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Global Village Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel near Monteith's Brewing Company in Greymouth

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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42 - 54 Cowper Street, Greymouth, 7805
  • Place, Grey District Aquatic Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Monteith's Brewing Company
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, West Coast Rail Trail
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Hokitika (HKK)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Private Room

Single Private Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Bed Private Room

Double Bed Private Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A room with two beds, a radiator, a window with curtains, and a lamp on a side table.

Twin Private Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room (1x Double & 1x Single)

Triple Room (1x Double & 1x Single)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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4 Bed Private Room

4 Bed Private Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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6 Bed Private Room

6 Bed Private Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

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Triple Room (3x Singles)

Triple Room (3x Singles)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

About the area

Greymouth

Seaside stay .With a stay at this Central Greymouth hostel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Monteith's Brewing Company and 2 miles (3 km) of West Coast Rail Trail. Pounamu Pathway Māwhera and Left Bank Art Gallery are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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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
  • Left Bank Art Gallery - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Woodstock Craft Bar & Eatery - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Speight's Ale House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sevenpenny - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Buccleugh's on High - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Global Village Backpackers

Hostel near Monteith's Brewing Company in Greymouth
Global Village Backpackers offers its guests a hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness center. WiFi is free in public spaces. A train station pick-up service and a train station drop-off service are free. Barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Global Village Backpackers. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Greymouth hostel.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
Global Village Backpackers offers 15 accommodations with hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers.

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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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 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 - 9:00 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets 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
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, American Express, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

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

How close is Global Village Backpackers to the airport?

Global Village Backpackers is 23.7 mi (29-min drive) away from the Hokitika (HKK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of May 19, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Global Village Backpackers on May 20, 2026 start from CA $65, 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.

Does Global Village Backpackers have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Global Village Backpackers.

Does Global Village Backpackers offer free breakfast?

Global Village Backpackers does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Global Village Backpackers?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Global Village Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Global Village Backpackers?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Global Village Backpackers have a pool?

Global Village Backpackers does not have a pool.

Does Global Village Backpackers have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Global Village Backpackers to downtown Greymouth?

Global Village Backpackers is 0.8 mi away from Greymouth.

Global Village Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 149 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 149 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 149 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 149 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 149 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really quirky large clean room.
Great room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Meet all our needs for an overnight stop in Greymouth. Pick up from station was a bonus. Extremely friendly owners. Very clean, comfy beds, great facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lirong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great friendly staff, comfortable and clean set up, and awesome to have access to bikes and kayaks to use during your stay. Perfect common area for dining to meet other travellers too.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, clean room, quiet, shops within easy walk.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hostel with plenty of things to do around, easy access to town and shops
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arnold

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent all the way around! Staff were amazing! All amenities were superb! The organization and cleanliness of the property was above par! This hostel is definitely one of the top 3 hostels we’ve ever stayed at in the world!!! Really appreciate the attention to detail in the entire hostel, and the atmosphere of it was amazing!!! Great Job, I would stay again and again! Highly will and already have recommended!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent hostel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What an incredible hostel, the decor is amazing, it's super clean and the family that run it are so friendly and welcoming. Would highly recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Not good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Karin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly, safe and comfortable- could use a bit of airing out, a bit of a musty smell.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Elisa

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bronson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Marcel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great facility, comfortable room and great kitchen
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best back packers

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

8/10 Good

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan-Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy go and perfect ambiance there. I really recommend it :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

lakhwinder

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

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is the Cadillac of backpackers lodges. Wonderful!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

bev

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