David

9.2/10
We loved the cleanliness of the hotel and the friendly staff. The location was perfect, just minutes from key attractions. The facilities were spacious and inviting, which made our stay enjoyable. Everyone was sociable, creating a warm atmosphere.
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Alexander

9.2/10
The location was perfect, just a short walk to main attractions and restaurants, making it so convenient. The cleanliness was top-notch, as the shared bathrooms were always tidy, and my room was comfortably cozy with a super soft bed.
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Jennifer

9.6/10
I had a great experience at the hotel. The staff were incredibly welcoming and made me feel at home. The place was clean and the kitchen was well equipped with everything I needed. I loved the spacious lounge area, perfect for socializing. The location was fantastic, just a short walk from the bus stations and shops.
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Nicholas

9.2/10
I had a fantastic experience at the hotel, as it was super clean and the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, making me feel right at home. The location was fantastic, just steps away from shops and transport links, and the cozy lounge area was perfect for relaxing after exploring the city.
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Location

243 Moray Pl
Landmarks nearby
Restaurants nearby
Transportation
  • 1. New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame 480 m (1575 ft)
  • 2. Toitu Otago Settlers Museum 700 m (2297 ft)
  • 3. Forsyth Barr Stadium 1.95 km (1.21 mi.)
  • 4. St Paul's Anglican Cathedral 260 m (853 ft)
  • 5. Dunedin Botanic Garden 2.09 km (1.30 mi.)
  • 6. First Church of Otago 380 m (1247 ft)
  • 7. Grand Casino Dunedin 640 m (2100 ft)
  • 1. Sampan House 200 m (656 ft)
  • 2. Trojan Turkish Takeaways 50 m (164 ft)
  • 3. Dost Turkish Cafe 260 m (853 ft)
  • 4. Konya Kebabs 220 m (722 ft)
  • 5. Great Taste Buffet Restaurant 250 m (820 ft)
  • 6. The Jitsu 250 m (820 ft)
  • 7. Bite Kitchen 100 m (328 ft)
  • 1. Octagon Stand 7 40 m (131 ft)
  • 2. Octagon Stand 8 70 m (230 ft)
  • 3. Hub A 190 m (623 ft)
  • 4. InterCity 220 m (722 ft)
  • 5. Ritchies/InterCity Travel Terminal 1.35 km (4429 ft)