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Backpackers Central Hamilton

2.0 star property
Hamilton hostel in Hamilton Central area

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Terrace/patio
Shared kitchen
Property amenity
Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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846 Victoria Street, Hamilton, 3204
  • Place, Hamilton Central Business District
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hamilton Centre Place
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, SkyCity Hamilton
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

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

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

  • 96 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Twin Room, Private Bathroom | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Private Bathroom

  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room, Private Bathroom | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 75 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

  • 96 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 3 Bedrooms

  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Quadruple Room, 4 Bedrooms, Private Bathroom | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room, 4 Bedrooms, Private Bathroom

  • 118 sq ft
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, 2 Bedrooms, Shared Bathroom

  • 75 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room, 4 Bedrooms, Shared Bathroom

  • 118 sq ft
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Standard Single Room, 1 Bedroom | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 75 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 Mixed Dorm)

  • 96 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room with Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

Double Room with Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

Basic Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room with Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1

Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Single Room, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 1

Family Room with Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4

Standard Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

One Bed In 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

Quadruple Room, 4 Bedrooms, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4

Standard Room, 3 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 3

Twin Room, 2 Bedrooms, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

Basic Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Twin Room, 2 Bedrooms, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Room, 3 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 3

Standard Single Room, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 1

About the neighborhood

Hamilton

Hamilton Central stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Hamilton Central hostel, you'll find Hamilton Central Business District and Waikato River. Founders Theatre and Hamilton Centre Place are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Hamilton Central Business District - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Waikato River - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hamilton Centre Place - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • SkyCity Hamilton - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • FMG Stadium Waikato - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Backpackers Central Hamilton

Hamilton hostel in Hamilton Central area
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 a 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 the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Towels provided

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 available

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

Property 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 each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

National rating

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

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

How close is Backpackers Central Hamilton to the airport?

Backpackers Central Hamilton is 8 mi (18-min drive) away from the Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Dec 5, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Backpackers Central Hamilton on Dec 14, 2025 start from $64.23, 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 Backpackers Central Hamilton have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Backpackers Central Hamilton.

Does Backpackers Central Hamilton offer free breakfast?

Backpackers Central Hamilton does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Backpackers Central Hamilton?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but SkyCity Hamilton (10-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Backpackers Central Hamilton?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Backpackers Central Hamilton?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Backpackers Central Hamilton have a pool?

Backpackers Central Hamilton does not have a pool.

Does Backpackers Central Hamilton have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Backpackers Central Hamilton to downtown Hamilton?

Backpackers Central Hamilton is 0.4 mi away from Hamilton.