2 Star Hotel

Backpackers Central Hamilton

846 Victoria Street, Hamilton, New Zealand View Map

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Backpackers Central Hamilton

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Backpackers Central Hamilton offers accommodations in the center of Hamilton, less than 5 minutes' walk from local shops, restaurants and cafes. Free WiFi and free lockers are provided. Every room has a private or shared bathroom. Guests enjoy access to a shared lounge with a flat-screen TV and a fully-equipped kitchen with an oven, microwave and refrigerator. Some rooms have a flat-screen TV, mini refrigerator and wardrobe. Waikato Stadium is 2625 feet from Backpackers Central Hamilton1, while Hamilton Gardens is 1 mi away. The nearest airport is Hamilton International Airport, 6.8 mi from the property.

760 Reviews

7.2Good
Cleanliness
7.6
Staff
8.3
Location
8.5

What Guests Say

  • “Cheap and big room with fridge”
  • “Spacious rooms and kitchen. Has a luxurious feel to it. Good attention to detail and safety”
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Top Amenities

  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible Rooms / Facilities
  • Kitchen/Kitchenette
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Room Options

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Triple Room - 3 Single Beds1/1

Triple Room - 3 Single Beds

377 sqft • 3 Single

  • Air conditioning
Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room1/4

Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room

130 sqft • 1 Bunk

  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • Carpeting
  • Desk
Double Room with Private Bathroom1/4

Double Room with Private Bathroom

140 sqft • 1 Queen

  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • Carpeting
  • Desk
Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room1/4

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

97 sqft • 1 Bunk

  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • Carpeting
  • Desk
Twin Room with Private Bathroom1/3

Twin Room with Private Bathroom

173 sqft • 2 Single

  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • Carpeting
  • Desk
Family Room with Private Bathroom1/4

Family Room with Private Bathroom

162 sqft • 1 Bunk, 1 Double

  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • Carpeting
  • Desk

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    What Guests Loved

    7.2
    Good

    Based on 760 reviews

    Location

    8.5

    Cleanliness

    7.6

    Staff

    8.3

    Overall Quality

    7.3

    Pros +

    • Cheap and big room with fridge
    • Spacious rooms and kitchen. Has a luxurious feel to it. Good attention to detail and safety
    • Clean, Central & Car Parking available

    Cons -

    • The room key card was average.
    • Facilities are old and not renewed. The bed was creaking
    • Bathroom door did not close
    Business Traveler (121)Solo Traveler (529)Traveling as Couple (177)Family with Young Children (69)Family with Teens (1)Senior Traveler (15)Group Traveler (139)Total (1,261)
    6BenjaminPosted on: 12-22-2024

    Cheap and big room with fridge

    The room key card was average.

    8MarijkePosted on: 2-18-2026

    Spacious rooms and kitchen. Has a luxurious feel to it. Good attention to detail and safety

    9DenyzePosted on: 2-16-2026

    Clean, Central & Car Parking available

    7AngelikiPosted on: 2-15-2026

    Spacious room, big kitchen and lounge

    Facilities are old and not renewed. The bed was creaking

    10TracyPosted on: 2-10-2026

    Central location with parking. Bigger than anticipated with a good sized kitchen.

    Bathroom door did not close

    8CarolePosted on: 2-7-2026

    Location Having my own fridge and toilet

    Very hotThe fan was appreciated but in the middle of summer aircon is needed.i noticed a heater was provided so outside of the high end of summer this would be a very comfortable little room for a single person.

    5NyssaPosted on: 2-5-2026

    Well lockable rooms and a decent kitchen.

    Bit mouldy around windows in dorm room and the whole place had a strong smell (cleaning stuff?). Bathroom sinks were pretty grotty, drains needed a deeeeeap clean

    9MangerePosted on: 1-29-2026

    Me and my mate enjoyed our stay. 74$ for a twin room with private bathroom is a very good price. Thank you.

    10ThiPosted on: 1-28-2026

    Clean! The late night check-in was easy and fast. We were greeted on site even though we showed up after reception closed at 8pm. Loved the onsite parking, the spacious kitchen, big room and comfy bed!

    No complaints.

    9CapreePosted on: 1-24-2026

    Close to city, comfortable rooms, staff were helpful and super friendly.

    9Anna G.Posted on: 1-22-2026

    was a last minute booking and the manager/reception was so nice and kind!! loved chatting with him and made my stay so much less stressful

    7AnneliesPosted on: 1-14-2026

    Private room with private bathroom was comfortable

    No windows

    6DeePosted on: 1-8-2026

    Rooms and beds look clean and nice.. Like the balcony area

    Bathrooms are not that clean.. Waster spills everywhere..

    10EmilyPosted on: 1-2-2026

    Great for a quick night in Hamilton. Easy to book last minute. Helpful staff.

    7JamillaPosted on: 1-1-2026

    The room was clean, I loved having two pillows, the kitchen space was also good and the staff on check in was very professional. Overall the hostel seemed quite tidy. Great to have access to a car park too!!

    Separate communal areas down stairs vs upstairs, only had access to one. Not sure how many people were staying there - I didn’t see many but there were a few cars. I was hoping for the chance to socialise in the common spaces but it seemed no one was around upstairs. Woke to smoke in my room due to someone burning food overnight. The stoves in the kitchen were old and quite slow to heat also.

    10BiondaPosted on: 12-29-2025

    Good location, clean and modern

    10WagnerPosted on: 12-23-2025

    The friendliness and the hospitality of the staff - once again thank you very very much for everything !!!

    The behaviour of somme of the tourists (noisy, irrespective, dirty, ...)!

    9AnnaPosted on: 12-16-2025

    was a last minute booking and the manager/reception was so nice and kind!! loved chatting with him and made my stay so much less stressful

    10TaiPosted on: 12-13-2025

    I've loved this backpackers since the 1st time staying there,... I had my grandson on my 1st visit and he loved it too. It literally is my go to place to stay as I travel often. The staff are awesome the location is ideal for everything from food, convenient stores Take aways bars and bistros I absolutely love it. Even if your wanting to go shopping for almost everything. Public transport is right out the door. And your getting value for your money. I love it and recommend this place to the WORLD

    Absolutely nothing

    4CarolinePosted on: 12-13-2025

    Location was very handy to everything. Very walking friendly.

    Mouldy shower and generally felt dirty.

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Food & Drinks

    • Kitchen/Kitchenette
    • Shared kitchen

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Free Parking
    • Accessible parking

    Accessibility

    • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    General

    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 2:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 10:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    ParkingFree parking is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    Please note that this property requires a photo ID deposit upon check in. This will be returned to you upon return of the key at check out. Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian. The legal guardian must provide a current photo ID or proof of guardianship if requested upon check-in. Please note for group bookings of 20 or more rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply. Drinking, smoking and music speakers on site are not allowed. Please note, some rooms do not have windows.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

    Location

    Backpackers Central Hamilton

    846 Victoria Street, Hamilton

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