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Empire Backpackers

1.5 star property
Adults-only accommodations with free WiFi

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Budget Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Budget Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Budget Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Budget Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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13 Thames Street, Oamaru, OTAGO, 9400
  • Place, Steampunk HQ
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Oamaru Harbour
    ‪6 min walk‬

Room options

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Budget Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Budget Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Budget Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Budget Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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King Single, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

King Single, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, 1 Twin Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Oamaru

In Oamaru .With a stay at this Oamaru hostel, you'll be steps from Forrester Gallery and National Bank. Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail and St Lukes Anglican Church are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Steampunk HQ - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • North Otago Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Oamaru Harbour - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Whitestone Cheese Diner & Deli - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Coast - ‬13 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 accommodations with free WiFi
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 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 self parking on site

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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

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.

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
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

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does Empire Backpackers have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Empire Backpackers.

How close is Empire Backpackers to the beach?

This hostel is 1.9 mi (5-min drive) from Bushy Beach and 10.9 mi (21-min drive) from Te Hakapureirei Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Empire Backpackers offer free breakfast?

Empire Backpackers does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Empire Backpackers?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Empire Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Empire Backpackers?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Empire Backpackers have a pool?

Empire Backpackers does not have a pool.

Does Empire Backpackers have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Empire Backpackers to downtown Oamaru?

Empire Backpackers is 0.3 mi away from Oamaru.

Empire Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

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

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anne, Christchurch

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
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

Traveled 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

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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 traveler

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