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Uptown Backpackers

1.0 star property
Hostel in Dunedin, a short walk to University of Otago

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Fridge, microwave
Living area
Dining room
Premium Shared Dormitory
Living area

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Basic Double or Twin Room

Basic Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Women only

Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

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Deluxe Shared Dormitory

Deluxe Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Premium Shared Dormitory

Premium Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 50 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

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Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Family Double or Twin Room

Family Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • 178 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
243 Moray Pl, Dunedin, Otago, 9016

What's nearby

  • The Octagon - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • University of Otago - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Grand Casino - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Speight's Brewery - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Forsyth Barr Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Craic Irish Tavern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Albar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Paasha Turkish Cafe - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Uptown Backpackers

Hostel near University of Otago
Uptown Backpackers provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A TV in the lobby, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Uptown Backpackers offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No elevator

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Uptown Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Uptown Backpackers?

As of Apr 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Uptown Backpackers on Apr 30, 2025 start from CA $87.21, 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.

How much is parking at Uptown Backpackers?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Uptown Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Uptown Backpackers?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Uptown Backpackers located?

Located in Dunedin City Centre, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Dunedin Town Hall and University of Otago. The Octagon and Seriously Twisted are just steps away. Dunedin Railway Station is 18 minutes by foot.

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Uptown Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 31 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

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

10/10 Excellent

Sisko

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Awesome stay

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Warm atmosphere and friendly staff, good facilities, Netflix and sky, good showers and central to everything
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Takashi

Good location! We could go anywhere we like.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Oloa

Good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Great place to stay. Was warm and comfy. Showers were hot. Staff very helpful. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Emily

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

4/10 Poor

Richard

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Great value for money

Friendly helpful staff, beds were comfy and warm. Heater in room. Showers were hot.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Alex

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Noisy, no sleep here

The amount of noise coming from inside this hoste was shocking, with voices from the managers own bedroom, which was right the through the night until after 4, wit constant coughing fits coming from the same room. Not sure what they were smoking? The rest of stay was ok, clean enough and great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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

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Dingy, no windows in communical area. This isn't a problem tho. Stay here if you like cold showers and shady room mates. Good free section thought.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Angela Maree

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mino

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah Carol

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Rengaprabhu

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alec

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

hin on

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tahlia

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023