No 18
No 18, Stafford Street, Dunedin Central, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand- Mural
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Convenient Location and Nearby Attractions
Located in Dunedin, Chalet Backpackers is just a stone's throw away from popular attractions such as Dunedin Casino, NZSG Dunedin Research, and Dunedin Public Art Gallery. Explore the city with ease as Toitu Otago Settlers Museum, The Octagon, and Dunedin Railway Station are also close by.
Comfortable Accommodation and Shared Facilities
Enjoy a cozy stay in non-smoking rooms with free WiFi throughout the property. Relax in the garden or socialize in the shared lounge. The shared kitchen and luggage storage add convenience to your stay. Plus, have fun playing billiards during your leisure time.
Friendly Service and Additional Amenities
With a tour desk to assist you, Chalet Backpackers ensures a pleasant stay with shared bathrooms and comfortable bed linen. Experience a welcoming atmosphere and make the most of your visit to Dunedin.
Book your stay at Chalet Backpackers now for a memorable experience in Dunedin!
Check-in from
01:00 PM
Check-out by
10:00 AM
Parking
FREE
Children
Not allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
10 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Bunk bed (Variable Size)
Room details
23 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Bunk bed (Variable Size)
Room details
18 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
7 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
10 sqm
In-room amenities
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Provider-sourced guest reviews.
Price is affordable Easy walk to the city centre Quiet
Reception was closed from 12pm, so didn't meet any one the day of my check in, or any other days actually. Extremely cold, should give extra blanket (very warm like woolen blanket) Shower are terrible, couldn't get hot water. Clean enough but not the standards you could expect. Kitchen closed from 10pm to 9.30 am in the morning ! You can't get a tea or coffee before heading to town. Who gets their breakfast that late ?
It's conveniently located, has a great kitchen, and is clean and quiet. Extra layers were provided for my bed on the cold Dunedin nights.
A bit last minute accommodation but was handy to town
No staff around for essential necessities like towels
Dirty and bad service
Didn't like anything
Beautiful old building, cute library, good kitchen, can get cold!
It was a very good stay
I liked everything
Interesting themes were good,
Concerned about carpet on stairs quite tatty and worn. Could pose hazzard could get a heel court on its and trip. Needs repairs and those plastic with metal heal strip fitted. 2nd floor shower heads very poor condition. Parking very hard to get. Third flor stairwell door very hard to maneuver special with bags a 2 way or sliding door would be safer. 9
Clean, non party hostel.
Not a lot of sound proofing - could hear others conversations, people coming in/out. No towels. Did say you could hire towels but no one at reception to hire from.Upstairs kitchen is locked at 10.30pm til 9.30am.
Kitchen, dining, Toilet and shower are generally clean and tidy.
I was exhausted but can’t go to bed bc I need to check in at 9pm. And there was a long queue
Tive uma experiência boa no passado, era bem organizado e acolhedor
Está faltando atenção de quem esta cuidando dos hóspedes, tive por duas vezes matérias furtados comuniquei e não deram importância.
O lugar é simples mas aconchegante,o Dono é super simpático e receptivo
Os Anfitriões são muito frios,não são muito simpáticos.
Great facilities, we enjoyed the communal rooms including the tv lounge area on the middle floor! Showers were warm and clean. Private room felt cosy and comfy.
At the top of a steep hill but expected in Dunedin!
Staff
الهدوء التظافه
لا شيء
L’emplacement par rapport à la ville
Nous prenons une chambre pour être tranquille, et on se retrouve à 2 m des gens sur la terrasse, La lampe du plafond ne marche pas Seulement 2 plaques de cuisson pour un important nombre de personnes
Quite spacious in the 4 bed room I was in.
Buena relación precio calidad, pero las tarifas cambian exageradamente de acuerdo a la ocupación, de 30 a casi el triple si me quedaba un día mas
Un pequeño problema, me debitaron de mi tarjeta lo que debería ser sólo una garantía, pero se ocuparon, y aunque tuve que volver, me reintegraron el dinero en efectivo
location is good. Facilities are in keeping with the type of building.
In centrum
Veel bedden op de kamer
It was wonderful.
Very homely
Couldn’t get the shower right temperature
All The Stairs Too Get To My Room
The hostel was very clean, no bugs or smells, and quiet. There were many other guests, but it did not feel crowded. Staff was so very nice and efficient.
Working the kitchen stove was a bit confusing but manageable. The room was almost completely taken up by the bed, but should be no problem for light travelers.
Gentillesse à l accueil
Chambre petite Quand on a une grosse valise être au 2 sans ascenseur c est dur Heureusement avec beaucoup de gentillesse le jeune homme de l accueil nous a monté les bagages au 2 étage
The veiw
Climbing to the top floor an no toilet paper to last every one for the night
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Its a converted private hospital (skull drilling, leeches) with a great view of the city perched in an elevated spot half way up High Street. The Top floor houses the double rooms, up out of the way of much of the traffic. These are quite tight since they were nurses quarters back in the day. My room was quite cosy with a heater and a good usable window 'with a view'. There are a few good spots to chill outside in the back garden or up on the third floor balcony. There is a commanding view of the city and harbour. The main kitchen is well up to the task and the showers are powerful. Plenty of lounge areas to chill out. Busy uptown vibe.
The building is old with little effort made towards modern comfort. The sound does carry and the door gaps and wooden surfaces make every bodily function audible to the adjected guests. Bring headphones to cover the sounds of other guests and don't plan on any loud food or physical intimacy with your own partner, however I had a guy snoring in the room next to me and he might as well have climbed in bed with me. We never met but the sounds and smells told a huge story. It wasn't like having my own room I might as well have been in a dorm. Every time the hall light came on the gap around the door lit up like "close encounters" A couple travelling might be best not to take the risk and pay a little more to get a motel room. You'll be too self conscious to perform but everyone will hear you arguing about it!
Not much to be honest
Very poor no security facilities for your valuables
Convenience
Smell
The reception French guy super friendly and helpful.
It’s nice and people were friendly
It’s quite far from city central
Historic stay. Lovely ambience.
Roadworks on the streets. Too many cones. Made the search for parking more difficult.
I really liked the location it was very central for my needs and places I was going. The beds were very comfy and they have the best staff I have come across. 11/10 service
I didn't have a single problem with the place
Unique and a proper backpackers...
Water and showers could maybe be cleaner.
Everywhere was very clean and tidy. The other people staying at the Chalet were very nice.
I'm getting a bit old for climbing up to a top bunk. Next time I will try to get a bottom bed bunk in the shared room by arriving earlier.
Clean. Opening windows
Nice friendly staff
I thought the kitchen was abit dirty and i didnt like the 50$ hold upfront for security reasons on credit card
Entertainment Room
There were no curtains on the bed.
Was nice staying in a old building. Very historic
The parking. Took a while to find a place to park.
The atmosphere, the common rooms, the place and the cleanliness.
Lack of cleaning dry tea towel in the kitchen the bathroom are quite untidy compared to the rest of the hostel.
Needs to be towels available at check in
是一个古老的客栈,经常在这里住。这个房子本身就是一个值得参观的地方
Me gustó todo en general
Reservé una habitación individual para dos noches y ese mismo día escribí al alojamiento para anular la segunda noche. Nunca me respondieron...al llegar al hotel en la recepción me dijeron que las dos noches ya estaban pagadas y no se podía hacer nada.
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Cleanliness
6.55/10Mentioned issues with cleanliness in multiple reviews, such as dirty kitchens and poorly maintained facilities.
Service
8.55/10Generally positive feedback on friendly staff and responsive service, though some mentioned busy periods.
Location
8.55/10Positive comments about the location being central and convenient for various needs.
Room Quality
6.55/10Concern about rooms needing upgrades and issues with comfort and ventilation.
Amenities
7.55/10Amenities were found satisfactory, although some noted that facilities could be inadequate at times.
Value for Money
8.55/10Good value for the price, especially in relation to location and room conditions.
Food and Beverage
7.55/10Not explicitly mentioned, but basic kitchen facilities noted positively.
Overall Experience
7.75/10Mixed experiences overall, but favorable remarks about certain aspects like comfort and charm.