Chalet Backpackers
296 High Street
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Why people book this hotel
“Dirty and bad service”
“Staff”
“Clean, non party hostel”
“Showers were warm and clean”
“Great facilities, we enjoyed the communal rooms including the tv lounge area on …”
“Quite spacious in the 4 bed room I was in”
“The Staff was very good There is a lot of free street parking”
Overview
Situated in Dunedin and with Taieri Gorge Railway reachable within 1.2 km, Chalet Backpackers features a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. The property is close to several well-known attractions, 500 metres from Dunedin Casino, 700 metres from NZSG Dunedin Research and less than 1 km from Dunedin Public Art Gallery. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests. At the hostel the rooms have a shared bathroom and bed linen. You can play billiards at Chalet Backpackers. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Toitu Otago Settlers Museum, The Octagon and Dunedin Railway Station. The nearest airport is Dunedin Airport, 27 km from Chalet Backpackers.
Traveller reviews
Hayden
solo_traveller
June 23, 2026
A bit last minute accommodation but was handy to town
Andrew
solo_traveller
June 12, 2026
Dirty and bad service
Alice
solo_traveller
May 24, 2026
Beautiful old building, cute library, good kitchen, can get cold!
ALI
solo_traveller
May 21, 2026
“Excellent”
It was a very good stay
mrsfred1
solo_traveller
May 15, 2026
Interesting themes were good,
Andrew
solo_traveller
May 12, 2026
Dirty and bad service
Tania
solo_traveller
May 5, 2026
Clean, non party hostel.
Jordan
solo_traveller
May 4, 2026
“Nice if you want to meet people and share travel stories. Avoid if you want to sleep.”
Yu Ting
solo_traveller
April 27, 2026
I was exhausted but can’t go to bed bc I need to check in at 9pm. And there was a long queue
Heather
couple
March 16, 2026
“Great value for money”
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.
Eleonora
solo_traveller
March 15, 2026
“Clean and convenient”
Staff
Michael
solo_traveller
March 6, 2026
Quite spacious in the 4 bed room I was in.
Edmund
solo_traveller
February 26, 2026
It was wonderful.
Edward
solo_traveller
February 22, 2026
“Very pleasant cozy accommodation and hospitality”
Very homely
Joanna Ewa
solo_traveller
February 20, 2026
The property is well-located, relatively close to the city center. It's an interesting retro-style building with surprising features. The upstairs kitchen and library are also nice, as are the views of the city from the balcony. The property was clean, and the staff were very friendly.
Domingo Doclan
solo_traveller
February 20, 2026
The Staff was very good There is a lot of free street parking.”
Button
solo_traveller
February 18, 2026
“Very Nice”
All The Stairs Too My Room
Button
solo_traveller
February 14, 2026
All The Stairs Too Get To My Room
Welson
couple
February 11, 2026
The veiw
Richard
solo_traveller
January 29, 2026
“Lots of character but the loud building puts you at the mercy of other guests.”
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.
Facilities
Activities
Billiards
Cleaning services
Laundry room
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Breakfast options
General
WiFi available in all areas, Bicycle parking, Non-smoking rooms, Heating, Non-smoking throughout, Designated smoking area
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Outdoors
Garden, Outdoor furniture
Parking
Street parking, Parking, Free parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available
Safety & security
24-hour security, Key access, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, First aid kit available
Services
Tour desk, Laundry, Shared lounge/TV area, Luggage storage
Standard Double Room
This double room has a shared bathroom, a carpeted floor and heating. The unit has 1 bed.
Standard Twin Room
This twin room features a shared bathroom, a carpeted floor and heating. The unit offers 2 beds.
Single Room
This single room features a shared bathroom, a carpeted floor and heating. The unit offers 1 bed.
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