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Uptown Backpackers

Dunedin, Otago

The Fun Awaits

Perfect for nature loversOnly 3 km to Dunedin Botanic Garden

Nice location! Near public transportOnly 672 m to Dunedin Railway Station

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4.4/5

GoodFrom 20 reviews

5.0/511 Dec 2025

Nicole • Trip with Friends

Friendly staff, nice shared living + kitchen areas, super comfy room :)

5.0/53 Dec 2025

Robert • Trip with Friends

Friendly staff and clean

5.0/510 Nov 2025

Ofer • Couple Trip

Great staff, comfortable room, well equipped kitchen (3 easpresso makers!). Recommended.

5.0/528 Jul 2025

Siong Kee • Solo Trip

Very nice receptionist who allowed me to check in before the norm check in time and specifically did up the bed to accommodate me. Cheers for that. Nicely done up bathroom which is impressive. So far the only bathroom with heating rod to keep the hand towels dry. Rooms are spacious w a mobile heater which warm up the room. Lots of storage beneath, on the side and a panel inside the pod to keep some necessities. Extra storage near the receptionist upon request. Super impressed by the Japanese receptionist who even help carry luggage to the room.

5.0/57 Jul 2025

Noel

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.

5.0/520 Mar 2025

Sean

Clean and comfortable

5.0/516 Mar 2025

Temaleti

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

5.0/514 Mar 2025

Maryse • Solo Trip

Hostel très pratique Proche de tout Personnel sympathique

5.0/519 Feb 2025

Will • Family Trip

Great hostel. Really well appointed with modern facilities. Particularly appreciated the hand towels in the bathrooms and large towels provided.

5.0/52 Dec 2024

Sisko • Solo Trip

Nice hostel with great atmosphere. The bed was very comfortable, nice staff. Only minus, not many showers or toilets.

4.0/519 Feb 2026

Kristen • Solo Trip

Staff members were lovely

4.0/515 Feb 2026

Richard • Solo Trip

Staff good

4.0/522 Nov 2025

Matthew

Clean room and excellent staff

4.0/514 May 2025

Tonia • Trip with Friends

We has hair in one of the beds but overall its a nice property

4.0/52 May 2025

Erika • Trip with Friends

立地が良かったのと、ベッドにはカーテンがあり、コンセントもあります。ライトはコンセントに繋げて充電？して使うものでしたので、個人の充電とは別にケーブル（タイプC）があると便利かと。快適でした。

4.0/510 Jan 2025

Carol • Solo Trip

It could use a refresh, but is in an excellent location. Staff were friendly and helpful. Was kept tidy and clean.

4.0/523 Oct 2024

Oloa • Solo Trip

Good

4.0/518 Feb 2024

Emily • Family Trip

The only difficulty was parking and the scaffolding leading to the front door otherwise good accomm and friendly service.

3.0/58 Jul 2025

Julie Ann • Solo Trip

The room I got has a bad smell, and a bit dirty too.

2.0/511 Jan 2025

Richard • Solo Trip

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.

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Locker Room

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Laundry Service/Dry Cleaning

Luggage Storage

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Shared Microwave

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Refrigerator

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No Elevators

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Smoke-free Property

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243 Moray Pl, Dunedin, Otago, NZ

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Accommodation Rules

Check-in Procedure

Check-in3:00 PM-7:00 PM

Check-out10:00 AM

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

About Uptown Backpackers

Uptown Backpackers Location
Uptown Backpackers is in the heart of Dunedin, within a 5-minute walk of The Octagon and University of Otago. This hostel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Seriously Twisted and 0.2 mi (0.2 km) from Natures Wonders Naturally.

Uptown Backpackers Facility and Service
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a communal living room.

Uptown Backpackers Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 7 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.

Room Type and Price

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 - Sat, 22 Aug 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children