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title: "UpTown Backpackers, Dunedin: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "UpTown Backpackers in Dunedin: rated 9.0 by guests, 4-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/uptown-backpackers-dunedin/
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retrieved: 2026-10-12
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Hostel · ★★★★
# UpTown Backpackers

Dunedin Central, Dunedin, New Zealand

9.0 ·  Excellent 309 reviews ·  #13 #13 of 51 in Dunedin ·  4.3/5 on Google, 95 reviews ·  8.8 Location score
## About UpTown Backpackers

UpTown Backpackers is a hostel in Dunedin Central, Dunedin, New Zealand. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 309 reviews. Facilities include free wi-fi. It is 120 m from the centre of Dunedin. The nearest beach is 1.2 km away. The nearest airport, Dunedin International Airport (DUD), is 25 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 15:00

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

- **Rooms:** 1

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 22

243 Moray Place [uptownbackpackers.co.nz](http://www.uptownbackpackers.co.nz/)

## How UpTown Backpackers scores

Better rated than 77% of hotels in Dunedin

-   Guest rating **9.0**
-   Location **8.8**
-   Beach access **6.2**
-   Public transport **8.2**

Dunedin average

## Rating on Google

4.3/5

95 Google reviews

-   5★67%
-   4★0%
-   3★0%
-   2★17%
-   1★17%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Kitchen
-   Blackout curtains

### Accessibility

-   Wheelchair accessible

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **8.8**/10

- **Walk grade:** **92**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **142**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **15**

<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="">1.2 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">19 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="">480 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">8 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="">25 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">55 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="">120 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Mount John Observatory170 m
-   Robert Burns Statue170 m
-   Dunnersland190 m
-   Cadbury World280 m
-   Former Dunedin Police Station & Prison430 m
-   New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame470 m

## UpTown Backpackers: in detail

UpTown 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 the accessible parking options directly at the hostel. Reception services such as express check-in or check-out and luggage storage are available to accommodate your requirements. Traveling with minimal baggage is achievable at UpTown Backpackers, as the hostel's laundromat and laundry service ensures your garments stay fresh. Room amenities feature daily housekeeping, allowing you to unwind and make the most of your visit. The hostel maintains a completely smoke-free zone, providing a breathable atmosphere. Each accommodation at UpTown Backpackers is thoughtfully created and adorned to provide visitors with a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. In certain rooms, the hostel offers linen service and blackout curtains for guest convenience and satisfaction. In select rooms, guests can enjoy a touch of amusement with the availability of television for their entertainment. Rest assured, in a few chosen rooms, you will find the convenience of a refrigerator, instant coffee and instant tea at your disposal. Understanding the significance of bathroom facilities in enhancing visitor contentment, hostel offers a hair dryer and towels within a few chosen chambers. Should you be particularly discerning in your dining choices, you will surely appreciate having access to the on-site shared kitchen provided at this location.

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## Questions about UpTown Backpackers

### How do guests rate UpTown Backpackers?

UpTown Backpackers has a guest rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 309 reviews, which is better than 77% of rated hotels in Dunedin.

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

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Is there parking at UpTown Backpackers?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

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

The nearest airport, Dunedin International Airport (DUD), is 25 km away in a straight line.

### Is UpTown Backpackers close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 1.2 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does UpTown Backpackers have?

UpTown Backpackers has 1 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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