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Global Village Backpackers

2.0 star property
Riverfront hostel with a fitness center and a sauna

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Single Private Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets
Living area
Property entrance

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Hot Tub
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is ₩64,014
₩73,616 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6

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Double Bed Private Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Bed Private Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Single Private Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Private Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Private Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Private Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room (1x Double & 1x Single) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room (1x Double & 1x Single)

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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4 Bed Private Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

4 Bed Private Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Triple Room (3x Singles) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room (3x Singles)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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6 Bed Private Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

6 Bed Private Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
42 - 54 Cowper Street, Greymouth, 7805

What's nearby

  • Grey District Aquatic Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Monteith's Brewing Company - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Pounamu Pathway Māwhera - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • West Coast Rail Trail - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Shantytown - 13 min drive - 12.8 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 travelers 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 bicycle rentals, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A front-desk safe, luggage storage, and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Shared bathrooms with showers and hair dryers

Languages

English, Japanese

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₩78,689 total
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Jul 5 - Jul 6
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

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 available

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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 elevators
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 Jul 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Global Village Backpackers on Jul 5, 2025 start from ₩64,014, excluding 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?

Check-out 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. 103 out of 133 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 133 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 133 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 133 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 133 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

Great facility, comfortable room and great kitchen
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

A very nice well-maintained property. Great rooms and facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

Friendly, safe and comfortable- could use a bit of airing out, a bit of a musty smell.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

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

10/10

Wonderful, so organized, clean, great facilities , great night sleep. Wish we could have stayed longer to take advantage of the bikes to get out to explore. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

The hostel is very unique--one has to see it to understand why "global" is a perfect name for it. The kitchen has everything one might need and more. The bathrooms are clean and updated. The owners are nice and clearly dedicated to providing a safe, welcoming and clean environment.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

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

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

10/10

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

2/10

Not good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

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

Ezcellent facilities.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

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

8/10

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

10/10

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

6/10

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

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

10/10

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