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The 10 Best Hostels in Oamaru, New Zealand

Some of the best backpacker spots in Oamaru

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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.

cozy and beautiful in every detail. the massage chair is such a treat.

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Wonderful
618 reviews
Price from
$35
per night

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.

This place is fabulous. Beachfront location a few minutes out of town. Super comfortable with everything you need to have a relaxed getaway - fully equipped kitchen, gorgeous hot tubs, comfy beds, towels and linens provided. Ample free parking onsite. Helpful, friendly owners. Large living/common area with comfy couches and lots of natural light. Shared bathrooms are clean and spacious. Cherry on top was the jigsaw puzzle under construction on the coffee table - was a huge hit with the other guests too!

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9.3
Wonderful
222 reviews
Price from
$60
per night

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.

I love to stay here because of the kindness of owner, manager and helpers. There are so many nice and warm people. I feel extra warm and friendly like home. I appreciate the help from manager Vivian and boss Bruce. The location is super good to blue penguin colony and on the Main Street. I highly recommend the backpacker to stay here. ❤️

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8.2
Very Good
516 reviews
Price from
$24
per night

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.

The accommodation was close to everything in town. We walked everywhere. The facilities were clean and comfortable. The owner was kind and helped us with everything we needed.

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7.8
Good
254 reviews
Price from
$48
per night

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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.
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Hostels that guests love in Oamaru

  • Avg. price/night: $50.98
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 517 reviews
    Clean hostel for its age. Great location as it was literally in town. Right by Harbour Street, a charming area with Victorian inspired buildings. Gave the vibe of being transported to another timeline.
    Natalie
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $89.96
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 490 reviews
    Great location near Oamaru Blue Pinguins Colony Center. Very friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful dining room. Delicious breakfast.
    Malgorzata
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $50.98
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 517 reviews
    Loved 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
    Elizabeth
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $215.91
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 230 reviews
    Great location. Warm and sunny with lovely views. Great decor and practical spaces
    Rebecca
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $137.94
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 261 reviews
    Great location, comfortable, with great view
    Robert
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $47.98
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 254 reviews
    Great 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.
    Catherine
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $68.88
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 618 reviews
    I 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.
    Alice
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $50.98
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 517 reviews
    Very 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!
    G
    Gemma
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $50.98
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 517 reviews
    Great location in centre of town. Beds were clean but room and property was grubby and in need of some renevation. However, it is a back-packers accommodation so expectations are pretty low. I would be happy to stay here again as it is cheap and convenient.
    Stewb999
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $115.51
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,099 reviews
    great location in the city with everything in walking distance. staff where very friendly and ready to answer any questions regarding food and things to do. the rooms where comfortable and warm with great sound proofing from the outside traffic
    B
    Ben
    Young couple