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The best hostels in Dunedin

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On Top Backpackers

Dunedin City Center, Dunedin

With the best location in town, locally owned On Top Backpackers & Apartments has something for every traveler!

K
Kevin Jones
From
United Kingdom
Lovely clean room with great facilities. Comfortable beds and friendly staff. A great place to stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,410 reviews
Price from
$45.10
1 night, 2 adults

Work Stay at 123

Dunedin

Located in Dunedin, a 14-minute walk from Taieri Gorge Railway, Work Stay at 123 provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

R
Rosa
From
Turkey
My stay in Dunedin with Work Stay 123 was great. Very clean, comfortable, fresh, calm, good room (with kitchen, microwave, fridge), warm, study-table, lights... all was excellent.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 711 reviews
Price from
$81.94
1 night, 2 adults

Manor on the Park Backpackers

Dunedin

Located in Dunedin and with Taieri Gorge Railway reachable within a 17-minute walk, Manor on the Park Backpackers provides express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 32 reviews
Price from
$48.98
1 night, 2 adults

UpTown Backpackers

Dunedin City Center, Dunedin

In a prime location in the Dunedin City Center district of Dunedin, UpTown Backpackers is located a 7-minute walk from Toitu Otago Settlers Museum, 0.7 miles from Otago Museum and 1.2 miles from...

M
Marina
From
Japan
I loved the friendly atmosphere there! Very nice and friendly owner and staffs, very clean kitchen and comfortable lounge and female dormitory. I enjoyed meeting people in a homie vibes. And location is perfect!! Highly recommended!! 👍👍👍
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 745 reviews
Price from
$45.69
1 night, 2 adults

Chalet Backpackers

Dunedin

Located in Dunedin and with Taieri Gorge Railway reachable within a 14-minute walk, Chalet Backpackers has a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared...

D
Dennis
From
United States
Lots of common spaces. A cool old building with lots of character. Guitars and drum set! Good people and good vibes. Reasonably priced and plentiful private rooms of different shapes and sizes.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 767 reviews
Price from
$56
1 night, 2 adults

Travel Stay City Hostel

Dunedin

Located in Dunedin, a 14-minute walk from Taieri Gorge Railway, Travel Stay City Hostel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

M
Mikaela
From
United States
Loved staying here and it was the cleanest backpacker type stay I have ever seen.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 166 reviews
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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.

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  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Dunedin

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 166 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Dunedin

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 745 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Dunedin

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 767 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Dunedin

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 711 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Dunedin

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,410 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Dunedin

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 32 reviews

Hostels that guests love in Dunedin

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  • Avg. price/night: $59.24
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 745 reviews
    Great location, the people you stay with here you can easily make friendships and such a good atmosphere. Bonus Points as they have a Cute Golden Retriever Puppy in residence. I wished I stayed longer as Uptown Backpackers feels like a 2nd Family.
    Guest review by
    Hayden
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $59.24
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 745 reviews
    Great location, lovely staff, clean facilities. Really loved their bunk beds with curtains and shelves, makes your bed more of a private space.
    Guest review by
    Janja
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $50.11
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,410 reviews
    Good central location, was within my accommodation budget, first choice of bunk bed
    Guest review by
    Megan
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $64.84
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 767 reviews
    Really good backpackers hostel with all the facilities needed
    Guest review by
    Yanyx
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $59.24
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 745 reviews
    The staff were super friendly! Check in and out was so quick and easy, the room was comfortable, great location and I loved that the female dorm had a keypad lock instead of a key for that extra sense of security! I would highly recommend this hostel!
    Guest review by
    Alex
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $50.11
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,410 reviews
    In terms of youth hostels, it was the best accommodation I have had so far in New Zealand. Unpretentious but comfortable, with everything you need, in a great location and with friendly and helpful staff.
    Guest review by
    Roberta
    Solo traveler

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