Backpackers Central Hamilton

Hamilton · New Zealand

Backpackers Central Hamilton

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9% SHIT
Medium confidence 153 reviews
Best in Hamilton

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Facilities

🍳 Kitchen 👕 Laundry 🅿️ Parking 🅿️ Free Parking 🌅 Outdoor Terrace ♿ Wheelchair Friendly 🍳 Breakfast
Other facilities (25)
Bicycle Parking Luggage Storage Tours/Travel Desk Housekeeping Reception (Limited Hours) Internet Access Book Exchange PlayStation DVD's Board Games Wi-Fi Linen Included Hair Dryers Ceiling Fan Towels For Hire Late Check-out Security Lockers Key Card Access 24 Hour Security Common Room Free City Maps Free WiFi Free Internet Access Hot Showers Tea & Coffee Making Facilities

Prices

Dorms $33 / night
Privates $78 / night

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Recent reviews

Germany FEMALE 18-24 Apr 18, 2026 Atm 100%

I really enjoyed my stay here. The facilities were great, I never had to wait to use the kitchen/bathrooms. It was the perfect place for my two night stay

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England FEMALE Mar 24, 2026 Atm 80%

Great little hostel for a family of 6 travelling (with 2 children age 7 & 10). Doesn’t look a lot from the front but has everything you need! Beds were comfortable, kitchen had everything. Staff were really helpful ok check in and throughout. We were near the door at the back, so was a little noisy when people came through the door. Two good kitchens and a lovely balcony to have a view of the local area

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Germany ALLFEMALEGROUP 25-30 Mar 15, 2026 Atm 20%

Hostel war okay, es hatte alles was man braucht. Die Atmosphäre war jedoch eher nicht so gut, kaum Gemeinschaftlichkeit. Das Shared Badezimmer war eher so semi sauber. Küche war in Ordnung. Betten leider ohne Vorhänge, eigene Ladestation oder Stauraum. Für eine Nacht in Ordnung, länger würden wir hier nicht bleiben.

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France FEMALE 31-40 Mar 15, 2026 Atm 60%

C'est peu entretenu mais c'est propre. Ça m'a l'air bien situé mais je ne faisais qu'une soirée étape. C'est sécurisé avec carte magnétique. Il y a un parking gratuit ce qui n'est pas négligeable.

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Ireland FEMALE Mar 7, 2026 Atm 20%

Solo female would not book this place did not feel safe would not recommend

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Mar 1, 2026 Atm 40%

nicht besonders schön

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Austria MALE 31-40 Feb 23, 2026 Atm 80%

alles ok, sauber

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Scotland MALE 18-24 Feb 20, 2026 Atm 20%

not very nice to stay in

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USA MALE 31-40 Feb 20, 2026 Atm 60%

My items were removed from my solo room and we confirmed my room for two nights. The staff thought I had "checked out" but who would check out and leave everything in the room. This wasn't 1-2 stray items this was a pile of laundry, my entire suitcase, all my gear and tech, basically everything I didnt carry for my day's adventure. They did nothing to make it better or discuss how they would prevent this in the future. The front door didnt close properly. And the shower was clogged.

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Feb 1, 2026 Atm 40%

Room was pretty small and had no windows, felt like a prison and the common room wasn't much better. Only one shared bathroom for everyone.

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New Zealand MALE Jan 31, 2026 Atm 100%

I stayed at this backpackers for 3 night and it was realy good , only issue I had was a couple coming in at 2 am and talking all night till 8am when they left

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England FEMALE 25-30 Jan 24, 2026 Atm 60%

Good place to stay for a couple of nights however the bunkbeds were very creaky and made a lot of noise when you moved and the mattress wasn’t super comfortable. Clean, good location and facilities, pretty quiet.

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Canada FEMALE Jan 22, 2026 Atm 100%

A very happy experience. The facilities were clean, secure, with friendly and helpful staff. Easy walking distance from the central Transport Centre and local buses. I would return

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Canada MALE 25-30 Jan 22, 2026 Atm 40%

Definitely a good cheap place to stay for a night. The staff were friendly enough. But the building was pretty dingy. The bathrooms really smelt of mildew, the furniture in the lounge was super old falling apart and the kitchen wasnt the cleanest either.

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Jan 21, 2026 Atm 20%

okay für eine Nacht aber nicht mehr.

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Australia MALE 31-40 Jan 21, 2026 Atm 100%

Convenient location, welcoming and professional staff, easy going residents, will recommend to anyone planning to book through “Hostel world iOS” for best possible options. Thanks bundles! 🙏

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Canada MALE 25-30 Jan 11, 2026 Atm 40%

ok. here is my honest review from staying there one week. I stayed in a private. Now this place offers social housing for low income, EXPECT to see locals living here, as well as backpackers. I had an instance where one of the full time guys living there tried to sell me hard drugs, when I said no. I was followed out of the building and down the street. bathrooms are okay and kitchen is okay. the common room is quite large. staff is friendly.

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USA FEMALE 25-30 Jan 8, 2026 Atm 60%

No curtains or outlets in the bunk if that’s a dealbreaker. The mattresses are very squeaky so the other girl in my room and I woke each other up a lot through the night with small movements. Thin walls so doors and some walking heard from inside room. clean and good for one night. Personally wouldn’t recommend Hamilton at nighttime as a female traveler but the day was ok and the Hamilton Gardens are worth the trip. Unisex bathroom was very clean along with common spaces. Not very social.

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England FEMALE 25-30 Dec 19, 2025 Atm 40%

Great for a one night stay, good parking, equipped kitchen

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India MALE 31-40 Dec 19, 2025 Atm 80%

This is a very neat clean and sorted hostel. The crowd is also very nice.

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