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Uptown Backpackers

1.0 star property
Hostel in Dunedin, a short walk to University of Otago

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Fridge, microwave
Reception
Living area
Dining room
Premium Shared Dormitory

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$146
includes taxes & fees
1 July - 2 July

Explore the area

Map
243 Moray Pl, Dunedin, Otago, 9016
  • The Octagon
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • University of Otago
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Forsyth Barr Stadium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Double or Twin Room

Basic Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Women only

Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Women only

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Single Bunk Beds

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Deluxe Shared Dormitory

Deluxe Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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Basic Shared Dormitory

Basic Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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Premium Shared Dormitory

Premium Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds

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Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Family Double or Twin Room

Family Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

Highlights

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

About the area

Dunedin

Uptown Backpackers puts you in the heart of Dunedin, 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.
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What's nearby

  • Dunedin Town Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Octagon - 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 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)). Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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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

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • 15 steps to reach entrance
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No lift

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower

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.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

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 23 Jun 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Uptown Backpackers on 1 Jul 2025 start from NZ$146.4, 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

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 33 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Temaleti

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
My sister and I enjoyed our comfortable bed and just been in the heart of town easy to walk around. Bathroom and toilets. Very clean and the staff were very friendly and helpful. May God bless you all
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Will

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It could use a refresh, but is in an excellent location. Staff were friendly and helpful. Was kept tidy and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Mino, Wellington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sisko

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Good night sleep

Nice hostel with great atmosphere. The bed was very comfortable, nice staff. Only minus, not many showers or toilets.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Oloa

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Rengaprabhu

Business traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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

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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.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Maryse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hostel pratique

Hostel très pratique Proche de tout Personnel sympathique
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

hin on

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