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Located in the heart of the city of Wellington,The Marion Hostel offers a range of backpacker accommodation and features a rooftop terrace. It is just a 1-minute walk from Cuba Street where you will find a variety of restaurants, cafes and bars. Free high speed unlimited WiFi is offered throughout the property. Central location, beautiful space, friendly people. I loved the box system for the fridge, so well organised. This is in my TOP3 list of the most beautiful & stylish hostel’s interiors.

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9.3
Superb
1,568 reviews
Price from
US$24
per night

Set in Auckland, Verandahs Parkside Lodge has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is close to SKYCITY Auckland Convention Centre, Auckland Art Gallery and Sky Tower. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and a tour desk for guests.

Popular points of interest near the hostel include Aotea Centre, Aotea Square and Auckland Town Hall. Auckland Airport is 20 km from the property. Clean, comfortable, quite. Nice garden and view

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9.1
Superb
1,535 reviews
Price from
US$25
per night

Situated in Onetangi, 300 metres from Onetangi Beach, Waiheke Backpackers Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and barbecue facilities. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. The people who works there are super friendly, attentive and helpful. Everything is mint.

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9
Superb
656 reviews
Price from
US$37
per night

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
976 reviews
Price from
US$29
per night

Located in Plimmerton and with Plimmerton Beach reachable within 1.7 km, Moana Lodge provides a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. The property is around 27 km from Westpac Stadium, 27 km from Beehive Parliament Building and 28 km from Wellington Botanical Gardens. The hostel features family rooms. This stay is perfect. Multiple clean and comfortable toilets and showers. A big kitchen with all you need to cook and enjoy a meal. A dining room with multiple tables for guests. A front room with views of the water. A beautiful outdoor space. Easy laundry and lines to hang items. The bed was comfortable and the sound of the water was amazing to sleep to. The check in was smooth and staff was friendly.

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9.1
Superb
133 reviews
Price from
US$32
per night

Featuring a shared lounge and a bar, JO&JOE Auckland is situated conveniently in the centre of Auckland, 800 metres from The Civic. Popular points of interest nearby include Viaduct Harbour, Aotea Centre and Aotea Square. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk for guests.

At the hostel you will find a restaurant serving American cuisine. Dairy-free, vegan and gluten-free options can also be requested. Clean, comfortable and the food was reasonably priced.

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9.7
Exceptional
6 reviews
Price from
US$27
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. Great rooms! Very spacious, and cozy mattresses. Nice bedside shelves and power sockets. Everything was clean and the kitchen was big enough! Definitely would come back again!

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9.3
Superb
53 reviews
Price from
US$31
per night

Offering a barbecue and spa centre, The Ohakune Central Cabins is located in Ohakune. All rooms offer free WiFi. Guests have access to a communal kitchen and a shared lounge area.

This hostel has ski storage space and bike hire is available. You can engage in various activities, such as skiing, golfing and horse riding. Met all our needs. Fabulous setup with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Great handy location.

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9.3
Superb
9 reviews
Price from
US$91
per night

Conveniently located in the centre of Auckland, LyLo Auckland Hotel is within 2.6 km of Masefield Beach and 300 metres of Aotea Centre. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation offers karaoke and a 24-hour front desk.

Popular points of interest near the hostel include Aotea Square, Auckland Town Hall and SKYCITY Auckland Convention Centre. Auckland Airport is 20 km from the property. We like how it was very lively and full of activities.

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8.7
Fabulous
6,348 reviews
Price from
US$48
per night

Featuring a garden, shared lounge, terrace and free WiFi, Crashpalace Backpackers is located in Rotorua, 4.4 km from Rotorua International Stadium and 12 km from Paradise Valley Springs. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. The property features a spa centre, evening entertainment and a shared kitchen. A great hostel in a great location. The staff are very helpful, and the people I met in the hostel were fantastic (both staff and other backpackers). Rotorua is a lovely place, and I extended my stay here for a total of two weeks because I was very comfortable sleeping here while searching for work. The room had lockers, and a desk that we all used on occasion. The shared space downstairs was comfortable, and the hostel even has a small library section, which I made good use of. The "owner" of the hostel is small, friendly and meows very loudly when he smells food. Pet him when you see him - it's the law.

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8.5
Very good
1,061 reviews
Price from
US$21
per night

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