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6.9

1,311 reviews

Backpackers Central Hamilton

Backpackers Central Hamilton

846 Victoria Street, Hamilton, 3204, New Zealand

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Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Tour desk

Sun deck

Parking On Site

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Backpackers Central Hamilton

Backpackers Central Hamilton sits in Hamilton, New Zealand, just 0.4mi from the city center, at 846 Victoria Street. This 2-star stay brings a budget-friendly vibe for explorers and backpackers, with minimum price starting from $35 per night.

With 1311 reviews, this property has plenty of traveler feedback. Free private parking, free Wifi, and free on-site parking keep things simple, while shuttle service and an airport shuttle are available for extra charges. Amenities also include air conditioning, a tour desk, a sun deck, a terrace, and non-smoking rooms.

Step into a practical, comfortable setup after a day exploring Hamilton, where features like air conditioning, a tour desk, a sun deck, a terrace, and non-smoking rooms help make a breezy, hassle-free stay.

Room options span a wide spectrum, from Dormitory, Shared Room to private setups like Ensuite Double Room and Double Room with Private Bathroom. There are even apartment-style choices, such as Apartment 3 Room, plus various bed configurations like Room - 1 Bed or Room - 2 Twin, offering flexibility for different budgets and group sizes.

With 1,254 reviews backing the stay, traveler feedback helps shape a practical, value-forward experience. Free private parking and free on-site parking keep arrivals easy, while shuttle services (airport shuttle and local shuttle) are available for an added fee. Non-smoking rooms are available, and amenities such as air conditioning, a tour desk, a sun deck, and a terrace add to the breezy, hassle-free vibe.

Situated at 846 Victoria Street, Hamilton, New Zealand, the property sits about 0.4mi from the city center, making it a handy base for exploring town and nearby sights. The budget-friendly setup remains a reliable option for explorers looking to stretch every dollar while staying close to urban highlights.

Closest airports

Hamilton International Airport

6.6mi

Tauranga Airport

50.8mi

Auckland International Airport

59.7mi

Rotorua Airport

61.1mi

Most popular amenities

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Tour desk

Sun deck

Parking On Site

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Rooms

Family Room with Private Bathroom in Backpackers Central Hamilton

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Family, Private Bathroom

1 Twin Bed

1 Double Bed

2 Bunk Beds

160 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

Shower

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This family room has 1 single bed, 2 bunk beds and 1 queen bed. There is an private bathroom, and all linens and towels are provided. Other facilities include a mini fridge, table/chair, wardrobe, flat-screen TV on the wall and a bed side table with lamp. Please note that some room types do not have windows and conditions/ amenities may be different from the images loaded. For more information please contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Double Room with Private Bathroom in Backpackers Central Hamilton

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Double Room, Private Bathroom

1 Queen Size Bed

140 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

Shower

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This double room has an private bathroom, and all linens and towels are provided. Other facilities include a mini fridge, table/chair, wardrobe, flat-screen TV on the wall and a bed side table with lamp. Please note that some room types do not have windows and conditions/ amenities may be different from the images loaded. For more information please contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Twin Room with Private Bathroom in Backpackers Central Hamilton

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Room - 2 Twin, Private Bathroom

2 Twin Beds

170 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

Shower

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This twin room has an private bathroom, and all linens and towels are provided. Other facilities include a mini fridge, table/chair, wardrobe, flat-screen TV on the wall and a bed side table with lamp. Please note that some room types do not have windows and conditions/ amenities may be different from the images loaded. For more information please contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Single Room with Shared Facilities in Backpackers Central Hamilton

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Facilities, Single

1 Twin Bed

95 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

Shower

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Rooms are 19 square yards. Please note that some room types do not have windows and conditions/ amenities may be different from the images loaded. For more information please contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Double Room Shared Facilities in Backpackers Central Hamilton

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Facilities, Double

1 Double Bed

120 sqft

Flat-screen TV

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This double room has shared kitchen and shared bathroom facilities. All linens and towels are provided. Other facilities include a mini fridge, table/chair, wardrobe, flat-screen TV on the wall and a bed side table with lamp. Please note that some room types do not have windows and conditions/ amenities may be different from the images loaded. For more information please contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Standard Double Room in Backpackers Central Hamilton

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Double Room

1 Queen Size Bed

120 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Shower

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More details

Please note that some room types do not have windows and conditions/ amenities may be different from the images loaded. For more information please contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Single Room with Bathroom - single occupancy in Backpackers Central Hamilton

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Single Room

1 Twin Bed

120 sqft

Private Bathroom

Shower

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More details

This single room features a view. Please note that all rooms are individually furnished and amenities may differ. The photos are presented as a guide only. Please note that some room types do not have windows. For more information please contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room in Backpackers Central Hamilton

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Dormitory, 4 Bed, Male Only

1 Twin Bed

130 sqft

Air conditioning

Shower

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More details

This bed in dormitory features air conditioning.

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room in Backpackers Central Hamilton

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Dormitory, 4 Bed, Female Only

1 Twin Bed

130 sqft

Air conditioning

Shower

+

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This bed in dormitory has air conditioning.

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room in Backpackers Central Hamilton

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Dormitory, 4 Bed

1 Twin Bed

130 sqft

Air conditioning

Shower

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This bed in dormitory features air conditioning.

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room in Backpackers Central Hamilton

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Dormitory, 6 Bed

1 Bunk Bed

95 sqft

Air conditioning

Shower

+

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This bed in dormitory has air conditioning.

Twin Room with Shared Facility  in Backpackers Central Hamilton

Room - 2 Twin

2 Twin Beds

120 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Shower

+

More details

This Twin Room includes 2 single beds and a shared bathroom. There is a flat-screen HDTV, a fridge, wardrobes and a side table. Please note that all rooms are individually furnished and amenities may differ. The photos are presented as a guide only. Please note that some room types do not have windows. For more information please contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Guest reviews

6.9

1,311 reviews

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Featured reviews:

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Sharice

8.2

December 2024

The only female dorimites are newly refurbished. The rooms are equipped with a/c which is great. The rooms are clean with new beds and lockers for personal storage. An average backpack can fit in the locker with room for other personal items. Kitchen is spacious and there is a lot of seating in the lounge area. 5 min walk to the nearest bus stop.

The bathroom and shower facilities are gender- neutral. The toilets do have female & male signage allocations. The showers do not. Though I have witnessed male guests do not care for the toilet signage. I'd prefer sharing bathroom & shower facilities with only other women as the other two floors do.

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Roimata

10

October 2024

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I liked that I could even be check in, enter single room and get comfortable to arrange my belongings and settle in where I went to allocated smoking and drinking area of the property to which a large back carpark area. What ever this is a personal diary and you've been made. Never mind old man lucky Cameron Collins from Cambridge when I was only 16 at Waikato Diocesan hiding my age but he knew you all knew. Shut up losers.

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James

8.2

April 2025

The room was clean and tidy. Bath towels and bed linen were provided - all smelled fresh and looked clean. No bites - so no bed bugs, thank goodness! There was also a TV and a small fridge. The location was great and the room had windows. Free parking provided behind the building.

Since Backpackers is located along a main street (Victoria St), the night traffic was a little noisy so we had to close the windows. Fortunately there's a ventilation duct on the room ceiling so the room wasn't stuffy and we managed to have a good night's sleep.

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Helen

9.1

September 2024

The vicinity was excellent. Nice cake and sandwich shop over the road. Lovely walk around the corner and down along a track by the river. Meeting other people. Having the ensuite. It was nice and quiet and clean. Kitchen was well equipped. Great Op Shops right nearby .

1st night shower was luke warm, but then it was very good and hot. Some people don't do their dishes. One pillow wasn't high enough and 2 were too high. The bed was a bit saggy. The photo of the twin room I took, had a couch you could put your cases on , but ours didn't, so they were sqeezed beside the beds and a bit difficult for us oldies to bend to get to them !

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Tuaine

9.1

October 2024

Checking into the accommodation was easy and swift. Paying with cash at the front desk was huge relief as paying with credit card was adding more cost. Cancelling booking at anytime was helpful as plans can change when your not able to

The television next door can be heard quite a bit but luckily i was too tired to stay awake. It bothered me a bit especially when it was in the early morning at 2pm. Helpdesk can help by asking the guests upon arrival to be mindful of occupants and keep tv volume to a comfortable low.

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Charmaine

10

January 2025

Safe - key cards for room and doors. Clean - kitchen was clean, utensils were clean (could do with a drying rack though. Toilets are clean as well! Comfortable - beds are comfortable. On the double bunk bed, it wasn’t too high so doesn’t feel too high and unstable. Free parking as well! Location close to city centre as well! Park nearby for you to go on walks as well! Walkable to the closest Pak n Save as well!

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Marketa

10

January 2025

This hostel is really great, everything is new and clean and the prices are very affordable. I don't get why it got so many bad reviews in the past, but maybe that was under a different management. My bed was clean, the kitchen was great and fully equipped. And it's safe. There can be some strange people in the area (outside) but that is honestly an issue in every bigger city in NZ.

I think the mattress could be higher and softer.

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Sarah

9.1

October 2024

It was a very clean accommodation. The kitchen and common area was spacious and had a nice energy. They also provided free tea and coffee, which is rare at backpackers hostels and a well-appreciated touch

A large group of drunken middle aged men were there at the time. One had been placed in a dorm with myself and another younger woman. He did not end up staying there, but it made us both uncomfortable knowing they could all access the room

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Harper

8.2

February 2025

Property is clean and well maintained. Facilities are basic but functional and easy to access. It is centrally located in Hamilton making it easy to get to grocery stores, the bus station, and even the Hamilton gardens.

Curtains around the beds would have been nice.

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Susan

10

August 2025

Facilities were awesome, family room with private bathroom was great. Designated smoking area was great location Offstreet parking Very close to cbd within walnut distance of just about everything Excellent first time experience at a backpackers A+++ Definitely recommend for a short but busy stay Staff were friendly and helpful

Points of Interest Around Backpackers Central Hamilton

Airports

Hamilton International Airport

6.6mi

Tauranga Airport

50.8mi

Auckland International Airport

59.7mi

Rotorua Airport

61.1mi

Amenities of Backpackers Central Hamilton

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Tour desk

Sun deck

Parking On Site

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Stay rules - Backpackers Central Hamilton

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property