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8 / 10 Guest Rating

UpTown Backpackers

243 Moray Place, Dunedin, nz

UpTown Backpackers - main view

About the Property

Central Location
Located in the heart of Dunedin, UpTown Backpackers is the ideal base for exploring the city's top attractions. Situated near Forsyth Barr Stadium, The Octagon, and Dunedin Railway Station, guests can easily immerse themselves in the local culture.

Convenient Amenities
With free WiFi, a shared kitchen, and luggage storage, guests can enjoy a comfortable and hassle-free stay. The shared lounge offers a relaxing space to unwind after a day of sightseeing. The rooms feature shared bathrooms and cozy bed linen for a restful night's sleep.

Nearby Attractions
Explore popular landmarks such as Taieri Gorge Railway, Toitu Otago Settlers Museum, and Otago Museum, all within close proximity to the hostel. Plus, with Dunedin Airport just 28 km away, traveling to and from the accommodation is convenient.

Book your stay at UpTown Backpackers now for a memorable experience in Dunedin!

Facilities & Amenities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Family rooms
Laundry
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Golf course

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out10:00 AM

Property Notes

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. 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. Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian. A deposit may be required at the property.

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1 night · 2 adults

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Guest Reviews

8
Excellent673 verified reviews
AI Summary

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

Categories

Cleanliness7.1
Service8.6
Location9.1
Room Quality7.5
Amenities7.1
Value for Money8.5
Food and Beverage8.1
Overall Experience8.1

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PhilippefrFR
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 28, 2026

"Excellent"

8.0

Excellent emplacement (centre ville, restaurants, bus, supermarché). Personnel très sympathique et disponible. Arrivée tardive possible. Litterie confortable, rideaux qui permettent plus d'intimité prises et éclairage individuels.

Le manque de luminosité.

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PhilippefrFR
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 28, 2026

"Excellent"

8.0
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FrederikedeDE
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 28, 2026

"Excellent"

8.0

Good location and welcoming common areas.

I am not a fan of the carpet.

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FreyaauAU
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 26, 2026

"Great!"

9.0

Good hostel, very comfortable bed & pillows! It was great to have a heater in the room too. Excellent location, it was very walkable! I also loved the heat lights in the bathroom, very nice!

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Ron MoranilIL
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 26, 2026

"Central and good value for money"

9.0

The beds were comfortable, the bathroom clean, spacious, hot water with good pressure and nice heating lamps. We didn't use the kitchen but it looked well equipped and clean.

The lounge and kitchen were stuffy and need way better ventilation. The rooms have windows but could use better ventilation too.

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EliczCZ
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 25, 2026

"Excellent"

8.0
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LindaauAU
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 25, 2026

"Fantastic hostel in Dunedin, 100 %"

10.0

The attitude of the staff really set this hostel apart from other places I’ve stayed whilst travelling in New Zealand. The kitchen was chock full of different pastas, cooking oil, herbs and spices, coffee tea and sugar. Yesterday there was even multiple packets of different bread rolls laid out on the tables with signs that said please help yourself. I’ve never seen so much generosity from a hostel that I’ve stayed in ever and I travel a lot. Even though I stayed in a 10 bed dorm, the way the bunks were positioned made it feel like there was more space. Each bed had power and a shelf and a lamp. The beds were really comfortable and even the colour of the linen made the place feel light and airy . Full marks to the staff there, especially James who was so sweet and always remembered my name when he saw me, he was never in a hurry and he always had time for a chat.

To be honest, the amount of heavy doors made it hard for me because of the condition of my wrists but that doesn’t mean that it was a bad thing. The toilets really were a little bit too far away from my room but again that’s not a dealbreaker.

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KarenbeBE
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 23, 2026

"Goede, propere overnachtingsplek met ideale ligging"

7.0

- Goede bedden met gordijnen, lampje en stopcontact aan bed - Goede opbergmogelijkheden

- Douches bestaan uit 1 hokje waardoor spullen die je ophangt nat kunnen worden. - Er was weinig tot geen sociaal contact maar dat ligt natuurlijk aan de gasten 😉

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mayumijpJP
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 23, 2026

"Exceptional"

9.0

立地が良い。スタッフさんも優しい!

シャワーとトイレへ行くのにラウンジを通らないといけない

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StephenienzNZ
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solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 23, 2026

"Basic and clean amenities with extra friendly and helpful staff"

8.0

Very handy, lots of nearby parking on streets were available and able to be used without parking fees until 9am

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