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Hostel
# Geeky Gecko Backpackers

Dunedin Central, Dunedin, New Zealand

7.0 ·  Good 102 reviews ·  #50 #50 of 51 in Dunedin ·  7.4 Location score
## About Geeky Gecko Backpackers

Geeky Gecko Backpackers is a hostel in Dunedin Central, Dunedin, New Zealand. Guests rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 102 reviews. It is 830 m from the centre of Dunedin. The nearest beach is 760 m away. The nearest airport, Dunedin International Airport (DUD), is 24 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 14

- **Opened:** 1853

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 16

6 Stafford Street

## How Geeky Gecko Backpackers scores

Better rated than 1% of hotels in Dunedin

-   Guest rating **7.0**
-   Location **7.4**
-   Beach access **7.7**
-   Public transport **5.8**

Dunedin average

## Amenities

### Internet

-   Wi-Fi

### Services

-   Car hire
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Kitchen

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **7.4**/10

- **Walk grade:** **70**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **36**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **10**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">760 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">12 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Train Station Dunedin</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">930 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">15 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Dunedin International Airport (DUD)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">24 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">54 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Dunedin</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">830 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">14 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Cargill Monument340 m
-   Queens Gardens450 m
-   Otago Settlers Association630 m
-   Toitu Otago Settlers Museum670 m
-   Dunnersland720 m
-   Robert Burns Statue740 m

## Geeky Gecko Backpackers: in detail

Geeky Gecko Backpackers offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available. Discovering Dunedin becomes even more accessible, thanks to the car hire amenities provided at the hostel. Reception services featuring luggage storage are available to cater to your requirements. Securing top-notch tickets and reserving prime dining spots become effortless through assistance from the hostel's tours. During your stay at this fantastic hostel, experience comfort and warmth from the delightful on-site fireplace on those chilly days and nights. Repeatedly enjoy your best-loved attire with the aid of the laundromat available at Geeky Gecko Backpackers. Need some relaxation? Your room features daily housekeeping to make your stay even more comfortable and enjoyable. In limited designated zones, smoking is exclusively permitted. During your visit, indulge in a range of delightful culinary choices at hostel to enhance your experience. Do you possess exceptional culinary skills? Prepare your meals personally within the hostel at its shared kitchen.

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## Questions about Geeky Gecko Backpackers

### How do guests rate Geeky Gecko Backpackers?

Geeky Gecko Backpackers has a guest rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 102 reviews, which is better than 1% of rated hotels in Dunedin.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Geeky Gecko Backpackers?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### How far is Geeky Gecko Backpackers from the airport?

The nearest airport, Dunedin International Airport (DUD), is 24 km away in a straight line.

### Is Geeky Gecko Backpackers close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 760 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Geeky Gecko Backpackers have?

Geeky Gecko Backpackers has 14 rooms.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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