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Geeky Gecko - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel perfectly located for exploring Dunedin City Centre

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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
  • Speight's Brewery
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Dunedin Chinese Garden
    ‪6 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

Dunedin City Centre stay.A stay at this Dunedin City Centre hostel places you steps from Grand Casino and within a 5-minute walk of Speight's Brewery. Dunedin Chinese Garden and Temple Gallery are also within half a mile (1 km).
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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 perfectly located for exploring Dunedin City Centre
Geeky Gecko - Hostel offers its guests a library, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry facilities. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Geeky Gecko - Hostel also features a communal living room, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Dunedin hostel.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Lockers available
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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking
  • Street parking available

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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" "
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 4 reviews" "
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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