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Global Village Backpackers

2.0 star property
Riverside hostel with fitness centre and sauna

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Bicycling
Single Private Room
Property entrance
Point of interest
Point of interest

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$99
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct

Explore the area

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42 - 54 Cowper Street, Greymouth, 7805
  • Place, Grey District Aquatic Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Monteith's Brewing Company
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, West Coast Rail Trail
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Hokitika (HKK)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Private Room

Single Private Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
6 bathrooms
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Bed Private Room

Double Bed Private Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
6 bathrooms
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Private Room

Twin Private Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
6 bathrooms
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room (1x Double & 1x Single)

Triple Room (1x Double & 1x Single)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
6 bathrooms
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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4 Bed Private Room

4 Bed Private Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
6 bathrooms
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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6 Bed Private Room

6 Bed Private Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
6 bathrooms
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

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Triple Room (3x Singles)

Triple Room (3x Singles)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
6 bathrooms
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

About the area

Greymouth

Global Village Backpackers puts you in the heart of Greymouth, within a 20-minute stroll of Monteith's Brewing Company and West Coast Rail Trail. Highlights at this hostel include free self-parking, Access to hot tub and a sauna. .Enjoy the gym along with access to kayaking and rowing/canoeing. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, free use of bicycles and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free train pick-up service. .Sights within a 30-minute walk of this Central Greymouth hostel include Pounamu Pathway Māwhera and Left Bank Art Gallery.
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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
  • West Coast Rail Trail - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Shantytown - 13 min drive - 12.4 km

Getting around

  • Greymouth Station - 3 min drive
  • Hokitika (HKK) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dp1 Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cobden Takeaways - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Monteith's Brewing - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Priya Indian Restaraunt - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Robert Harris Coffee Roasters - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Global Village Backpackers

Riverside hostel with fitness centre and sauna
Global Village Backpackers offers its guests Access to hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness centre. WiFi is free in public spaces. A train station pick-up shuttle and A train station drop-off shuttle are free. Barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Global Village Backpackers. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Greymouth hostel.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
Global Village Backpackers offers 15 accommodations with a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Kayaking
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 6 shared bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 12 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Global Village Backpackers Hostel Greymouth
Global Village Backpackers Hostel
Global Village Backpackers Greymouth
Global Village Backpackers
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Global Village Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Global Village Backpackers?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Global Village Backpackers?

As of 10 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Global Village Backpackers on 19 Oct 2025 start from NZ$99.00, 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.

Is parking available at Global Village Backpackers?

Yep, Global Village Backpackers has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Global Village Backpackers?

The closest beach to Global Village Backpackers is Hokitika Beach (34.8 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Global Village Backpackers?

No, Global Village Backpackers does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Global Village Backpackers?

Check-in begins at 1 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Global Village Backpackers?

No, pets are not allowed.

Global Village Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 134 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 134 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 134 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 134 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 134 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Not good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Karin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly, safe and comfortable- could use a bit of airing out, a bit of a musty smell.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Elisa

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bronson

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

10/10 Excellent

Marcel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great facility, comfortable room and great kitchen
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

florence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice well-maintained property. Great rooms and facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace

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

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan-Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy go and perfect ambiance there. I really recommend it :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

lakhwinder

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

June

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

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is the Cadillac of backpackers lodges. Wonderful!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

bev

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, clean, spacious and quite. Great kitchen. So comfortable. Loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kasia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best accomodations In NZ during our trip Very rekomended
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great feel, liked the decor, very clean with great kitchen
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the artwork, clean, well stocked kitchen with all you need to cook, a great place to stay in Greymouth
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my room. The Manager even collected me from the train station.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Ezcellent facilities.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023