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Uptown Backpackers

Otago- Queenstown · New Zealand

243 Moray PlView location

8.4/10Excellent56 Reviews
Cleanliness8.6/108.6
Service8.8/108.8
Comfort8.0/108.0
Condition8.4/108.4
Amenities8.4/108.4
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About Uptown Backpackers

Uptown Backpackers is in the heart of Dunedin, within a 5-minute walk of The Octagon and University of Otago. This hostel is 0. 1 mi (0. 2 km) from Seriously Twisted and 0. 2 mi (0. 2 km) from Natures Wonders Naturally.

Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a communal living room. Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and microwave in a common area. Make yourself at home in one of the 7 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.

Bathrooms with showers are provided.

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A stay at Uptown Backpackers places you in the heart of Dunedin, steps from The Octagon and Seriously Twisted. This hostel is 0.2 mi (0.2 km) from Regent Theatre and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Dunedin Public Art Gallery. Make yourself at home in one of the 7 guestrooms.

Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and microwave in a common area.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until 7:00 PM
Check-out until 10:00 AM

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Important information

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

    English

Nearby attractions

The Octagon 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Seriously Twisted 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Dunedin Town Hall 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
St. Paul's Cathedral 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Dunedin Public Art Gallery 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Regent Theatre 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
University of Otago 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Temple Gallery 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
First Church of Otago 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
Dunedin Railways 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
Grand Casino 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Toitu Otago Settlers Museum 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Speight's Brewery 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Dunedin Chinese Garden 0.8 km / 0.5 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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  • Total number of rooms: 7
  • hotel
  • Wi-fi
  • Laundry service
  • TV lounge
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  • DOUBLE ECONOMYDOUBLE • ECONOMYDBL.EY

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    DOUBLE ECONOMY

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    ECONOMY

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    Room code: DBL.EY

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  • SINGLE WITH DOUBLE BEDSINGLE • WITH DOUBLE BEDSGL.DB

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    SINGLE WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    SINGLE
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    WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Room code: SGL.DB

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  • Bed in dormitory DELUXEBed in dormitory • DELUXEBED.DX

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    Bed in dormitory DELUXE

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    DELUXE

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    Room code: BED.DX

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  • Bed in dormitory PREMIUMBed in dormitory • PREMIUMBED.PI

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    Bed in dormitory PREMIUM

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    PREMIUM

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    Room code: BED.PI

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  • Bed in dormitory STANDARDBed in dormitory • STANDARDBED.ST

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    Bed in dormitory STANDARD

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    Room code: BED.ST

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  • QUADRUPLE STANDARDQUADRUPLE • STANDARDQUA.ST

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    QUADRUPLE STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    QUADRUPLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: QUA.ST

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  • Bed in dormitory DELUXE TWO BEDSBed in dormitory • DELUXE TWO BEDSBED.2B-DX

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    Bed in dormitory DELUXE TWO BEDS

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    DELUXE TWO BEDS

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    Room code: BED.2B-DX

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  • Bed in dormitory FEMALE ROOMBed in dormitory • FEMALE ROOMBED.FA

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    Bed in dormitory FEMALE ROOM

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    FEMALE ROOM

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    Room code: BED.FA

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  • QUADRUPLE BASICQUADRUPLE • BASICQUA.Z1

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    QUADRUPLE BASIC

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    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    QUADRUPLE
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    BASIC

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    Room code: QUA.Z1

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Uptown Backpackers

8.4
Excellent
56 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.6 /10
Service
8.8 /10
Comfort
8.0 /10
Condition
8.4 /10
Amenities
8.4 /10
20 reviews shown
8/10
Excellent
01 Jul 2026
Milky
The service was fantastic
Self
6/10
Pleasant
29 May 2026
Louis
Everything was fine for the price.
8/10
Excellent
18 Feb 2026
Kristen
Staff members were lovely
Self
8/10
Excellent
15 Feb 2026
Richard
Staff good
Self
10/10
Exceptional
11 Dec 2025
Nicole
Friendly staff, nice shared living + kitchen areas, super comfy room :)
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
03 Dec 2025
Robert
Friendly staff and clean
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
21 Nov 2025
Matthew
Clean room and excellent staff
10/10
Exceptional
09 Nov 2025
Ofer
Great staff, comfortable room, well equipped kitchen (3 easpresso makers!). Recommended.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jul 2025
Siong Kee

Good for value

Very nice receptionist who allowed me to check in before the norm check in time and specifically did up the bed to accommodate me. Cheers for that.
Nicely done up bathroom which is impressive. So far the only bathroom with heating rod to keep the hand towels dry.
Rooms are spacious w a mobile heater which warm up the room.
Lots of storage beneath, on the side and a panel inside the pod to keep some necessities.
Extra storage near the receptionist upon request.
Super impressed by the Japanese receptionist who even help carry luggage to the room.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
08 Jul 2025
Julie Ann
The room I got has a bad smell, and a bit dirty too.
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jul 2025
Noel
Thank you for another great visit and stay at Uptown. Your staff is kind and friendly. The room was actually a bit too warm but otherwise it's a great hostel. I wish the staff at Best Cafe were as nice as the staff at Uptown. I tried to enter Best Cafe and no sooner had I stepped into the doorway when a woman staffer pushed me out closing the door in my face and saying they couldn't take in just one more customer - even with empty tables waiting! I couldn't find another sea food restaurant to eat at - wish there were more of them to choose from when you are hungry between 3 and 5pm and all the good eateries are closed!
Thanks for another great stay at Uptown.
8/10
Excellent
14 May 2025
Tonia
We has hair in one of the beds but overall its a nice property
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
02 May 2025
Erika
立地が良かったのと、ベッドにはカーテンがあり、コンセントもあります。ライトはコンセントに繋げて充電?して使うものでしたので、個人の充電とは別にケーブル(タイプC)があると便利かと。快適でした。
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
19 Mar 2025
Sean
Clean and comfortable
10/10
Exceptional
16 Mar 2025
Temaleti
My sister and I enjoyed our comfortable bed and just been in the heart of town easy to walk around. Bathroom and toilets. Very clean and the staff were very friendly and helpful. May God bless you all
10/10
Exceptional
18 Feb 2025
Will

Well appointed and centrally located

Great hostel. Really well appointed with modern facilities. Particularly appreciated the hand towels in the bathrooms and large towels provided.
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
10 Jan 2025
Richard
Far too noisy, people allowed in the kitchen until 10.30pm, plus loud people in the common area until all hours. My room was partly pretected by a solid door, but there was no management presence, or supervision in the evening. On Top Backpackers have signs, outlining after 9pm is a quiet time. Nothing like that here.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
10 Jan 2025
Carol
It could use a refresh, but is in an excellent location. Staff were friendly and helpful. Was kept tidy and clean.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
01 Dec 2024
Sisko

Good night sleep

Nice hostel with great atmosphere. The bed was very comfortable, nice staff. Only minus, not many showers or toilets.
Self
8/10
Excellent
23 Oct 2024
Oloa
Good
Business Self

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Uptown Backpackers
243 Moray Pl, Dunedin, New Zealand

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