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Uptown Backpackers

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Uptown Backpackers provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AED 151
AED 239 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sep - 14 Sep

Room options

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Showing 9 of 9 rooms

View all photos for Premium Shared Dormitory

A bunk bed room with a ladder, a window with a view of buildings, and a brown leather chair.

Premium Shared Dormitory

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

A room with bunk beds, wooden cabinets, and a small seating area.

Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Women only

A room with two bunk beds, a grey armchair, and a wall-mounted decoration.

Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Women only

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Shared Dormitory

A bunk bed room with wooden headboards, a built-in wardrobe with drawers, and a curtain-covered window.

Deluxe Shared Dormitory

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room | WiFi (free), bed sheets

Standard Single Room

  • City view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Basic Quadruple Room

A room with a bunk bed, a single bed, a painting, a nightstand, and a lamp.

Basic Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premium Shared Dormitory

A bunk bed room with a TV, a ladder, and curtains.

Premium Shared Dormitory

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Double Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room 6

A narrow corridor leading to a room with bunk beds, a light fixture, and a door with a number.

Room 6

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room 2 & 5

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a window with curtains, a wall-mounted mirror, and a lamp on a bedside table.

Room 2 & 5

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Dunedin City Centre, a neighborhood in Dunedin, Uptown Backpackers is in a shopping district and near a metro station. Speight's Brewery and Otago Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Seriously Twisted and New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame. Dunedin Railways and Dunedin Chinese Garden are also worth visiting. Visit our Dunedin travel guide
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243 Moray Pl, Dunedin, Otago, 9016

What's nearby

  • A statue of a man in a suit, a large church with twin spires, and a clock tower.
    The Octagon
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • A historic building with a clock tower and a cathedral in the background.
    Dunedin Town Hall
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A cathedral interior with high vaulted ceilings, stained glass windows, and rows of wooden pews.
    St. Paul's Cathedral
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A large tree in front of a historic building with a clock tower.
    University of Otago
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • An ornate church interior with wooden beams, a balcony, and stained glass windows.
    First Church of Otago
    5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Dunedin Railway Station
    7 min walk
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Craft Beer & Kitchen
    2 min walk
  • Takeichi
    3 min walk
  • Rising Sun Dumplings
    1 min walk
  • Albar
    3 min walk
  • City Of Tea
    3 min walk

About this property

Uptown Backpackers

  • Hostel located in Dunedin City Centre
  • Uptown Backpackers provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also find perks like:
  • Luggage storage, a TV in the lobby, and smoke-free premises
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Uptown Backpackers offer amenities such as free WiFi.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • 15 steps to reach entrance
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No elevator

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Frequently asked questions

Is Uptown Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Uptown Backpackers?

As of 3 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Uptown Backpackers on 13 September 2026 start from AED 151, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Uptown Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Uptown Backpackers?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Uptown Backpackers located?

Located in Dunedin City Centre, this hostel is steps from The Octagon, Seriously Twisted, and Dunedin Town Hall. St. Paul's Cathedral and Dunedin Public Art Gallery are also within 5 minutes. Dunedin Railway Station is 7 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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