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Uptown Backpackers

1.0 star property
City-center hostel within easy reach of University of Otago

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Fridge, microwave
Premium Shared Dormitory | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Living area
Reception
Dining room
Dunedin City Centre's vibrant energy is palpable at Uptown Backpackers, where you can connect with free in-room WiFi. Relax in the lobby near the TV or tackle your laundry list with on-site facilities.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (9)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Communal living room
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • TV in a common area
  • Lockers available
The current price is $46
$53 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29

Room options

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Premium Shared Dormitory | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Shared Dormitory

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

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Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Women only | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Women only

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

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Deluxe Shared Dormitory | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Standard Single Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Quadruple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bunk Bed

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Basic Shared Dormitory | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
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About the neighborhood

Map
243 Moray Pl, Dunedin, Otago, 9016

What's nearby

  • The Octagon - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dunedin Town Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • University of Otago - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Speight's Brewery - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Forsyth Barr Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 25 min drive
  • Dunedin Railway Station - 18 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Paasha Turkish Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Craic Irish Tavern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Craft Beer & Kitchen - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Uptown Backpackers

Uptown Backpackers offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from University of Otago.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 7 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
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Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Television in common areas
  • Communal living room
  • Lockers available

Accessibility

  • 15 stairs to reach property
  • High pile carpet in room

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Uptown Backpackers Dunedin
Uptown Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Uptown Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Dunedin

Frequently asked questions

Does Uptown Backpackers offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Uptown Backpackers does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Uptown Backpackers?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Uptown Backpackers?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Uptown Backpackers.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Uptown Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at Uptown Backpackers?

No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Grand Casino (8-min walk) is nearby.

What's the area around Uptown Backpackers like?

Uptown Backpackers is in Dunedin City Centre, a short 5-minute walk from University of Otago and 2 minutes' walk from Dunedin Town Hall.

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Reviews

Uptown Backpackers Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

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Room
Service staff
Location

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome stay

10/10 Exceptional

Well appointed and centrally located

Great hostel. Really well appointed with modern facilities. Particularly appreciated the hand towels in the bathrooms and large towels provided.
Will, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

We has hair in one of the beds but overall its a nice property
Tonia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and comfortable
Sean, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

It could use a refresh, but is in an excellent location. Staff were friendly and helpful. Was kept tidy and clean.
Carol, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Warm atmosphere and friendly staff, good facilities, Netflix and sky, good showers and central to everything
Jeremy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good location! We could go anywhere we like.
Takashi, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay. Was warm and comfy. Showers were hot. Staff very helpful. Would recommend.
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good for value

Very nice receptionist who allowed me to check in before the norm check in time and specifically did up the bed to accommodate me. Cheers for that. Nicely done up bathroom which is impressive. So far the only bathroom with heating rod to keep the hand towels dry. Rooms are spacious w a mobile heater which warm up the room. Lots of storage beneath, on the side and a panel inside the pod to keep some necessities. Extra storage near the receptionist upon request. Super impressed by the Japanese receptionist who even help carry luggage to the room.
Siong Kee, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Thank you for another great visit and stay at Uptown. Your staff is kind and friendly. The room was actually a bit too warm but otherwise it's a great hostel. I wish the staff at Best Cafe were as nice as the staff at Uptown. I tried to enter Best Cafe and no sooner had I stepped into the doorway when a woman staffer pushed me out closing the door in my face and saying they couldn't take in just one more customer - even with empty tables waiting! I couldn't find another sea food restaurant to eat at - wish there were more of them to choose from when you are hungry between 3 and 5pm and all the good eateries are closed! Thanks for another great stay at Uptown.
Noel, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

The room I got has a bad smell, and a bit dirty too.
Julie Ann, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The only difficulty was parking and the scaffolding leading to the front door otherwise good accomm and friendly service.
Emily, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great value for money

Friendly helpful staff, beds were comfy and warm. Heater in room. Showers were hot.
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great
John, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good
Oloa, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Far too noisy, people allowed in the kitchen until 10.30pm, plus loud people in the common area until all hours. My room was partly pretected by a solid door, but there was no management presence, or supervision in the evening. On Top Backpackers have signs, outlining after 9pm is a quiet time. Nothing like that here.
Richard, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Noisy, no sleep here

The amount of noise coming from inside this hoste was shocking, with voices from the managers own bedroom, which was right the through the night until after 4, wit constant coughing fits coming from the same room. Not sure what they were smoking? The rest of stay was ok, clean enough and great location.
Alex, 3-night trip

4/10 Fair

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Dingy, no windows in communical area. This isn't a problem tho. Stay here if you like cold showers and shady room mates. Good free section thought.
6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Alice, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Geiza, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Philippa, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

立地が良かったのと、ベッドにはカーテンがあり、コンセントもあります。ライトはコンセントに繋げて充電？して使うものでしたので、個人の充電とは別にケーブル（タイプC）があると便利かと。快適でした。
Erika, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jacob, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Angela Maree, 4-night trip