Empire Hotel Backpackers

7.7Good

(777 Ratings)

"Good atmosphere; relaxed whilst still keeping things quiet and tidy"

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7.7 / 10

Good(777 Ratings)

Hostel in Otago

Reasons to book

Great price for your budgetOne of the lowest cost properties in the area

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Includes essentialsFree WiFi/internet, Kitchen, Shared living spaces and more

About this hostel

Comfortable Accommodations

Amenities

Free WiFi/internet

Free Parking

Non-smoking

Heating

Kitchen

WiFi/Internet

Shared living spaces

Garden

Laundry services

Accessible Parking

Family friendly

Smoking allowed

Fire alarm

Fire extinguisher

Map of Otago

Nearby attractions

Otago Museum

57.3 mi

Toitu Otago Settlers Museum

Available Rooms

Ratings and reviews

7.7 / 10

Good(777 Ratings)

100% verified reviews

8 / 10Excellent·Jun 2026

We had a great stay, it was comfortable and basic, everything was there that was needed :) Thanks very much.

The water in the shower went cold or didn't heat up enough.

7 / 10Good·May 2026

Central location, close to Whitestone City, parking available.

Found the bed quite uncomfortable here, but on the upside there was plenty of heating while it was chilly which is much appreciated.

10 / 10Outstanding·Mar 2026

Good atmosphere; relaxed whilst still keeping things quiet and tidy

5 / 10·May 2026

Lovely warm fire in ground floor lounge/ dining area.

Lack of cleanliness, and maintenance.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this hostel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Empire Hotel Backpackers. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Empire Hotel Backpackers pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Empire Hotel Backpackers?

We found 14 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, free parking, non-smoking, heating, and kitchen.

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