Empire Hotel Backpackers building on Thames Street in Oamaru

Empire Hotel Backpackers

Rooms and dormitories

Seven room types cover everything from a private double to a bunk in a friendly dormitory. All rooms are non-smoking, heated and served by shared bathrooms with showers and hairdryers, and free Wi-Fi is included throughout.

Budget Double Room

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7 m2 - 1 full bed - shared bathroom - free Wi-Fi - heating - carpeted - no smoking

A compact private double with a carpeted floor and heating, sharing a bathroom with shower and hairdryer. Ideal for couples who want a central base at a fair price.

Budget Twin Room

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7 m2 - 2 twin beds - shared bathroom - free Wi-Fi - heating - carpeted - no smoking

A private twin room with two single beds, carpet and heating, using a shared bathroom with shower and hairdryer. A practical choice for friends travelling together.

Female Dormitory Room

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12 m2 - 6 bunk beds - shared bathroom - free Wi-Fi - heating - carpeted - no smoking

A women-only dormitory with six bunk beds, carpeted floor and heating. Bathrooms with shower and hairdryer are shared with other guests.

Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room

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14 m2 - 1 bunk bed - shared bathroom - free Wi-Fi - heating - carpeted - no smoking

A single bunk bed in a sociable mixed dormitory of about 14 m2, with carpet and heating. The easiest way to meet other travellers passing through Oamaru.

6-Bed Male Dormitory Room

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12 m2 - 6 twin beds - shared bathroom - free Wi-Fi - heating - no smoking

A men-only dormitory with six single beds and a shared bathroom with shower and hairdryer. Simple, warm and good value for longer journeys.

Single Room

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1 twin bed - shared bathroom - free Wi-Fi - heating - no smoking

A private single room with one bed for solo travellers who prefer their own door. The bathroom with shower and hairdryer is shared.

Family Room with Shared Bathroom

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7 m2 - 2 bunk beds - shared bathroom - free Wi-Fi - heating - no smoking

A family room with two bunk beds, suitable for parents travelling with children of any age. The bathroom with shower is shared with other guests.

Inside the hotel

A few photographs from around the rooms of Empire Hotel Backpackers. Layouts vary from room to room, so the pictures give a general impression rather than a specific room type.

Guest room at Empire Hotel Backpackers in Oamaru, photo 1Guest room at Empire Hotel Backpackers in Oamaru, photo 2Guest room at Empire Hotel Backpackers in Oamaru, photo 3