Uptown Backpackers

1.0 star property
Hostel in Dunedin, a short walk to University of Otago
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Fridge, microwave
Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm
Deluxe Shared Dormitory
Living area
Dining room

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
The price is NZ$152
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec

Explore the area

Map
243 Moray Pl, Dunedin, Otago, 9016
  • Dunedin Town Hall
    2 min walk
  • The Octagon
    2 min walk
  • Regent Theatre
    3 min walk
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    25 min drive

Room options

Basic Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Single Bunk Beds

Deluxe Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

Premium Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds

Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

Family Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Standard Single Room

Highlights

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

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About the area

Dunedin

At Uptown Backpackers you'll be within steps of Dunedin Town Hall and The Octagon. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, luggage storage and a communal living room. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. .Near this Dunedin City Centre hostel, you'll find University of Otago.

What's nearby

  • Dunedin Town Hall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • The Octagon - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • University of Otago - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Grand Casino - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Speight's Brewery - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Craic Irish Tavern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Albar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Paasha Turkish Cafe - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Uptown Backpackers

Hostel in Dunedin, a short walk to University of Otago
Uptown Backpackers offers its guests laundry facilities, a communal living room, and a microwave in a common area. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This Dunedin hostel is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Locker space
Uptown Backpackers offers 7 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No lift

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Uptown Backpackers?

Uptown Backpackers offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Uptown Backpackers?

As of 21 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Uptown Backpackers on 6 Dec 2024 start from NZ$152.01, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Uptown Backpackers?

The closest beach to Uptown Backpackers is St. Clair Beach (4.1 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Uptown Backpackers?

No, Uptown Backpackers does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Uptown Backpackers?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Uptown Backpackers?

No, pets are not allowed.

Uptown Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 19 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alec

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Emily

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The only difficulty was parking and the scaffolding leading to the front door otherwise good accomm and friendly service.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tahlia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Alex

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm atmosphere and friendly staff, good facilities, Netflix and sky, good showers and central to everything
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value for money
Friendly helpful staff, beds were comfy and warm. Heater in room. Showers were hot.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome stay

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Was warm and comfy. Showers were hot. Staff very helpful. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
........
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

hin on

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Takashi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location! We could go anywhere we like.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023