About Us

Welcome to Dunedin, New Zealand
Kia Ora! This is UpTown Backpackers

Affordable
One of the most affordable hostels in the centre of Dunedin.
Book directly with us for the cheapest rates.
Clean and tidy
Everyone appreciates a clean home, even you're visiting for a short time.
Our hostel and amenities are thoroughly cleaned every day and kept tidy during the day
A room for anyone
We're offering a room for every type of visitor:
Mixed dorms (10,8,6 and 4 people)Female dorm (10 people)
Family room
Double/twin
single rooms
Right in the centre
UpTown Backpackers is right in the centre of Dunedin.
The bus stop is a 3 minute walk away. There's buses that take you to St. Clair beach, St. Kilda beach, Tunnel beach.
The train stop is a 5 minute walk away.

All our amenities
We strive to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Here's a list with what we offer:
Clean shared bathrooms:
6 warm(!) showers
5 clean toilets
Heat lamps in every bathroom
A fully equipped kitchen:
Three 4-point electric stoves
XXL Fridge
Cutlery, pots, pans, mugs
Oven
Microwave
Rice cooker
Free tea, coffee, sugar, herbs and spices
Free high-speed WiFi network (1GB)
Televison (Netflix, Sky Sport, Disney+, Amazon Prime)
Laundry machines
Board games
Heater in all bedrooms