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Uptown Backpackers

1.0 star property

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Living area
Dining room
Premium Shared Dormitory
Living area
Basic Quadruple Room

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$87
includes taxes & fees
14 June - 15 June

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.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium Shared Dormitory

Premium Shared Dormitory

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Women only

Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Women only

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Shared Dormitory

Deluxe Shared Dormitory

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

  • City view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Basic Quadruple Room

Basic Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium Shared Dormitory

Premium Shared Dormitory

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Double Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Dunedin

Uptown Backpackers puts you in the heart of Dunedin, within steps of The Octagon and Seriously Twisted. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, luggage storage and a communal living room. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Dunedin City Centre hostel include Dunedin Town Hall and St. Paul's Cathedral.
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What's nearby

  • The Octagon - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Dunedin Town Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Regent Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • University of Otago - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Grand Casino - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Dunedin Railway Station - 7 min walk
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Craft Beer & Kitchen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cookie Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪City Of Tea - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rising Sun Dumplings - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Takeichi - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Uptown Backpackers

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
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Locker space
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 a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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 transport

  • No on-site 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

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

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Uptown Backpackers?

Uptown Backpackers offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Uptown Backpackers?

As of 13 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Uptown Backpackers on 14 June 2026 start from AU$87, including 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.

Are there any beaches close to Uptown Backpackers?

The closest beach to Uptown Backpackers is St. Clair Beach (4.1 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Uptown Backpackers?

No, Uptown Backpackers does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Uptown Backpackers?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Uptown Backpackers?

No, pets are not allowed.

Uptown Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 51 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, nice shared living + kitchen areas, super comfy room :)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff members were lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff and clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and excellent staff
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome stay
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ofer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, comfortable room, well equipped kitchen (3 easpresso makers!). Recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Will

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm atmosphere and friendly staff, good facilities, Netflix and sky, good showers and central to everything
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Takashi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location! We could go anywhere we like.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Tonia

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Was warm and comfy. Showers were hot. Staff very helpful. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Emily

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Great value for money

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Oloa

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Julie Ann

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

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
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Alex

Disliked: 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
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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

........

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