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Global Village Backpackers

2.0 star property
City-center hostel within easy reach of Monteith's Brewing Company

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Located near Monteith's Brewing Company, Global Village Backpackers offers a warm welcome with a garden, laundry facilities, and an outdoor pool. Relax in the sauna or unwind in the spa tub after exploring History House Museum and West Coast Rail Trail. Connect to WiFi and take advantage of free bicycle rentals.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Free train station pick-up
  • Free train station drop-off
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Hot tub
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (5)

  • Garden
  • Laundry facilities
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Free self parking
  • Hair dryer
The current price is $50
$58 total
includes taxes & fees
May 17 - May 18

Room options

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Single Private Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Private Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Bed Private Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Bed Private Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with two beds, a radiator, a window with curtains, and a lamp on a side table.

Twin Private Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Triple Room (1x Double & 1x Single) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room (1x Double & 1x Single)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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4 Bed Private Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

4 Bed Private Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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6 Bed Private Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

6 Bed Private Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Triple Room (3x Singles) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room (3x Singles)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
42 - 54 Cowper Street, Greymouth, 7805

What's nearby

  • Grey District Aquatic Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Monteith's Brewing Company - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Pounamu Pathway Māwhera - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Jade Country Greymouth - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • West Coast Rail Trail - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK) - 29 min drive
  • Greymouth Station - 22 min walk
  • Free train station pick-up
  • Free train station drop-off

Restaurants

  • ‪Woodstock Craft Bar & Eatery - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Speight's Ale House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sevenpenny - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Buccleugh's on High - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Global Village Backpackers

  • When you stay at Global Village Backpackers, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Monteith's Brewing Company and Pounamu Pathway Māwhera. Guests can enjoy the fitness center, along with onsite kayaking and rowing/canoeing. Other features include a hot tub, a sauna, and free bike rentals.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 15 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the train station; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 9:00 PM
    • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children (12 years old and younger) not allowed
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Transfers

    • Free train station shuttle
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Barbecue grills

What to do

  • Kayaking
  • Canoe
  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Skiing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Free bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness center
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International

Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Global Village Backpackers Hostel Greymouth

Global Village Backpackers Hostel

Global Village Backpackers Greymouth

Global Village Backpackers

Global Village Backpackers Greymouth

Global Village Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Does Global Village Backpackers offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Global Village 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 Global Village Backpackers?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Global Village Backpackers?

Yes, there's free self parking.

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

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Global Village Backpackers and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like kayaking, rowing, and fishing. Relax in the hot tub or enjoy the use of other amenities, which include a sauna and a fitness center. Global Village Backpackers also has a picnic area and a garden.

What's the area around Global Village Backpackers like?

Global Village Backpackers is located by the river in Central Greymouth, a short 17-minute walk from West Coast Rail Trail and 7 minutes' walk from Grey District Aquatic Centre.

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Reviews

Global Village Backpackers Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay, clean room, quiet, shops within easy walk.
Alan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hostel with plenty of things to do around, easy access to town and shops
Nicole, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great friendly staff, comfortable and clean set up, and awesome to have access to bikes and kayaks to use during your stay. Perfect common area for dining to meet other travellers too.
Sean, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Meet all our needs for an overnight stop in Greymouth. Pick up from station was a bonus. Extremely friendly owners. Very clean, comfy beds, great facilities.
Steve, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

What an incredible hostel, the decor is amazing, it's super clean and the family that run it are so friendly and welcoming. Would highly recommend!!
Andrew, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great facility, comfortable room and great kitchen
Marcel, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

A very nice well-maintained property. Great rooms and facilities.
florence, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed the artwork, clean, well stocked kitchen with all you need to cook, a great place to stay in Greymouth
Julia, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent all the way around! Staff were amazing! All amenities were superb! The organization and cleanliness of the property was above par! This hostel is definitely one of the top 3 hostels we’ve ever stayed at in the world!!! Really appreciate the attention to detail in the entire hostel, and the atmosphere of it was amazing!!! Great Job, I would stay again and again! Highly will and already have recommended!!
Arnold, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great feel, liked the decor, very clean with great kitchen
Julia, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I stayed here for one night and had a great experience. The room was clean and comfortable, but what really stood out was the kitchen—it was extremely clean and well-equipped. Overall, I was very satisfied with my stay and would definitely recommend this place.
Waldemar, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Friendly, safe and comfortable- could use a bit of airing out, a bit of a musty smell.
Karin, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Best back packers

Wonderful, so organized, clean, great facilities , great night sleep. Wish we could have stayed longer to take advantage of the bikes to get out to explore. Definitely recommend.
Rosemary, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful, clean, spacious and quite. Great kitchen. So comfortable. Loved it.
Ben, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The hostel is very unique--one has to see it to understand why "global" is a perfect name for it. The kitchen has everything one might need and more. The bathrooms are clean and updated. The owners are nice and clearly dedicated to providing a safe, welcoming and clean environment.
Bronson, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Really quirky large clean room.
Great room
Caroline, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hostel
Robert, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I had a lovely stay. I was in a private room and it had a balcony. The kitchen facilities had everything one would need for cooking meals and the shared bathroom was clean. There was a kitty who roamed around and that was perfect as well!
Amanda, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great unique backpacker accommodation, good value. Wonderful experience. The host is super nice and helpful.
Ming Wai Noel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The best accomodations In NZ during our trip Very rekomended
Kasia, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Easy go and perfect ambiance there. I really recommend it :-)
Juan-Carlos, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Popular Stop.

Great backpacker accommodation. Good facilities.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The decor is some of the best we've ever seen for a backpackers' stay. Really great rooms, very clean & convenient bathrooms/showers. Kitchen was perfect!! Definitely recommend!
ROXANNE, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Ezcellent facilities.
Norman, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great facilities. Clean and very well kept.
Christoffer, 1-night trip