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Backpackers

Backpacker accommodation is a great way to feel the heartbeat of a city - and with most of Dunedin's backpackers lying close to the city centre, the pulse really races.

Dunedin lends a unique flavour to backpacker accommodation with a variety of good-quality, friendly accommodation in renovated heritage buildings, including hostels with a long, colourful and sometimes haunted history. You can stay right on the edge of the city centre or within a few minutes' walk. Alternatively you can head out onto the Otago Peninsula, heart of New Zealand's premier nature and heritage destination.

Adventurer Backpackers

Quiet, warm and cosy, Adventurer IS the heart of Dunedin! Located in a beautiful historic building Adventurer offers the charm of the country, just 3 minutes walk from the city centre. Open log fire, free internet, large spacious lounge, pool table and FABULOUS staff add to the incredible atmosphere. Find yourself at home with us!

Billy Browns Backpackers

Purpose built budget self contained accommodation on a sheep farm with harbourside views. 20 minutes from Dunedin. Quality kitchen facilities and large cosy lounge. Sleeps 9.

Bus Stop Backpackers

Rural waterside paradise, a homely little spot with two bedrooms sleeping five people.  The same property also has a vintage bus and caravan, both with double beds.

Central Backpackers Dunedin

Heading to Dunedin? We are the closest backpacker hostel, only 1 minute from the Octagon, Dunedin Art gallery, Visitors Information Centre, bars and cafes.

Chalet Backpackers

Chalet Backpackers, like a good wine (and its owners) the Chalet improves with age. Located in quiet area, 10 minutes walk to city centre. Large windows overlooking city, harbour, and peninsula. Safe, clean, spacious accommodation. Single, double, twin, share rooms, 5 beds maximum, no bunks. Dunedin's smallest hostel!

Elm Lodge

Small, very central, only 5 minutes walk to the city centre. Warm, friendly hostel highly rated by travellers for many years. Superb views of city, peninsula, and ocean. Sheltered garden/BBQ area, Internet, laundry, TV, card phone.

Hilltop on High Street

A prominent Dunedin landmark built in 1904, Hilltop on High Street is one of the city's gorgeous grand character residences and a traveller's jewel. The residence enjoys sparkling panoramic views of the city, harbour and peninsula, and captures all-day sun. A recent refurbishment means Hilltop guests can relax in an elegant and stylish surroundings while enjoying the luxury of modern conveniences.

Hogwartz Backpacker Hostel

Hogwartz is situated 5 minutes walk from the Octagon in a historic building. We have a range of spacious double, twin and single rooms and a few 4 share beds (no bunks).

Kiwis Nest

Sunny character house, 20 bedrooms, Dunedin.

Manor House Backpackers

Manor House Backpackers, in two beautiful historic stately homes. The only central city hostel with its own relaxing sunny tree-surrounded gardens and lawns, awake to birds not traffic. Twin, doubles, bunkrooms, free pick-up, off-street parking. Email, Internet. A relaxed friendly hostel, home of famous 'Back to Nature' Otago Peninsula wildlife tour.

McFarmers Backpackers

The sheep don't bite, the train's never on time, the chickens ain't got lips. Welcome to McFarmer's small homely farmstay. Close to all peninsula eco-tourism and other attractions. Relaxing sundeck, warm enjoyable atmosphere, the harbour at your door step. Explore nearby islands and bays, meander up paddocks and native bush to harbour views.

Middlemarch Lodge And Backpackers

Middlemarch Lodge and Backpackers is located in the centre of  the Middlemarch, township and everywhere that you'll want to visit, in the Middlemarch area, can be readily accessed from here.

Next Stop Backpackers

One block from the Octagon and the Visitors Centre. On Dunedin's second-steepest street. Big enough for a bus load, small enough to say 'gidday'. Private rooms (double, twin and single) plus dorms. Over 50 cafes, pubs and restaurants within 10 minutes walk of our central location at 2 View Street.

On Top Backpackers

City centre location. One minute walk to I-site visitor centre and the Octagon. Accommodation for all travellers. New, clean, warm and homely, purpose built, right in the city centre, opposite the Town Hall – great views. Outdoor seating. Walk to the shops, supermarket, and night life! 24-hour access, sunny and quiet bedrooms with linen included, cafe/bar, internet, pool tables. Baggage storage. Helpful, hospitable, information on all southern activities. Soak up the atmosphere!

Pennys Backpackers

New décor in this centrally located backpackers.

Ramsay Lodge

Boutique backpackers. Small, cosy, home away from home, with personalised service. A historic home with sunny courtyard garden. Spacious rooms with "real" bed. All bedding provided in price.

Stafford Gables YHA Dunedin

An historic homestead; charming, spacious, comfortable and full of character. The roof-top garden offers city and sea-scapes, star-gazing and sunrises. After an active day, relax by the fire, watch a video or read in the sunroom. Stafford Gables is a wonderful place to come home to after a day exploring Dunedin and the Otago.

Whalecome Backpackers

Sleeps only 3 or less in bunkhouse.