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Empire Backpackers

1.5 star property
Travelers find convenience at this Sydney hostel with practical laundry facilities and luggage storage that keeps them mobile while exploring the city

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Empire Backpackers, in Sydney's heart, offers practical amenities enhancing the travel experience. Guests appreciate laundry facilities, free in-room WiFi, and luggage storage for easier city exploration. The smoke-free property connects visitors to nearby attractions.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

Room options

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Budget Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Budget Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Budget Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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King Single, Shared Bathroom

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  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Oamaru is home to Empire Backpackers. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Oamaru Harbour and Oamaru Gardens, while Steam Train and Auto Museum are cultural highlights. Whitestone Cheese Factory and Totara Estate are also worth visiting. Visit our Oamaru travel guide
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Map
13 Thames Street, Oamaru, OTAGO, 9400

What's nearby

  • A vintage car with a robot on top, in a dimly lit garage with a sign reading "FISHCH".
    Steampunk HQ
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A historic church with a tall spire, surrounded by a well-maintained garden and parked cars.
    St Lukes Anglican Church
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A building with a sign reading "Grainstore Gallery" and a mannequin dressed in a crown.
    Grainstore Gallery
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A steam locomotive on tracks in front of a building with a sign reading "STEAMPUNK HQ".
    Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A harbor with several boats docked, a pier, and a building with a red roof.
    Oamaru Harbour
    6 min walk - 0.6 km

Restaurants

  • Coast
    13 min drive
  • Indian Kitchen Restaurant
    4 min drive
  • Harbour St Bakery
    4 min walk
  • Whitestone Cheese Diner & Deli
    5 min drive
  • Scotts Brewing
    6 min walk

About this property

Empire Backpackers

  • Property highlights
  • Empire Backpackers provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks include:
    • Free self-parking
    • Luggage storage and smoke-free property
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Empire Backpackers include amenities, such as free WiFi.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Frequently asked questions

Is Empire Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Empire Backpackers?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Empire Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Empire Backpackers?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Empire Backpackers located?

Situated in Oamaru, this hostel is steps away from Forrester Gallery, National Bank and Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail. St Lukes Anglican Church and North Otago Museum are just steps away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Empire Backpackers Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the historic building, right in the old precinct. Homely, comfortable & great kitchen, lounge, bathrooms. Supermarket & shops all very close. Staff are helpful & friendly. A "home away from home".
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pei-Hsuan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The kitchen was very clean.In particular,the hostel staff is very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

市内中心部にあって便利。施設は古めかしいが清潔にしている。

市内中心部にあって便利です。朝10時頃に行ったのだが、すぐにチェックインさせてくれた。施設は全般的に古めかしいが、清潔にしている。共用台所は使いやすい。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A lady at reception said I was only guest at the room but it was not. That was okay.. However, although the room was quite big, there was only one small heater which didn't really work. The kitchen is pretty neat and the shower room as well, anyway. Just staying and sleeping are no problem.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019