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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
Premium Shared Dormitory | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Living area
Dining room
Uptown Backpackers sits in the heart of Dunedin's urban energy. Guests connect with complimentary in-room WiFi while the lobby offers a comfortable spot to unwind in front of the TV. The property provides practical on-site laundry facilities for longer stays.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Premium Shared Dormitory | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Shared Dormitory

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Women only | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Women only

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

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Deluxe Shared Dormitory | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Standard Single Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

Highlights

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

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Basic Quadruple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Basic Shared Dormitory | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
243 Moray Pl, Dunedin, Otago, 9016

What's nearby

  • The Octagon - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Dunedin Town Hall - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • University of Otago - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Speight's Brewery - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Forsyth Barr Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Paasha Turkish Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Craic Irish Tavern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Craft Beer & Kitchen - ‬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:
  • Luggage storage, a TV in the lobby, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Uptown Backpackers offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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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

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

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

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

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

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

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 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 The Octagon and University of Otago. Dunedin Town Hall and Seriously Twisted are just steps away. Dunedin Railway Station is 18 minutes by foot.

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Uptown Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 41 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

John

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Sean

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

John

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

8/10 Good

Oloa

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

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

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Philippa

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Erika

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

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