Dunedin City Centre's vibrant energy is palpable at Uptown Backpackers, where you can connect with free in-room WiFi. Relax in the lobby near the TV or tackle your laundry list with on-site facilities.
Reviews
8.28.2 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
Non-smoking
Laundry facilities
Free WiFi
Main amenities (9)
Daily housekeeping
Communal living room
Microwave in a common area
Refrigerator in a common area
Self-serve laundry
Luggage storage
Limited hour front desk
TV in a common area
Lockers available
$53 nightly
The total price is $61
$61 total
Sep 12 - Sep 13
Total includes taxes and fees
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Basic Double or Twin Room
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 reviews
(2 reviews)
Highlights
Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
161 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Women only
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 reviews
(3 reviews)
Highlights
Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
Sleeps 1
5 Twin Bunk Beds
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Deluxe Shared Dormitory
Highlights
Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
Sleeps 1
3 Twin Bunk Beds
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Basic Shared Dormitory
Highlights
Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
Sleeps 1
4 Twin Bunk Beds
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Premium Shared Dormitory
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
1 review
(1 review)
Highlights
Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
215 sq ft
Sleeps 1
6 Twin Bunk Beds
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Does Uptown Backpackers offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Uptown Backpackers does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Uptown Backpackers?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Uptown Backpackers?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Uptown Backpackers.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Uptown Backpackers?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Uptown Backpackers?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Grand Casino (8-min walk) is nearby.
What's the area around Uptown Backpackers like?
Uptown Backpackers is in Dunedin City Centre, a short 5-minute walk from University of Otago and 2 minutes' walk from Dunedin Town Hall.
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Uptown Backpackers Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
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Reviews
8/10 Good
May 14, 2025
We has hair in one of the beds but overall its a nice property
Tonia
Tonia, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Feb 19, 2025
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.
Will
Will, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Mar 20, 2025
Clean and comfortable
Sean
Sean, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 18, 2023
Awesome stay
John
8/10 Good
Jan 10, 2025
It could use a refresh, but is in an excellent location. Staff were friendly and helpful. Was kept tidy and clean.
Carol
Carol, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 7, 2025
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.
Noel
Noel, 4-night trip
6/10 Okay
Jul 8, 2025
The room I got has a bad smell, and a bit dirty too.
Julie Ann
Julie Ann, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Sep 4, 2023
Warm atmosphere and friendly staff, good facilities, Netflix and sky, good showers and central to everything
Jeremy
Jeremy, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Oct 12, 2023
Good location! We could go anywhere we like.
Takashi
Takashi, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 17, 2023
Great place to stay. Was warm and comfy. Showers were hot. Staff very helpful. Would recommend.
John
John, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Feb 18, 2024
The only difficulty was parking and the scaffolding leading to the front door otherwise good accomm and friendly service.
Emily
Emily, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Oct 23, 2024
Good
Oloa
Oloa, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 19, 2023
Great value for money
Friendly helpful staff, beds were comfy and warm. Heater in room. Showers were hot.
John
John, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 18, 2023
Great
John
John, 1-night trip
4/10 Poor
Jan 11, 2025
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.
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
2/10 Terrible
Oct 3, 2023
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.
Alex
Alex, 3-night trip
4/10 Poor
Aug 15, 2023
........
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.
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
Temaleti
Temaleti, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Mar 14, 2025
Hostel pratique
Hostel très pratique
Proche de tout
Personnel sympathique