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Empire Backpackers

1.5 star property
Adults-only hostel in Oamaru with free parking

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King Single, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Budget Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Budget Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets
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Budget Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Empire Backpackers, in Sydney's heart, offers practical amenities enhancing the travel experience. Guests appreciate laundry facilities, free in-room WiFi, and luggage storage for easier city exploration. The smoke-free property connects visitors to nearby attractions.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

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Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Shared Dormitory, 1 Twin Bed, Shared Bathroom

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Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

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Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Budget Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Budget Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Budget Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Budget Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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King Single, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

King Single, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Oamaru is home to Empire Backpackers. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Oamaru Harbour and Oamaru Gardens, while Steam Train and Auto Museum are cultural highlights. Whitestone Cheese Factory and Totara Estate are also worth visiting.
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Map
13 Thames Street, Oamaru, OTAGO, 9400

What's nearby

  • Steampunk HQ - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Oamaru Harbour - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Whitestone Cheese Diner & Deli - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Indian Kitchen Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Harbour St Bakery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Coast - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Empire Backpackers

Property highlights
Empire Backpackers provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Empire Backpackers include amenities such as free WiFi.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property

National rating

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Empire Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Empire Backpackers?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Empire Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Empire Backpackers?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Empire Backpackers located?

Situated in Oamaru, this hostel is steps from Forrester Gallery, National Bank, and Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail. St Lukes Anglican Church and North Otago Museum are just steps away.

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