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Uptown Backpackers

1.0 star property
Hostel perfectly located for exploring Dunedin

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Shared fridge, microwave
Premium Shared Dormitory | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining room
Living area
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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243 Moray Pl, Dunedin, Otago, 9016
  • Place, The Octagon
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dunedin Town Hall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Otago
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium Shared Dormitory | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Shared Dormitory

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

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Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Women only | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Women only

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

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Deluxe Shared Dormitory | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Standard Single Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

  • 178 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Quadruple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Dunedin

Heart of Dunedin.With a stay at this Dunedin City Centre hostel, you'll be steps from Seriously Twisted and Dunedin Town Hall. The Octagon and St. Paul's Cathedral are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • The Octagon - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Dunedin Town Hall - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • St. Paul's Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • University of Otago - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • First Church of Otago - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Craic Irish Tavern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪City Of Tea - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Saigon Van - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Uptown Backpackers

Hostel perfectly located for exploring Dunedin
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
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Lockers available
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)). Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

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 transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property 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 onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Uptown Backpackers to the airport?

Uptown Backpackers is 17.9 mi (25-min drive) away from the Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Uptown Backpackers have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Uptown Backpackers.

How close is Uptown Backpackers to the beach?

This hostel is 2.9 mi (11-min drive) from St. Clair Beach and 3.8 mi (8-min drive) from Tomahak Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Uptown Backpackers offer free breakfast?

Uptown Backpackers does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Uptown Backpackers?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Grand Casino (8-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Uptown Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Uptown Backpackers?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Uptown Backpackers have a pool?

Uptown Backpackers does not have a pool.

Does Uptown Backpackers have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Uptown Backpackers to downtown Dunedin?

Uptown Backpackers is 0.1 mi away from Dunedin.

Reviews

Uptown Backpackers Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 45 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martim

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

10/10 Excellent

Geiza

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siong Kee

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

Good for value

Very nice receptionist who allowed me to check in before the norm check in time and specifically did up the bed to accommodate me. Cheers for that. Nicely done up bathroom which is impressive. So far the only bathroom with heating rod to keep the hand towels dry. Rooms are spacious w a mobile heater which warm up the room. Lots of storage beneath, on the side and a panel inside the pod to keep some necessities. Extra storage near the receptionist upon request. Super impressed by the Japanese receptionist who even help carry luggage to the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Julie Ann

Business traveler
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room I got has a bad smell, and a bit dirty too.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for another great visit and stay at Uptown. Your staff is kind and friendly. The room was actually a bit too warm but otherwise it's a great hostel. I wish the staff at Best Cafe were as nice as the staff at Uptown. I tried to enter Best Cafe and no sooner had I stepped into the doorway when a woman staffer pushed me out closing the door in my face and saying they couldn't take in just one more customer - even with empty tables waiting! I couldn't find another sea food restaurant to eat at - wish there were more of them to choose from when you are hungry between 3 and 5pm and all the good eateries are closed! Thanks for another great stay at Uptown.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Philippa

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tonia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We has hair in one of the beds but overall its a nice property
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Erika

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
立地が良かったのと、ベッドにはカーテンがあり、コンセントもあります。ライトはコンセントに繋げて充電？して使うものでしたので、個人の充電とは別にケーブル（タイプC）があると便利かと。快適でした。
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jacob

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Angela Maree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

SHYH CHIAN

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

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

Traveled 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 traveler
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 traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alec

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Emily

Traveled 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