Street Art Trail
Street Art Trail, The Octagon, Dunedin Central, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand- Public Art
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About this hotel
Central Location
On Top Backpackers is conveniently located in the heart of Dunedin City, just a stone's throw away from The Octagon.
Comfortable Accommodation
Guests can choose from a variety of room types to cater to their individual needs. Each room is equipped with heating and secure key card access for peace of mind.
Great Facilities
The property boasts a stunning sundeck with panoramic city views, a fully equipped kitchen, free high-speed wifi, and a complimentary continental breakfast served daily.
Ready to experience the vibrant city of Dunedin? Book your stay at On Top Backpackers now!
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Important Information
Please note that this property has a strict 'No Party Policy'.
If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform the property in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation. This is subject to availability. Extra charges will apply.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.
Stay Details
Check-in from
02:00 PM
Check-out by
10:00 AM
Children
Not allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Amenities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Terrace
Laundry
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Bar
Tour desk
Golf course
Soundproof rooms
Games room
Billiards
Sun terrace
Designated smoking area
Shared lounge/TV area
Board games/puzzles
Shared kitchen
Evening entertainment
Adult only
Outdoor furniture
Coffee Shop on site
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
Cashless payment available
Fire extinguishers
First aid kit available
Sanitized tableware & silverware
Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
Smoke alarms
Guest room sealed after cleaning
CCTV in common areas
Process in place to check health of guests
Access to health care professionals
Face masks for guests available
Key card access
Happy hour
Room Types
Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
Up to 1 guests1 sqmBunk bed (Variable Size)
Toilet and bathroom facilities are shared. USB Charging points for every guests, individual night lights and bedding are provided.
Please note that this is room can accommodate female guests only.
Please note that allocation to 6 or 8-bed dormitories is subject to availability.
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Bunk bed (Variable Size)
Room details
1 sqm
In-room amenities
ShowerToiletHeatingShared toiletKitchenTerraceLinenOutdoor furnitureOutdoor dining areaUpper floors accessible by stairs onlyToilet paperTrash cansSocket near the bedSmoke alarmKey card accessReading light
Single Room
Up to 1 guests7 sqmTwin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Private room for one guest only. Toilet and bathroom facilities are shared. Bedding provided, lamp, bedside table, heating on an energy saving one hour activator
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
7 sqm
In-room amenities
ShowerSeating AreaToiletHeatingShared toiletKitchenTerraceLinenOutdoor furnitureOutdoor dining areaUpper floors accessible by stairs onlyToilet paperTrash cansSocket near the bedSmoke alarmKey card access
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Up to 1 guests1 sqmBunk bed (Variable Size)
This shared room includes USB charging points, night lights and bedding. Guests have access to shared bathroom facilities. Please note that allocation to 6 or 8-bed dormitories is subject to availability.secure key card access. individual lockers, however, inquire about our storage room accessibility upon request. add heaters run on an energy saving one hour time activator
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Bunk bed (Variable Size)
Room details
1 sqm
In-room amenities
ShowerToiletHeatingShared toiletKitchenTerraceOutdoor furnitureOutdoor dining areaUpper floors accessible by stairs onlyToilet paperTrash cansSocket near the bedSmoke alarmKey card accessReading light
Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Standard Twin Private)
Up to 2 guests10 m2
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
108-sq-foot room with courtyard views
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, rice cooker, and shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)
Practical - Phone, iron/ironing board (on request), and local maps
Comfort - Daily housekeeping, heating, fresh towels every 4 days, fresh bed sheets every 7 days
Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, energy-saving switches, and recycling bin
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Room details
10 m2
Courtyard View
In-room amenities
ShowerTelephoneMicrowavePrivate bathroomHeatingStovetopToasterToilet paperShampooDaily housekeepingFree Local callsFree WiFiShared/communal kitchen accessRice cookerBedsheets providedSpices
Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom (En Suites Queen)
Up to 2 guests15 m2
1 Queen Bed
161-sq-foot soundproofed room, balcony with courtyard views
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, rice cooker, and shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)
Practical - Phone, iron/ironing board (on request), and local maps
Comfort - Daily housekeeping, heating, fresh towels every 4 days, fresh bed sheets every 7 days
Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, energy-saving switches, and recycling bin
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Smoking And Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Room details
15 m2
Courtyard View
In-room amenities
ShowerTelephoneMicrowavePrivate bathroomHeatingStovetopToasterToilet paperShampooDaily housekeepingFree Local callsFree WiFiShared/communal kitchen accessSmoking and Non-SmokingRice cookerBedsheets provided
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Up to 1 guests1 sqmBunk bed (Variable Size)
Toilet and bathroom facilities are shared. USB Charging points for every guests, individual night lights and bedding are provided. Please note that allocation to 6 or 8-bed dormitories is subject to availability. secure key card access , individual lockers, however, inquire about our storage room accessibility upon request heaters run on an energy saving one hour time activator
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Bunk bed (Variable Size)
Room details
1 sqm
In-room amenities
ShowerToiletHeatingShared toiletKitchenTerraceLinenOutdoor furnitureOutdoor dining areaUpper floors accessible by stairs onlyToilet paperTrash cansSocket near the bedSmoke alarmKey card accessReading light
Double or Twin Room
Up to 2 guests7 sqmTwin bed (90-130 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Toilet and bathroom facilities are shared. There is a chair and side table as well as a mirror provided.
Please note that the price is based on 2 guests. A 3rd guest can be accommodated for an additional charge. Please use the special request box when booking or contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.
Rooms are standard doubles, some are in the configuration of twin as an option. Twin configurations must be requested upon booking and are subject to availability.
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
7 sqm
In-room amenities
ShowerSeating AreaToiletHeatingShared toiletKitchenTerraceLinenOutdoor furnitureOutdoor dining areaUpper floors accessible by stairs onlyToilet paperTrash cansSocket near the bedSmoke alarmKey access
Executive Suite
Up to 2 guests14 sqmDouble bed (131-150 cm wide)
Boasting a private entrance, this suite includes 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower. Featuring an outdoor dining area, this suite also offers a washing machine, soundproof walls and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
14 sqm
In-room amenities
ShowerTVSeating AreaToiletWashing machinePrivate bathroomHeatingInterconnected room(s) availablePrivate entranceTumble dryerWardrobe or closetElectric blanketsLinenOutdoor furnitureOutdoor dining areaUpper floors accessible by stairs only
Deluxe Double or Twin Room
Up to 2 guests9 sqmQueen bed (151-180 cm wide), 2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Private room with a TV and an private bathroom. Bedding and linen are included.
Please note that the price is based on 2 guests. There is no capacity for additional guests.
Rooms are standard doubles, some are in the configuration of twin as an option. Twin configurations must be requested upon booking and are subject to availability. Secure key card access. individual lockers, however, inquire about our storage room accessibility upon request. add heaters run on an energy saving one hour time activator
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide), 2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
9 sqm
In-room amenities
ShowerTVSeating AreaToiletPrivate bathroomHeatingPrivate entranceTerraceLinenOutdoor furnitureOutdoor dining areaUpper floors accessible by stairs onlyToilet paperTrash cansShampooConditioner
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Guest reviews(1,782 total)
Provider-sourced guest reviews.
7/10
Reviewed Sep 18, 2026Everything was great for the short stay fpr dunedin marathon
10/10
Reviewed Aug 24, 2026Really nice stuff and free breakfast.
10/10
Reviewed Aug 2, 2026Great location and friendly staff. Great value for the price
9/10
Reviewed Jul 2, 2026Great location, comfy beds staff were great.
Heaters were very noisy and not very effective.
10/10
Reviewed Jun 29, 2026Unique atmosphere
7/10
Reviewed Jun 16, 2026Clean kitchen and bathrooms
A bit noisy at night with the music. The bathrooms are separate, meaning you need to go out to access them. With cold and raining weather is pretty annoying. But still fine !
1/10
Reviewed Jun 14, 2026Avoid at all costs. Booked via Booking.com, on arrival staff advised that they do not accept bookings via booking.com, although clearly advertising. Took money paid through booking.com. Cancelled booking for booking through booking.com. Did not refund money. Should not take three days plus for refund. Some Staff are drunk on duty. Some staff become argumentative and nonsensical. Customer service is unacceptable
10/10
Reviewed Jun 11, 2026Ottima cucina in comune (un pochino fredda), offrono anche un po’ di cose per la colazione (cereali, confettura, pane in cassetta e burro d’arachidi) stanza super calda, bagno privato ok! Per parcheggio gratuito l’ostello fornisce una mappa con le strade dove è possibile parcheggiar gratuitamente (5 minuti circa a piedi, non in piano, perciò al primo check in parcheggiate davanti alla struttura)
10/10
Reviewed Jun 6, 2026Good location
8/10
Reviewed Jun 5, 2026Staff were so friendly and helpful
10/10
Reviewed Jun 4, 2026Excellent service really good comfortable bed nice breakfast inthe morning, great view , not far from all amenities great spot whether you want to stay one night or more l highly rate this place.
Nothing to dislike.
7/10
Reviewed Jun 3, 2026Cheking we had to wait, people were busy and not very welcoming
8/10
Reviewed Jun 2, 2026We stay every time we come to Dunedin. It would be good if you had some kind of loyalty program. We love the location, the pool hall downstairs too.
The stairs lol. It would be good to have a shelf in the room to put things on. Even if it’s in the bathroom. We were in Room 21 this time and loved it.
10/10
Reviewed Jun 1, 2026I did provide my own. All Cutlery etc well provided, and worthy of a revisit
Nothing to report on
8/10
Reviewed May 28, 2026Great location, very quiet during the night, obviously enforced during the night. Kitchen was ok.
The complimentary breakfast wasn't that great: cheap white toast bread, cheap margarine, ok some kellogs
9/10
Reviewed May 23, 2026I like that it was right in town withnpaid parking next door and free parking nearby. Free breakfast and private rooms available.
Not 100% clean but for the price there is nothing to complain about.
1/10
Reviewed May 13, 2026There was definitely nothing to like about the place at all as owner very rude and disrespectful
The owner really rude and disrespectful and place so dirty
10/10
Reviewed May 11, 2026The en-suite double bedrooms were really good. Just like a normal hotel with all the amenities, its location was exceptional, super close to the city centre. Especially for the value, it’s awesome if you’re on a budget. Staff were super friendly too, I didn’t get the Argentinian lady who met us for check-in and check-out but she was really nice and even helped us store luggage before check-in and after check-out.
2/10
Reviewed May 3, 2026Location Bed was super comfortable The lady who was cleaning, who’s Meeting a couple of people who were playing pool!
Rooms aren’t soundproof. It’s not disabled friendly If you’re a red wine drinker don’t go expecting one, it took a lot for us to get some, I would hope for a rail on the two states outside. If you have a heavy backpack like we did, it’s quite easy to trip
9/10
Reviewed Apr 27, 2026The location and the clientele are generally quiet and respectful. I’ve stayed numerous times here and the standard remains the same. The staff are always helpful.
8/10
Reviewed Apr 22, 2026Excellent position in centre city. Good atmosphere in attached pool hall and bar. Reasonably quiet at night.
8/10
Reviewed Apr 22, 2026Great location. Clean and tidy place. Comfortable bed.
8/10
Reviewed Apr 18, 2026The location is amazing and I loved that there is outdoor space. I liked the kitchen and living space combination
Mattress was not very soft or comfortable, and the steps to the top bunk are a bit weird, walls are pretty thin.
8/10
Reviewed Apr 9, 2026交通位置方便，有提供早餐，雙人房溫暖、乾淨、舒適。
7/10
Reviewed Apr 9, 2026Location was two blocks walk from Central Park, which in lively social and restaurant scene.
6/10
Reviewed Apr 8, 2026It’s a great place to stay
The booking.com website was not helpful. This is the second time we’ve stayed with the same problem. Asked for 2 single beds but had queen instead. Luckily they were not fully booked otherwise we’ll have a problem. Someone needs to look at the system. We even put it on special request which didn’t help
10/10
Reviewed Apr 5, 2026Sufficient brekkie Great locaion
10/10
Reviewed Apr 4, 2026Everything is lovely
9/10
Reviewed Mar 30, 2026ausreichend Platz, Aufenthaltsraum, Terrasse und Küche gut
Keine Ruheeinhaltung. Kommen und Gehen bis nach Mitternacht. Zu laut...
10/10
Reviewed Mar 23, 2026Staff!
Nothing, all with the experience lol
5/10
Reviewed Mar 22, 2026Everything was fine except we booked an room with two beds but got give a room with one bed - not good for two guys
Needed two beds that I paid for - not one
8/10
Reviewed Mar 21, 2026Very well-organised, well-run place with a relaxed vibe that comes from having solid ground rules. Very close to the city centre, but in a quiet street. Everything worked.
The bunk beds creak when the person above turns over. One of the (electrically-operated) skylights wouldn't open. This would be annoying on a hot night (even by Dunedin standards).
9/10
Reviewed Mar 20, 2026Lication
Too small the kitchen.. Can be very busy if full house.
7/10
Reviewed Mar 19, 2026Great location, and nice and quiet.
Rubbish left in the room from previous people ( medication tablets on side tableand tissues in the bin). The shower was clogged with hair and meant that the shower had a pool of water.
8/10
Reviewed Mar 19, 2026Location is central
Smoking outside premises
10/10
Reviewed Mar 18, 2026L’emplacement dans la ville. La chambre tranquille, neuve et propre ainsi que douche et wc. La « terrasse « le long des chambres
La cuisine à disposition
10/10
Reviewed Mar 17, 2026Ease at check in and check out
10/10
Reviewed Mar 16, 2026Instalaciones perfectas y trato inmejorable
6/10
Reviewed Mar 15, 2026The staff member at reception was distracted and unhelpful when I asked him about hiring a towel for my stay.
7/10
Reviewed Mar 15, 2026Great location room was very quiet .
Room disconnected from main building so had to walk down an alleyway and renter main building and up stairs to communal kitchen. No facilities in the room no fridge / had to ask for a kettle but no where to even put a milk . Needs a fridge at least . Verandah unusable just so small .
9/10
Reviewed Mar 15, 2026Chill, friendly, well run. Kitchen and communal spaces were really nice; outdoor space had good views over the city.
No recharging points by the bed and these were timed so hard to recharge all devices. No privacy screen but I’m guessing that this is typical of NZ hostels.
10/10
Reviewed Mar 13, 2026Perfekte Lage und nette Leute
6/10
Reviewed Mar 13, 2026Room was quiet and clean even considering we were there at a very busy time of the year.
The only access to our room was via steep stairs. Very awkward with 3 heavy suitcases and hand luggage. Also the rubber mats that led to the rooms were not friendly to suitcase wheels. Also the fan in the bathroom was on a sensor so would turn on when you opened the bathroom door but didnt stay on once you were in the shower - bit redundant.
2/10
Reviewed Mar 10, 2026Nulla
La scarsa pulizia, in particolare della cucina
7/10
Reviewed Mar 9, 2026Sie lag sehr zentral und hatte viel Aufenthaltsraum
Die Zimmer hatten wenig Fenster, dementsprechend auch tagsüber stickig
9/10
Reviewed Mar 8, 2026Location, Staff and free breakfast.
Lots of stairs
9/10
Reviewed Mar 4, 2026Multigenerational guests, respectful and friendly atmosphere in the shared kitchen, helpful staff. Private suite was quiet and clean. Nice bar with pool tables attached to the facility. Great location.
8/10
Reviewed Mar 4, 2026Bon rapport qualité/prix. L'auberge est bien située pour se déplacer a pied facilement dans Dunedin.
Il n'y a pas suffisamment de prise électrique dans les chambres
8/10
Reviewed Mar 2, 2026Great central location and staff were very helpful
Bed was comfortable but, being a very tall person, it was too small for me
7/10
Reviewed Mar 2, 2026PowerPoints had a 1 hour timer on them so it was really annoying to charge my phone overnight
7/10
Reviewed Mar 1, 2026- schöner Gemeinschaftsbereich - gute Lage
- Betten waren sehr unbequem und unsicher, keine richtige Treppe um auf die oberen hinaufzukommn - Nachtruhe wurde nicht eingehalten - Toiletten schmutzig
7/10
Reviewed Mar 1, 2026Drekige Küche
3/10
Reviewed Mar 1, 2026L’emplacement
Le bruits et le manque de surveillance
Guest Feedback
Feedback themes are sourced from guest reviews provided by our data provider.
What guests love
- •Friendly staff
- •Great location
- •Complimentary breakfast
Areas to consider
- •Issues with room cleanliness
- •Limited room storage
Cleanliness
7.35/10Some reviews mentioned issues with room cleanliness and odors.
Service
8.85/10Staff is consistently described as friendly and helpful.
Location
8.35/10Great central location with easy access to attractions.
Room Quality
7.35/10Mixed feedback about room size and comfort for taller guests.
Amenities
7.85/10Kitchen and lounge area are good, but some requests for more equipment.
Value for Money
8.35/10Good value considering location and amenities offered.
Food and Beverage
8.35/10Complimentary breakfast and overall food quality praised.
Overall Experience
8.35/10Overall a great stay at an affordable price; many would recommend.