Does Uptown Backpackers offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Uptown Backpackers does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Uptown Backpackers?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Uptown Backpackers?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Uptown Backpackers.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Uptown Backpackers?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Uptown Backpackers?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Grand Casino (8-min walk) is nearby.
What's the area around Uptown Backpackers like?
Uptown Backpackers is a short 5-minute walk from University of Otago and 2 minutes' walk from Dunedin Town Hall.
Uptown Backpackers Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
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7.8/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
2 Dec 2024
Good night sleep
Nice hostel with great atmosphere. The bed was very comfortable, nice staff. Only minus, not many showers or toilets.
Sisko
Sisko, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
9 Sep 2024
Sarah Carol
Sarah Carol, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
25 Aug 2024
Rengaprabhu
Rengaprabhu, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 May 2024
Alec
Alec, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
18 Feb 2024
The only difficulty was parking and the scaffolding leading to the front door otherwise good accomm and friendly service.
Emily
Emily, 1-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 Nov 2023
Tahlia
Tahlia, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
2/10 Poor
3 Oct 2023
Noisy, no sleep here
The amount of noise coming from inside this hoste was shocking, with voices from the managers own bedroom, which was right the through the night until after 4, wit constant coughing fits coming from the same room. Not sure what they were smoking?
The rest of stay was ok, clean enough and great location.
Alex
Alex, 3-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
4 Sep 2023
Warm atmosphere and friendly staff, good facilities, Netflix and sky, good showers and central to everything
Jeremy
Jeremy, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 Aug 2023
John
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 Aug 2023
Great value for money
Friendly helpful staff, beds were comfy and warm. Heater in room. Showers were hot.
John
John, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 Aug 2023
Awesome stay
John
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 Aug 2023
Great
John
John, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 Aug 2023
Great place to stay. Was warm and comfy. Showers were hot. Staff very helpful. Would recommend.
John
John, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
15 Aug 2023
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Dingy, no windows in communical area. This isn't a problem tho. Stay here if you like cold showers and shady room mates. Good free section thought.