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On Top Backpackers

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12 Filleul Street

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Why people book this hotel

Great location
9 mentions

Good location

We love the location, the pool hall downstairs too

Comfortable rooms
9 mentions

Great location, very quiet during the night, obviously enforced during the nigh…

Free breakfast and private rooms available

Friendly staff
4 mentions

Staff were so friendly and helpful

Excellent service really good comfortable bed nice breakfast inthe morning, grea…

Clean rooms
3 mentions

Clean kitchen and bathrooms

Location Bed was super comfortable The lady who was cleaning, who’s Meeting a …

Pool
3 mentions

Good atmosphere in attached pool hall and bar

Good value
2 mentions

All Cutlery etc well provided, and worthy of a revisit

Especially for the value, it’s awesome if you’re on a budget

Overview

On Top Backpackers is situated in the heart of Dunedin City, just a minutes' walk from The Octagon . Guests can choose from a variety of room types to suit any type of traveler . All rooms have heating , Rooms are secure with individual key card accessibility. facilities are spread along our beautiful sundeck, which captures the sun and overlooks the city . On Top Backpackers is situated up one flight of stairs above The Poolhouse Bar & Cafe and provides a fully equipped kitchen and free unlimited highspeed wifi & complimentary continental breakfast included daily" There are laundry facilities on-site and free luggage storage is available on request. The staff at reception can assist with booking a shuttle service or a tour and can also help with site-seeing information as well as parking options. Public parking close by both paid and free options available which vary depending on time and day. Wheelchair accessibility is very difficult at this hostel. but it is possible. only if you book a private ensuite room.

Traveller reviews

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Jimmy

solo_traveller

June 16, 2026

7

Good stay

Clean kitchen and bathrooms

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Phillip

solo_traveller

June 14, 2026

1

Avoid 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

J

Jamesbrown_79

solo_traveller

June 6, 2026

10

Good

Good location

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Laura

solo_traveller

June 5, 2026

8

Staff were so friendly and helpful

G

Gwenda

solo_traveller

June 4, 2026

10

Excellent.

Excellent 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.

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Thomas

couple

June 3, 2026

7

Cheking we had to wait, people were busy and not very welcoming

S

Suzy

solo_traveller

June 2, 2026

8

Always love staying at On Top Backpackers and always sad to leave.

We 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.

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Wright

solo_traveller

June 1, 2026

10

Enjoyable and quite different from The Law Courts Hotel where I usually stay: will return!

I did provide my own. All Cutlery etc well provided, and worthy of a revisit

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Ralf

solo_traveller

May 28, 2026

8

Suitable for a short stay, Central

Great location, very quiet during the night, obviously enforced during the night. Kitchen was ok.

P

Perla

solo_traveller

May 23, 2026

9

I like that it was right in town withnpaid parking next door and free parking nearby. Free breakfast and private rooms available.

A

Andrew

solo_traveller

May 13, 2026

1

There was definitely nothing to like about the place at all as owner very rude and disrespectful

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Teow

couple

May 11, 2026

10

Great value for money, good facilities and amazing location.

The 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.

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Suzanne

solo_traveller

May 3, 2026

2

Adequate for what we needed but will only stay again if some of the issues we faced are rectified

Location Bed was super comfortable The lady who was cleaning, who’s Meeting a couple of people who were playing pool!

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Priscilla

solo_traveller

April 27, 2026

9

Right in the CBD

The 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.

J

Justin

solo_traveller

April 22, 2026

8

Great location at a great price. Very clean and tidy.

Great location. Clean and tidy place. Comfortable bed.

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Louise

solo_traveller

April 22, 2026

8

Value for money.

Excellent position in centre city. Good atmosphere in attached pool hall and bar. Reasonably quiet at night.

S

Sarah Luise

solo_traveller

April 18, 2026

8

The location is amazing and I loved that there is outdoor space. I liked the kitchen and living space combination

K

Kurt

couple

April 8, 2026

6

Ok, just needs to sort out booking system

It’s a great place to stay

E

elisabeth

couple

April 5, 2026

10

Great

Sufficient brekkie Great locaion

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yayueh

extended_group

April 4, 2026

10

Everything is lovely

Facilities

Activities

Golf course (within 3 km), Games room, Billiards, Evening entertainment, Happy hour

Cleaning services

Laundry room

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Entertainment and family services

Board games/puzzles

Food & Drink

Coffee house on site, Breakfast options, Bar

Food & drink safety

All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized

General

Non-smoking rooms, Soundproof rooms, Heating, Bicycle parking, Adult only, WiFi available in all areas, Designated smoking area

Internet

WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services

Kitchen

Shared kitchen

Outdoors

Sun terrace, Outdoor furniture, Terrace, BBQ facilities

Parking

Parking, Street parking

Physical distancing

Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed

Safety & security

Key card access, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, Fire extinguishers

Safety features

Face masks for guests available, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available

Services

Shared lounge/TV area, Laundry, Tour desk, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Private room with a TV and an en suite 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, enquire about our storage room accessibility upon request. add heaters run on an energy saving one hour time activator

Max 2 guests 9 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Double or Twin Room

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.

Max 2 guests 7 1 bedroom0
Executive Suite

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.

Max 2 guests 14 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Single Room

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

Max 1 guests 7 1 bedroom0

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 14:00 to 22:00
Check-outFrom 00:00 until 10:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printGuests need to provide proof of full Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccination - a valid vaccination pass, which will be scanned on arrival. 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 identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 4:29 PM

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On Top Backpackers - 4 Star Hotel in Dunedin