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4.0 of 5 guest rating
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Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Standard Twin Private)
10 square metres
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Other room types
Standard Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Eight-Bed Mixed Dorm Room)
10 square metres
8 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 8 guests
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Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Single Room)
15 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (En Suites Queen)
15 square metres
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Standard Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Six-Bed Mixed Dorm Room)
10 square metres
6 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 6 guests
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Standard Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Female Dorm Room)
10 square metres
6 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 6 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Upscale hostel, walk to University of Otago

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities

On Top Apartments & Hostel Backpackers is in the heart of Dunedin, within a 10-minute walk of Dunedin Town Hall and University of Otago. This upscale hostel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from St. Paul's Cathedral and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from The Octagon.

Make yourself at home in one of the 43 guestrooms featuring microwaves. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.

Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area. This hostel also features tour/ticket assistance and bike storage.

Satisfy your appetite at the hostel's coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 9 AM.

Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.

Languages spoken

  • English

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On Top Apartments & Hostel Backpackers

12 Filleul Street, Dunedin, 9016

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Total number of rooms - 43
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Television in common areas
  • Free breakfast
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Billiards or pool table
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Daily
  • Luggage storage
  • Terrace
  • Free continental breakfast
  • Electric car charging station
  • Shopping centre on site
  • Distance from property (ft) 16
  • Distance from property (metres) 5
  • Lot Hours - 24 hours
  • Wheelchair accessible: No
  • Secured bicycle storage

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English

Parking

Free parking nearby

Room Amenities

On Top Apartments & Hostel Backpackers offers 43 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and rice cookers. Full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free local calls
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Microwave
  • Cookware, dishware and utensils
  • Shower only
  • Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • Stovetop
  • Free WiFi
  • Shared/communal kitchen access
  • Heating
  • Rice cooker
  • Towels provided
  • No housekeeping

Where to Eat

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9 AM.

Poolhouse Cafe and Bar - Onsite bar.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at 10 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 18 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Parties and events are allowed on site.

For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cots (infant beds) available

No lifts

Front desk opens daily at 9:00 AM

Front desk closes daily at 10 PM

Events/parties allowed

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Security system

LGBTQIA friendly

Credit card pre-authorisation

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are not provided with hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Fees

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: NZD 8 per night(16 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Bed sheets fee: NZD 15 per bed, per night (or guests may bring their own)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Top Apartments Hostel/Backpackers Dunedin
  • Top Apartments Hostel/Backpackers
  • Top Hostel/Backpackers Dunedin
  • Top Hostel/Backpackers
  • On Top Apartments Hostel/Backpackers
  • On Top Apartments & Hostel Backpackers Dunedin

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Contactless check-out is available.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National Rating

Qualmark® assigns an official star rating for accommodations in New Zealand. This Backpacker property is rated 4 stars.

Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark®

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