Global Village Backpackers

Our rooms come fully made up with fresh linen and cozy duvets. We have doubles, twins, and single rooms as well as shared dormitories available. All of our rooms are beautifully decorated with a Global theme. Our well-equipped, spacious kitchen is available for your use all day, as is the large Africa Lounge. We also have a separate TV/Video lounge. There is also safe, off-street parking for your vehicles.

Greymouth's New World supermarket is just 400m from our doorstep. Our well-equipped kitchen, comfortable lounges, and super modern bathroom facilities are shared by all our guests.

Our showers are always hot, the kitchen is always clean, the beds comfortable, the rooms are quiet and spacious, and you can always count on good company and a great atmosphere. Global Village is a place that will inspire you to travel more.

Free kayaking on Lake Karoro wetland reserve (adjacent to hostel)

Free bicycles for exploring the local area
A private, well-equipped fitness room and sauna
A spa pool in a magical private outdoor setting
A very pleasant riverside BBQ area
Tennis racquets, Squash racquets, and golf clubs for use at the local clubs, as well as fishing gear for the sea and river
Free tea & coffee
The cheapest and fastest internet in town (3 terminals, available 24 hrs)
Media card readers & CD/DVD burners
Global Village has full central heating in all rooms, and is possibly the warmest backpackers' lodge in New Zealand during the cooler winter months.


We, the owners and managers, at Global Village have many years' experience in the world of backpacker hostels, and we are still serious travelers ourselves. We take great pride in being able to offer a quality hostel, and a warm and friendly environment for those discerning globetrotters who, like ourselves, enjoy meeting fellow travelers.