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Uptown Backpackers

Dunedin · Hostel ★★★★

Overview

Uptown Backpackers is situated in the heart of Dunedin, offering free WiFi, well equiped kitchen and shared bathrooms. TV lounge with netflix, sky sport, prime and disney plus.

We offer a wide range of rooms for every type of traveller or group. Bunk beds have been purpose built for privacy and stability to give a good nights sleep.

The property is set 2 km from Forsyth Barr Stadium, 200 metres from The Octagon and 600 metres from Dunedin Railway Station. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests.

Popular points of interest near UpTown Backpackers include Taieri Gorge Railway, Toitu Otago Settlers Museum and Otago Museum. The nearest airport is Dunedin Airport, 28 km from the accommodation.

Rooms

  • BED, up to 1 guests
  • Double room, up to 2 guests

BED. Room 6

Double room. Room 2 & 5

Facilities

Facilities

  • Wi-fi

At a glance and nearby

Total number of rooms
9

How far from Fiordland

  • Queenstown airport167 km
  • Invercargill176 km
  • Te Anau223 km
  • Manapouri (for Doubtful Sound)227 km
  • Milford Sound242 km

Straight-line distances, not road or driving time. In Fiordland roads wind around lakes and mountains and the real drive is longer; plan the journey with a current map and check the road status before you set out.

This place sits in Wanaka, Otago & the Catlins. The gateways section of the guide explains the road from Queenstown and Invercargill to Te Anau.

Contact and map

243 Moray Place
9016 Dunedin

Meal plans listed: Room Only

Oscalyden does not take bookings and shows no prices. Contact the hotel for rates and availability. Catalogue data last updated 2026-10-05.