Roslyn Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Olveston showing shopping and interior views
Olveston showing interior views
Olveston featuring interior views
Olveston which includes a garden
Olveston which includes heritage elements

Popular places to visit

The Octagon which includes heritage elements and a church or cathedral as well as a large group of people

The Octagon

Dunedin’s city center combines some of the city’s finest historic buildings with serene parkland and relaxed cafés.

The Octagon
St. Clair Beach

St. Clair Beach

Soak in the outdoor pool or take on the Pacific Ocean waves at one of New Zealand’s best surfing beaches.

St. Clair Beach
Larnach Castle

Larnach Castle

Discover tales of romance and tragedy, see rare Victorian furniture and take in stunning ocean vistas at New Zealand’s only castle.

Larnach Castle
Speight\'s Brewery featuring interior views

Speight's Brewery

Learn the secrets of one of New Zealand’s most successful beer companies with a visit to this historic brewery.

Speight's Brewery
Dunedin Botanic Garden featuring a garden and a lake or waterhole

Dunedin Botanic Garden

Spot native birdlife, admire thousands of colourful plant species and enjoy picnics on lush green lawns at this pretty public garden.

Dunedin Botanic Garden
Dunedin Town Hall

Dunedin Town Hall

Watch rock concerts and classical music recitals at this auditorium, which is one of several facilities located in the Dunedin Centre.

Dunedin Town Hall

Activities

Yellow eyed penguin from our beach viewing hide

Clearwater Wildlife - Small Guided Tours (10 max) Otago Peninsula

AU$200
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Clearwater Wildlife - Small Guided Tours (10 max) Otago Peninsula
Otago Peninsula: Stunning and Wild

Otago Peninsula In-Depth Tour & Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience

AU$131
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Otago Peninsula In-Depth Tour & Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience
天际线 Dunedin City & Otago Peninsula Scenery Day Tour Sharing

天际线 Dunedin City & Otago Peninsula Scenery Day Tour Sharing

AU$203
per adult
天际线 Dunedin City & Otago Peninsula Scenery Day Tour Sharing
Street life

Heritage Highlights Walk

AU$45
per adult
Heritage Highlights Walk
Otago Peninsula and Larnach Castle Tour

Otago Peninsula and Larnach Castle Tour FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS

AU$257
per adult
Otago Peninsula and Larnach Castle Tour FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS
Experience Dunedin Private Tours

7 Hours Dunedin and Otago Peninsula Tours up to 10 people

AU$1,352
per traveller
7 Hours Dunedin and Otago Peninsula Tours up to 10 people
See all activities in Dunedin

Our pick of the best Roslyn Hotel Deals

Roslyn Sea View Room—9 minutes walk to city center

Roslyn Sea View Room—9 minutes walk to city center

Dunedin
The price is AU$303 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$303
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this apartment in Dunedin. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Olveston and Bush Creek Trail are located nearby.
7/10 Good! (2 reviews)
Amazing view, chilly in the winter
"After staying in VRBOs around NZ, this was definitely our favorite for charm, view and character. However? We arrived cold and et and the heat was not on. It took a few hits to warm up the hallway. There were lots of blankets so we could sit on the couch and stay warm. My one suggestion would be ..."

Reviewed on 20 July 2025

Roslyn Sea View Room—9 minutes walk to city center
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

4.5 out of 5
118 High Street, Dunedin
The price is AU$132 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$132
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,022 reviews)
"When we go to dundein we stay there we love it great service great people"

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

4.5 out of 5
123 Princes Street, Dunedin
The price is AU$150 per night from 24 Sept to 25 Sept
AU$150
24 Sept - 25 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"The only problem is parking. They do have parking but they are very narrow. There was t enough parking for the amount of rooms but they did however give us a park down the road at the other hotel."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Distinction Dunedin Hotel

4.5 out of 5
6 Liverpool Street, Dunedin
The price is AU$192 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
AU$192
24 Oct - 25 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (789 reviews)
"Staff were friendly, rooms were a good size and comfortable beds."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

Distinction Dunedin Hotel
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

3.5 out of 5
10 Smith Street, Dunedin
The price is AU$158 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
AU$158
26 Sept - 27 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
"in the central city."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
Quest Dunedin

Quest Dunedin

4 out of 5
333 Cumberland St, Dunedin
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$139 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$139
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (928 reviews)
"walking distance of university"

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2025

Quest Dunedin
See all 269 properties in Roslyn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Roslyn

Default Image

Maori Hill

If you're spending some time in Maori Hill, Bush Creek Trail and Otago Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.

Maori Hill
Default Image

Belleknowes

While there might not be top attractions in Belleknowes, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Speight's Brewery and Grand Casino.

Belleknowes
Dunedin which includes heritage elements, a pond and a park

Dunedin City Centre

4/5(900 area reviews)

Dunedin City Centre is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Grand Casino or The Octagon.

Dunedin City Centre
Otago Museum showing interior views

North Dunedin

Unique features of North Dunedin include the spas and gardens. Make a stop by Otago Museum or Dunedin Botanic Garden while you're exploring the area.

North Dunedin
Default Image

Mornington

While there might not be top attractions in Mornington, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Speight's Brewery and Grand Casino.

Mornington
Default Image

Bradford

When in Bradford, you can plan a visit to Speight's Brewery and Grand Casino, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Bradford

Roslyn Travel Guide

Choose two or more items and save on your trip: