Hostel · Dunedin
Hogwartz Backpackers & Studios
8.8
231 reviewsCosy heritage building, no bunks in dorms (up to 6 beds), good communal kitchen; dorms from $24 NZD.
- Dorm bed
- NZ$24
- Wi-Fi
- Kitchen
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- A day
- ~NZ$104
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- Oct–Apr
- Dorms from
- NZ$24
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Budget-friendly
Why Dunedin
- World-class wildlife on the Otago Peninsula — Royal Albatross, yellow-eyed penguins, blue penguins, fur seals, and sea lions
- Vibrant student city with cheap eats, live music, and a buzzing nightlife centred around the University of Otago campus
- Self-guided Street Art Trail winding through laneways and heritage buildings — completely free
Dunedin is New Zealand's wildlife capital and the cultural heart of the South Island, founded by Scottish settlers in 1848 and still nicknamed the "Edinburgh of the South." The Otago Peninsula hosts the world's only mainland Royal Albatross colony alongside yellow-eyed and blue penguin breeding grounds, fur seals, and sea lions. With the University of Otago driving a youthful, creative energy, Dunedin delivers world-class street art, a thriving craft beer scene, and surprisingly affordable backpacker living by NZ standards.
A day in Dunedin
- Hostel dorm
- NZ$42
- Food
- NZ$31
- Transport
- NZ$6
- Activities
- NZ$40
- About a day
- NZ$104
Where to stay in Dunedin
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- HBHogwartz Backpackers & Studios
8.8 · NZ$24 dorm · cosy heritage building, no bunks in dorms (up to 6 beds), good communal kitchen; dorms from $24 NZD
- OTOn Top Backpackers
8.3 · NZ$30 dorm · central location above The Poolhouse Cafe with 18 pool tables, free continental breakfast, lively party atmosphere; dorms from $30 NZD
- CBChalet Backpackers
7.7 · NZ$28–45 dorm · quieter, relaxed vibe in a tranquil part of town, ideal for couples, lounge with books and games
- MHManor House Backpackers
7.2 · NZ$28 dorm · two converted 1920s houses, homely feel, free breakfast and WiFi; dorms from $28 NZD
- CBCentral Backpackers Dunedin
7.1 · NZ$28–45 dorm · well-located budget option close to the Octagon, clean and straightforward
Hostel · Dunedin
On Top Backpackers
8.3
240 reviewsCentral location above The Poolhouse Cafe with 18 pool tables, free continental breakfast, lively party atmosphere; dorms from $30 NZD.
- Dorm bed
- NZ$30
- Wi-Fi
- Pool
- Breakfast
Hostel · Dunedin
Chalet Backpackers
7.7
499 reviewsQuieter, relaxed vibe in a tranquil part of town, ideal for couples, lounge with books and games.
- Dorm bed
- NZ$28–45
- Wi-Fi
Hostel · Dunedin
Manor House Backpackers
7.2
290 reviewsTwo converted 1920s houses, homely feel, free breakfast and WiFi; dorms from $28 NZD.
- Dorm bed
- NZ$28
- Wi-Fi
- Breakfast
Hostel · Dunedin
Central Backpackers Dunedin
7.1
170 reviewsWell-located budget option close to the Octagon, clean and straightforward.
- Dorm bed
- NZ$28–45
- Wi-Fi
Things to do in Dunedin
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Nature
Walk up Baldwin Street - WD
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Tours · Dunedin
Explore the Dunedin Railway Station
Explore the Dunedin Railway Station — one of NZ's most photographed buildings, Flemish Renaissance style (free to visit)
Nature · Dunedin
Follow the Dunedin Street Art Trail through the city's laneways and alleyways
Follow the Dunedin Street Art Trail through the city's laneways and alleyways (free, self-guided)
Tours · Dunedin
Ride the Taieri Gorge Railway through spectacular inland gorge scenery
Ride the Taieri Gorge Railway through spectacular inland gorge scenery (from $89 NZD)
- Price
- NZ$89
Nightlife · Dunedin
See blue penguins at Blue Penguins Pukekura
See blue penguins at Blue Penguins Pukekura — 90-minute evening encounter at dusk, 365 nights a year (from $40 NZD adult)
- Price
- NZ$40
Water · Dunedin
Tour Emerson's Brewery for a behind-the-scenes look at one of NZ's top craft operations
Tour Emerson's Brewery for a behind-the-scenes look at one of NZ's top craft operations (from $25 NZD)
- Price
- NZ$25
Tours · Dunedin
Tour Speight's Brewery, NZ's oldest, with generous tastings
Tour Speight's Brewery, NZ's oldest (est. 1876), with generous tastings ($25 NZD adult)
- Price
- NZ$25
Tours · Dunedin
Visit the Royal Albatross Centre at Taiaroa Head for a guided tour of the world's only mainland albatross colony
Visit the Royal Albatross Centre at Taiaroa Head for a guided tour of the world's only mainland albatross colony (from $50 NZD adult)
- Price
- NZ$50
Nature · Dunedin
Walk up Baldwin Street
Walk up Baldwin Street (free) — the world's steepest residential street at a 34.8% gradient
Tours · Dunedin
Wander the Dunedin Botanic Garden, NZ's first botanic garden
Wander the Dunedin Botanic Garden, NZ's first botanic garden (free)
Tours · Dunedin
Watch yellow-eyed penguins return to shore at The OPERA on the Otago Peninsula
Watch yellow-eyed penguins (hoiho) return to shore at The OPERA on the Otago Peninsula (from $55 NZD)
- Price
- NZ$55
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