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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 40 km from the hostel. Best place I stayed in all of New Zealand!! Sandra is incredibly kind and helpful. Riverstone was a great base to wait out the weather to hike the tongariro crossing. The place itself is super clean and cozy, and has a nice patio to enjoy the sun and a well equipped kitchen.

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9.1
Superb
988 reviews
Price from
US$29
per night

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. Boasting a tour desk, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. Free WiFi and a shared kitchen are offered. 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.

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9.2
Superb
25 reviews
Price from
US$32
per night

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

Taupo is an absolute mecca for all things outdoors – including hiking the famous Tongariro crossing, trout fishing, skydiving, jet boating, white water rafting, mountain biking and sailing on the Great Lake with the hostel's yacht 'Fearless'. Great backpackers. Love the sleeping pods. While we shared an area with strangers, we had our own privacy in the pods (unlike other backpackers and bunk bed styles). Will definitely recommend to family and friends.

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8.5
Very good
2,375 reviews
Price from
US$28
per night

Set in Turangi, 48 km from Mount Ruapehu, Tongariro River Retreat offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

Ski equipment hire and bike hire are available at the hostel and the area is popular for skiing and cycling. Excellent location, the owners went above and beyond to make me comfortable and even assigned me to a room by myself even though I was paying for a dorm room.

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8.3
Very good
532 reviews
Price from
US$20
per night

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

Ideal for budget travellers seeking comfort and privacy, Haka House Taupō offers a range of dorm rooms and private accommodations. Each room seamlessly blends convenience, style and practicality, for a smooth and enjoyable stay. Super nice hostel, good facilities and areas to hang out.

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7.8
Good
1,808 reviews
Price from
US$27
per night

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

Based by the Lake offers basic dormitory-style rooms or private guest bedrooms with ensuite facilities. All of the accommodation is clean and modern and linen is included. Central, close to bus stop, great kitchen area, comfy beds

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6.9
Review score
1,871 reviews
Price from
US$32
per night

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