Backpackers Central Hamilton
Location: 846 Victoria Street, Hamilton, nz
Star Rating: 7.6 Stars
Property Type: Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
About this Property
Convenient Central Location
Backpackers Central Hamilton offers a convenient stay in the heart of Hamilton, just a short stroll away from local amenities.
Comfortable Rooms and Shared Spaces
Each room at the hotel comes with a private or shared bathroom, ensuring comfort for every guest. The shared lounge provides entertainment with a flat-screen TV, and the fully-equipped kitchen allows for convenient meal preparation.
Nearby Attractions
Located close to Waikato Stadium and Hamilton Gardens, guests can easily explore popular attractions during their stay at Backpackers Central Hamilton.
Book your stay now at Backpackers Central Hamilton for a comfortable and enjoyable accommodation experience in Hamilton.
Important Information
Policies
Check-in: 02:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Luggage storage
- Safety deposit box
- Fax/photocopying
- Tour desk
- Car hire
- Non-smoking throughout
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Board games/puzzles
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Shared kitchen
- Evening entertainment
- Outdoor furniture
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- CCTV outside property
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- Television in common areas
- Free wired internet
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Internet access
- Secured parking
- Accessible shuttle
- No accessible shuttle
- Accessible train station shuttle
- No accessible train station shuttle
Rooms Available
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Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
This bed in dormitory has air conditioning.
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Fan
- Toilet
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Socket near the bed
- Lockers
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
- Key card access
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Standard Single Room with Toilet and Basin
This single room features a view. Please note that all rooms are individually furnished and amenities may differ. The photos are presented as a guide only. Please note that some room types do not have windows. For more information please contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
- Key card access
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Standard Room, 3 Bedrooms
3 Twin Beds
107 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, towels, and a separate bathtub and shower
Practical - Laptop workspace
Comfort - Air conditioning
Need to Know - No housekeeping, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Free WiFi
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Private or shared bathroom
- Bedsheets provided
- No housekeeping
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
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Standard Quadruple Room, 4 Bedrooms, Shared Bathroom
2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
118 sq feet
Layout - 4 bedrooms
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shared bathroom and towels
Practical - Laptop workspace
Comfort - Air conditioning
Need to Know - No housekeeping, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Free WiFi
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Private or shared bathroom
- Bedsheets provided
- No housekeeping
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
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Quadruple Room, 4 Bedrooms, Private Bathroom
4 Twin Beds
118 sq feet
Layout - 4 bedrooms
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, towels, and a shower
Practical - Laptop workspace
Comfort - Air conditioning
Need to Know - No housekeeping, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Free WiFi
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Private or shared bathroom
- Bedsheets provided
- No housekeeping
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
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Twin Room, 2 Bedrooms, Shared Bathroom
1 Twin Bed
75 sq feet
Layout - 2 bedrooms
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shared bathroom and towels
Practical - Laptop workspace
Comfort - Air conditioning
Need to Know - No housekeeping, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Free WiFi
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Private or shared bathroom
- Bedsheets provided
- No housekeeping
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
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Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room
This bed in dormitory features air conditioning.
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Fan
- Toilet
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Socket near the bed
- Lockers
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
- Key card access
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Standard Quadruple Room
This room has 2 single-sized beds and 2 bunk beds. It also includes a flat-screen TV, a small refrigerator and a side table. Please note that all rooms are individually furnished and amenities may differ. The photos are presented as a guide only. Please note that some room types do not have windows. For more information please contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- Desk
- Fan
- Toilet
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
- Key card access
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Single Room with Bathroom
The single room includes a private bathroom equipped with a shower. The unit offers 1 bed. Some room types have no windows.
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Key access
- Key card access
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Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
This bed in dormitory has air conditioning.
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Fan
- Toilet
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Socket near the bed
- Lockers
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
- Key card access
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Bed In 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
This 6 bed mixed dormitory room features a shared kitchen and shared bathroom facilities. The room has a free locker and all linen is provided. Please note that some room types do not have windows. For more information please contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Fan
- Toilet
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
- Key card access
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Standard Double Room
Please note that some room types do not have windows and conditions/ amenities may be different from the images loaded. For more information please contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Fan
- Toilet
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
- Key card access
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Single Room with Shared Facilities
Rooms are 19 square yards. Please note that some room types do not have windows and conditions/ amenities may be different from the images loaded. For more information please contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Fan
- Toilet
- Shared toilet
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
- Key card access
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One-Bedroom Suite
This suite consists of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower. The suite provides a carpeted floor. The unit offers 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Desk
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
- Key card access
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Double Room with Private Bathroom
This double room has an private bathroom, and all linens and towels are provided. Other facilities include a mini fridge, table/chair, wardrobe, flat-screen TV on the wall and a bed side table with lamp. Please note that some room types do not have windows and conditions/ amenities may be different from the images loaded. For more information please contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
- Key card access
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Twin Room with Private Bathroom
This twin room has an private bathroom, and all linens and towels are provided. Other facilities include a mini fridge, table/chair, wardrobe, flat-screen TV on the wall and a bed side table with lamp. Please note that some room types do not have windows and conditions/ amenities may be different from the images loaded. For more information please contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
- Key card access
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Triple Room
This triple room has all linens and towels are provided. It has a shared bathroom. Other facilities include a mini fridge, table/chair, wardrobe, flat-screen TV on the wall and a bed side table with lamp. Please note that some room types do not have windows and conditions/ amenities may be different from the images loaded. For more information please contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Shower
- Desk
- Fan
- Toilet
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
- Key card access
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Family Room with Private Bathroom
This family room has 1 single bed, 2 bunk beds and 1 queen bed. There is an private bathroom, and all linens and towels are provided. Other facilities include a mini fridge, table/chair, wardrobe, flat-screen TV on the wall and a bed side table with lamp. Please note that some room types do not have windows and conditions/ amenities may be different from the images loaded. For more information please contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.
Max Occupancy: 4 (3 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
- Key card access
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Double Room Shared Facilities
This double room has shared kitchen and shared bathroom facilities. All linens and towels are provided. Other facilities include a mini fridge, table/chair, wardrobe, flat-screen TV on the wall and a bed side table with lamp. Please note that some room types do not have windows and conditions/ amenities may be different from the images loaded. For more information please contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Desk
- Fan
- Toilet
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
- Key card access
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Twin Room with Shared Facility
This Twin Room includes 2 single beds and a shared bathroom. There is a flat-screen HDTV, a fridge, wardrobes and a side table. Please note that all rooms are individually furnished and amenities may differ. The photos are presented as a guide only. Please note that some room types do not have windows. For more information please contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Fan
- Toilet
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
- Key card access
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Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
This bed in dormitory features air conditioning.
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Fan
- Toilet
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Socket near the bed
- Lockers
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
- Key card access
Guest Reviews
- Matthias (8/5): -
- markopons (7/5): -
- Y (8/5): -
- Adrianna (6/5): Fine for a short stay - Location is good, parking is good, deck is nice The building is really run down, bathrooms are very dark, couches in the common area are worn out
- Jakub (8/5): - * Very kind and helpful receptionist who made us feel welcome * Well-equipped kitchen with everything needed for cooking * Convenient parking available on-site Overall, a comfortable and pleasant stay with great value for money. The place could benefit from a slight renovation in some areas, but overall it still offers very good value for money. Considering the price, the standard and amenities exceeded our expectations.
- Sara (8/5): Nice for a quick stop - Nice common area Good for a quick stop in Hamilton
- Léa (5/5): -
- George (10/5): - everything nothing
- George (10/5): - everything nothing
- Jason (10/5): Comfy, easy, just what I needed - Comfy and peaceful, easy to get to from the transport centre, guy on reception was friendly The doors are heavy and slam when you let them close, so gotta be careful when you close them
- Talia (6/5): Convenient location for an overnight stay -
- Lisia (10/5): -
- Michelle (10/5): - It was quite Room was little tv was hard 2 work
- Catriona (6/5): Overpriced for what it is. - The beds were comfy. Place was cleaned regularly but in need of a true deep clean I feel. There was a fully equipped kitchen which was good to have, and a spooky laundry room. Staff were friendly. The rooms were cold and damp, with a really musty smell in them. Bathroom was a bit grim, some of the showers weren’t draining properly which leaves you standing in a pool of water, the sinks were cracked and the floor had residue etc. Nowhere to put your things in the bathroom at all either. But for me the worst part was the location, there are a lot of unhoused people around the area and I didn’t feel safe walking to and from the city after dark as a solo female. For the price you pay to stay here the facilities just do not match it. Not worth it.
- Luis Humberto Rivero Lopez (10/5): Hamilton May 2026 - Standard facilities in the room for the price. Funtional lockers inside the room, you can fit in your backpack easly, just don't forget to bring your own padlock. Great location in city center, close to the central bus station. The check in was easy and smothly. Impeccable well-equipped shared kitchen. Mixed bathrooms and showers for men and women. A good place to stay in Hamilton to enjoy the city
- Kristýna (10/5): Unbelievable value for money - Really nice place, good kitchen, clean, hot showers. Rooms with fridge, tv and ac. Rooms a little old but for the money absolutely enough.
- Eric (5/5): - The bed was on wheels on a wooden floor and kept moving around was super weird.the place needs a up grade but is surfice for emergency accomodation.
- Clint (10/5): - Everything Nothing
- Taz (7/5): - Good location with free car park. The room is clean, the shower and toilet are mixed, but it was no problem with that. never full of toilet or shower. Shared kitchens are organised. provided basic cooking appliances and utensils. Nothing.
- Kristina (7/5): - Heater needs to be called in reception to work Toilet - a sliding door that doesn't close all
- Colin (7/5): Basic but decent value at the price - Filled the need for what I wanted Since my previous visit, the bed was replaced by something more like a camp stretcher bed low to the floor; I stayed the night daylight saving ended and keycard stopped working an hour early
- konoka (7/5): -
- Sumit (8/5): - Room with tv, fridge and ac Bathroom
- Vin Hegde (10/5): -
- Still (4/5): - very overpriced for what it is, matresses are super thin and there arent even curtains covering the beds. kitchen was dull and lacked seating and showers werent the cleanest. I have payed half the price for alot nicer facilities
- Tremaine (4/5): -
- Lukas Laberer (6/5): -
- Marthaserene (10/5): - Location
- zormir (8/5): - ΚΑΛΟΙ Κ ΚΑΘΑΡΟΙ ΚΟΙΝΌΧΡΗΣΤΟΙ ΧΩΡΟΙ, ΔΥΝΑΤΌ Κ ΣΤΑΘΕΡΟ ΊΝΤΕΡΝΕΤ ΈΛΛΕΙΨΗ ΑΝΑΚΥΚΛΩΣΗΣ
- Michael (9/5): - .modern clean gt
- Philipp (7/5): -
- Jamie (5/5): -
- Stefanie (5/5): - gruselige gegend und noch gruseligere gestalten im hostel kein typisches backpacker hostel
- Philippa (3/5): -
- Munro (10/5): -
- Munro (10/5): - Absolutely love staying here
- Clint (10/5): Good stay - Everything Nothing
- Aileen (9/5): - Had trouble with the toilet hopefully it gets seen to.
- Supaporn (9/5): - It’s not far from the bus station. The room is clean and affordable. There’s a kitchen and a fridge. No towels provided.
- Amiria (6/5): -
- Makere G (9/5): - Will book again! N/A
- Lucia (8/5): -
- lou98 (6/5): - L'emplacement L'accueil
- Loonen (7/5): -
- Loonen (7/5): -
- Carla (9/5): Nice stay - Clean n tidy NA
- Danielle (5/5): Fine - Everything in the room was good The toilet was noisy and you could hear everyone on either side of walls and outside the doir
- Doug (7/5): - Outstanding service by a young asian man studying English for his residency while I was there, he sorted a problem for me easily and took great care of some personal belongings (extremely valuable) I misplaced like an idiot. What a worthy addition to kiwis he will be. All ok, very clean everywhere, and great security.
- Max (7/5): - Great location. Great communal/shared areas. The mattress was knackered. Could feel the springs pushing into me. Could hear people unlocking their doors and doors slamming.
- Shotaro (10/5): -
- Katrin (8/5): -
- lucy (6/5): - Good size living room area Fire alarm set off during the night and showers were not as shown on pictures for shared ones. Not very clean showers
- Sebastian (9/5): - Gute Waschmaschine und trockner. Kühlschrank auf Zimmer Klimaanlage. Betten haben aufgebrachte Holzlatten, an denen man sich die Beine auschrammt.
- Roebuck (8/5): -
- Glaiza Mae (9/5): Very nice and I highly recommended - Clean and very accessible Not much parking space
- Lissa (5/5): -
- Charmaine (10/5): Highly recommend - Jay & her husband were great hosts. They made me feel welcomed & they took really good care of me. I loved my stay & with the other guests. The only thing that I would mention is the squeakiness of the mattress springs everytime you turned. In Room 33. I would like to return to same room though regardless.
- Jo (8/5): - Convenient location
- Julie ann (8/5): -
- Julie ann (8/5): - Comy bed, clean kitchen fully equipped, location bars, woolworths etc all in walking distance, swipe card entrance, value for money. Refreshments only to be drank outside, at the back of the building in the designated smoking area.
- Mai (7/5): Does the job - Practical for a quick stay. Easy access to a walk along the river. A bit of a walk from the bus station. Shared bathrooms weren't very clean.
- Ancel (7/5): Erfüllt den Zweck für einen Aufenthalt zur Durchreise - Günstig. Keine Fenster
- delyse (10/5): -
- Zachariah (10/5): - Easy going plenty of room. Some doors need to be fixed due to faulty scan readings an lack of closing
- Yoshinaga (8/5): - スーパーマーケットらなどが近くにあり、便利が良かった。 アルコール類が禁止されていた。施設の情報に記載すべきでは?そこ
- Marten (5/5): - Clean Spacious Rooms, Free Parking Spaces from the Hostel. Worst equipped kitchen I‘ve come across so far, nearly impossible to cook your dinner.
- Clint (10/5): -
- Clint (10/5): -
- Josephine (8/5): All in all a decent place to stay at for one or two nights. - Great bedroom for the money, big common area Bathrooms were really dirty
- Alice (5/5): -
- Jaydah-Leigh (10/5): -
- Renatta (10/5): -
- Hannah (10/5): A great stay, the staff were very friendly and the facilities were very clean. Would 100% stay again! -
- Ariana (10/5): Excellent room, enough space for 2 adults air con and fridge which was perfect for our weekend snacks - Close to an event we were attending
- Emma (7/5): Great location, basic accomodation, bed mattresses really need upgrading. - Fantastic location and lovely staff Bunk beds very uncomfortable and creaky, very thin mattresses. No toilet paper in a lot of cubicles and blood smears on wall and behind door of one toilet cubicle.
- Nicholas (9/5): -
- Nicole (8/5): - It is in a good location in Hamilton. Amenities were great. That you couldn't have Alcohol on the property.
- Dariusz (10/5): -
- Taylor (8/5): - Affordable.
- J (9/5): Nice hostel with good value for money - The staff was very welcoming and even though not all rooms have windows, mine had and it was nice and bright. It even had a mini fridge which was super helpful! It's an older hostel and some parts could use some renovation but it's clean and good value for money. Unfortunately, it's not soundproof and I could hear every word and snoring of the neighboring room. In the second night, the garbage collection truck came very early in the morning and made a lot of noise right outside my window.
- jennifer (8/5): Downtown not exciting - Hmmm Small room
- Philipp Immanuel (7/5): - Gab fast alles was man brauchte sowie einen Spind auf dem Zimmer Leider an manchen Stellen schon heruntergekommen, gerade das Badezimmer sah nicht ganz hygienisch aus. Auch gab es nicht die Möglichkeit, Essen in der Küche zu lagern und allgemein habe ich mich als Reisender nicht ganz wohl gefühlt, da man auch nicht wirklich connecten konnte.
- Karine (3/5): -
- Sarah (7/5): -
- Tyron (8/5): -
- David (7/5): -
- Stamm (9/5): - The outdoor deck
- Lianne (8/5): -
- Lola (7/5): -
- Fukuda (2/5): -
- Yenifer (7/5): -
- Hanna Sophia (7/5): -
- reinhart (9/5): -
- Lynn (9/5): - Inexpensive single room Having to go out the emergency exit in the morning as no one was at the property and the stairs were blocked off to the lobby. Expensive overnight parking
- Yarden (7/5): - Location The room key only gives access to one area for cooking and bathrooms, I think it is a bit less social for solo travelers than hostels where all the joint facilities are accessible
- Nicolas (6/5): -
- Tim (7/5): Goed genoeg maar niet om terug te komen - De accomodaties heeft airco in de kamers Het personeel leek heel verveeld, de banken waren redelijk vies
- Islam (2/5): Pathetic - Nothing Everything more or less
- Anna Rahel (7/5): -
- WEN CHI (1/5): - Ok.. I can’t say it’s bad .. it’s for backpacker what can I say
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