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About this property
Comfortable Accommodation: UpTown Backpackers in Dunedin offers family rooms with comfortable beds and a shared kitchen. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Convenient Facilities: Guests can enjoy a lounge, minimarket, shared bathrooms with showers, and a hairdryer. Additional services include housekeeping, full-day security, and luggage storage. Prime Location: Located 28 km from Dunedin Airport, the hostel is a short walk from Taieri Gorge Railway (7 minutes) and Toitu Otago Settlers Museum (700 metres). Nearby attractions include Otago Museum and Dunedin Railway Station. Local Activities: Scuba diving is available in the surrounding area.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Laundry
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Chris
Australia“Stayed in a private room for one night whilst travelling through. Very central to the Octagon and a lot of restaurants, bars and entertainment. Clean and tidy rooms and surprisingly quiet, especially for a Friday night. Shared and female only...” - Jeffery
New Zealand“Fantastic location, right in the city. Close to supermarket, cafe and all shops. Friendly staff. Great value for money!” - Mohammed
Saudi Arabia“For the price it is very ideal and the place is nice and beautiful and it is considered right in the middle of the city. The receptionists were very welcoming, especially David” - Loreleï
France“The beds are very comfortable, the rooms well decorated and spacious, very pleasant. And the location is really top, right in the centre, which is really practical! The price is very reasonable for the quality and location.” - Amy
United Kingdom“Excellent location and super friendly staff. It does have everything you need and it great value for money but it feels like a small place.” - Andrew United Kingdom“Pod beds were great. Kitchen is sufficient, bathrooms were clean and shower was good. Lounge area is nice.”
- Xi
Malaysia“The bed is super comfy! I hope I can get one back🤣” - Ting
Taiwan“The location is in the city centre, is vert convenient” - Inessa United Kingdom“Great place. Location is very central. Clean comfortable rooms. Great WiFi. Very helpful and flexible staff. Definitely recommend”
- Sonia United Kingdom“This hostel is fantastically located in the centre of Dunedin and 2 minutes away from the public library which stays open unti 8pm during the week. Well equipped kitchen. Very comfortable dorm rooms with spacious drawers that can fit a...”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform UpTown Backpackers in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
