If you are looking for a budget stay near town, this place is reasonably OK. I booked the private twin room for 2 person. The place is a bit crowded with people and at night, there were a lot of people along the street making some noise. The sound proof is not so good though. The place is considered clean,... More

Stayed here for 3 nights and loved it. On arrival the girl at reception was lovely and very helpful! Rooms, bathroom and kitchen were all clean and spacious. They have a pet cat which we thought was pretty cool! Would definitely stay again :)

This hostel was ok, but not a shade on the hostels we stayed in while visiting other parts of NZ. The rooms were clean and basic but the shared facilities left a lot to be desired (unclean and unventilated bathrooms), poorly located TV room (lots of through traffic, TV channels limited and poor quality). Ok for a short stay. Location... More

Stayed 2 nights at Central backpackers hostel due to tight budget. The room is clean but it might get a bit noisy at night as it is located at town center and busy street. Sound proof of the room is not so good as when next door closes the door, you can here it very clearly. If you opt for... More

The hostel is bang in the middle of town - excellent for seeing Dunedin (including 2 mins from the Cadbury's factory). Only downside to location is that parking is not easy to find. The staff are friendly, the kitchen is reasonably well-equipped, the rooms are kept clean, and the showers are powerful. But there are too few showers / toilets,... More

As other reviews have said the towel hire is expensive and the communal area small but comfortable. Kitchen is good though only has seats for 18 in a hostel that sleeps over 40. Friendly owners who were very helpful in planning how to while away our days. Beds comfortable, rooms spacious and the hottest and most powerful showers I have... More

Spent a night in this backpacker but do not like the atmosphere especially the kitchen as most of the time is crowded with people and the ventilation there is poor. The cleanliness is also a big question mark. Besides, the room is very basic which not worth to the price you paid. Of course, one plus point is the good... More

This was a clean, well-run hostel with a very helpful staff. In fact, 10 minutes after I arrived, the staff were able to arrange for a tour on the Otago Peninsula, and the timing was such that I was in a tour van 5 minutes later on my way to see wildlife on the Otago. I had my own room... More

I've spent about 5 days in this hostel and it was a good stay. Located in the city centre, near the Octagon, i-site, art galleries, bus stops,shops, restaurant, post office, library and shopping streets. New World & Countdown supermarkets are just 10 mins walk away. Easy access to most of the main attractions around Dunedin city such as the railway... More