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Empire Hotel Backpackers

1 star
Oamaru, New Zealand
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From
$50
Cheapest

rate per night

8.2
Great
541 reviews
Thu 5/16
-
Fri 5/17
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Double room

About Empire Hotel Backpackers

  • Hostel Room
    An affordable stay with shared facilities
  • Freebies
    This stay includes Wi-Fi and Parking for free
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. All guest rooms at the hostel come with a shared bathroom fitted with a shower. You can play billiards at Empire Hotel Backpackers. Moeraki Boulders is 37 km from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Richard Pearse Airport, 97 km from Empire Hotel Backpackers.

Latest deals for Empire Hotel Backpackers

Thu 5/16
Fri 5/17
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*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.

Prices are based on 1 night, not including taxes and fees

Amenities at Empire Hotel Backpackers

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Laundry facilities
  • Hairdryer
  • No smoking
  • Smoke alarms
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Body soap
  • Towels
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke alarms
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower

General

  • Family rooms
  • Carpeted
  • Storage available

Accessibility and suitability

  • No smoking
  • Designated smoking area

Things to do

  • Board games/puzzles
  • Pool table

Parking and transportation

  • Free parking

Media and entertainment

  • Shared lounge/TV area

Outdoor

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Dining

  • Shared kitchen

Reviews of Empire Hotel Backpackers

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8.2
Very goodBased on 541 verified guest reviews
8.4Solo
8.1Families
8.1Couples
8.0Friends

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Location

13 Thames Street, Oamaru 9495

What's nearby

  • Forrester Gallery35 yd
  • Steampunk HQ143 yd
  • North Otago Museum163 yd
  • Woolstore Complex172 yd
  • Grainstore Gallery237 yd
  • Oamaru Opera House336 yd
  • The New Zealand Whisky Company346 yd
  • Oamaru Gardens0.4 mi
  • Janet Frame House0.5 mi
  • Oamaru Public Gardens0.6 mi
  • Whitestone Cheese Factory0.6 mi
  • Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony0.8 mi

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 1:00 PM, check out anytime before 10:00 AM

Cancellation/prepayment

Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Empire Hotel Backpackers

Low season

November

High season

February

Average price (weeknight)

$42

Average price (weekend night)

$24
Cheapest month to stay with an average 31% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 47% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

When to book a room at Empire Hotel Backpackers

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Top tips for your stay at Empire Hotel Backpackers

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Empire Hotel Backpackers, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in November and March.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Empire Hotel Backpackers, plan to stay on a Friday or Sunday. The most expensive day is usually Tuesday.
  • How long should you stay at Empire Hotel Backpackers? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 1 day.

FAQs when booking at Empire Hotel Backpackers

  • Where is Empire Hotel Backpackers located?

    Empire Hotel Backpackers is located at 13 Thames Street, 0.3 miles from the center of Oamaru. Forrester Gallery is the closest landmark to Empire Hotel Backpackers.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Empire Hotel Backpackers?

    Check-in time is 1:00 PM and check-out time is 10:00 AM at Empire Hotel Backpackers.

  • Does Empire Hotel Backpackers offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Empire Hotel Backpackers offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does Empire Hotel Backpackers offer free parking?

    Yes, Empire Hotel Backpackers offers free parking.

  • How far is Empire Hotel Backpackers from the airport?

    Empire Hotel Backpackers is 56.8 miles from Timaru. Empire Hotel Backpackers is 68 miles from Dunedin.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Empire Hotel Backpackers hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Empire Hotel Backpackers in Oamaru and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Empire Hotel Backpackers and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Empire Hotel Backpackers.

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Good to know

Value for money

8.8

Distance to city center

0.3 mi