Hostels in Oamaru
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Oamaru Backpackers
Oamaru
Featuring free WiFi, Oamaru Backpackers offers budget accommodation in Oamaru. Some rooms feature views of the sea or garden.
Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony is 1.2 km from the property, while Steampunk HQ is just 450 metres away. There are shops, bars and restaurants within close walking distance from Oamaru Backpackers.
United States
Oamaru Backpackers is truly a home away from home!!! It’s very homey, comfortable, clean, in a quiet residential area and perfect location to the Blue Penguin Colony, historical area of town and only a few minutes to the wharf! My bed was sooo comfortable & has a privacy curtain! It has a beautiful backyard where one could chill, read a book, eat a meal! The kitchen, dining area, lounge area & solarium are all very clean, spacious & perfect view of the wharf!
Old Bones Lodge 5 stars
Oamaru
Just a short walk to the beach, Old Bones Lodge is located in Oamaru. The accommodation offers a spa and wellness centre, library and terrace. Free WiFi access is available.
Featuring a view of the garden or sea, each room at Old Bones Lodge provides an outdoor dining area and outdoor furniture. Ironing facilities are also available. Hot tubs and the sauna are provided for an additional cost.
United States
The views from the common room were amazing and the fire place created a comfy atmosphere. My only regret is that we did not stay an extra night. Hope to be back one day!
Empire Hotel Backpackers
Oamaru
Set in Oamaru and with Bushy Beach reachable within 2.9 km, Empire Hotel Backpackers offers a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests.
Iceland
Great location, atmosphere, and while the building is a little old, it's been well kept. Staff is very friendly.
Coastal Accommodation
Oamaru
Coastal Accommodation offers guests their own private room in Oamaru. Free private parking and free WiFi is available on site.
Every room has access to a shared bathroom with 2 separate showers. Guests can enjoy access to shared facilities including kitchen, laundry and TV room. Some rooms have ocean views.
Germany
Very lovely and comfortable furnished.
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- Avg. price/night: £40.758.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 516 reviewsLoved the relaxed atmosphere in this hostel, the decor and grand staircase. It felt very chilled and safe. Great kitchen and bathroom facilities and location were fantastic too! Rooms were basic but that was all we needed/paid for
ElizabethYoung couple - Avg. price/night: £40.758.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 516 reviewsCentrally placed hostel, full of history. Clean rooms, enough bathroom facilities and good kitchens. Able to store a bike safely.
JocelynYoung couple - Avg. price/night: £40.758.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 516 reviewsGreat room in a lovely clean well-maintained historic backpackers in a great location at the centre of Oamaru. Kitchens and bathrooms all clean and good secure space in basement for bikes. And run by lovely friendly people.
AndrewSolo traveller - Avg. price/night: £38.357.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 253 reviewsGreat location with shared kitchen lounge and bathrooms. Good value for backpacker style accommodation with private rooms and not too many guests onsite. My room was very spacious with nice views across the railway line to the ocean. Gorgeous sunsets.
CatherineSolo traveller - Avg. price/night: £55.059.0Scored 9.0SuperbRated superb· 617 reviewsThis is the best backpacker I've ever stayed so far! The bunk bed has curtain, usb and type C socket for charging and built-in lamp. So nice and cozy living room with so many facilities including kids zone and massage chair. Kitchen is also nice with so many shared food.PichasiriSolo traveller
- Avg. price/night: £55.059.0Scored 9.0SuperbRated superb· 617 reviewsAmazing hostel - doesn't feel like one at all feels more like shared accommodation or a B&B. The 6 bed mixed dorm was spacious and clean. Sturdy bunk bed with each having their own light and usb charging point. The toilets and showers were clean. Free street parking right outside the accommodation. Free breakfast stuff, alongside tea, coffee etc as well as fruit juices. The view from the kitchen/living areas were beautiful. The location is perfect for Oamaru. I stayed for 2 nights and had the mixed dorm to myself the first night!
RubySolo traveller - Avg. price/night: £95.879.1Scored 9.1SuperbRated superb· 1,100 reviewsGreat location, full of character and sporting memorabilia , very helpful staff , great breakfast . safe storage for our bikesSusanPeople with friends
- Avg. price/night: £55.059.0Scored 9.0SuperbRated superb· 617 reviewsEverything! The best hostel i have ever stayed in! More value for money!
FionaSolo traveller - Avg. price/night: £55.059.0Scored 9.0SuperbRated superb· 617 reviewsI loved staying at Oamaru Backpackers. My room was very cozy and comfy, the kitchen and the living room were so nice and bright with everything you need to cook and to relax. Very nice view. So far one of the best hostel I've been to since I'm in NZ last year. Sadly I only stayed one night.AliceSolo traveller
- Avg. price/night: £40.758.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 516 reviewsVery cool backpackers in a heritage building in the centre of town. It felt very much like being at home, especially with the collection of vhs tapes which gave me such nostalgia! Everyone I met at the hostel was really lovely, in particular Marshall who is the caretaker, who gave me some great recommendations for local food and bevs. So nice to have a friendly face when you're as far from home as I was! Thank you to all!GGemmaSolo traveller
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