Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free on-site parking is available, but it is limited.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 14:00 to 20:00, and check-out is by 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Hamilton Central, just steps from the Hamilton Central Business District and 6 minutes on foot from the Waikato River. It is approximately 0.4 miles from Hamilton Centre Place and 0.5 miles from Whitiora Bible Church.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not provided.

Backpackers Central Hamilton - Affordable Accommodation

Average nightly price at Backpackers Central Hamilton by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$40
February	$39
March	$41
April	$40
May	$41
June	$41
July	$38
August	$36
September	$36
October	$33
November	$35
December	$39

What guests think

At Backpackers Central Hamilton, travellers consistently praise the central, walkable location and friendly, accommodating staff, and many find good value in the warm rooms and spacious shared kitchen and common areas suited to simple, short stays.

However, several reviews note thin walls that carry noise, occasional windowless rooms, and minor in-room issues like nonworking TVs. Cleanliness and upkeep vary: some found tidy bathrooms and clean spaces, while others reported dirty areas, missed housekeeping, missing bathroom supplies, and kitchen equipment awaiting repair. Expect a straightforward, budget-friendly stay in a central spot.

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Facilities

Spacious, well equipped shared kitchen and common areas were praised. Several reviews cite maintenance or supply issues, including broken stove elements and missing bathroom items like toilet paper and hand drying.

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6

Simon

Dec 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Well located, not far from the river and shopping etc. It is a bit of a maze which isnt a huge problem but it would help to have signs to the bathrooms. You end up wandering round hoping to bump into them! Kitchen and living room very spacious and a nice communal balcony. Very big problem with the cooker as two rings were very broken in that you couldn't be sure if it would collapse under a pan. Granted, there was a sign saying to not use them but if you didn't read English, you may have has a big probably (it was being replaced the morning i left however. It's more a point about how to overcome the problem). Did the job but did seem a little soulless

10

Jean-Gabriel

Mar 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was great, only thing missing was a chef knife in the kitchen( there were only bread knives)

8

Brandy

Jan 3, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Staff responded promptly to any requests or issue. I just think it's a shame that so many hostels don't provide anything for hand drying in toilets.

6

Selena

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property and facilities were good

6

Danielle

Jun 21, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The ladies bathroom toilets Two of the toilets ran out of loo paper so could only use one of them but that was for 3 days dumb

8

Chloé

Jan 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Kitchen a little bit dirty, but the rest was great.

8

Niko

Mar 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

If only they provide shower gel at the shower room like other backpackers

8

Jennifer Soledad

Jan 8, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

I stayed in a private room so my stay was quiet. The staff is very friendly. The kitchen is spacious and well equipped. Cleanliness could be improved.

4

Eline

Feb 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Veldig skittent, gammelt og slitent. Manglet gardiner på rommet. Toalettene var ikke vasket på lenge og det var kun toalettpapir på en av tre doer. Var heller ikke håndkle eller annet å tørke henda på. Da vi ba om gardin sa dem at de skulle fikse det, men dette skjedde ikke.

8

Andy

Dec 23, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

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.

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Cleanliness

Feedback is mixed: some guests found rooms and bathrooms clean and tidy, while others reported dirty areas, itchy furniture, and lapses in housekeeping.

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Suguru

Dec 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

When I entered the room, there were insects on the bet and seat was spoiled. Entirely dirty. Also I heard the accommodation has been used for homeless people by government issue. The environment was horrible. I never use again.

10

Cressella

Jun 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely felt at home here. Clean tidy quiet just a top notch place to stay and the manager was awesome and accommodating. Highly recommend.

8

Steve

Feb 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Really close to city (walkable) quiet and clean. Was just a one night bed perfect for in sleep and gone

8

Hans

Oct 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was ok for the price and the Toilet and shower was clean. It seams the walls are made from carton as you can hear the people talking next door. I liked the stay but in Hamilton the City council made it really hard to find a spot for the car in the central, when the free parking from the hostel is booked out. So not cool Hamilton Council :( Thanks HH

4

Clare

Apr 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property is in an easy position, staff is approachable. Bed is clean but I sit on the couch in the room and felt itchy. The property is on main road and is not that quite at night. I want to save my luggage for a few hours and was charged extra $5.

8

Chloé

Jan 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Kitchen a little bit dirty, but the rest was great.

8

Jennifer Soledad

Jan 8, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

I stayed in a private room so my stay was quiet. The staff is very friendly. The kitchen is spacious and well equipped. Cleanliness could be improved.

4

Eline

Feb 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Veldig skittent, gammelt og slitent. Manglet gardiner på rommet. Toalettene var ikke vasket på lenge og det var kun toalettpapir på en av tre doer. Var heller ikke håndkle eller annet å tørke henda på. Da vi ba om gardin sa dem at de skulle fikse det, men dette skjedde ikke.

8

Grant

Jan 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The place was so clean and tidy, really good. The only bad thing was that the tv didnt work.

8

Andy

Dec 23, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

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.

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Rooms

Rooms are basic but comfortable for many, though thin walls allow noise to carry; some rooms lack windows and a few in room amenities like TVs did not work.

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Johanna

Mar 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Gute Übernachtungsmöglichkeit für eine Nacht. Gespräche aus dem Nebenzimmern waren leider deutlich hörbar bis spät in die Nacht.

6

Sanganai

Feb 16, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

I like that It is conveniently located near shops and other facilities. I didn't like particularly the room I was in it had no Windows

8

Brittany

Feb 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Satisfactory budget hotel. I was able to sleep and shower. There was even a TV!

8

Marcus

Aug 31, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Really good value nice and comfortable. Central location

6

Benny Vernstroem

Mar 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I have to stay for Two Nights. It’s simple stay without comfort. Rooms was not prepert for single unit power supply.

8

Hans

Oct 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was ok for the price and the Toilet and shower was clean. It seams the walls are made from carton as you can hear the people talking next door. I liked the stay but in Hamilton the City council made it really hard to find a spot for the car in the central, when the free parking from the hostel is booked out. So not cool Hamilton Council :( Thanks HH

10

BJ

Mar 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very comfortable

8

Rochelle

Mar 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

10

Sudhir

Dec 22, 2022

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Stayed 19,341 nights

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

8

Grant

Jan 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The place was so clean and tidy, really good. The only bad thing was that the tv didnt work.

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Service

Service is frequently praised as friendly, helpful, and responsive, with accommodating management. Minor negatives include a luggage storage fee and an unfixed curtain request.

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8

Brandy

Jan 3, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Staff responded promptly to any requests or issue. I just think it's a shame that so many hostels don't provide anything for hand drying in toilets.

10

Cressella

Jun 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely felt at home here. Clean tidy quiet just a top notch place to stay and the manager was awesome and accommodating. Highly recommend.

2

Fern

Nov 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Not as advertised. Disappointed

10

Angelique

Aug 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff is amazing got to chat with other tenants there an awesome accommodation in the city loved the hospitality

4

Clare

Apr 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property is in an easy position, staff is approachable. Bed is clean but I sit on the couch in the room and felt itchy. The property is on main road and is not that quite at night. I want to save my luggage for a few hours and was charged extra $5.

10

Joe

Feb 21, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great.. cheap place to stay and staff were brilliant .. nice and friendly guests too

8

Rochelle

Mar 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

10

Catherine

Jul 14, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

I liked the friendly staff. respectful people. cosy and warm room.

8

Jennifer Soledad

Jan 8, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

I stayed in a private room so my stay was quiet. The staff is very friendly. The kitchen is spacious and well equipped. Cleanliness could be improved.

4

Eline

Feb 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Veldig skittent, gammelt og slitent. Manglet gardiner på rommet. Toalettene var ikke vasket på lenge og det var kun toalettpapir på en av tre doer. Var heller ikke håndkle eller annet å tørke henda på. Da vi ba om gardin sa dem at de skulle fikse det, men dette skjedde ikke.

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Location

Central and walkable to shops, transport, and the river, making it convenient for short stays.

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Simon

Dec 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Well located, not far from the river and shopping etc. It is a bit of a maze which isnt a huge problem but it would help to have signs to the bathrooms. You end up wandering round hoping to bump into them! Kitchen and living room very spacious and a nice communal balcony. Very big problem with the cooker as two rings were very broken in that you couldn't be sure if it would collapse under a pan. Granted, there was a sign saying to not use them but if you didn't read English, you may have has a big probably (it was being replaced the morning i left however. It's more a point about how to overcome the problem). Did the job but did seem a little soulless

8

Sudhir

Jan 22, 2023

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Stayed 19,376 nights

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

6

Sanganai

Feb 16, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

I like that It is conveniently located near shops and other facilities. I didn't like particularly the room I was in it had no Windows

8

Steve

Feb 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Really close to city (walkable) quiet and clean. Was just a one night bed perfect for in sleep and gone

4

Clare

Apr 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property is in an easy position, staff is approachable. Bed is clean but I sit on the couch in the room and felt itchy. The property is on main road and is not that quite at night. I want to save my luggage for a few hours and was charged extra $5.

6

Ngahina

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

great location not far from town

10

Cressella

Jun 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent spot to stay 😊

8

Shoanna

Mar 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Closeness to town

10

Sudhir

Dec 22, 2022

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Stayed 19,341 nights

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

8

Andy

Dec 23, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

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.

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1 $39	2 $38	3 $54	4 $56	5 $58	6 $65	7 $56
8 $55	9 $57	10 $55	11 $54	12 $55	13 $59	14 $55
15 $51	16 $55	17 $54	18 $58	19 $61	20 $60	21 $64
22 $58	23 $66	24 $65	25	26 $53	27 $56	28
29 $53	30 $55

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