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List of The Best Hostels in New Zealand

By Two Monkeys Travel - Contributor July 30th, 2022 Posted in Australia & Oceania Travel Blog, Best Backpacker Hostels, Travel Blog No comments

Providing you the ultimate list of the BEST HOSTELS IN NEW ZEALAND – includes rates, locations, and great reviews that will definitely help you with your stay anywhere in New Zealand!

In this article, you will find the following – Best hostels in Auckland; Best hostels in Queenstown; Best hostels in Christchurch; Best hostels in Wellington; Best hostels in Rotorua; Best hostels in Taupo; Best hostels in Nelson; Best hostels in Wanaka; Best hostels in Franz Josef; and Best hostels in Paihia.

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Ultimate List of The Best Hostels in New ZealandAirport Skyway Lodge is situated in Auckland and offers guests free internet. It also provides 6 rooms, all of which are fitted with heating. check price button2 dnd 300x178
List of The Best Hostels in New ZealandAbsoloot Hostel Queenstown offers rooms with private bathrooms. It offers a choice of private rooms and dormitories. Every room is equipped with heating/air conditioning and security card entry. All guests also have access to a communal kitchen and laundry facilities. check price button2 dnd 300x178
List of The Best Hostels in New ZealandThe Old Countryhouse Lodge offers 2 communal lounge rooms, 3 fully equipped shared kitchens, and free luggage storage. It also features a hot tub, a sauna, and a BBQ. The property is just 5 minutes' walk from the Beverley Park playground and a 15-minute walk from the Margarete Mahy adventure playground.check price button2 dnd 300x178
List of The Best Hostels in New ZealandNomads Capital Backpackers offers 5-star backpackers accommodation. There is a range of comfortable accommodation options, including private rooms with an en suite bathroom, as well as large dormitory rooms. There is also a lounge and TV room, a courtyard with BBQ facilities, and a fully equipped communal kitchen.check price button2 dnd 300x178
Ultimate List of The Best Hostels in New ZealandCrash Palace Backpackers is a great choice for accommodation when visiting Rotorua. Step into one of 20 inviting rooms and escape the stresses of the day with a wide range of amenities such as internet access – wireless, non-smoking rooms, heating, desk, an alarm clock which can be found in some rooms. check price button2 dnd 300x178
List of The Best Hostels in New ZealandHaka Lodge Taupo features free unlimited WiFi, a hot spa pool, and stunning views of Lake Taupo. Accommodation options include self-contained apartments, private rooms, and dormitories with access to shared facilities. Haka Lodge's central location allows you to make the most of the nearby attractions, including adrenaline activities in Taupo. check price button2 dnd 300x178
List of The Best Hostels in New ZealandYHA Nelson is a 10-minute drive from Tahunanui Beach and a 15-minute drive from Nelson Airport. Facilities include an internet kiosk with Skype access, a guest lounge with LCD TV and DVD collection, and hammocks in the garden. Guests can choose between private and dormitory rooms, most with access to shared bathroom facilities. The hostel also offers mountain and city bikes for hire.check price button2 dnd 300x178
List of The Best Hostels in New ZealandYHA Wanaka offers relaxed and welcoming hostel accommodation. Guests can choose to stay in lively dormitory rooms or in the comfort of their own private rooms. The property's communal facilities include several communal areas to relax in, plus a billiards table, reading area, balcony, and movie room.check price button2 dnd 300x178
List of The Best Hostels in New ZealandGlow Worm Accommodation is located in the center of Franz Josef and offers a range of shared dormitory rooms and private en suite rooms. The lounge area is equipped with couches and a large range of movies where guests can warm up next to the fireplace and enjoy some free popcorn. All rooms include free breakfast in the morning and a free vegetable soup in the evening as well as BBQ facilities and free use of the spa pool.check price button2 dnd 300x178
List of The Best Hostels in New ZealandYHA Paihia Hostel is less than 10 minutes’ walk from Paihia town center and ferry terminal. Guests have access to shared laundry facilities, free on-site car parking, and a nearby tennis court. Guests can also choose between private and dormitory accommodation. Private rooms feature en suite bathrooms with shower, while dormitory rooms offer access to shared bathroom and toilet facilities.check price button2 dnd 300x178

The Best Hostels in Auckland

Airport Skyway Lodge

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Price: Dorms from $42.20 whilst Privates from $35.05

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Why is it one of the best hostels in New Zealand?

FAMOUS FOR: Airport Skyway Lodge is a family-owned hostel run with a very homey atmosphere. It is VERY clean, comfortable and close to the airport and shops. It is reasonably priced with varying levels of accommodation from shared dorm rooms, to private rooms with en suite. Scott and Myki are great hosts, available to help with any of your travel-related needs. Definitely recommended, this hostel is truly one of the best hostels in Auckland, New Zealand.

The Best Hostels in Queenstown

Absoloot Value Accommodation

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Price: Dorms from $19.31 whilst Privates from $32.10

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Why is it one of the best hostels in New Zealand?

FAMOUS FOR: A hostel with a great lake view, Absoloot Value Accommodation is just perfect. The hostel has a very reasonable price, clean, and has excellent facilities – a nice modern kitchen, great dorm beds, and double glazed windows with modern shutters. They even provide free earplugs for the noise below (or snoring roommates) and the showers are good too. The staff is helpful and friendly too. A hostel with the best location making it one of the best hostels in Queenstown, New Zealand.

Nomads Queenstown

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Price: Dorms from $20.03 whilst Privates from $39.34

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Why is it one of the best hostels in New Zealand?

FAMOUS FOR: Nomads Queenstown is a fantastic hostel in the center of Queenstown. It’s a great hostel with helpful staff, clean rooms, and a fun atmosphere. The room is a great size, well presented, clean, and comfy. There is also a nice large kitchen and dining room area and couches in the common area. Cleanliness, atmosphere, and affordability, it is truly one of the best hostels in Queenstown, New Zealand.

The Best Hostels in Christchurch

The Old Countryhouse

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Price: Dorms from $29.99 whilst Privates from $49.98

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Why is it one of the best hostels in New Zealand?

FAMOUS FOR: The Old Countryhouse is a homely hostel with separate houses set within very cute grounds including a spa pool. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. The place is also very clean. There is also a lounge area with games and books and comfy sofas. The kitchens are tidy and are supplied with plenty of cooking utensils plus the rooms are not overcrowded. A great place to stay with a clean and nice atmosphere, it is definitely one of the best hostels in Christchurch, New Zealand.

All-Stars Inn on Bealey

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Price: Dorms from $23.56

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Why is it one of the best hostels in New Zealand?

FAMOUS FOR: All Stars Inn on Bealey feels like a brand new hostel that has more of a hotel feel to it. It smells new, is very clean, and very quiet. The hostel is just off the main road behind the speights alehouse which has great meals, good beers, and atmosphere. Rooms are very clean, with great bathrooms and free WiFi. The bed is comfortable and the facilities are great. We highly recommend it, it is truly one of the best hostels in Christchurch, New Zealand.

The Best Hostels in Wellington

Nomads Capital Backpackers

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Price: Dorms from $17.14 whilst Privates from $33.92

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Why is it one of the best hostels in New Zealand?

FAMOUS FOR: Nomads Capital Backpackers has the perfect location which is right off of Cuba Street. Harbour and the city are just around the corner. It’s nearby many museums and galleries, including the famous te Papa museum. Also, it is located next to the always entertaining Cuba street. As to the room, it’s spacious and clean and the beds are comfortable. Bathrooms are close to the rooms and they are pretty clean, have few stalls which is more private. With its perfect location, it is definitely one of the best hostels in Wellington, New Zealand.

YHA Wellington City

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Price: Dorms from $21.42 whilst Privates from $33.56

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Why is it one of the best hostels in New Zealand?

FAMOUS FOR: It’s a hostel handy for the city center and all tourist attractions – close to local nightlife and places to eat, a big supermarket across the road. It is close to harbourfront, shopping areas, Mount Victoria, and just about anything you could possibly want to see. The place is surprisingly clean, WiFi works pretty well and the staff is friendly. With its excellent location, it’s an all-around great place to stay and truly one of the best hostels in Wellington, New Zealand.

The Best Hostels in Rotorua

Crash Palace

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Price: Dorms from $12.14 whilst Privates from $17.85

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Why is it one of the best hostels in New Zealand?

FAMOUS FOR: Crash Palace is a fantastic hostel. It has good facilities such as a spa pool, good lockers, etc. Hostel got theme nights and a few chilled out common areas throughout the ground floor as well as a cozy outdoor area. The communal kitchens are well stocked too with everything from pots and pans to spices. The social areas are really good with lots of outdoor seating and a selection of DVDs. Reliable WiFi is also provided. Overall, it’s a great place for backpackers and definitely one of the best hostels in Rotorua, New Zealand.

The Best Hostels in Taupo

Haka Lodge Taupo

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Price: Dorms from $18.56

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Why is it one of the best hostels in New Zealand?

FAMOUS FOR: Haka Lodge Taupo is a hostel with a relaxing atmosphere. Rooms are amazing so you can sleep peacefully, and you have your own power station in the bed. They even have Netflix! The people at the reception are friendly and helpful. The hostel has plenty of space to move around, in the kitchen and lounge area. It is tidy clean and has green outdoor surroundings. Fantastically good, it is definitely one of the best hostels in Taupo, New Zealand.

YHA Taupo – Finlay Jacks Backpackers

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Price: Dorms from $18.56

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Why is it one of the best hostels in New Zealand?

FAMOUS FOR: This hostel is in a great location, close to all the attractions. From the moment you walk into the reception, you feel very invited, warm, and welcome. There are a great community and holiday atmosphere with several picnic tables in the yard and a patio for eating outside the kitchen or enjoying a few drinks with friends in the evening. The location was pretty good and close to everything. The rooms and bathrooms are clean, the beds are comfortable and the staff is awesome. Excellent central budget accommodation, definitely one of the best hostels in Taupo, New Zealand.

The Best Hostels in Nelson

YHA Nelson by Accents

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Price: Dorms from $24.99

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Why is it one of the best hostels in New Zealand?

FAMOUS FOR: Great location, YHA Nelson by Accents is centrally located to everything you could want for planning to get into the park, amenities, bus terminal or entertainment and shopping. Impressive clean facilities – spotless bathrooms, the good water pressure of the showers, and enough room to change in. The place is also very spacious so it never feels really crowded even with lots of people staying there in the common areas. With great location and facilities, it is truly one of the best hostels in Nelson, New Zealand.

The Custom House

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Price: Dorms from $18.56

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Why is it one of the best hostels in New Zealand?

FAMOUS FOR: Compared to other hotels/BnB rates in Nelson, this is the cheapest and the best. It is located a bit out of the way but nice for a visit to the Boat Shed which is a quality restaurant nearby on the waterfront.  It is clean, comfortable, and well decorated so it has a great feel. The kitchen facilities to cook your own food are “restaurant” quality. It has all the facilities you need – parking, free washing machines, SKY on the large flat-screen TV, free internet, pool table, full bar and lots of corners to socialize or get away from others to read a book, etc. Quality hostel, it’s definitely one of the best hostels in Nelson, New Zealand.

The Best Hostels in Wanaka

YHA Wanaka Purple Cow

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Price: Dorms from $21.42 whilst Privates from $30.35

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Why is it one of the best hostels in New Zealand?

FAMOUS FOR: Excellent accommodation in a very handy location to everything that Wanaka offers. The hostel is very clean and offers everything required. Great location,  It’s across the road from the supermarket, a further minute or two and you’re in town. Everything is kept to high standards. The kitchen is extremely well designed and always kept super clean, beds super comfy, staff extremely friendly and helpful. It makes an excellent base for hikers/trampers of all ages, with so many nice views to go for. Definitely recommended and truly one of the best hostels in Wanaka, New Zealand.

Flying Kiwi Backpackers

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Price: Dorms from $19.28 whilst Privates from $24.99

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Why is it one of the best hostels in New Zealand?

FAMOUS FOR: Flying Kiwi Backpackers is really a cozy hostel, very homely. It’s clean and has a nice patio area. The location is good, just 5 mins walk to the town center, and both the puzzling world and mount iron just a 15-minute walk away. Lovely outside space with picnic benches in the sun and a free herb garden. The staff is friendly and the place is clean, warm, and always filled with friendly people. Definitely recommended for budget travelers, it is truly one of the best hostels in Wanaka, New Zealand.

The Best Hostels in Franz Josef

Franz Josef Montrose

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Price: Dorms from $17.14 whilst Privates from $26.78

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Why is it one of the best hostels in New Zealand?

FAMOUS FOR: Franz Josef is well located being on the side closest to the glacier. It’s a 5min walk to the supermarket, 10min walk to the info center, and 1.5-2hr hike to the foot of the glacier. It’s a very well-managed and welcoming place. Great facilities for self-catering as well, comfy rooms, beds, and great communal dining/living room. Pleasant, quiet stay, highly recommendable, and truly one of the best hostels in Franz Josef, New Zealand.

Glow Worm Accommodation

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Price: Dorms from $18.56 whilst Privates from $21.42

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Why is it one of the best hostels in New Zealand?

FAMOUS FOR: Sir Cedrics Glow Worm Flashpacker Hostel is a really nice backpacker near Franz Josef glacier. Beautiful views of the snow-capped mountains from the kitchen/dining area windows. It’s an awesome hostel with great staff. Free international call, free soup, free pub crawl, and there is even a hot tub. It is very good value for money, definitely one of the best hostels in Franz Josef, New Zealand.

The Best Hostels in Paihia

Bay Adventurer Apartments and Backpackers Resort

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Price: Dorms from $18.21 whilst Privates from $11.42

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Why is it one of the best hostels in New Zealand?

FAMOUS FOR: It’s a great place to stay for a backpacker, with lots of people to meet and relax within the day and evenings. The hostel has many facilities including an outdoor swimming pool and hot tub that are cleaned regularly, use of the tennis courts, as well as having 2 kitchens with the equipment. The location is ideal as it is just a short 5min walk from the local supermarket and on the same road as the bars for the evening. Friendly staff, good facilities, chilled environment, definitely one of the best hostels in Paihia, New Zealand.

YHA Bay of Islands Paihia

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Price: Dorms from $22.13

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Why is it one of the best hostels in New Zealand?

FAMOUS FOR: YHA Bay of Islands Paihia is a lovely cozy place with an amazing staff. They provide helpful information about the places to see around the bay of islands. The location is super convenient to find and close to shops, cafes, and the beach. This is a great hostel with all the facilities you need within a short walk of the town center and with bars and eateries close by. Great central location near the beach making it one of the best hostels in Paihia, New Zealand.

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