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Global Village Backpackers

2.0 star property
Riverfront hostel with fitness centre and sauna

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$90
includes taxes & fees
4 Apr - 5 Apr

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Double Bed Private Room

Double Bed Private Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Hairdryer
6 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Single Private Room

Single Private Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Hairdryer
6 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Twin Private Room

Twin Private Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Hairdryer
6 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Triple Room (1x Double & 1x Single)

Triple Room (1x Double & 1x Single)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Hairdryer
6 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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4 Bed Private Room

4 Bed Private Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Hairdryer
6 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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Triple Room (3x Singles)

Triple Room (3x Singles)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Hairdryer
6 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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6 Bed Private Room

6 Bed Private Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Hairdryer
6 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
42 - 54 Cowper Street, Greymouth, 7805

What's nearby

  • Monteith's Brewing Company - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • West Coast Rail Trail - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Left Bank Art Gallery - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Greymouth Golf Club - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Shantytown - 12 min drive - 10.4 km

Getting around

  • Greymouth Station - 3 min drive
  • Hokitika (HKK) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Woodstock Craft Bar & Eatery - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Kfc - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Monteith's Brewing - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Buccleugh's on High - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Global Village Backpackers

Hostel near Monteith's Brewing Company
Located close to Pounamu Pathway Māwhera and West Coast Rail Trail, Global Village Backpackers provides a garden, laundry facilities and a gym. Adventurous travellers may like the rowing/canoeing and fishing at this hostel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the hot tub. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Free train station pick-up, free bike hire and a TV in reception
  • A front desk safe, luggage storage and barbecues
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • 6 bathrooms with showers and hairdryers

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Kayaking
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 6 shared bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 12 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

MONETIZATION_ON

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Global Village Backpackers Hostel Greymouth
Global Village Backpackers Hostel
Global Village Backpackers Greymouth
Global Village Backpackers
Global Village Backpackers Greymouth
Global Village Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Global Village Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Global Village Backpackers?

As of 11 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Global Village Backpackers on 4 Apr 2025 start from AU$89.65, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Global Village Backpackers?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Global Village Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Global Village Backpackers?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Global Village Backpackers located?

Located in the heart of Greymouth, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Monteith's Brewing Company, West Coast Rail Trail and Pounamu Pathway Māwhera. Left Bank Art Gallery and Greymouth Golf Club are also within 6 mi (10 km). Greymouth Station is 22 minutes by foot.

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Global Village Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 127 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 127 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 127 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 127 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 127 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Juan-Carlos

Easy go and perfect ambiance there. I really recommend it :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Waldemar

I stayed here for one night and had a great experience. The room was clean and comfortable, but what really stood out was the kitchen—it was extremely clean and well-equipped. Overall, I was very satisfied with my stay and would definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Enjoyed the artwork, clean, well stocked kitchen with all you need to cook, a great place to stay in Greymouth
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kasia

The best accomodations In NZ during our trip Very rekomended
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Great feel, liked the decor, very clean with great kitchen
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

ROXANNE

The decor is some of the best we've ever seen for a backpackers' stay. Really great rooms, very clean & convenient bathrooms/showers. Kitchen was perfect!! Definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Ezcellent facilities.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Beautiful, clean, spacious and quite. Great kitchen. So comfortable. Loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christoffer

Great facilities. Clean and very well kept.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

This is the Cadillac of backpackers lodges. Wonderful!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Smooth check in. Very clean. Quiet and good location. Perfect stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

Well organized 👌 and wonderful style. Staff are friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

sharono

Fabulous
Fabulous stay. Wonderfully decorated. Excellent facilities. Very comfortable room. Cannot recommend highly enough
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Susan

Loved my room. The Manager even collected me from the train station.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorri

No en-suite bath, but easily accessible down the hall.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Steven

Good overnight stay
Stayed just one night, good clean and quiet hostel. Only issue We had was the room was so hot, I requested a fan but they didn’t have. Many places in NZ offer fans, this would be my suggestion.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Tolles Design und sehr sauber und gemütlich
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ana

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

lakhwinder

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

June

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

bev

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katja

Empfehlenswert!!
Sehr gut geführtes Hostel, schöne Gemeinschaftsbereiche, gut ausgestattete Küche, alles sehr sauber. Sehr empfehlenswertes Hostel!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023