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A room with a large window overlooking a castle, a wooden table, and a potted plant.

A balcony with a view of a cityscape and water.

A room with large windows, a view of a historic building, and a large plant.

A hallway with a patterned carpet, a wooden door with glass panels, and a chandelier.

1. Dunedin House- Boutique Hotel

Dunedin City Centre, 1.7 km from Hocken Library

Yevgeny

AED 459

AED 530 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A hotel with a reception area, a sign indicating 50+ channels, and a sign for free WiFi.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, and a small countertop.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a desk.

2. Amross Motel

North Dunedin, 0.9 km from Hocken Library

Vanessa

AED 343

AED 397 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel with a modern design, featuring large windows and a balcony.

A modern building with a glass facade, a green bridge, and surrounding greenery.

A neatly made bed with white and dark blue pillows, a dark headboard, and a wall-mounted painting of the aurora borealis.

A balcony with a bed, a chair, and a table.

3. Aurora On George

North Dunedin, 1 km from Hocken Library

Tracey

AED 304

AED 358 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a central staircase, a parking area, and a view of a forested hillside.

A modern living room with a round mirror reflecting the space, a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV.

A kitchen with white tiles, a wooden cabinet, a coffee maker, two white cups, and a vase with flowers.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel dishwasher, an oven, and a microwave. There is a window with blinds, a shelf with kitchenware, and a potted plant.

4. Beechwood Boutique Accommodation

North Dunedin, 1.2 km from Hocken Library

Grant

AED 394

AED 456 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A building facade with a sign that reads "DISTRICT HOTEL PARCELS" and "PARCELS" above the entrance.

A restaurant setting with a waiter holding a tray with a martini glass. Tables are set with white napkins and glasses.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a headboard, a nightstand, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a dining table.

5. Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Dunedin City Centre, 1.6 km from Hocken Library

Renae

AED 468

AED 538 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A modern interior with hanging ferns and a large potted plant.

A modern interior with a central seating area, glass railings, and a view of the ocean.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a red chair, and a view of the ocean through large windows.

A modern kitchen with dark wood cabinetry, a stainless steel sink, and a microwave above it.

6. Ebb-Dunedin

Dunedin City Centre, 1.1 km from Hocken Library

Andrew

AED 493

AED 573 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern two-story house with a car parked in the driveway.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in stove, and a refrigerator. There is a dining area with a wooden table and black chairs. A sofa with a patterned pillow is in the living area, and a window provides natural light.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel range hood, and a built-in oven. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a sofa in the background.

A courtyard with a glass building, a small table with chairs, and various plants.

7. 538 Great King Motel

North Dunedin, 0.9 km from Hocken Library

Jannette

AED 309

AED 355 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A compact kitchen with a microwave, oven, and refrigerator, a sink, and a potted plant.

A compact kitchen with a dining area, featuring a microwave, refrigerator, and a small trash bin.

A living room with a sofa, TV, and a dining table with chairs.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.

8. Alhambra Oaks Motor Lodge

North Dunedin, 1 km from Hocken Library

AED 269

AED 313 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A bedroom with a bed, a wooden headboard, a stone wall, a window with blinds, and a sliding barn door.

A kitchen counter with a toaster, a kettle, and a potted plant.

A kitchen with a brick wall, a black stove, white cabinets, and a window with blinds.

A compact kitchen with a sliding door, a small refrigerator, a coffee maker, and a window with a view of greenery.

9. The Stables Dunedin

Dunedin City Centre, 1 km from Hocken Library

Roger

AED 317

AED 364 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A row of modern houses with large windows and a parking lot in front.

A modern bedroom with a grey headboard, a digital clock, and a small bedside table with a book.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, two patterned cushions, a wooden coffee table, and sheer curtains on large windows.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a kitchen area in the background.

10. Dunedin Motel and Villas

North Dunedin, 0.9 km from Hocken Library

Beverley

AED 311

AED 361 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A hotel room with two single beds, a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a chair, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

A covered porch with a brick wall, a glass door, and a view of greenery outside.

A hallway with a chandelier, a red door, and a leather sofa.

A kitchen with a wooden table and chairs, a sink, and a stove. There are windows with curtains, and a clock on the wall.

11. Manor on the Park Backpackers

Dunedin City Centre, 2.1 km from Hocken Library

Audrey

AED 163

AED 190 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A room with a view of a building through a window with curtains.

A staircase with a handrail, surrounded by ferns.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and a painting on the wall.

A reception desk with a framed landscape painting above it, a clock, and a smoke detector on the wall.

12. Motel on York

Dunedin City Centre, 1.3 km from Hocken Library

Lianne

AED 326

AED 383 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a coffee table, a TV stand, and a balcony with curtains.

A two-story building with a balcony, outdoor seating, and potted plants.

A multi-story building with a brick facade, a garage door, and a balcony with a metal railing.

13. Alexis Motor Lodge

North Dunedin, 0.9 km from Hocken Library

Valda

AED 334

AED 386 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

A historic building with a classic architectural style, featuring multiple stories, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

A modern bathroom with a round mirror, a vanity with a marble countertop, and a blue bench.

A modern hotel room with a blue sofa, a matching armchair, a coffee table, a dining area with a small table and chairs, and a view of the city through large windows.

14. Fable Dunedin

Dunedin City Centre, 1.7 km from Hocken Library

Rebecca

AED 351

AED 405 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, potted plants, and a doormat.

A modern building with a balcony, large windows, and a gated entrance.

A hot tub with a bottle of Deutz Brut champagne and two blue martini glasses.

A potted plant next to a staircase and a wall-mounted artwork.

15. Dunedin Palms Motel

Dunedin City Centre, 1.8 km from Hocken Library

Gary

AED 359

AED 426 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a sofa, and a chair.

A modern outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a glass coffee table.

A glass-top table with wicker chairs, a wall-mounted planter with flowers, and a brick floor.

A modern living room with a black leather sofa, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

16. 315 Euro Motel & Serviced Apartments

Dunedin City Centre, 0.9 km from Hocken Library

melissa

AED 321

AED 371 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A neatly made bed with white and gray linens, two bedside tables with lamps, and framed artwork on the wall.

A house with a garden, a tree, and a window.

A residential property with a garden, a wooden fence, and a small pond.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, including a TV, white chairs, and a wooden table.

17. Aria On Bank

North East Valley, 1.7 km from Hocken Library

Lani

AED 245

AED 282 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A building entrance with a large arched doorway, a staircase, and a sign that reads "The Chamber."

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a kitchen area with a fridge and a microwave.

A hallway with a staircase, a large arched doorway, and framed artwork on the wall.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a TV.

18. The Chamberson

Dunedin City Centre, 1.1 km from Hocken Library

Tim

AED 367

AED 422 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and two chairs. There is a window with curtains, and a plant on the desk.

A row of townhouses with a central courtyard, each with a small garden and a visible mailbox.

A living room with a black leather sofa, a round coffee table, and a dining table with chairs. There is a sliding glass door leading to a garden.

A garden with various plants and flowers, a pathway, and a building with a sign indicating 'Apartment 1B'.

19. March Apartments

2.5 km from Hocken Library

Siva

AED 318

AED 367 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A modern room with a large window overlooking a waterfront, a fireplace, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A bedroom with a brick wall, wooden beams, a bed with pillows, a nightstand, a vase with flowers, and a window with a view.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a wooden island with stools, pendant lighting, and artwork on the walls.

A room with a wooden ceiling, a large window, a potted plant, a chair, and a table.

20. The Thomas Gregg Apartments

Dunedin City Centre, 1.3 km from Hocken Library

Designer

AED 447

AED 514 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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Top Hocken Library Hotel Reviews

Beach lodge motel

10/10 Excellent

"Return stay this trip. Lovely accommodation, beautiful staff, nice and quiet area. Close to everything. Laundry facilities, which came in handy for our trip."

The Victoria Hotel Dunedin

8/10 Good

"Very. Comfortable helpful staff"

Hotel St Clair

8/10 Good

"Nice hotel right on sea front. Lovely lady on reception. Room fine, a little dated. Good underground parking."

Quest Dunedin

10/10 Excellent

"So convenient, walking distance to everything. With a guest laundry this was perfect."

Aurora On George

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely garden, quiet, comfy bed, Handy location."

The Stables Dunedin

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely amazing. I loved everything about my stay. So beautiful!! Bathroom renovated. Bed wonderful, I wish I could have stayed longer."

Cable Court Motel

8/10 Good

"Great to see they have four car charging ports there now."

The Chamberson

10/10 Excellent

"Right in the centre and very close to the station. We had a double room apartment and it easily accommodated 4 adults. It was very clean and well equipped if you wanted to eat in."

The Thomas Gregg Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Stunning apartment in a fantastic location. The on-site free parking was a great bonus especially for Dunedin! The property was clean, modern, comfortable and very well equipped. Shelly the property manager was also a pleasure to deal with. Would highly recommend!"

Other attractions near Hocken Library

A large tree in front of a historic building with a clock tower.

University of Otago

9.2/10 (844 reviews)

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Otago, during your trip to Dunedin. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its charming cafes.

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Otago Museum

9.2/10 (296 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Otago Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Dunedin. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its charming cafes.

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A historic building with a clock tower, surrounded by a park with people and pigeons.

The Octagon

8.6/10 (1,626 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Dunedin when you spend time at The Octagon. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its charming cafes.

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Orokonui Ecosanctuary

8.4/10 (12 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Orokonui Ecosanctuary, a lovely green space in Dunedin. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its charming cafes.

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Forsyth Barr Stadium

9.0/10 (414 reviews)

Catch an event at Forsyth Barr Stadium during your trip to Dunedin. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its charming cafes.

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Dunedin Railways

9.4/10 (19 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Dunedin Railways during your stay in Dunedin. Wander the beautiful beaches and picturesque gardens in the area.

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New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame

8.4/10 (55 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Dunedin. Wander the beautiful beaches and picturesque gardens in the area.

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Seriously Twisted

6.0/10 (1 review)

Enjoy an outing to Seriously Twisted during your stay in Dunedin. Wander the beautiful beaches and picturesque gardens in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Hocken Library?

Hocken Library is located in a walkable area of Dunedin known for its beautiful beaches and interesting historical sites. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 89 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Hocken Library?

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a fitness center. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Hocken Library. Other good choices within a short distance include The Victoria Hotel Dunedin and Quest Dunedin.

How many hotels will I find close to Hocken Library?

Expedia has 89 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Hocken Library.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Hocken Library, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals near Hocken Library.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Hocken Library?

For more details about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Hocken Library, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Hocken Library?

Study the collections at Otago Museum, Toitu Otago Settlers Museum, or New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame. While you're exploring, swing by Regent Theatre, Dunedin Town Hall, and Dunedin Railways to learn a bit about the area. Spend some time exploring the natural beauty of Dunedin Botanic Garden, Dunedin Chinese Garden, and Signal Hill.

How can I get to Hocken Library?

If you're taking a train to the area, Dunedin Railway Station is the closest station to Dunedin City Centre. There may not be many public transit stops near Hocken Library so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for Hocken Library hotels

1. Dunedin House- Boutique Hotel

2. Amross Motel

3. Aurora On George

4. Beechwood Boutique Accommodation

5. Distinction Dunedin Hotel

6. Ebb-Dunedin

7. 538 Great King Motel

8. Alhambra Oaks Motor Lodge

9. The Stables Dunedin

10. Dunedin Motel and Villas

11. Manor on the Park Backpackers

12. Motel on York

13. Alexis Motor Lodge

14. Fable Dunedin

15. Dunedin Palms Motel

16. 315 Euro Motel & Serviced Apartments

17. Aria On Bank

18. The Chamberson

19. March Apartments

20. The Thomas Gregg Apartments

Compare popular hotels close to Hocken Library

Top Hocken Library Hotel Reviews

Beach lodge motel

The Victoria Hotel Dunedin

Hotel St Clair

Quest Dunedin

Aurora On George

The Stables Dunedin

Cable Court Motel

The Chamberson

The Thomas Gregg Apartments

Other attractions near Hocken Library

University of Otago

Otago Museum

The Octagon

Orokonui Ecosanctuary

Forsyth Barr Stadium

Dunedin Railways

New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame

Seriously Twisted

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