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On Top Backpackers

Corner Filleul Street & Moray Place, Dunedin, New Zealand
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Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, United Kingdom
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24 reviews 24 reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

So far, on our round the world trip, we haven't written a negative review. Unfortunately our stay in "On Top Backpackers" has broken this record. We arrived at the YHA/BBH endorsed "On Top" after a horrendous couch surfing experience, expecting the trusty predictable YHA to soothe our broken spirits. How wrong we were to expect this and we're sad to... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013 via mobile

After reading the reviews I was worried about staying here however I can't agree with any of the previous reviews! We had a great stay. Breakfast was simple but you get what you pay for. Nice big beds compared to some other hostels I've stayed at. Sheets were clean. We had a few queries for the staff and I think... More

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Mumbai (Bombay), India
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13 hotel reviews
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

So many things are wrong about this place but I can't stand snobbish and rude people. I stayed here for 3 nights because I had to, due to my travel restrictions. I got really good sense of staff during this time. An example is that picture attached. You find it funny? I find it funny as well. And it turned... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

Upon booking this hostel, me and my friend were told that it was a YHA Hostel and so looked around the city for a good hour looking for a YHA hostel until the info centre told us that it was now On Top Backpackers. We were stunned by the deposit of $20 for the key - no other hostel/backpackers have... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

This was the low point of my NZ trip! Rude staff who volunteered nothing and acted as if I should know everything already, key deposit required in a YHA hostel!. Alcohol sold downstairs as part of the business and so loud noise outside room until 0100. Stayed in very hot room dusty crowded room, no lockers, bed lights or side... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2013

Stayed in a twin room on the last night of my NZ trip and safe to say it ended the holiday at an all time low. First off the staff were rude when checking in, acting as if we should know everything already. No free parking, there is a car park right next to the place but you have to... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2013

Stayed here 5 nights as it is now part of YHA and BBH as the older YHA has closed due to earthquake requirements. Cost $350 for 5 nights so very fair price. We were visiting family in Dunedin so needed somewhere reasonable for sleeps but not cooking other than breakfast. Had a double with en-suite which was just great. Very... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2013

My girlfriend and I stayed here in January 2103. We were in a private double with an en-suite. When we got to the room it was like stepping into a sauna, as it is on the top floor and the windows were closed prior to our arrival. We opened the windows immediately and by the time we went to sleep... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2013

We stayed here with 3 people for 1 night. We changed the room because of the dirty looking linen and pillows. There were many dirty spots on the linen, hairs in the beds and the kitchen smells disgusting. We asked for another room because of the used looking beds. The other dorm beds looked the same. It could be a... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 December 2012 via mobile

The bar staff are really nice and give friendly advice. The hostel is relatively new but seems like it has never been cleaned. The kitchen smelt like rotting food, the bathroom was mouldy and smelly, and the 'night toilet' resembled a horror film. Probably the worst aspect of the stay was that ALL the sheets in our empty room were... More

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Address: Corner Filleul Street & Moray Place, Dunedin, New Zealand
Region: New Zealand > South Island > Dunedin
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Ranked #25 of 29 Speciality lodging in Dunedin
Price range (per night): $47 - $55
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