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Global Village Backpackers

2.0 star property
Riverside hostel with fitness centre and sauna

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Just steps from Monteith's Brewing Co., this backpacker haven offers a garden, outdoor pool, spa tub, and sauna. After visiting the History House Museum or cycling the West Coast Rail Trail on free bikes, relax and stay connected with WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Single Private Room

Single Private Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
6 bathrooms
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Bed Private Room

Double Bed Private Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
6 bathrooms
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Private Room

Twin Private Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
6 bathrooms
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room (1x Double & 1x Single)

Triple Room (1x Double & 1x Single)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
6 bathrooms
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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4 Bed Private Room

4 Bed Private Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
6 bathrooms
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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6 Bed Private Room

6 Bed Private Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
6 bathrooms
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

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Triple Room (3x Singles)

Triple Room (3x Singles)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
6 bathrooms
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
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About the area

Map
42 - 54 Cowper Street, Greymouth, 7805

What's nearby

  • Grey District Aquatic Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Monteith's Brewing Company - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Pounamu Pathway Māwhera - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • West Coast Rail Trail - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Left Bank Art Gallery - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Greymouth Station - 3 min drive
  • Hokitika (HKK) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Robert Harris Coffee Roasters - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Monteith's Brewing - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Cobden Takeaways - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dp1 Cafe - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Global Village Backpackers

Hostel near Monteith's Brewing Company
Located close to Pounamu Pathway Māwhera and West Coast Rail Trail, Global Village Backpackers provides a garden, laundry facilities and a gym. Adventurous travellers may like the rowing/canoeing and fishing at this hostel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the hot tub. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Free train station pick-up, free bike hire and a front desk safe
  • Tour/ticket information, a TV in reception and barbecues
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • 6 bathrooms with showers and hairdryers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Kayaking
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 6 shared bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 12 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Property is also known as

Global Village Backpackers Hostel Greymouth
Global Village Backpackers Hostel
Global Village Backpackers Greymouth
Global Village Backpackers
Global Village Backpackers Greymouth
Global Village Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Global Village Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Global Village Backpackers?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Global Village Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Global Village Backpackers?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Global Village Backpackers located?

Located in Central Greymouth, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Monteith's Brewing Company, West Coast Rail Trail and Pounamu Pathway Māwhera. Left Bank Art Gallery and Greymouth Golf Club are also within 6 mi (10 km). Greymouth Station is 22 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Global Village Backpackers Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 140 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hostel with plenty of things to do around, easy access to town and shops
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arnold

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent all the way around! Staff were amazing! All amenities were superb! The organization and cleanliness of the property was above par! This hostel is definitely one of the top 3 hostels we’ve ever stayed at in the world!!! Really appreciate the attention to detail in the entire hostel, and the atmosphere of it was amazing!!! Great Job, I would stay again and again! Highly will and already have recommended!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great facility, comfortable room and great kitchen
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

florence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice well-maintained property. Great rooms and facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the artwork, clean, well stocked kitchen with all you need to cook, a great place to stay in Greymouth
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juan-Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy go and perfect ambiance there. I really recommend it :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kasia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best accomodations In NZ during our trip Very rekomended
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly, safe and comfortable- could use a bit of airing out, a bit of a musty smell.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great feel, liked the decor, very clean with great kitchen
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Waldemar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here for one night and had a great experience. The room was clean and comfortable, but what really stood out was the kitchen—it was extremely clean and well-equipped. Overall, I was very satisfied with my stay and would definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best back packers

Wonderful, so organized, clean, great facilities , great night sleep. Wish we could have stayed longer to take advantage of the bikes to get out to explore. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Popular Stop.

Great backpacker accommodation. Good facilities.

10/10 Excellent

ROXANNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The decor is some of the best we've ever seen for a backpackers' stay. Really great rooms, very clean & convenient bathrooms/showers. Kitchen was perfect!! Definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Ezcellent facilities.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bronson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostel is very unique--one has to see it to understand why "global" is a perfect name for it. The kitchen has everything one might need and more. The bathrooms are clean and updated. The owners are nice and clearly dedicated to providing a safe, welcoming and clean environment.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, clean, spacious and quite. Great kitchen. So comfortable. Loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christoffer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great facilities. Clean and very well kept.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Smooth check in. Very clean. Quiet and good location. Perfect stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is the Cadillac of backpackers lodges. Wonderful!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well organized 👌 and wonderful style. Staff are friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

sharono

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous

Fabulous stay. Wonderfully decorated. Excellent facilities. Very comfortable room. Cannot recommend highly enough
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my room. The Manager even collected me from the train station.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No en-suite bath, but easily accessible down the hall.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Good overnight stay

Stayed just one night, good clean and quiet hostel. Only issue We had was the room was so hot, I requested a fan but they didn’t have. Many places in NZ offer fans, this would be my suggestion.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Not good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025