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Empire Hotel Backpackers

Hostel in Oamaru

Hostel4.0 (163 reviews)

Location Excellent location — 8 attractions within walking distance · near a station

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About

Set in Oamaru, Empire Hotel Backpackers is a hostel. The hostel is close to Forrester Gallery and North Otago Museum, about 0.1 km from Harbourside. Guests rate it 4/5 across 163 reviews. Recent guests highlight The hotel is clean with confortable bed (including heating mat)..

What guests mention

The hotel is clean with confortable bed (including heating mat).

Themes drawn from recent guest reviews.

Best for

Car-free stay

station within 1 km (straight-line) · 2+ transit stops within 1 km · 3+ places to eat within 1 km

Location

What's nearby

  • Forrester Gallery0.0 km
  • North Otago Museum0.2 km
  • Ōamaru Victorian Precinct0.3 km
  • Whitestone City0.3 km
  • Livery Stables0.3 km
  • Alps to Ocean Bike Trail Finish Line Picture Frame0.5 km

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Within a short walk

🍽️ 20 places to eat🛒 2 supermarkets💊 2 pharmacies & clinics🚌 2 public-transport stops

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport
Oamaru Airport (OAM) 17.2 km
Nearest station
Harbourside0.1 km
Nearest beach
Friendly Bay Beach0.5 km
Sea temperature
Sea temperature about 10.8 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
Driving
Drives on the left
Currency
NZD
Power
Type I plugs · 230 V · 50 Hz
Tap water
Generally safe to drink

Straight-line distances.

Street view

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get to Empire Hotel Backpackers?

From Empire Hotel Backpackers, the nearest station, Harbourside, is about 0.1 km away; Oamaru Airport (OAM) is around 17.2 km away (straight-line distances).

How far is Empire Hotel Backpackers from the beach?

The nearest beach, Friendly Bay Beach, is about 0.5 km from Empire Hotel Backpackers in a straight line.

How is Empire Hotel Backpackers rated?

Empire Hotel Backpackers scores 4.0 out of 5 across 163 guest reviews.

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