Best Hostels in New Zealand

Set in park-like grounds on the shores of Lake Te Anau, 5 minutes' walk from the town center, Te Anau Lakefront Backpackers has both mountain and lake views from the majority of the rooms. All lounges at the property have lovely views of Fiordland National Park and Lake Te Anau. Free unlimited WiFi is available throughout the property, including in the bedrooms. Additional facilities at Te Anau Lakefront Backpackers include a movie room and indoor and outdoor kitchen facilities, including a BBQ. Laundry facilities and on-site storage are available. If you feel like exploring the surrounding areas, staff can help to organize tours of Milford Sound and glow worm caves or go horse trekking. Transfers can be arranged.

- "Very good." - "Great view from lounge" - "Exceptional Stay!" - "Great choice for Te Anau" - "Fantastic, will come back again." - "Fantastic stay,great location" - "We booked two private rooms at Lakefront and really enjoyed our stay in Te Anau. Would recommend!" - "Wonderful stay!" - "We stayed for one night and we honestly were not sure what to expect as it was so reasonably priced. We had a private ro" - "Great for a short stay in Te Anau"

Hostel in Christchurch with a 24-hour front desk
Self parking, concierge services, and laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, express check-in, and express check-out are onsite.
LyLo Christchurch offers 79 air-conditioned accommodations with shared/communal kitchens. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

- "I stayed in a private room with a bathroom, which was great to have some privacy and rest after landing about midnight. Would stay here again" - "Convenient ,walkable and comfortable" - "We are two of your older clients and perhaps need a little more help than younger people but i have to say that the Asian young lady who is off to Australia went out of her way to help us." - "Very quiet " - "Amazing place to spend the night. "

Featuring 2 guest lounges and 2 communal kitchens, Haka House Christchurch is located opposite the Arts Center, just 492 feet from the Botanic Gardens and Hagley Park. You can enjoy a meal and relax in the lovely BBQ and garden area. There is a guest laundry on site. The guestrooms are clean and comfortable. Some rooms feature private bathroom facilities, others offer access to a shared bathroom. Haka House Christchurch is a 5-minute walk from Cathedral Square, the Riverside Market and The Terrace.

- "Great location and fully equipped" - "Amazing hostel in the center of Christchurch" - "The best histel" - "Comfy and convenient." - "Thank you for a wonderful stay. Highly recommended," - "Comfortable and great location." - "Welcoming and warm place to stay" - "The perfect location for a comfy city trip" - "Diego is amazingly thoughtful and the property is exceptionally clean, quiet and feels safe!" - "Haka House, Christchurch"

Hostel with a rooftop terrace, 5-minute walk to Lake Wakatipu
A bar/lounge, a rooftop terrace, and a microwave in a common area are available at this smoke-free hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a refrigerator in a common area, concierge services, and laundry facilities.
LyLo Queenstown offers 52 air-conditioned accommodations with shared/communal kitchens. Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

- "Tiny but cozy room. Perfect place to walk downtown from. " - "great space! Stayed on our honeymoon. Rooms are small but conveniently set out. " - "The set up of pods in the hostel are ideal for privacy and being able to get a complete nights rest. Storage locker in the rooms were a great size. Very nice having a rooftop lounge. " - "I liked IT much more than Lylo of Auckland. The pod seemed more spacious and cleaner." - " Conveniently located in the heart of Queenstown. Efficient staff, spotlessly clean. Great value. Will go again."

Located in Turangi, Riverstone Lodge, a 5-star hostel, offers a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and free WiFi. The property provides garden views and a terrace. A range of activities are offered in the area, such as skiing and cycling. Taupo is 25 mi from the hostel.

- "comfy, friendly,clean, owners very friendly." - "Amazing stay ✨" - "Very good location to visit the National Park with a Top Host" - "Warm, welcoming, clean , good communication" - "Perfect for budget fly fisherman" - "Fabulous host, guests, location and feline friends." - "Perfect stay before tackling Tongariro Crossing solo" - "Pleasant stay" - "We had a great stay and I higly recommend Riversone." - "Very comfortable, homely ..."

Hostel in Wellington
Laundry facilities, an arcade/game room, and a TV in a common area are available at this smoke-free hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a vending machine.
Change of bedsheets is available on request.
Haka House Wellington offers 133 accommodations with DVD players. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps).

- "Check in was a bit confusing, and the hotel itself is dated, but our room was spacious and clean." - "Hostel is undergoing renovation which is raising the bar to a new standard of presentation." - "Amazing and freshly renovated place, highly recommended for the price they change." - "Really liked this hostel. Kitchen and dining areas are spacious and there’s plenty of fridges/storage space. Rooms are nice and modern and the beds with the curtains are so nice and cosy/private, however the rooms do get quite warm and the windows don’t open very far to get much air in. We had to prop the door to the room open to get the cooler air from the corridor in Bathrooms nice and clean. Great location close to the city centre, opposite a New World (supermarket) and right by the waterfront. There are also car parks close by (you do have to pay, there’s no free parking until after 8pm). Would definitely stay here again! "

Global Village Travellers Lodge has free bikes, fitness center, a garden and shared lounge in Greymouth. Located around one mile from Greymouth Train Station, the hostel is also 27 miles away from Punakaiki Scenic Attraction. The property has a shared kitchen and free WiFi. Guests at the hostel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Greymouth, like fishing, canoeing and cycling. Hokitika Airport is 22 miles from the property.

- "Awesome! Everything is awesome!" - "Very nice experience with you. Clean tidy comfortable and relaxing. Thank you so much for providing this wonderful envir" - "Very nice." - "Highly recommended" - "Amazing" - "Best hostel in NZ!" - "HOME AWAY FROM HOME" - "A down to earth hostel, fantastic staff and all about comfortable surroundings." - "Must Stay There!" - "It felt like home" - "Lovely stay in greymouth, great location and really cool vibe"

Lakefront hostel with a coffee shop and a restaurant
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hostel has a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a vending machine.
Haka House Lake Tekapo offers 8 accommodations with air conditioning. This Lake Tekapo hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Bathrooms include showers. Hypo-allergenic bedding and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "The hotel service was excellent, and the accommodation room was also very nice. I was a bit flustered during my first experience in the public restaurant, but it was definitely a memorable experience. I would definitely visit again if given the chance." - "Good communal facilities. spacious (we were off peak) Great location, friendly staff." - "The location is great. The staff were friendly and helpful. The room was clean and comfortable."

Located in Oamaru, 22 miles from Moeraki Boulders, Old Bones Lodge has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. With free WiFi, this 5-star hostel offers a shared kitchen. Guests can enjoy pool views. At the hostel, rooms contain a desk. Featuring a shared bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, certain accommodations at Old Bones Lodge also feature a sea view. Richard Pearse Airport is 64 miles from the property.

- "Beautiful location!" - "Wonderfully Warm and Welcoming" - "One of the best!!!!" - "Slice of tranquil paradise" - "Lovely stay in a rustic friendly lodge. Warm and comfortable, lovely location near the sea." - "Beautiful setting, friendly staff. Warm and cozy" - "Good location. Large and attractive common area. OK shared kitchen."

Hostel with a restaurant, 7-minute walk to Sky Tower
This smoke-free hostel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and laundry facilities. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, express check-in, and express check-out are onsite.
LyLo Auckland offers 297 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)).

- "The best hostel I found in Australia & NZ. Denmark style." - "Cost effective and close to harbour for the Red Bull Cliff Diving event." - "Great location , clean and helpful staff" - "All Good" - "Met so many great people! Felt safe, and for a girl who is 5'11 the pods were pretty spacious!" - "Location , price, cleanliness and friendly staff were all great - would recommend it." - "Very good " - "The pods are great but a bit warm due to minimal airflow. I had to slide the privacy partition open at night to stay cool. There is an exhaust fan but it is small and there isn’t much air flow. "

Noah's Ark Backpackers has free bikes, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Greymouth. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a grill. Free WiFi and a shared kitchen are offered. Rooms have a shared bathroom with a shower, while certain rooms contain a balcony and others also feature city views. Guests at the hostel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Greymouth, like hiking, fishing and cycling. Cobden Beach is 1.8 miles from Noah's Ark Backpackers, while Greymouth Train Station is a 11-minute walk from the property. Hokitika Airport is 23 miles away.

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Hostel in Wānaka
Along with self parking, this smoke-free hostel has a microwave in a common area and a refrigerator in a common area. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, laundry facilities, a garden, and a picnic area are onsite.
Housekeeping is available on request.
Haka House Wanaka offers 32 accommodations. Each accommodation is individually furnished. This Wānaka hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "Service was really great, ensuite room with good value for money. Location is unbeatable. Very clean, and comfy. " - "Great location, nice facilities and staff. Super close to awesome food and shopping options as well as the lake." - "Friendly vibe, great location" - "Fantastic staff, and bed was comfy. Always love the private pods in dorm rooms with haka " - "Nice place although didn’t realise it was a hostel. Small room. But workable and functional. Great location. Easy walk to lake shops restaurants. "

Located in Plimmerton and with Plimmerton Beach reachable within a 19-minute walk, Moana Lodge provides a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. The property is around 17 miles from Westpac Stadium, 17 miles from Beehive Parliament Building and 17 miles from Wellington Botanical Gardens. The hostel features family rooms. The hostel has certain units with sea views, and every room is equipped with a shared bathroom. Wellington Cable Car is 17 miles from Moana Lodge, while TSB Bank Arena is 17 miles away. Kapiti Coast Airport is 16 miles from the property.

- "Fantastic place. And I’ll be back." - "We enjoyed the stay" - "Come; convenient; clean & staff helpful" - "A nice place which would be fabulous in summer"

Hostel in Riwaka with free breakfast
Concierge services, laundry facilities, and an arcade/game room are available at this smoke-free hostel. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a library, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are onsite.
Limited housekeeping is available.
Eden's Edge Lodge offers 8 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. This Riwaka hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered on a limited basis and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "Beautiful place, amazing breakfast. We also had a car accident the night we were staying and needed taxis and then to hang around for a tow truck the following day. Eric and Barb were absolutely brilliant and super helpful!!" - "Outstanding in every respect...room, communal facilities, surroundings, hosts and breakfast " - "We liked our stay. Friendly owner operators great continental breakfast. Everything was great . Except cold showers . I asked was told people are using too much of the hot water. Tried 2 hours later still cold. I would suggest switching to a water on demand system this would solve the issue . Overall nice place. "

Located in Auckland, Verandahs Parkside Lodge has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is close to several well-known attractions, a 18-minute walk from SKYCITY Auckland Convention Centre, one mile from Auckland Art Gallery and a 18-minute walk from Sky Tower. The property has a shared kitchen, and organizing tours for guests. Popular points of interest near the hostel include Aotea Centre, Aotea Square and Auckland Town Hall. Auckland Airport is 12 miles from the property.

- "Best hostel in town in a calm area ! Perfect situation, clean and very homely ! I definitely recommend !" - "Perfect place to explore Auckland" - "Perfect comfy stay in Auckland, in border of a park :)" - "Great location, great value." - "Great location, historic building and good value" - "Comfortable" - "Close to the city but far enough to get some good sleep!" - "Good value for money" - "Nice family-sized accommodation on Ponsonby"

Hostel in Rotorua
Along with self parking, this smoke-free hostel has a refrigerator in a common area and laundry facilities. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, express check-out, a garden, and barbecue grills are onsite.
Haka House Rotorua offers 99 accommodations. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "The room was clean and well-cleaned, so I was able to stay comfortably! It was also convenient to be able to charge my phone in bed! However, my room was on the first floor, so the noise of people going up and down the stairs and the voices of people checking out early in the morning made it difficult to sleep, which was unfortunate. Other than that it was really great！" - "It's quiet and the people so friendly." - "Met some amazing people on my solo travels "

Tahuna Pod Hostel is located in the heart of Queenstown and features and a large balcony area with stunning views over the city. Limited on-site car parking is available for a fee. The property is only a short walk from many bars and restaurants in Queenstown. We have a variety of budget accommodations options including king-single and queen pods, plus a few private rooms for couples. Guests have access to shared bathroom facilities, with multiple facilities located on each floor. Tahuna Pod Hostel merges Maori heritage and traditional values in its design, and shares culture with guests through art, music, movies, food and entertainment.

- "Home away from home, amazing place to stay without a doubt" - "A great place to stay in Queenstown" - "Excellent stay in a hostel environment!" - "Very comfortable place to stay" - "Nice place" - "Wonderful staff, comfortable bed" - "Great option for solo traveller" - "Great hostel in excellent location, great hospitality, cleanness and as well all what you need when" - "Recommended big time."

Hostel in Christchurch
Along with a microwave in a common area, this smoke-free hostel has a refrigerator in a common area and laundry facilities. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, express check-out, a garden, and barbecue grills are onsite.
Haka House Christchurch offers 43 accommodations with portable fans. This Christchurch hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Bathrooms include showers.

- "Clean tidy and modern. 👌" - "Good" - "Good place" - "A character building, conveniently located close to all city amenities. Quiet, with helpful staff. " - "Awesome place to stay dnt think i can add anything else" - "Room was clean and warm. Perfect for what I needed." - " " - "Haka was in a good location for the centre of Christchurch and easy access to the botanic gardens and Hagley Park" - "Great rooms, clean and and well situate"

Set against the backdrop of awe-inspiring views, Haka House Wanaka is a welcoming hostel that serves as your gateway to discovering the Southern Alps. With scenic wonders like Pembroke Park and Lake Wanaka just moments away, you'll be immersed in nature's beauty. Our contemporary facilities and well-appointed rooms strike the perfect balance between comfort and convenience, ensuring that every guest feels right at home.

- "Perfect!" - "Comfortable and private stay" - "Great Place" - "great location, clean bed and room nice staff for sure." - "Great location, room, and staff." - "Wonderful Wānaka stay!" - "Found my new go to accomodation accross new zealand" - "Best possible location for a stay in Wanaka" - "Great place to stay" - "Loved my time here so much :))" - "Best experience ever. No complaints at all." - "Super comfy beds, warm, lots of space for the price."

Hostel with free parking, 9-minute walk to Lake Taupō
Coffee/tea in a common area, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area are available at this hostel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include laundry facilities, free newspapers, and tour/ticket assistance.
Haka House Taupo offers 30 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "Basic accommodation, but very clean, and staff relaxed and helpful." - "Good service, staff very helpful, awesum ppl, great vibe (very chill) would definitely stay there again 😀 👍 " - "so good" - "Central, clean and well equipped accommodation " - "Awsome stay! well recommended " - "Haka house exceeded my expectations. I had a very plesant experience in a relaxed enviroment. Everything was on point , from the friendly staff , facilities, cleanliness and grounds . A of affordable accommodation. "