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18 May 2023
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18 May 2023
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8.2

Excellent

291 reviews

291 reviews

Housekeeping12
Breakfast10
Shops1

"It was very clean, warm and close to lots of restaurant's and shops."

Tulani

"Clean, spacious room."

Pui

"Nice staff great location nice breakfast free pool if staying nice bar good drink prices"

Ella

"Nice option and very near to everything."

Morgan

"Great staff nice breakfast get to play pool for free if staying ."

Ella
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9.0

Exceptional

Location rating score

Exceptional location
Exceptional for walking
Parking
Available
Walkable places
Dunedin City Library
90 m
Metro Cinema
110 m
Bivouac
110 m
Wild South
150 m
The Scottish Shop
160 m
Popular landmarks
Speight's Brewery
570 m
Olveston Historic Home
630 m
Knox Church
630 m
Otago Museum
920 m
Baldwin Street
3.5 km
Closest landmarks
Filleul Street Car Park
40 m
Post office
60 m
Dunedin i-SITE
170 m
Wall Street Mall
210 m
Records Records
220 m
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On Top Backpackers

12 Filleul Street, City Center, Dunedin, New Zealand, 9016 - See map

Get your trip off to a great start with a stay at this property, which offers free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Conveniently situated in the City Center part of Dunedin, this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options. Don't leave before paying a visit to the famous Otago Peninsula. This 3-star property is packed with in-house facilities to improve the quality and joy of your stay.

Highlights

Hygiene Plus

570 meters to public transportation

Airport transfer

Excellent breakfast

240 meters to The Octagon

Facilities

Car park

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

BBQ facilities

Luggage storage

Golf course [on-site]

Game room

Car power charging station

Breakfast [free]

Value for money8.3
Location rating9.0
Nearest airportDunedin International Airport (DUD)
Distance to airport24.0 km

Rooms available at On Top Backpackers

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Deluxe
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  • Room size: 15 m²/161 ft²
  • Garden view
  • 1 queen bed
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Double Twin Room
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  • Room size: 15 m²/161 ft²
  • Garden view
  • 1 double bed and 1 single b...
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Single Room
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  • Room size: 8 m²/86 ft²
  • Garden view
  • 1 double bed and 1 single b...
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Dormitory -- Female Only
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  • Room size: 8 m²/86 ft²
  • Balcony/terrace
  • 1 single bed
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1 Person in 6-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
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  • Room size: 8 m²/86 ft²
  • Balcony/terrace
  • 1 single bed
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Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
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  • Room size: 1 m²/11 ft²
  • Balcony/terrace
  • 1 bunk bed
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Mixed Dormitory
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  • Room size: 8 m²/86 ft²
  • Garden view
  • 1 single bed
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Penthouse Apartment
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  • Room size: 90 m²/969 ft²
  • City view
  • 1 double bed & 2 sofa beds ...
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Executive Suite
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  • Shower
  • 1 queen bed
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Apartment with Balcony
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  • Shower
  • 1 queen bed
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Frequently asked questions

Does On Top Backpackers feature an option for contactless check-in and check-out?

At On Top Backpackers, guest visitors can take part in contactless check-in and check-out option provided by this property for your convenience and safety.

What is the average travel time to the closest airport from On Top Backpackers?

The average travel time to get from On Top Backpackers to the airport is 30 minutes, but please keep in mind that the travel time may vary based on traffic, weather conditions, and time of day.

What is the minimum age requirement for guest at On Top Backpackers?

On Top Backpackers only allows guests that are above 12 years old to reside at this property. In case you're looking for child- or family-friendly properties, please navigate to property facilities filter feature and select the "family/child friendly" filter for more selections.

What are the property's policies for children's bedding at On Top Backpackers?

On Top Backpackers's policy relating to children's bedding considers guests age 18 years and older as adults, and therefore must use an extra bed which will incur an additional charge. You can find additional information about specific child policy and age range for this property, by checking the "Property policies" section located in the property page for more details.

How many rooms does On Top Backpackers have?

On Top Backpackers has a total of 23 rooms.

How long do travelers typically stay at On Top Backpackers?

Verified past guests that have stayed at On Top Backpackers had an average nightly stay of 2 nights at this property.

What is the verified guest review consensus about On Top Backpackers's view?

67.0% of our past guest evaluations have given an optimistic review and comments about this property's view. You can look up on more detailed customer reviews, and comments for On Top Backpackers down in the review section.

What well-known shopping places are nearby On Top Backpackers?

Shopping options in On Top Backpackers’s City Center neighborhood include Otago Farmers Market.

What time is check-in and check-out at On Top Backpackers?

Check-in is from 01:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM. You may ask for early check-in or late check-out during booking, subject to availability. Travelers checking in or out before or after the designated hours may be charged an additional fee.

What is the closest airport to On Top Backpackers?

The nearest airport to On Top Backpackers is Wanaka Airport, 161.0 km away.

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What people love about On Top Backpackers

  • 10

    Exceptional
    Cleanliness

    "It was very clean, warm and close to lots of restaurant's and shops."

    Tulani

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    November 24, 2021

  • 10

    Exceptional
    Spaciousness

    "Clean, spacious room."

    Pui

    |

    March 11, 2020

  • 10

    Exceptional
    Breakfast

    "Nice staff great location nice breakfast free pool if staying nice bar good drink prices"

    Ella

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    July 31, 2021

Property ranking|Compared to 169 Dunedin properties
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Location score
9/10
Value for money score
8.3/10
Room comfort score
7.4/10
Cleanliness score
8/10
Better than
89
%
of Dunedin properties
Better than
83
%
of Dunedin properties
Better than
82
%
of Dunedin properties
Better than
74
%
of Dunedin properties
Overall rating:

8.2

Excellent
291 reviews
Cleanliness
8.0
Facilities
7.8
Location
9.0
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What travelers say they love:
Cheap and nice staff
Mikyla from New Zealand
Solo traveler
More about On Top Backpackers

More about On Top Backpackers

On Top Backpackers

Make everyday special with all that Dunedin has to offer with a stay at On Top Backpackers.
At On Top Backpackers, the excellent service and superior facilities make for an unforgettable stay. Free internet access provided within the hostel keeps you connected throughout your stay. Exploring Dunedin is made even more convenient with the taxi services available at the hostel. For those driving their own car, parking is available for guests.
Always get the assistance you need with front desk services including luggage storage and safety deposit boxes. Booking the best tickets and getting the hottest restaurant reservations are made easy with help from the hostel's ticket service and tours. For longer stays or whenever you need it, the laundry service keeps your favorite travel outfits clean and available. Feel like doing nothing? Available services like daily housekeeping let you get the most out of your time at On Top Backpackers.
For guests who would like to smoke, the designated smoking areas are available.
All rooms at On Top Backpackers are designed and decorated to make guests feel right at home. Enjoy your stay even more at the hostel, knowing that some selected rooms include linen service. Some rooms at On Top Backpackers are available with design features like a balcony or terrace. For a bit of entertainment, guests will find television available in some selected rooms.
Don't worry about being thirsty as a coffee or tea maker is provided in some guestrooms. Bathroom amenities are just as important as others, and at the hostel you'll find toiletries and towels available in some guest bathrooms.


Dining and things to do

Every day at On Top Backpackers begins with a delicious complimentary breakfast. Don't start your vacation days without your morning coffee, available every morning in the café. A great night out couldn't be easier! Enjoy a fun evening without traveling outside at the bar. Are you a great cook? Make your own meals in-house at the hostel's BBQ facilities and shared kitchen.
Enjoy the countless activities offered at On Top Backpackers. Challenge your travel group members or other guests to competitive fun, with the hostel's golf course on site. Family time on relaxed evenings is easy with the hostel's shared lounge and TV area.


Around the property

Don't miss out on all that Dunedin has to offer! A great museum trip can be had at Otago Museum located 910 m away, with local art that provides a sense of the region. Be sure to visit Larnach Castle & Gardens located 9.7 km away, an item on every checklist of those who travel to Dunedin.


Reasons to stay here

Find rooms here that are cheaper than 91% of all other options in the city.
Compared to the city's accommodation options, this hostel scored higher than 83% of them for food and dining.
Guests who stayed at this hostel have scored it higher than 89% of accommodations in the city.

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Amenities and facilities

Very good
Facilities

7.8

Most talked about facilities

Breakfast

8 mentions

Housekeeping

7 mentions

Internet

3 mentions

Car Park

2 mentions

Languages spoken
  • English
Internet access
  • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
  • Internet
  • Internet services
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
Things to do, ways to relax
  • Billiards
  • Game room
  • Golf course [on-site]
  • On-site entertainment
  • Ticket services
  • Tours
Cleanliness and safety
  • Anti-viral cleaning products
  • Cashless payment service
  • Daily disinfection in all rooms
  • Daily disinfection in common areas
  • Face coverings on staff
  • First aid kit
  • Free face masks
  • Guest rooms seal after sanitization
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Hot water linen and laundry washing
  • Physical distancing of at least 1 meter
  • Room sanitization opt-out available
  • Rooms sanitized between stays
  • Sanitized kitchen and tableware items
  • Staff trained in safety protocol
Dining, drinking, and snacking
  • Bar
  • BBQ facilities
  • Breakfast [continental]
  • Breakfast [free]
  • Coffee shop
  • Happy hour
  • Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Services and conveniences
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Elevator
  • Heating in public area
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Postal service
  • Safety deposit boxes
  • Smoking area
  • Terrace
  • Xerox/fax in business center
Land sports
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
Access
  • Adult-only property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Pets allowed
  • Security [24-hour]
  • Smoke alarms
  • Soundproof rooms
Getting around
  • Bicycle parking
  • Car park [charges apply]
  • Car park [nearby]
  • Car park [on-site]
  • Car power charging station
  • Taxi service
Available in all rooms
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Free bottled water
  • Heating
  • Internet access – wireless
  • Non-smoking
  • Seating area
  • Shower

Food and dining

Breakfast options
  • Continental

Location

12 Filleul Street, City Center, Dunedin, New Zealand, 9016
Exceptional
Location

9

Airports
  • Dunedin International Airport (DUD)
    24.0 km
  • Wanaka Airport (WKA)
    161.3 km
Public transportation
  • Dunedin Railway Station
    590 m
  • Dunedin Railways
    590 m
Hospital or clinic
  • Childrens Pavilion
    490 m
Shopping
  • Otago Farmers Market
    1.2 km
Convenience store
  • City Mini Mart
    120 m
Cash withdrawal
  • ATM
    120 m

What's nearby

Popular landmarks
  • Speight's Brewery
    570 m
  • Olveston Historic Home
    630 m
  • Knox Church
    630 m
  • Otago Museum
    920 m
  • Baldwin Street
    3.5 km
  • Tunnel Beach
    6.3 km
  • Larnach Castle & Gardens
    9.7 km
  • The Royal Albatross Centre
    20.4 km
  • Otago Peninsula
    20.5 km
Nearby landmarks
  • Filleul Street Car Park
    40 m
  • Post office
    60 m
  • Dunedin City Library
    90 m
  • Metro Cinema
    110 m
  • Bivouac
    110 m
  • Wild South
    150 m
  • The Scottish Shop
    160 m
  • Granny Annies Sweet Shop
    160 m
  • Bath Street
    160 m
  • Dunedin i-SITE
    170 m
Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.

Property policies

Children and extra beds

Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

Minimum age of guests is: 12 year(s).

Children 12-17 year(s)
Must use an extra bed
If you need an extra bed, it will incur an additional charge.
Guests 18 years and older are considered as adults
Must use an extra bed which will incur an additional charge.
Others
  • The minimum age required to stay at this property is 18 years.
  • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Some helpful facts

Check-in/Check-out
  • Check-in from: 13:00
  • Check-in until: 22:00
  • Check-out from: 07:30
  • Check-out until: 10:00
  • Reception open until: 22:00
Getting around
  • Airport transfer fee: 20 NZD
  • Travel time to airport (minutes): 30
The property
  • Number of bars/lounges: 1
  • Number of floors: 1
  • Number of restaurants: 0
  • Number of rooms : 23
  • Most recent renovation: 2016
Parking
  • Daily parking fee: 18 NZD

Property announcements

With the new Traffic Light system in place, the property require that guest has a valid vaccination pass. This will be scanned on arrival. In case it is not valid , it will be turned away with no refund. If there is an exemption for the vaccination, guest must show relevant documentation on arrival.

Reviews of On Top Backpackers from real guests

Provided by verified guests of Agoda
8.2
/
10
Excellent
From 291 reviews
Cleanliness8.0
Facilities7.8
Location9.0
Room comfort and quality7.4
Service8.2
Value for money8.3
High score for Dunedin
Rating
9+ Exceptional (46)
8-9 Excellent (21)
7-8 Very Good (31)
6-7 Good (20)
<6 Below Expectation (19)
Time of the year
Mar - May (31)
Jun - Aug (24)
Sep - Nov (24)
Dec - Feb (58)

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10.0
Exceptional
Tulani from New Zealand
Family with teens
Deluxe
Stayed 1 night in November 2021

Great value for money”

We stayed in a twin room with a bathroom. Basic but if you just want somewhere to sleep it was perfect. It was very clean, warm and close to lots of restaurant's and shops. I would definitely stay again. The staff were very friendly and helpful 5⭐ for them.

Reviewed November 24, 2021

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Kia ora Tulani, Thank you for your kind review. We are so glad you liked our epic staff and our wonderful accommodation. We hope to host you again soon! Kind regards, On Top Backpackers

Responded December 30, 2021
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10.0
Exceptional
Pui from New Zealand
Couple
Double Twin Room
Stayed 1 night in March 2020

Very good place to stay”

Free pool and 1 dollar off drinks at bar on ground floor is neat. Check in at bar. Good security, key card to unlock second floor. Clean, spacious room. Plenty of bathrooms and toilets. Nice steady hot water with good pressure. Simple breakfast cereal and toast provided.

Reviewed March 11, 2020

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9.6
Exceptional
Morgan from United States
Solo traveler
Mixed Dormitory
Stayed 2 nights in January 2021

Exceptional”

Nice option and very near to everything. Staff are very helpful in directing you to free parking. The included breakfast is a nice touch, just enough to start the morning. The toilets and showers have a bit of an odd layout as there's only one set of showers for the whole place but "night toilets" in each corridor to save you stumbling in the dark I guess? Would return.

Reviewed January 18, 2021

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9.2
Exceptional
Hailey from New Zealand
Solo traveler
Dormitory -- Female Only
Stayed 2 nights in December 2022

Great quiet hostel”

I was really impressed with On Top. They were nice, clean, and quiet. It wasn’t a super social hostel but that could have just been my stay.

Reviewed December 15, 2022

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10.0
Exceptional
Ella from New Zealand
Solo traveler
Mixed Dormitory
Stayed 2 nights in July 2021

Exceptional”

Great staff nice breakfast get to play pool for free if staying . Close to city and buses

Reviewed August 01, 2021

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10.0
Exceptional
Ella from New Zealand
Solo traveler
Mixed Dormitory
Stayed 1 night in July 2021

Exceptional”

Nice staff great location nice breakfast free pool if staying nice bar good drink prices

Reviewed August 01, 2021

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9.6
Exceptional
shun from Taiwan
Solo traveler
Deluxe
Stayed 2 nights in October 2022

Nice place to stay!”

Lovely deluxe suit for people wanna have aprivate stay. Cozy and the price us

Reviewed October 05, 2022

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9.2
Exceptional
Mikyla from New Zealand
Solo traveler
Double Twin Room
Stayed 1 night in December 2022

Good location”

Stayed here with my partner in the hospital and was close by. cheap and nice staff

Reviewed January 09, 2023

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9.2
Exceptional
Ho from New Zealand
Couple
Double Twin Room
Stayed 3 nights in December 2021

Awesome time.”

On top of a happening bar and it is not too loud. Very convenient to grab a beer and some chips. Very close to town.

Reviewed October 10, 2022

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9.6
Exceptional
Alejandra from France
Group
Dormitory -- Female Only
Stayed 1 night in January 2020

Nice place ”

Nice place to stay, the only weird thing is the window on the top of the room without a curtains ... ? But awesome place and can play billard in the bar !

Reviewed January 28, 2020

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9.2
Exceptional
YEN from New Zealand
Solo traveler
Mixed Dormitory
Stayed 3 nights in April 2021

The only convenient backpacker hostel”

I came here because that was the only backpacker hostel available. Try find other hostel unless you have no choice.

Reviewed June 16, 2021

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9.2
Exceptional
Mikyla from New Zealand
Solo traveler
Single Room
Stayed 1 night in June 2021

Value for money”

The added breakfast made it really good value. Staff were really nice.

Reviewed June 22, 2021

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8.0
Excellent
Gloria from New Zealand
Family with teens
Deluxe
Stayed 4 nights in December 2020

Facilities”

Great facilities with affordable accommodation options and a good location in the middle of town. Sadly, young children are not allowed to stay onsite. Will definitely return

Reviewed December 14, 2020

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6.8
Good
SHOUGUO from Thailand
Solo traveler
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Stayed 3 nights in February 2023

Good location, that's all.”

The kitchen is quite small, the bed is also not good, it will shake when anyone in the bed moving (even a slight move) witch is really annoying.

Reviewed February 08, 2023

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6.8
Good
Chi from New Zealand
Couple
Double Twin Room
Stayed 3 nights in December 2020

Average backpacker stay”

The room is relatively small and a bit noisy as people dragging their luggage in front of your door all the times. The kitchen facilities is below average standard. The fridge is always full and unclean. Although they do provide free breakfast (sandwiches, jam, cereal)

Reviewed January 04, 2021

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6.8
Good
LISHUANG from New Zealand
Solo traveler
Single Room
Stayed 1 night in March 2020

Not recommed this single room”

I booked a single room so that I could sleep well as I had an exam the next day. I'm not sure about others, but mine is facing a shower and toilet room, i can hear everyone come and goes all night! I paid more than a dorm room, but i think it was the other way around. So please think about it before you book it if you are a light sleeper like me.

Reviewed March 23, 2020

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5.2
Abhimanu from New Zealand
Solo traveler
Mixed Dormitory
Stayed 1 night in August 2021

The owners are thieves.”

The manager/owner will ask you to pay for next day and keep your deposit if you checkout even half an hour later than 10 am. Be aware. I won't go there again.

Reviewed August 16, 2021

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4.4
Anh from New Zealand
Couple
Deluxe
Stayed 2 nights in September 2020

Smelly bathroom ”

We stayed for a night in double room en-suite. The room was very basic with a single bed and a double bed. The bathroom was smelly and we even found a spider on the ceiling.

Reviewed December 07, 2020

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3.2
Esther from Malaysia
Couple
Double Twin Room
Stayed 2 nights in October 2022

Acceptable”

Window did not close in our room and the heater is on a timer so it was very cold. We asked staff about it and he said that the window won't close anymore and did not offer another solution (it was snowing when we were there). Bathrooms and kitchen only accessible by going outside

Reviewed October 14, 2022

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2.0
Gustavo from Peru
Solo traveler
Mixed Dormitory
Stayed 1 night in December 2019

NO WAY TO COMMUNICATE WITH THEM”

I tried to communicate with them before my arrival many times, by their website, by facebook and also calling never getting any response and for that reason, I ended up not even staying at the hostel, so disappointed with not even being able to stay and enjoy a nice experience. Not recommended.

Reviewed January 05, 2020

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