Save 10% on all room types;  On Top Backpackers is situated in the heart of Dunedin City, just a minutes’ walk from The Octagon and boasts an on-site cafe and a bar with 19 billiard tables.

Guests can choose from a variety of room types, such as female only rooms, mixed dormitory rooms, rooms with shared facilities or deluxe private rooms with en suite bathrooms. All rooms are heated and linen is provided. Rooms are secure with individual key card accessibility.

On Top Backpackers is situated up one flight of stairs above The Poolhouse Bar & Cafe and provides a fully equipped kitchen and free barbecue facilities for all guests’ use. Free WiFi and free breakfast are included daily. There are laundry facilities on-site and free luggage storage is available on request. Parking options are available.

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. 

(Bookings are made via our booking page, please add a note in the booking that you are a member or just give us a call or walk in with your membership, the deal is only available if you book direct and not valid with any other hostel deals, see you soon! )

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Hostel Amenities

  • WiFi - WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
  • Parking - Public parking is available, please inquire at reception to be directed to the nearest available park.
  • Smoking - Non-smoking rooms
  • Laundry - Guest laundry on site, coin operated.

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