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Uptown Backpackers

1.0 star property
Hostel in Dunedin

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Fridge, microwave
Living area
Dining room
Premium Shared Dormitory
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$99
includes taxes & fees
27 Dec - 28 Dec

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.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium Shared Dormitory

Premium Shared Dormitory

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds

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Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Women only

Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Women only

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Single Bunk Beds

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Deluxe Shared Dormitory

Deluxe Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Quadruple Room

Basic Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 1 Queen Bunk Bed

About the area

Dunedin

Uptown Backpackers puts you in the heart of Dunedin, within steps of The Octagon and Dunedin Town Hall. 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 Seriously Twisted and Natures Wonders Naturally.
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What's nearby

  • The Octagon - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Dunedin Town Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St. Paul's Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • University of Otago - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • First Church of Otago - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Craic Irish Tavern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪City Of Tea - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Saigon Van - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Uptown Backpackers

Hostel in Dunedin
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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  • Laundry room
  • Microwave
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includes taxes & fees
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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
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.

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 26 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Uptown Backpackers on 27 Dec 2025 start from AU$99.21, 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. 22 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 46 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Matthew

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

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martim

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

10/10 Excellent

Geiza

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Julie Ann

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

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

8/10 Good

Philippa

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tonia

Travelled with group
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

8/10 Good

Erika

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
立地が良かったのと、ベッドにはカーテンがあり、コンセントもあります。ライトはコンセントに繋げて充電？して使うものでしたので、個人の充電とは別にケーブル（タイプC）があると便利かと。快適でした。
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jacob

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Angela Maree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

SHYH CHIAN

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Will

Travelled with family
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

4/10 Poor

Richard

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

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

8/10 Good

Mino, Wellington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

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

8/10 Good

Oloa

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

8/10 Good

Sarah Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Rengaprabhu

Business traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alec

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Emily

Travelled with family
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