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title: "Microtel Backpackers, Hamilton: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Microtel Backpackers in Hamilton: rated 6.9 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-10
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Hostel · ★★★
# Microtel Backpackers

Baverstock, Hamilton, New Zealand

6.9 ·  Okay 33 reviews ·  #49 #49 of 51 in Hamilton ·  5.1 Location score
## About Microtel Backpackers

Microtel Backpackers is a hostel in Baverstock, Hamilton, New Zealand. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 33 reviews. Facilities include free parking, free wi-fi. It is 150 m from the centre of Hamilton. The nearest airport, Hamilton International Airport (HLZ), is 11 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Star rating:** ★★★

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

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

- **Rooms:** 19

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 26

140 Ulster Street

## How Microtel Backpackers scores

Better rated than 5% of hotels in Hamilton

-   Guest rating **6.9**
-   Location **5.1**
-   Facilities **2.5**
-   Families **0.0**
-   Spa & wellness **0.0**
-   Beach access **2.3**
-   Public transport **5.5**

Hamilton average

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Room service

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **5.1**/10

- **Walk grade:** **44**/100 Somewhat walkable

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **15**

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

<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="">2.3 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Hamilton Train Station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">990 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">16 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">11 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">25 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="">Hamilton</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">150 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Sapper Horace Moore-Jones Commemorative Statue190 m
-   The Zoo1.6 km
-   Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum & Gallery1.8 km
-   Classics Museum1.8 km

## Microtel Backpackers: in detail

Microtel Backpackers offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by hostel. Visitors can take advantage of complimentary parking directly at the hostel. The accommodating team at the reception will aid you with amenities such as luggage storage. Securing top-notch tickets and snagging sought-after dining reservations become effortless, thanks to the hostel's ticket service and tours. Traveling with minimal luggage is achievable at Microtel Backpackers due to the hostel's laundry service ensuring your garments stay fresh. Room amenities like room service and daily housekeeping contribute to making a perfect selection for your stay. The hostel maintains a completely smoke-free zone, providing a breathable atmosphere. Smoking is limited to specified smoking zones.

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## Questions about Microtel Backpackers

### How do guests rate Microtel Backpackers?

Microtel Backpackers has a guest rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 33 reviews, which is better than 5% of rated hotels in Hamilton.

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

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

### Is there parking at Microtel Backpackers?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Microtel Backpackers from the airport?

The nearest airport, Hamilton International Airport (HLZ), is 11 km away in a straight line.

### Is Microtel Backpackers close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 2.3 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Microtel Backpackers have?

Microtel Backpackers has 19 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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