Situated just 0.7 km from Toitu Otago Settlers Regional History Museum, Uptown Backpackers Hostel Dunedin offers guests to relax on a shared lounge. Offering bag storage, the Dunedin hostel is approximately 25 minutes' walk from Forsyth Barr Stadium.

The Octagon is located within walking distance of the accommodation, while natural sites, such as the public park "Queens Garden" are merely 1.2 km away. Knox Church, a nearby place of worship, is 9 minutes on foot from the hostel. Dunedin Public Art Gallery is among the cultural highlights close to the property, situated merely 200 metres away.

Some of the shared bathrooms also include a shower, along with comforts like hair dryers.

Guests can enjoy dinner at Hong Kong Restaurant & Karaoke Bar, which is within easy walking distance of the accommodation, or at Caffe Diem, merely 100 metres away. The Dunedin hostel features a shared kitchen for self-catering. Guest-oriented meal services at the property also include shopping service. Well-connected to many sights, Uptown Backpackers Hostel is quite close to Hub A bus station.