See all properties

Uptown Backpackers

Property class: 1

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Uptown Backpackers

A modern kitchen with a built-in oven and two wall-mounted lights. - Uptown Backpackers (Dunedin)
A compact kitchen with a microwave, toaster, and stove. There is a trash bin and a sign on the wall. - Uptown Backpackers (Dunedin)
A reception area with a desk, two armchairs, a potted plant, and a blue wall. - Uptown Backpackers (Dunedin)
A restaurant interior with a colorful mural, a wooden table, and a bench. - Uptown Backpackers (Dunedin)
A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a mounted TV displaying 'Risers +', a round mirror, and a shelf with a lamp. - Uptown Backpackers (Dunedin)
Uptown Backpackers provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Off-peak, on budget: 30% or more off select hotels in our fall sale

Skip the crowds, keep the savings. AARP members save more after Labor Day. Book by Oct 7, 2026.

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 9 of 9 rooms

View all photos for Premium Shared Dormitory

A bunk bed room with a ladder, a window with a view of buildings, and a brown leather chair.

Premium Shared Dormitory

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

A room with bunk beds, wooden cabinets, and a small seating area.

Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Women only

A room with two bunk beds, a grey armchair, and a wall-mounted decoration.

Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Women only

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Shared Dormitory

A bunk bed room with wooden headboards, a built-in wardrobe with drawers, and a curtain-covered window.

Deluxe Shared Dormitory

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room | WiFi (free), bed sheets

Standard Single Room

  • City view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Basic Quadruple Room

A room with a bunk bed, a single bed, a painting, a nightstand, and a lamp.

Basic Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Premium Shared Dormitory

A bunk bed room with a TV, a ladder, and curtains.

Premium Shared Dormitory

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

View all photos for Room 6

A narrow corridor leading to a room with bunk beds, a light fixture, and a door with a number.

Room 6

  • Sleeps 1

View all photos for Room 2 & 5

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a window with curtains, a wall-mounted mirror, and a lamp on a bedside table.

Room 2 & 5

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Dunedin City Centre, a neighborhood in Dunedin, Uptown Backpackers is in a shopping district and near a metro station. Speight's Brewery and Otago Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Seriously Twisted and New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame. Dunedin Railways and Dunedin Chinese Garden are also worth visiting. Visit our Dunedin travel guide
View more Hostels in Dunedin
Map
243 Moray Pl, Dunedin, Otago, 9016

What's nearby

  • A historic building with a clock tower, surrounded by a park with people and pigeons.
    The Octagon
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A historic building with a clock tower and a cathedral in the background.
    Dunedin Town Hall
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A cathedral interior with high vaulted ceilings, stained glass windows, and rows of wooden pews.
    St. Paul's Cathedral
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A historic building with a sign reading "Regent" and "Otago Theatre Trust" on the facade.
    Regent Theatre
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A large tree in front of a historic building with a clock tower.
    University of Otago
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Craft Beer & Kitchen
    2 min walk
  • Takeichi
    3 min walk
  • Albar
    3 min walk
  • Starbucks
    2 min walk
  • Rising Sun Dumplings
    1 min walk

Similar properties

Courtyard
Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin
Dunedin City Centre
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
7.6 out of 10, Good, 560 reviews
Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin
Compare similar properties

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Frequently asked questions

Is Uptown Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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 steps from The Octagon, Seriously Twisted, and Dunedin Town Hall. St. Paul's Cathedral and Dunedin Public Art Gallery are also within 5 minutes. Dunedin Railway Station is 7 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Reviews

Uptown Backpackers Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 53 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Sean

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

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

8/10 Good

Ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Some of the team were super friendly and helpful just needed to know who where actual staff and others ambassadors and long term residents and a basic run down of kitchen facilities whats what
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fine for the price.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kristen

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

8/10 Good

Matthew

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

10/10 Excellent

John

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

8/10 Good

Richard

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

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

John

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

8/10 Good

Oloa

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