Backpackers Central Hamilton

2.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Family dining
Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property amenity
Reception

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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846 Victoria Street, Hamilton, 3204
  • Place, Hamilton Central Business District
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hamilton Centre Place
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, SkyCity Hamilton
    ‪10 min walk‬

Room options

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Twin Room, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Single Room, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 3 Bedrooms

  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Quadruple Room, 4 Bedrooms, Private Bathroom

  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Twin Room, 2 Bedrooms, Shared Bathroom

  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Quadruple Room, 4 Bedrooms, Shared Bathroom

  • 11 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 Mixed Dorm)

  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Basic Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Backpackers Central Hamilton

Laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance and barbecues are available at this hostel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a TV in a common area and a front desk safe.
Backpackers Central Hamilton offers 41 accommodations with air conditioning. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Backpackers Central Hamilton, you're just a quick walk from Hamilton Central Business District. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus laundry facilities.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, laundry facilities and a terrace
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent
  • Steps from Hamilton Central Business District and 6 minutes on foot from Waikato River
As a guest of Backpackers Central Hamilton, you'll find a terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. Backpackers Central Hamilton also features laundry facilities, a front desk safe, and a television in common area. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Hamilton hostel.


Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:30 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

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:30 AM - 7:30 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 6:30 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Backpackers Central Hamilton Hostel
Backpackers Central Hamilton
Backpackers Central
Backpackers Central Hamilton Hamilton
Backpackers Central Hamilton Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Backpackers Central Hamilton Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 236 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 88 out of 236 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 236 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 236 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 236 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room; pleasant, helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cressella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent spot to stay 😊
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ngahina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
great location not far from town
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Selena

Property and facilities were good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Rochelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a nice place to stay the staff was very courteus and helpful, and the room was warm and comfortable also a very well equiped kicthen and dinning is also great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great.. cheap place to stay and staff were brilliant .. nice and friendly guests too
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angelique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is amazing got to chat with other tenants there an awesome accommodation in the city loved the hospitality
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vineet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cressella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely felt at home here. Clean tidy quiet just a top notch place to stay and the manager was awesome and accommodating. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Chloé

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Kitchen a little bit dirty, but the rest was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Marcus

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Really good value nice and comfortable. Central location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lyndon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Value at very good price.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the friendly staff. respectful people. cosy and warm room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Future

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not aloud at room, stolen property by owners
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Shoanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Closeness to town
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really close to city (walkable) quiet and clean. Was just a one night bed perfect for in sleep and gone
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was so clean and tidy, really good. The only bad thing was that the tv didnt work.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sudhir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice staff excellent location in city centre near transport food shopping good room ensuite except bathing Used to have dvd movie nights but now no more
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, only thing missing was a chef knife in the kitchen( there were only bread knives)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sudhir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice room with sink and toilet.good there is fan as it is summer. Nice helpful staff. excellent location in city centre and near bus stop. close to food and shopping. I always stay here when I come to Hamilton and I have stayed here many times
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet and compact internal airconditioned double bed ensuite room next to spacious kitchen and lounge area. A restful overnight sleep. Good value for money
Verified

8/10 Good

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Probably the best condition backpacker I've stayed in. Good location only half a mile from centre and blundell park. Facilities were in good order at all times. Only criticism was that my room was never cleaned in the time I stayed.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Sufficient

Satisfactory budget hotel. I was able to sleep and shower. There was even a TV!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023