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J's Backpackers

8 Grey Street, East, Hamilton 3216, New Zealand
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New Plymouth, New Zealand
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2013

Worse place I have ever stayed. Gave me wrong key and didnt believe me when I asked for the right one. Room over kitchen was noisey, Grubby and old. Went to the toilet and there was no toilet paper. Nowhere to leave the key when I left because office not open, would not recommend this at all.

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Sydney
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2013

This backpackers was fine for my overnight's stay. It is a converted house in the suburb of Hillcrest, and basically just across the road from the beautiful Hamilton Gardens. My room was clean - I had a room to myself. Sheets provided but BYO towel. A little traffic noise from nearby main road, mattress a little saggy, but okay for... More

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Hamilton, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 December 2012

I thought only stay one night ... I stayed a month! the welcome was warm, I felt like at home. Team will really miss me ... but I'm a traveler, I still have many things to see in new zealand, so on the road again!!!!

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Toyokawa, Japan
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012

The sign says it all. If you have a car, I would happily recommend this place. It's reasonably quiet at night although you can hear the traffic as it's right next to SH1. Close to Hamilton Garden and Waikato River. Friendly staff. I loved the Mongolian-style lounge - very unique yet fascinating!!

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Christchurch
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 September 2011

Lovely little backpackers with everything you need, including a helpful and friendly owner/manager. We stayed for several nights, and enjoyed our stay. If we're ever back in Hamilton I would certainly consider returning, with my one and only complaint being the distance from town and the airport. However I think that's what you get in Hamilton if you're wanting to... More

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Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 September 2009

The staff here were very friendly and welcoming and made our stay enjoyable. Our room was a good size and the hostel was very clean. The only negative was the size of the kitchen as it was on the very small side and was sometimes a struggle to get in there to cook. However the atmosphere that has been established... More

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Toronto
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 June 2009

It's a house with several rooms in a comfortable and quiet neighbourhood, and the host is really friendly. There isn't much around that area though, so it's better if you're driving, and happen to pass by this area during your journey to spend the night.

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Address: 8 Grey Street, East, Hamilton 3216, New Zealand
Region: New Zealand > North Island > Hamilton
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Ranked #8 of 9 Speciality lodging in Hamilton
Price Range: £
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