Chalet Backpackers

Dunedin · New Zealand

Chalet Backpackers

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34% SHIT
Medium confidence 117 reviews
Best in Dunedin

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Facilities

🍳 Kitchen 👕 Laundry 🅿️ Free Parking 🌅 Outdoor Terrace
Other facilities (30)
Bicycle Parking Adaptors Luggage Storage Housekeeping Reception (Limited Hours) Linen Included Reading Light Towels Not Included Charging Plugs Common Room Games Room Lounge Room Social Balcony Free City Maps Free WiFi Free Luggage Storage Book Exchange Board Games Pool Table Wi-Fi Hot Showers Panoramic Views Tea & Coffee Making Facilities Filtered Water Dispenser Late Check-out CCTV in Common Areas Fire Extinguishers First Aid Kits Smoke Alarms Smoke Detector

Prices

Dorms $24 / night
Privates $51 / night

HW prices from today

Recent reviews

USA MALE Mar 15, 2026 Atm 100%

Wonderful and friendly staff. Very clean and healthy atmosphere. Would recommend this place for any traveler.

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Germany MALE 31-40 Mar 6, 2026 Atm 100%

Very nice staff! I could use facilities after checkout, they had plenty of storage room, a pool table, a piano, guitars, games and a big kitchen with an actual functioning oven! Rooms have a certain charm. I would definitely come back again :)

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Feb 21, 2026 Atm 40%

Entspannte Unterkunft. Es war größtenteils Sauber, die Küche war gut ausgestattet. Jedoch war es super kalt in allen Räumen (auch in den Aufenthaltsräumen)

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USA FEMALE Dec 23, 2025 Atm 40%

The facility was disgustingly dirty. I have never stayed in a place that was so dirty. Garbage cans were over flowing, bathrooms had no toilet paper, showers were not clean and there was garbage everywhere in bathrooms. I understand it was Christmas and there was probably very short on staff. The one staff member I saw was there when we arrived. I felt we completly over paid for what we got and had to clean our room and everything before we could use anything in the facilities.

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Australia FEMALE 18-24 Nov 28, 2025 Atm 100%

Great place to stay! Amazing facilities, kitchen was well stocked and there were plenty of rooms to hang out in! Absolutely loved the music room!! We stayed in a private room but it was clean and there was plenty of room! Would stay again

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England MALE Nov 27, 2025 Atm 40%

The word Dull comes to mind. It’s on High street. A quite steep street up from Princess street. No facilities close so a walk up and down the hill is needed each time something is needed. The hotel is a good value, basic hostel. No frills.

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USA FEMALE 31-40 Nov 23, 2025 Atm 80%

This was a great option to be central located in Dunedin for a couple of nights. Even though there was a large gap in the reception hours, so no staff around when we arrived, they proactively emailed the instructions for an easy self check-in. Chill atmosphere with big, well-organized and clean kitchen.

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England FEMALE 31-40 Nov 23, 2025 Atm 60%

Really friendly owner who gave lots of great tips and advice for our travel plans. Hostel is a bit dated but it’s part of its charm as it’s an old Victorian building.

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England FEMALE 18-24 Oct 11, 2025 Atm 60%

Bit of a weird feeling building overall, layout and decor is strange. Bathrooms are decent enough and kitchen is well equipped, rooms are weirdly set out but beds are clean and comfortable.

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New Zealand MALE Sep 11, 2025 Atm 100%

Older building but very well maintained, clean and tidy. Very happy and would certainly recommend. Excellent value for money ✔️👍👏 Ken Ridley Wellington

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Philippines MALE 18-24 Sep 5, 2025 Atm 80%

The receptionist is very helpful. Easy to talk to and very accommodating. The only cons is the shower, its hard to navigate the temperature. Overall feedback; very satisfied. Will definitely comeback!

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Switzerland FEMALE 25-30 Jul 7, 2025 Atm 60%

good price, but not the cleanest place...

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France FEMALE 18-24 Jul 6, 2025 Atm 100%

Petit manque de propreté mais le réceptionniste est adorable, chambre confortable !

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USA MIXEDGROUP Jun 30, 2025 Atm 80%

A great unique place to stay! Lovely views from the hostel and a quick 20 minute walk to lots of attractions.Not many food options very close.

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Spain MALE 25-30 Jun 26, 2025 Atm 100%

The hostel is in a good location, if you prefer to stay quite away from the centre, is better for hanging with people, the rooms and separations are perfect, and they do have a parking an easy accessibility.

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England MALE 25-30 Jun 15, 2025 Atm 20%

Just fine. It's a cool old building but the service was poor. You have to strip your own bed, be out by 8 and the toilet didn't have paper plus we had to go ask for towels. Also, a staff member came in our room before checkout which was unpleasant. Kitchen was well stocked

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Philippines MALE 25-30 Jun 11, 2025 Atm 80%

Cozy place to stay, just have to be early cuz its tricky to get parking.

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England MALE 18-24 May 18, 2025 Atm 60%

Reception is open at very inconvenient times: missing most of the afternoon and requiring you to be there at a certain point at night. They also seemed to require an unusually large amount of information. The facilities were very good.

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France FEMALE 25-30 Apr 9, 2025 Atm 100%

The accommodation was well located in Wanaka, the beds were comfortable, and the place had a good vibe.

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USA FEMALE 31-40 Apr 7, 2025 Atm 100%

Plenty of street parking which is what I was looking for. Everything was clean and comfortable.

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