The location was fantastic, right in the center of activities of Dunedin (restaurants, bars, and shops), and very close to a major bus stop. The reception staff let me check in a bit early, which was much appreciated. The common areas were cozy and open for everyone, and they were clean and well-maintained. The bed was very comfortable and private, with the underbed lockers being large enough for a medium-sized suitcase.

The keypad for the room door could sometimes be a bit unresponsive. My room was a bit far from the toilets, which was rather unfortunate since I am a frequent user of toilets in the night time. Also the hostel is more suitable for more-mobile bags like backpacks and duffel bags since the stairway is rather narrow without elevator. Also might want to get some earplugs if you're noise sensitive.

location was perfect for our stay, Room was nice and clean although we didnt get towels left in our room .. I messaged reception and they had left me one there. Towel was dirty tho so I didnt use. This is the first backpackers that felt like an actual backpackers. I know Dunedin is a bit old school with the city and all. The staff had the facilities cleaned and vaccuum which was really good! Family room was really nice too big room and big windows!

I didnt like it was Shared bathrooms, would rather have a male bathroom and a female bathroom. Need more bathrooms actually unsure if that was the only 2 bathrooms for the whole backpackers. Entrance way needs a bit of work coat of paint maybe. Needs signs in the backpackers we got lost to which direction to go to and this other did too.

Mr Ben, the owner, was the best hostel owner I’ve ever met in NZ! His staff were amazing, too - Matty & Micah, Carmen, Isis, Ai, & 1 more nice guy - they were like my family for my entire 7-day stay! My 8-bed dorm room was very spacious, love the new pine bunks, lounge area & kitchen/dining area also were very spacious! Location was perfect, smack dab in downtown, 5-minute walk to the InterCity bus & local bus stations & Countdown grocery, 1-minute to the main shopping/dining/cafe street, library is across the street, town center is a 2-minute walk! The staff does the laundry for you for a fee. The best part, I was there for the week of Christmas and the owner, Mr Ben, provided & baked a ham & chickens and they were the best baked ham & chickens I’ve ever had - perfectly seasoned, plump, juicy, & sooo tender! He even provided the wines & beers!!! About 1/2 the hostel guests & I participated in cooking/making the side dishes & desserts!!! He even reserved the TV for a group movie time on Christmas Eve & provided popcorns!!!! you rock, Mr. Ben!!! even made signs for the free soups I made for everyone from the leftover chicken & ham bones & meat scraps for soup bases!!! It was the best Christmas ever away from home!!! Thanks a million, Mr Ben & your amazing staff for the best hostel & staff in my 7-wk stay in NZ!!!! Isis, thanks a million for helping me carry my luggages down the stairs!!!

No lift, but, minor inconvenience, only a flight up, but, Mr Ben, the owner, was very kind and carried my luggages up!

The room is neat, tidy and bunk bed is made of wood, so not the creaking type when you climb on it. That feels nice. Also, very friendly and helpful staff and clean washrooms kitchen

The water only comes every 15 min? I used the toilet and there's no water from every tap and was told to wait a few minutes and the water will be available every 15 min and unavailable the next 15 min?? I don't understand but that's what happened

The female dorm was really lovely and comfortable, it was set up for maximum privacy and was a really enjoyable space. Can't beat the location, bars and restaurants, galleries and architecture nearby. Free overnight parking only a couple minute walk from the hostel.

The common areas were dark and dingy, the kitchen well equipped but dirty and they're low on bathrooms/toilets while one undergoes renovations, but obviously once that's done will make a difference.

Great location with plenty of bathrooms and kitchen facilities! Staff was knowledgeable and attentive.

Construction made noise outside my bedroom window all night but not the hostels fault but just made my sleep very bad, would’ve loved a tv in the room and air con! Got too hot!

Very nice stuff, easy check-in, nice ambiance, big equipped kitchen, comfy beds, spacious room, clean facilities, good location. I thank the team for all their efforts 😊

Check-out a bit early at 10am, but that's the general case in NZ. Otherwise all good.

The staff were super friendly! Check in and out was so quick and easy, the room was comfortable, great location and I loved that the female dorm had a keypad lock instead of a key for that extra sense of security! I would highly recommend this hostel!

The only thing I would say to be careful with is the bathrooms. They are mixed, which for me was not an issue at all, but I know there will be a few people that are a little uncomfortable with that.

I stayed 2 months at Uptown Backpackers. The staff is friendly and make everything to feel like home. In terms of prices, you won't find anything cheaper for this quality. You have free coffre/tea + free Laundry if you stay longer. The location is perfect because close from supermarkets, workplaces and main attractions in Dunedin.

Just one Laundry and only available in the afternoon. Kind of noisy on weekends because of the noise in the street

The lounge was nice with a TV, the hostel was clean, with daily vacuuming, very close to Dunedin's main street and shops, and close to the bus stops as well.

The bunk room dorm was a bit cramped, I had to keep my luggage under the bottom bunk I was lucky to get instead of a top one.