8 / 10 Guest Rating

Empire Hotel Backpackers

Name: Empire Hotel Backpackers
Address: Thames street 13, Oamaru, nz
Rating: 8

Thames street 13, Oamaru, nz

About the Property

Charming Backpacker's Haven in Oamaru

Unique Garden Setting: Enjoy the serene garden surroundings at Empire Hotel Backpackers, perfect for relaxation after a day of exploration.

Convenient Amenities: Benefit from free WiFi, shared kitchen facilities, and luggage storage, ensuring a comfortable stay for all guests.

Entertainment Options: Have a blast playing billiards in the shared lounge, adding a fun and social element to your stay.

Experience comfort and camaraderie at Empire Hotel Backpackers – book now for an unforgettable adventure in Oamaru!

Facilities & Amenities

WiFi available

Free WiFi

Parking

Free Parking

Non-smoking rooms

Heating

Family rooms

Garden

Laundry

Luggage storage

Important Information

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Check-out10:00 AM

Property Notes

Guest cannot check in after 21:00.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. A deposit may be required at the property.

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1 night · 2 adults

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Guest Reviews

8

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Guests highly rate the central location and frequently praise the friendly staff.

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Sameer

NZ

Verified booking

family_with_children

Standard Room

Stayed in Mar 9, 2026

"Value for money. Great location."

Excellent

8.0

The common lounge as well as kitchen was well equipped.

The room was pretty basic. No shower gel except for something left by a previous backpacker.

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Stephen

NZ

Verified booking

solo_traveller

Standard Room

Stayed in Mar 8, 2026

"Very Good"

Very Good

7.0

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walosca

AR

Verified booking

solo_traveller

Standard Room

Stayed in Mar 6, 2026

"Excelente lugar"

Exceptional

10.0

Una edificación antigua pero en buen estado,; excelente colchón y sábanas

No haberme quedado un día mas!

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David

NZ

Verified booking

couple

Standard Room

Stayed in Mar 5, 2026

"Good"

Good

6.0

Location, social space.

Toilet/bathroom could be better cleaned & the toilet paper ran out later in the evening & was still not refilled at breakfast!

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Kathryn

US

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solo_traveller

Standard Room

Stayed in Mar 4, 2026

"Not the worst place to stay but was a bit run down. The location is ideal."

Good

6.0

Location; multiple kitchens/communal areas; ample free parking

No toilet paper in bathrooms or hand towels/hand dryers. I also booked a bed in an all female room, however one of the nights a man was given a bed in the room.

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Beate

DE

Verified booking

couple

Standard Room

Stayed in Mar 4, 2026

"Für eine Nacht geht es."

Good

5.0

Die Lage und kostenlose Parkplätze. Passendes Preis/ Leistungsverhältnis. War sicher mal ein ehrwürdiges Hotel.

Die Bäder könnten sauberer sein. Alles ziemlich runtergerockt.

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Didier

FR

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solo_traveller

Standard Room

Stayed in Mar 2, 2026

"Excellent"

Excellent

8.0

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Nathalie

CH

Verified booking

solo_traveller

Standard Room

Stayed in Mar 1, 2026

"Cosy backpackers place"

Excellent

8.0

Very central location, nice lounge and two common kitchens.

The bunkbeds in the dorms are quite noisy, and the rooms quite small, but it works :)

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Caroline

AU

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couple

Standard Room

Stayed in Mar 1, 2026

"Very Good"

Very Good

7.0

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Lucie

CA

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solo_traveller

Standard Room

Stayed in Feb 27, 2026

"Ce n’était pas confortable ni propre"

Good

4.0

L’emplacement

Tout le reste,

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Empire Hotel Backpackers

About the Property

Facilities & Amenities

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Property Notes

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"Value for money. Great location."

"Very Good"

"Excelente lugar"

"Good"

"Not the worst place to stay but was a bit run down. The location is ideal."

"Für eine Nacht geht es."

"Excellent"

"Cosy backpackers place"

"Very Good"

"Ce n’était pas confortable ni propre"