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Global Village Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel near Monteith's Brewing Company in Greymouth

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Bicycling
Property entrance
Single Private Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets
Point of interest
Point of interest

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Hot Tub
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Single Private Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Private Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Bed Private Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Bed Private Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Private Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Private Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room (1x Double & 1x Single) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room (1x Double & 1x Single)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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4 Bed Private Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

4 Bed Private Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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6 Bed Private Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

6 Bed Private Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

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Triple Room (3x Singles) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room (3x Singles)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Greymouth

Seaside stay .With a stay at this Central Greymouth hostel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Monteith's Brewing Company and 2 miles (3 km) of West Coast Rail Trail. Pounamu Pathway Māwhera and Left Bank Art Gallery are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Monteith's Brewing Company - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Pounamu Pathway Māwhera - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • West Coast Rail Trail - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Left Bank Art Gallery - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Shantytown - 11 min drive - 7.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Global Village Backpackers

Hostel near Monteith's Brewing Company in Greymouth
Global Village Backpackers offers its guests a hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness center. WiFi is free in public spaces. A train station pick-up service and a train station drop-off service 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 hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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 available

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.
  • 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; 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 each 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 rating system.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Global Village Backpackers to the airport?

Global Village Backpackers is 23.7 mi (29-min drive) away from the Hokitika (HKK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Nov 14, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Global Village Backpackers on Nov 25, 2025 start from $48.74, excluding 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.

Does Global Village Backpackers have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Global Village Backpackers.

Does Global Village Backpackers offer free breakfast?

Global Village Backpackers does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Global Village Backpackers?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Global Village Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Global Village Backpackers?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Global Village Backpackers have a pool?

Global Village Backpackers does not have a pool.

Does Global Village Backpackers have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Global Village Backpackers to downtown Greymouth?

Global Village Backpackers is 0.8 mi away from Greymouth.

Reviews

Global Village Backpackers Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 135 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 135 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 135 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 135 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 135 reviews

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

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Grace

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

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Traveled 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

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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

sharono

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

Fabulous

Fabulous stay. Wonderfully decorated. Excellent facilities. Very comfortable room. Cannot recommend highly enough
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No en-suite bath, but easily accessible down the hall.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023