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Central Backpackers Dunedin

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243 Moray Place, City Center, Dunedin, New Zealand, 9016

Highlights

480 meters to public transportation

180 meters to The Octagon

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Laundry service

Safety deposit boxes

Facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Family room

Shared kitchen

Tours

Laundry

Locker

Game room

Shared lounge/TV area

About us

Conveniently situated in the City Center part of Dunedin, this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options.
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Location 9.5
Service 8.9
Value for money 8.7
Cleanliness 8.5

Based on 51 verified reviews

Location

9.5

Service

8.9

Value for money

8.7

Cleanliness

8.5

Facilities

8.2

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Nearest transportation options

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Dunedin Railway Station is within 0.48 km

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9.5Exceptional

Location rating score

Exceptional location
Popular landmarks
Speight's Brewery
570 m
Tunnel Beach
6.3 km
Closest landmarks
Post office
60 m
Wild South
60 m
Filleul Street Car Park
100 m
The Octagon
180 m
Public Art Gallery
230 m

Good to know

Value for money8.7
Location rating9.5

Rooms available at Central Backpackers Dunedin

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Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
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  • Room size: 29 m²/312 ft²
  • 1 bunk bed
  • 1 bunk bed
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Standard Twin Room
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  • Room size: 9 m²/97 ft²
  • 2 single beds
  • 2 single beds
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Standard Queen Room
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  • Room size: 12 m²/129 ft²
  • 1 double bed
  • 1 double bed
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Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
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  • Room size: 26 m²/280 ft²
  • 1 bunk bed
  • 1 bunk bed
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Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
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  • Room size: 15 m²/161 ft²
  • 1 bunk bed
  • 1 bunk bed
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Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
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  • Room size: 14 m²/151 ft²
  • 1 bunk bed
  • 1 bunk bed
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Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (2 Twin Bunk Beds)
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    Basic Double or Twin Room (1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed)
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      Basic Shared Dormitory (4 Twin Bunk Beds)
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        Premium Shared Dormitory (6 Twin Bunk Beds)
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          More about Central Backpackers Dunedin

          More about Central Backpackers Dunedin

          Well located in the Dunedin City Center district of Dunedin, Central Backpackers Dunedin is located an 8-minute walk from Toitu Otago Settlers Museum, 1.3 miles from Otago Museum and 1.4 miles from Forsyth Barr Stadium. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hostel features family rooms. At the hostel each room has a shared bathroom. Popular points of interest near Central Backpackers Dunedin include The Octagon, Dunedin Railway Station and Dunedin City Library. The nearest airport is Dunedin Airport, 18 miles from the accommodation.

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          Amenities and facilities

          Excellent8.2

          Facilities

          Most talked about facilities

          Languages spoken
          • English
          Internet access
          • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
          • Internet
          • Wi-Fi in public areas
          Things to do, ways to relax
          • Game room
          • Tours
          Dining, drinking, and snacking
          • Shared kitchen
          Services and conveniences
          • Elevator unavailable
          • Facilities for disabled guests
          • Laundry service
          • Lockers
          • Safety deposit boxes
          • Shared lounge/TV area
          • Smoking area unavailable
          For the kids
          • Family/child friendly
          • Family room
          Access
          • Pets allowed unavailable

          Location

          243 Moray Place, City Center, Dunedin, New Zealand, 9016

          Exceptional9.5

          Location

          Public transportation
          • Dunedin Railway Station
            480 m
          Hospital or clinic
          • Oncology
            450 m
          Convenience store
          • City Mini Mart
            30 m
          Cash withdrawal
          • ATM
            30 m

          What's nearby

          Popular landmarks
          • Speight's Brewery
            570 m
          • Tunnel Beach
            6.3 km
          Nearby landmarks
          • Post office
            60 m
          • Wild South
            60 m
          • Filleul Street Car Park
            100 m
          • The Octagon
            180 m
          • Public Art Gallery
            230 m
          • Great King Street Car Park
            260 m
          • 12 Below
            320 m
          • Dunedin Law Courts
            400 m
          • Oncology
            450 m
          • Dunedin Railway Station
            480 m
          Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.

          Property policies

          Children and extra beds

          Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

          All children are welcome.

          Others
          • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

          Some helpful facts

          Check-in/Check-out
          • Check-in from: 13:00
          • Check-out until: 10:00
          • Check-in until: 22:00

          Reviews of Central Backpackers Dunedin from real guests

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          8.8

          Excellent

          From 51 reviews
          • Location score 9.5 out of 10 and is a high score in Dunedin
            Location9.5
          • Service score 8.9 out of 10
            Service8.9
          • Value for money score 8.7 out of 10
            Value for money8.7
          • Cleanliness score 8.5 out of 10
            Cleanliness8.5
          • Facilities score 8.2 out of 10
            Facilities8.2
          High score for Dunedin

          Rating

          9+ Exceptional (8)
          8-9 Excellent (3)
          7-8 Very Good (2)
          6-7 Good (2)
          <6 Below Expectation (3)
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          1. 7.6
            Very good
            Lok from Hong Kong SAR, China
            Group
            Standard Queen Room
            Stayed 1 night in February 2020

            “Perfect location”

            Cozy and surprisingly quiet space despite of its very convenient location in the heart of the centre. Also love the beautiful cat :)

            Reviewed February 25, 2020
          2. 9.6
            Exceptional
            Mino from New Zealand
            Solo traveler
            Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
            Stayed 4 nights in November 2019

            “Bathrooms very clean”

            Bathrooms keep spotlessly clean

            Reviewed November 11, 2019
          3. 10.0
            Exceptional
            HIDEYO from Japan
            Family with young children
            Standard Queen Room
            Stayed 1 night in October 2019

            “we enjoyed”

            receptionists are kind, nice location, cofortable and clean even building is bit old.

            Reviewed October 14, 2019
          4. 8.8
            Excellent
            Wasada from New Zealand
            Solo traveler
            Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
            Stayed 3 nights in August 2019

            “A cat will welcome you ”

            There is lovely and friendly cat welcoming you and also nice stuff. The hostel is located 10 second away from central but pretty quiet place!

            Reviewed August 30, 2019
          5. 6.4
            Good
            WAI from Taiwan
            Solo traveler
            Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
            Stayed 5 nights in August 2019

            “Good”

            Staff(Asian Man) is horrible service.

            Reviewed August 23, 2019
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