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Geeky Gecko - Hostel

2.0 star property
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Front of property
Restaurant
Dining

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
6 Stafford St, Dunedin, Otago, 9016
  • Grand Casino
    3 min walk
  • The Press Club
    1 min walk
  • Dunedin Railway Station
    11 min walk
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    24 min drive

Room options

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Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Private Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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6 Beds Female Dormitory

6 Beds Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

5 Beds Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Private 2 Beds Dormitory

Private 2 Beds Dormitory

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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6 Beds Mixed Dormitory

6 Beds Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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4 Beds Mixed Dormitory

4 Beds Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

8 Beds Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Dunedin

With a stay at Geeky Gecko - Hostel in Dunedin (Dunedin City Centre), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of University of Otago and Grand Casino. .This hostel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Speight's Brewery and 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Dunedin Chinese Garden.
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What's nearby

  • Grand Casino - 3 min walk
  • Speight's Brewery - 5 min walk
  • The Octagon - 8 min walk
  • Dunedin Town Hall - 9 min walk
  • University of Otago - 15 min walk

Getting around

  • Dunedin Railway Station - 11 min walk
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sessions - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Catalyst - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Jizo Japanese Cafe & Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Impression - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dunedin Casino - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Geeky Gecko - Hostel

Hostel in Dunedin, near University of Otago
Geeky Gecko - Hostel offers 13 shared accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested.
Make yourself at home in one of the 13 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a communal living room, and tour/ticket assistance.
Featured amenities include a computer station, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Limited parking is available onsite.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Limited on-site parking
  • Street parking available

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Library
  • Lockers available

Guest services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laundry detergent
  • Local maps
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.15 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.15 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, and cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Geeky Gecko
Geeky Gecko - Hostel Dunedin
Geeky Gecko - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Geeky Gecko - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Dunedin

Geeky Gecko - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 4 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 4 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 4 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews" "

6.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I thought the staff lacking enthusiasm when approaching reception. Building is run down but everything was clean. We did however enjoyed the rules to do with noise and surprisingly everyone obeyed .
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very very noisy and filty bathrooms. TV in private room didnt work.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hostel, kindly stuff, close to the city center, cool arts. I enjoyed my stay in the hostel. 👍👍👍
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020