See all properties
Save

Backpackers Central Hamilton

2.0 star property
Hostel in Hamilton with free parking

Photo gallery for Backpackers Central Hamilton

Terrace/patio
Shared kitchen
Property amenity
Double Room
Reception

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$96
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov

Explore the area

View map
846 Victoria Street, Hamilton, 3204
  • Place, Hamilton Central Business District
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, SkyCity Hamilton
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, FMG Stadium Waikato
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Laptop workspace
Desk
Air-conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Laptop workspace
Desk
Free WiFi
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds

View all photos for Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Laptop workspace
Desk
Air-conditioning
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Laptop workspace
Desk
Free WiFi
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Laptop workspace
Desk
Air-conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Laptop workspace
Desk
Free WiFi
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Laptop workspace
Desk
Air-conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Laptop workspace
Desk
Free WiFi
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds

View all photos for Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Laptop workspace
Desk
Air-conditioning
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Laptop workspace
Desk
Free WiFi
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Single Room, Private Bathroom

Single Room, Private Bathroom

Single Room, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Laptop workspace
Desk
Air-conditioning
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Laptop workspace
Desk
Free WiFi
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Double Room

Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Laptop workspace
Desk
Air-conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Laptop workspace
Desk
Free WiFi
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Laptop workspace
Desk
Air-conditioning
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Shared/communal kitchen
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Quadruple Room, 4 Bedrooms, Private Bathroom

Quadruple Room, 4 Bedrooms, Private Bathroom

Quadruple Room, 4 Bedrooms, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
4 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Laptop workspace
Desk
Air-conditioning
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Laptop workspace
Desk
Free WiFi
  • 11 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

View all photos for Twin Room, 2 Bedrooms, Shared Bathroom

Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, 2 Bedrooms, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
2 bedrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Laptop workspace
Desk
Air-conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Laptop workspace
Desk
Free WiFi
  • 7 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Laptop workspace
Desk
Air-conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Laptop workspace
Desk
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Quadruple Room, 4 Bedrooms, Shared Bathroom

Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room, 4 Bedrooms, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
4 bedrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Laptop workspace
Desk
Air-conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Laptop workspace
Desk
Free WiFi
  • 11 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 Bedroom

Standard Single Room, 1 Bedroom

Standard Single Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Laptop workspace
Desk
Air-conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Laptop workspace
Desk
Free WiFi
  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 Mixed Dorm)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Laptop workspace
Desk
Air-conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Laptop workspace
Desk
Free WiFi
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Beds

View all photos for Twin Room with Ensuite

Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room with Ensuite

Air-conditioning
Private bathroom
Kitchen
LCD TV
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Double Room with Ensuite

Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room with Ensuite

Air-conditioning
Private bathroom
Kitchen
Cable/satellite channels
LCD TV
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2

Basic Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Laptop workspace
Desk
Air-conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Laptop workspace
Desk
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Single Room with Ensuite

Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room with Ensuite

Air-conditioning
Kitchen
Laptop workspace
Desk
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 1

View all photos for Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Air-conditioning
Private bathroom
Kitchen
LCD TV
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 Bedroom

Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 1 Bedroom

Air-conditioning
Kitchen
Laptop workspace
Desk
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 1

Family Room with Ensuite

Air-conditioning
Kitchen
Laptop workspace
Desk
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 4

Standard Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom

Air-conditioning
Kitchen
Laptop workspace
Desk
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 4

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room

Air-conditioning
Kitchen
Laptop workspace
Desk
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 1

One Bed In 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Air-conditioning
Kitchen
Laptop workspace
Desk
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 1

Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

Air-conditioning
Kitchen
Laptop workspace
Desk
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 1

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

Air-conditioning
Kitchen
Laptop workspace
Desk
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 1

Quadruple Room, 4 Bedrooms, Private Bathroom

Air-conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Laptop workspace
Desk
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 4

Standard Room, 3 Bedrooms

Air-conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Laptop workspace
Desk
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 3

Basic Single Room

Air-conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Laptop workspace
Desk
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 1

About the area

Hamilton

Backpackers Central Hamilton places you steps from Hamilton Central Business District and within a 10-minute stroll of Waikato River. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This hostel has free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and barbecues. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance and luggage storage. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Hamilton Central hostel include Founders Theatre and Hamilton Centre Place.
View more Hostels in HamiltonOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • Hamilton Central Business District - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Hamilton Centre Place - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • SkyCity Hamilton - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • FMG Stadium Waikato - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Waikato Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Londoner - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪dumpling house - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Joes Garage - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Backpackers Central Hamilton

Hostel in Hamilton with free parking
As a guest of Backpackers Central Hamilton, you'll find a terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. Backpackers Central Hamilton also features laundry facilities, a front desk safe, and a television in common area. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Hamilton hostel.

  • 1 building
  • 41 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
Backpackers Central Hamilton offers 41 accommodations with air conditioning. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen.

Similar properties

Classic Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen
Microtel Lodge
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
4.1 out of 5, Very good, 27 reviews
The price is NZ$77
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Microtel Lodge

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes 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.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Backpackers Central Hamilton Hostel
Backpackers Central Hamilton
Backpackers Central
Backpackers Central Hamilton Hamilton
Backpackers Central Hamilton Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Backpackers Central Hamilton?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Backpackers Central Hamilton?

As of 10 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Backpackers Central Hamilton on 16 Nov 2025 start from NZ$96.14, 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 Backpackers Central Hamilton?

Yep, Backpackers Central Hamilton has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Backpackers Central Hamilton?

No, Backpackers Central Hamilton does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Backpackers Central Hamilton?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Backpackers Central Hamilton?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Backpackers Central Hamilton?

There isn't one on site, but Prodrive Golf is a short 15-minute walk away.