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Adventure Taupō Hostel

Taupo

Situated in Taupo, 36 km from Orakei Korako Cave and Thermal Park, Adventure Taupō Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

P
Prae
From
Thailand
It was a quick trip for me to get my bike fixed. I had a booking in the afternoon and went there directly. When I book a hostel, I always look for a bed with a curtain because I need privacy when I sleep. The bunk bed is comfy! The room size matches the number of guests (maximum 6 people). There is an ensuite bathroom in the dorm, but there’s also a central bathroom as well. It’s really clean! One thing I love the most is how functional the central bathroom is — there are two hangers and a shelf for my belongings. This is always a problem in some hostels because I never know where to put my clothes, towel, and shower set. The staff are really nice; she explained all the areas to me. The kitchen is clean too. I think it was almost full because I went on a weekend, but it wasn’t chaotic like many other places. If I have a solo trip to Taupo, I will definitely book this hostel again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 33 reviews
Price from
US$52
1 night, 2 adults

Finlay Jack's Backpackers

Taupo

Finlay Jack's Backpackers offers an ideal location in Taupo. The hostel offers single bed dormitory's.

C
Claire
From
Ireland
Had a lovely stay at Finlay's, it was clean and comfortable and added bonus of the privacy blind on your bunk if you wanted it. Kitchen was well equipped and staff were friendly and helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,360 reviews
Price from
US$68.18
1 night, 2 adults

Haka House Taupo

Taupo

Haka House Taupō is a vibrant hostel in central Taupō, located just moments away from the breathtaking Lake Taupō!

F
Fanni
From
Finland
Clean, friendly staff, enough space to hang around & lovely kitchen!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,790 reviews
Price from
US$68.76
1 night, 2 adults

Based by the Lake

Taupo

Based by the Lake is a 18+ hostel offering accommodation centrally located in Taupo, just minutes from the lake.

K
Kellberg
From
United States
I liked the softness of the bed very soft
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,855 reviews
Price from
US$69.34
1 night, 2 adults
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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,790 reviews
    From
    US$69
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,360 reviews
    From
    US$68
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 33 reviews
    From
    US$52
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,855 reviews
    From
    US$69
    1 night, 2 adults

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Adventure Taupō Hostel

Taupo

Situated in Taupo, 36 km from Orakei Korako Cave and Thermal Park, Adventure Taupō Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

P
Prae
From
Thailand
It was a quick trip for me to get my bike fixed. I had a booking in the afternoon and went there directly. When I book a hostel, I always look for a bed with a curtain because I need privacy when I sleep. The bunk bed is comfy! The room size matches the number of guests (maximum 6 people). There is an ensuite bathroom in the dorm, but there’s also a central bathroom as well. It’s really clean! One thing I love the most is how functional the central bathroom is — there are two hangers and a shelf for my belongings. This is always a problem in some hostels because I never know where to put my clothes, towel, and shower set. The staff are really nice; she explained all the areas to me. The kitchen is clean too. I think it was almost full because I went on a weekend, but it wasn’t chaotic like many other places. If I have a solo trip to Taupo, I will definitely book this hostel again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 33 reviews
Price from
US$52
1 night, 2 adults

Finlay Jack's Backpackers

Taupo

Finlay Jack's Backpackers offers an ideal location in Taupo. The hostel offers single bed dormitory's.

C
Claire
From
Ireland
Had a lovely stay at Finlay's, it was clean and comfortable and added bonus of the privacy blind on your bunk if you wanted it. Kitchen was well equipped and staff were friendly and helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,360 reviews
Price from
US$68.18
1 night, 2 adults

Haka House Taupo

Taupo

Haka House Taupō is a vibrant hostel in central Taupō, located just moments away from the breathtaking Lake Taupō!

F
Fanni
From
Finland
Clean, friendly staff, enough space to hang around & lovely kitchen!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,790 reviews
Price from
US$68.76
1 night, 2 adults

Based by the Lake

Taupo

Based by the Lake is a 18+ hostel offering accommodation centrally located in Taupo, just minutes from the lake.

K
Kellberg
From
United States
I liked the softness of the bed very soft
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,855 reviews
Price from
US$69.34
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 33 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Taupo

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,855 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Taupo

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,360 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Taupo

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,790 reviews

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Avg. price/night: US$69.34
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,855 reviews
Close to the lake, great location. Budget friendly.
Guest review by
Pujare
People with friends
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,360 reviews
Great courtyard set-up which felt safe with a relaxed vibe.Everything seemed to work and staff were very helpful. Grateful for a discount with my Scottish Youth Hostel card.
Guest review by
Derek
Group
Avg. price/night: US$154.85
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,790 reviews
After one year of travelling all over New Zealand I can really say, Haka Lodge is the best Hostel I was staying in. I felt very safe, bathroom und kitchen were clean, nice staff and very good bedrooms. I was staying in a dormitory in Auckland in Haka Lodge and in Taupo in a double bedroom, both I would always recommend.
Guest review by
Joline
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$154.85
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,790 reviews
Really like the privacy of curtains on the bunk beds and how sturdy they were. Also the convenience of a plug in each bunk for charging devices safely. lockable cupboards for possessions were good. The hostel had a welcoming and friendly vibe and good for socialising but not too loud late in the night too, so a great balance as a solo traveller. Facilities clean and tidy, cleaned well every morning.
Guest review by
Chamberlain
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$69.34
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,855 reviews
Good center location. 2 streets back from the water front. Plenty nearby places to eat and drink and get coffee and close to water sport tourist attractions. Others, a walk or quick drive such as Huka Falls and hot pools. The hostel is as to be expected if marked as a 3 star accomadation. Clean enough, safe feeling, cheap accomadation in convenient location but very basic. Bedding included, but you should bring towels and toiletries.
Guest review by
Laverick
People with friends