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Empire Backpackers

1.5 star property
Adults-only hostel in Oamaru with free parking

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King Single, Shared Bathroom
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Budget Double Room, Shared Bathroom
Budget Twin Room, Shared Bathroom
Budget Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom

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Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Budget Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Budget Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Budget Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Budget Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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King Single, Shared Bathroom

King Single, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
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About the area

Map
13 Thames Street, Oamaru, OTAGO, 9400

What's nearby

  • Steampunk HQ - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Oamaru Harbour - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony - 19 min walk - 1.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Galleon Complex - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Harbour St Bakery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Coast Restaurant & Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Kfc - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Empire Backpackers

Property highlights
Empire Backpackers provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at Empire Backpackers include amenities, such as free WiFi.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome

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
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
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Empire Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Empire Backpackers?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Empire Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Empire Backpackers?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Empire Backpackers located?

Situated in Oamaru, this hostel is steps away from Forrester Gallery, National Bank and Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail. St Lukes Anglican Church and North Otago Museum are just steps away.

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Empire Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anne, Christchurch

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the historic building, right in the old precinct. Homely, comfortable & great kitchen, lounge, bathrooms. Supermarket & shops all very close. Staff are helpful & friendly. A "home away from home".
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Pei-Hsuan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The kitchen was very clean.In particular,the hostel staff is very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

市内中心部にあって便利。施設は古めかしいが清潔にしている。

市内中心部にあって便利です。朝10時頃に行ったのだが、すぐにチェックインさせてくれた。施設は全般的に古めかしいが、清潔にしている。共用台所は使いやすい。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A lady at reception said I was only guest at the room but it was not. That was okay.. However, although the room was quite big, there was only one small heater which didn't really work. The kitchen is pretty neat and the shower room as well, anyway. Just staying and sleeping are no problem.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019