📍 12 Filleul Street, Central Dunedin, Dunedin
📍 Address: 12 Filleul Street, Central Dunedin, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand
📞 Phone: +64 3 477 6121
🌐 Website: ontopcentralbackpackers.co.nz
Two charging stations for 8 people in the dorm. No hair dryer, no curtains, stupid design for the stairs to climb up to the upper bunker so people will step on your bed all the time, loud music etc This place is trash
I spent a few nights here solo in a mixed 8 person dorm, and overall, it was fairly good, especially for the price. The rooms were clean and the bedding was suitable and comfortable/warm enough. However, the dorm-type room I was in did not have any lockers or extra space for luggage (there is provided secure storage, but it is only accessible when staff are around after 10am), besides the room itself and under the beds. There were also no tables inside the dorm rooms. There was one shared toilet room for multiple dorm-style rooms, and a large room containing multiple shower cubicles for everyone across the facility, and in general, these were fine. There was also a common kitchen and lounge area with tables, fridges, games, and kitchenware/other equipment, as well as the pool area and bar below the backpackers itself. I valued the free breakfast and free WiFi, and when I requested to change room due to noise, they handled the request smoothly, and in general, check-in and check-out were also smooth. There were a few leaks around the premises, but these were not too big of an issue, and the cleanliness overall was satisfactory. I do recommend bringing your own towel and soap, as they are not provided for free. I did not use the laundry service, so cannot comment on it. The parking around the backpackers is generally paid, and there is a council-controlled carpark right next to the hostel. There are also a few events mainly associated with the bar and pool area, but I did not participate in them, and in general, the atmosphere was chill, with a bit of socialisation depending on the people.
I stayed here for one night when I was in Dunedin. The check-in time is from 2 PM, and I arrived a little earlier, but they had a service to store my luggage, so I was able to leave my bags and go explore the city. The room, toilet, and shower were all very clean and tidy. I was planning to leave early the next morning, so I tried to sleep early, but since my room was right next to the kitchen and living room, I could hear quite a bit of noise, which made it difficult to fall asleep. However, if noise isn’t an issue for you, I think it would be a much more comfortable stay!
Nice hostel! Really well located in the city, close to everything. The beds were okay, classic bunk-bed that the moment someone move everything move haha! One small thing in the room that i had was that I had windows up to the ceiling with no curtains so make sure you have an eyes mask. Very clean hostel and kitchen have everything. Staff were super nice too. A good stay in general for my stay of 3 nights.
Great location. The room was nice but a little cold at night. The breakfast was a great inclusion. Had a very friendly staff member set it up. He gave some good recommendations. Only issue was the condensation build up in the bathroom, it would drip from ceiling.
Location is pretty much ideal. Rooms are comfy with nice furniture. Kitchen was huge and well stocked. Great staff too. Had a small issue with the room charge but it was dealt with immediately. Would definitely stay here again!
clean, central located and safe hostel. They offer free pool downstairs. Bathrooms are only accessible from the outside which is not that handy. Vibe was just sleepy all the time. Overall would recommend.
Showers run cold half the time with very small stalls, common room way is too small for the number of beds and to make things worse the kitchen is in the same room as the common room with no proper oven. Paid extra for a non shared dorm and it was just a bunkbed, cheap electric heater and a chair. Checked out at 10:00 on the dot and usually hostel owners are ok with people hanging around the common room for a few hours after checkout but not here. By 10:05 I was being told to leave the common room when I was just trying to grab my food bag. Considering we showed up late on first day and paid for the whole day I figured they would give us leeway but none was given at all. Feels more like a poorly run hotel than a hostel. The girl at front desk was kind the dude was very unfriendly.
Stayed here for many months while I worked in Dunedin and couldn't recommend enough. The staff Bianca and Mitz are so welcoming and really look after the guests! There's a bar downstairs with cheap drinks and good vibes too! Highly recommend :)
On Top Backpackers is located at 12 Filleul Street, Central Dunedin, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand
You can contact On Top Backpackers at +64 3 477 6121
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