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J's Backpackers

8 Grey Street, East, Hamilton 3216, New Zealand
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J's Backpackers
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Wexford, Ireland
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46 reviews 46 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
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!! More

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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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23 reviews 23 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 September 2009
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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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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 June 2009
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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. More

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