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Empire Backpackers

13 Thames Street, Oamaru Oamaru, New Zealand 9400

88.7%

Overall Rating

38 out of 40 HostelBookers customers would recommend 'Empire Backpackers'

Atmosphere: 84.8%
Location: 97.6%
Facilities: 81.6%
Staff: 92.8%

Cleanliness: 89.6%
Safety: 88.8%
Value: 85.6%

Recent review (18/12/2011)

I liked that the property was very secure and had ample available and easily accessible parking. The staff was very friendly and helpful as well. Especially when reccomending things to do and other places to visit on…

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Overview

The Empire Backpackers is an old favorite amongst backpackers. We are located in the CENTRE of town, next to the information centre (I Site). We are well known for being clean, warm and friendly. Our backpackers’ is a restored hotel which was built in 1867. You will love the character of historic building and the surrounding historic precinct.

We have 2 large lounges, one with large screen TV and one without, a roaring log fire, heated bedrooms and endless hot water. Other facilities include:- 3 computers and wi fi (access via a hotspot), pool table, off street parking, video library. We are part of the Historic Precinct and 10-minute walk to Little Blue Penguins. Sometimes they walk to us.
People often come across us by accident and find Oamaru to be a real treasure.
We are famous for our Little Blue Penguins, Yellow Eyed Penguins, collection of Victorian Oamaru Stone Buildings (the Empire Backpackers being one of them) walkways, beautiful magnificent Public Gardens, Cheese Factory (with delish Cheese cake), steam punk, art galleries, beaches, plus much more.
We are surrounded by restaurants, cafes, bars, shops and close to a supermarket.

Accommodation Information

All our bedrooms are heated, beds comfortable with extra blankets available. Beds are fully made up, linen and duvets supplied free. Twins, doubles and singles have a bedside table and reading lamp. As our historic building was built in 1867 the bedrooms are a little small but we make up for it with 2 large lounges and plenty of historic character. The Empire has fire sprinklers and is monitored with the ADT.

Location Information

Oamaru is situated between Christchurch and Dunedin.
The Empire is on the main street, central. People often come across us by accident and find the Empire and Oamaru to be a real treasure.
Follow the signs to the I-site, you will see us from there.