Backpacker Hostels in Dunedin, New Zealand

8 Hostels for Backpackers available. Prices start from $10.00 for a dorm bed.

Hostels in Dunedin

Family-Friendly Hostel Youth Hostel
"…Cancellation policy is 24 hours before latest checkin time, so 7pm day before arrival. For no shows on standard bookings- please note that you may be charged up to the amount of your first nights … More
Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"…The rooms have quite comfortable two-story bunk beds and decent socket availability, although you won't get your own bed socket but rather have to share it with the others. There are well- … More

On Top Backpackers

Corner Moary Place and Filleul Street
Free Breakfast
Party Hostel Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"…Room options include six- to eight-bed dorms and double, single, and twin rooms. You'll immediately notice the bright windows and cheerful paint in the dorms, which have nice bunk beds and linens … More
Digital Nomads Family-Friendly Hostel Solo Traveller
"…The atmosphere in the lounge and kitchen is very friendly and they are a good place to talk to other travellers. Manor House is about a ten minute walk from the centre of town. There are … More
#1 Top Rated
Solo Traveller
"…I would definitely recommend this Kiwi's Nest. - Kiwi's Nest is a warm, friendly hostel, reminiscent of a homestay. It is well located eight blocks from the Octagon, the center of Dunedin, and … More

Central Backpackers


Free Breakfast
"…Great location too. My only quibble -- there could be more toilets! But besides that it was a really good place to stay. Great hostel, shame about the change of owner. if you're looking for a … More
"…Further down the corridor you will find the dining room, with a couple of tables where you can sit together and meet other travelers. In the dining room you can climb a flight of wooden stairs and … More

Hotels in Dunedin

27 Queens Gardens ... More
123 Cargill Street City Central More

Apartments in Dunedin

"…Forsyth Barr Stadium is 10 km from the property. Free WiFi is provided and free private parking is available on site. All double glazed units have a flat-screen TV. Most offer a private … More

Backpacker Hostels in Dunedin, New Zealand

8 Hostels for Backpackers available. Prices start from $20.00 for a dorm bed.
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Get to know Dunedin (no more "I wish I knew this before")

This section is dedicated to take away all your "I wish someone had told me that before I went!" experiences. This way, you can spend less time settling in, and more time making new friends in your chosen hostel. We share our insider knowledge of tips, tricks and important things to look out for in Dunedin.

Dunedin -- the city of the student! It's full of life, friendly people, alternative nightlife, cheap eats, and touristy stuff, too! The city layout centering around the Octagon, a huge eight-edge roundabout, makes orientation rather easy. That's for inner city walking only, though; suburbs and the way to and from the highway can be a real mess. It would be a shame, though, to just stick to the centre as student life and its outgrowth have created in joints all over town. And it is also really worth taking a day or two to leave your Dunedin hostel to have a wander through some of the pretty neighbourhoods that dot the hills. There's also plenty of beautiful countrysides to explore on the Otago Peninsula, including some stunning wildlife such as the yellow-eyed penguins or sea lions. Being a student town, the general price level of eateries and all small things shoplike is comparatively low.

Hostels in Dunedin are abundant for a city of its size and are found scattered around the centre and adjoining neighbourhoods, though there are few options a bit further away. So far Dunedin has luckily been spared by the spread of sterile hostel chains. Thus it's immensely easy to find a hostel with a very special charm or history to it. There are those placed in old villas still retaining their historic air, there is one set in an old hospital, some set in family-homes in purely residential neighbourhoods, and even one in a former bishop's residence. When choosing your Dunedin hostel, you might also want to consider whether the place has a view, as there are some that offer quite lovely vistas of the surrounding sea and hills.

Written by local enthusiast for Dunedin hostels

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Dunedin Hostel Cheatsheet

Above we list every single hostel there is in the city. Let us take a broader look at what you can expect - and what not. We created this cheatsheet for you to get a more complete picture of the hostel quality in Dunedin, average prices and types of hostels to choose from.
Total number of hostels 8
Average dorm price $29
Average private room price $66
Cheapest hostel in Dunedin Chalet Backpackers with $19
Party hostels in Dunedin On Top Backpackers (2 in total)
Most Dunedin hostels are located in Corner Moary Place and Filleul Street
Average rating of all hostels 6.9

FAQ about Dunedin Hostels

We've collected the most common questions for hostels in Dunedin. The more you know, the better you can plan with confidence and ease, right?

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Travel Tips for Dunedin - from the Community

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