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Empire Backpackers

1.5 star property
Adults-only hostel in Oamaru with free parking

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King Single, Shared Bathroom
Budget Twin Room, Shared Bathroom
Budget Twin Room, Shared Bathroom
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Budget Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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13 Thames Street, Oamaru, OTAGO, 9400
  • Steampunk HQ
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Oamaru Harbour
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
    ‪19 min walk‬

Room options

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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Budget Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Budget Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Budget Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Budget Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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King Single, Shared Bathroom

King Single, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Oamaru

At Empire Backpackers you'll be within steps of Forrester Gallery and National Bank. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hostel has free WiFi in public areas and luggage storage. Plus you'll find laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Oamaru hostel include Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail and St Lukes Anglican Church.
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What's nearby

  • Steampunk HQ - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Oamaru Harbour - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony - 19 min walk - 1.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Galleon Complex - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Whitestone Cheese Diner & Deli - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Indian Kitchen Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Harbour St Bakery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Empire Backpackers

Adults-only hostel in Oamaru with free parking
Empire Backpackers offers its guests laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This Oamaru hostel is smoke free.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
Empire Backpackers offers 13 accommodations. This Oamaru hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. 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 self parking on site

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.

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
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.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.

National rating

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Empire Backpackers?

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

Is parking available at Empire Backpackers?

Yep, Empire Backpackers has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Empire Backpackers?

The closest beach to Empire Backpackers is Bushy Beach (2.6 km).

Is Empire Backpackers family-friendly?

No, Empire Backpackers is an adults-only property.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Empire Backpackers?

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

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

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Empire Backpackers?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Reviews

Empire Backpackers Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anne, Christchurch

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the historic building, right in the old precinct. Homely, comfortable & great kitchen, lounge, bathrooms. Supermarket & shops all very close. Staff are helpful & friendly. A "home away from home".
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Pei-Hsuan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The kitchen was very clean.In particular,the hostel staff is very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Daniel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A lady at reception said I was only guest at the room but it was not. That was okay.. However, although the room was quite big, there was only one small heater which didn't really work. The kitchen is pretty neat and the shower room as well, anyway. Just staying and sleeping are no problem.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

市内中心部にあって便利。施設は古めかしいが清潔にしている。

市内中心部にあって便利です。朝10時頃に行ったのだが、すぐにチェックインさせてくれた。施設は全般的に古めかしいが、清潔にしている。共用台所は使いやすい。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020