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Reviews of On Top Backpackers 3.5 stars

12 Filleul Street, 9016 Dunedin, New Zealand

#43 of 51 hotels in Dunedin

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 988 hostel reviews

7.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.9

  • Comfort

    7.9

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    7.8

  • Staff

    8.2

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great little motel.. fantastic room and facilities and was surprisingly quiet. Awesome location. Great value for money.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    9.0
    Facilities are more than adequate and clean, but there are backpackers are super inconsiderate despite the sign that say
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The backpackers (probably long term ones) that stays there are inconsiderate and parties in their room, run around in the hallways into the late nights (walls are thin), knocks vigorously at doors and it disrupts the other people who are trying to sleep.

    Clean and comfy

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    7.0
    Great value for it's prize, perfect location. Good for short stays!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The rooms are and bathrooms could have been renovated, not the cosiest hostel.

    Very good location, complimentary "breakfast"/snacks, great prize.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The kitchen and the bathrooms were freezing!

    The room was nice. Comfy and clean.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Central location, but quite at night time in this accommodation. Easy parking situation on the weekends.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    9.0
    We have just arrived for another one night stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Only the stairs.

    Clean beds. Pool tables below and a bar. Loved meeting the international tourists. Kitchen facilities great. In the CBD.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    9.0
    I enjoyed my stay and will be back again soon.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Great location and staff were more than helpful. The pool room down stairs has a great atmosphere with local beer on tap for a decent price . Dunedin is a friendly nice place to explore even at night

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    8.0
    The other one down the road has someone on all night to let you in
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was hard to get in after hours without a key. I was in the room went to the toilet and left my key inside. So couldn’t get in. I had to wait till someone from the room got back at 6.30am so I could get my things

    So close to town

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    8.0
    Overall, great value for the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I found few bulbs don’t work, may need check it frequently.

    Great location and breakfast is simple

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The kitchen is relatively well equipped, but the stoves are getting old and would need fixing/replacing, as about half of the burners do not work anymore. This can lead to a bit of queuing when many people are cooking at the same time.

    Conveniently located in the city centre. The bedroom and private bathroom were clean and in good condition.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    9.0
    Budget friendly
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little cold

    Good central location, was within my accommodation budget, first choice of bunk bed

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    9.0
    Great fun, went to a concert at the town hall, spot on place
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    nothing

    the location, absolutely spot on

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Climbing up to the top bunk 🤣

    Great location 👌 comfy beds

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Showers cubicles were very wet on the floor and spray went everywhere!

    Breakfast included, which although basic was very welcome

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good location and clean environment

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom is cold

    The room is spacious n cosy

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    9.0
    Great for a short stay and / or young guys
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I would say the staff could be a bit more understanding and helpful. There was a bit of a sense of a “school teacher” vibe with them, strict rules with NO alcohol after 8 (I’m 30, I can have a beer after work), no food in the room and didn’t let me back up stairs to the kitchen after checkout (not even for a cup of my own tea!). I think it was due to the guests being more on the younger side, that said you feel private in your own room.

    The room was comfy, I had a separate room so can’t comment on the dorms, although they looked tidy when I walked past. The free breakfast was good, I didn’t have any as I had my own to get through. Also had free look but didn’t have time to make use of that (gutted)

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hi ,I’m the Scottish guy who turned up without photo I.D. on Wednesday. Many thanks for allowing me to stay the 2 nights I had booked. I realise that it was unusual for the establishment to allow this so really appreciate accommodating my request. This is the 3rd. time I have used/stayed at the Hostel and would have no hesitation in recommending the establishment [and next time I’ll be sure to bring my photo I.D. Regards. William

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    8.0
    enjoyed the social and staff environment, range of other travelers. TPlants (needed watering) but l
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    fridge could have been a little more "organized" and fresher. Can understand why not but not drinking tea in rooms was very hard. No teapot )-: (used a saucepan) Light activation for the bathroom was so so.

    the location very central to most tourist enterprises. The most annoying part of the city was the parking. And for the ON TOP backpackers but you did have parking from6 pm until 9 am. Also little known back entrance/exit that eliminated the use of carrying a heavy suitcase the distance. The kitchen was clean but the fridge could have been a little more "organized" and fresher. (oops thata dislike

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    When it's raining, in the bathroom it's wet because there is a leak.

    The staff is friendly, you are close to the Intercity bus and everything you need.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    9.0
    Basic common amenities, good beds, great bar
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No hand soap in bathroom for 2 days. A bit of oil, salt and pepper in the kitchen would be nice.

    The pool area and bar are amazing and the music selection of Blues and classic rock were sublime. The rooms are modern and well heated. Had a private because the prices are very reasonable.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2024

    8.0
    Good value for money and good short stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast is served a little early so we missed it which was disappointing as was looking forward to it.

    Location is good just outside the city center. Good facilities.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - not that clean ( only the bedsheets get changed)

    - equipment - social

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2024

    8.0
    Practical place to stay in the city center
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shared facilities were not really clean. It may be kind of noisy at night.

    It was well located in the city center, we could go everywhere walking. Room was not quite big but enough for our stay. They have nice common spaces, both outside and inside, although at some times they can be quite crowded.

    Stayed in March 2024

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