Book EMPIRE HOTEL BACKPACKERS in Oamaru

Empire Hotel Backpackers offers shared dormitory and private rooms. All rooms come with a shared bathroom featuring a shower. The building is a historic 1887 Victorian property with high ceilings and a grand staircase. Dorm rooms have bunk beds, while private rooms include a double or twin bed. Some rooms have views of the railway line or the Victorian precinct.

Guests can use two shared kitchens, each on a different floor, with basic cookware and tableware. There is a shared lounge with a fireplace and a TV. A pool table is in the basement. The property also has a garden, a picnic area, and a shared lounge.

The hostel is in central Oamaru, 2.8 km from Bushy Beach. It is a 20-minute walk from the Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony. It is also near the Victorian precinct, with Steampunk HQ around the corner. Moeraki Boulders is 37 km away. Richard Pearse Airport is 97 km from the property.

Free street parking is available behind the building. On-street paid parking is out front. Bike parking is in the basement. The hostel is within walking distance of shops, cafes, and the Oamaru historic area.

Baggage storage and laundry are offered. Check-in is self-serve with keys left in envelopes. The front door is unlocked. No check-ins after 9 pm. Staff are available by phone. The building has no elevator. It is a smoke-free property with fire alarms and extinguishers.