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Auckland

27 hostels

Wellington

11 hostels

Rotorua

9 hostels

Tauranga

5 hostels

Taupo

4 hostels

Paihia

4 hostels

Napier

4 hostels

New Plymouth

3 hostels

National Park

3 hostels

The best hostels in North Island

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The Marion Hostel

Wellington CBD, Wellington

Located in the heart of the city of Wellington,The Marion Hostel offers a range of backpacker accommodations and features a rooftop terrace.

T
TATSUNORI
From
Japan
Everything, kitchen facilities are great. They have coffee both instant one and grounded beans as well and french press. There’s so much of free space, so you don’t need to stay on your bed. Amenities are available.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,262 reviews
Price from
$73.15
1 night, 2 adults

Verandahs Parkside Lodge

Auckland

Located in Auckland, Verandahs Parkside Lodge has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.

C
Charlotte
From
United Kingdom
Best hostel I think I’ve ever stayed in. So homely! Super clean. Great kitchen and lounge area. Staff delightful. Location nice and quiet but short walk into the CBD or Ponsonby Street. Not a party hostel but I that’s not what I was after. Couldn’t recommend enough.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,235 reviews
Price from
$45.12
1 night, 2 adults

Adventure Taupō Hostel

Taupo

Located in Taupo, 22 miles from Orakei Korako Cave and Thermal Park, Adventure Taupō Hostel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

D
DmitryS
From
Russia
View from the balcony, full equipment kitchen, big parking
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 239 reviews
Price from
$46.04
1 night, 2 adults

Riverstone Lodge

Turangi

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.

S
Silvan
From
Switzerland
Very friendly, very clean, cozy atmosphere
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 931 reviews
Price from
$53.71
1 night, 2 adults

Moana Lodge

Plimmerton

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....

A
Ashlee
From
United States
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.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 215 reviews
Price from
$69.57
1 night, 2 adults

Leigh Backpackers

Leigh

Located in Leigh, a 12-minute walk from Mathesons Bay Beach, Leigh Backpackers provides accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and barbecue facilities.

F
Francesco Tidu
From
Greece
Amazing spot on top of a hill from which you have an amazing view of both sunset and dawn. Lovely host, plus you get cuddle Nisha free of charge (the happiest and sweetest German shepard that there is. Very clean as well. Great shower, bathroom and kitchen
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
Price from
$80.56
1 night, 2 adults

Crashpalace Backpackers

Rotorua

Featuring a garden, shared lounge, terrace and free WiFi, Crashpalace Backpackers is located in Rotorua, 2.8 miles from Rotorua International Stadium and 7.3 miles from Paradise Valley Springs.

K
Kiran
From
New Zealand
The staff were incredibly warm and welcoming truly the heart of this place! The location is perfect, right in the centre of Rotorua and walking distance to everything ( pack n save ). The hot tub was a lovely bonus after a day of exploring, and the facilities were spotlessly clean.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,489 reviews
Price from
$31.31
1 night, 2 adults

National Park Backpackers

National Park

Located in National Park, 10 miles from Mount Ruapehu, National Park Backpackers has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and barbecue facilities.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,626 reviews
Price from
$42.97
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.

J
Julie
From
Australia
Good location. Clean. Friendly staff. Comfy beds. Good ensuite.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,172 reviews
Price from
$40.97
1 night, 2 adults

Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua

Rotorua

The centrally located Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua offers free WiFi, a neighboring rock-climbing wall and a spacious guest lounge including a tour desk, a billiards table and a cinema.

C
Cheistine
From
United States
The staff was incredibly helpful!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,018 reviews
Price from
$61.89
1 night, 2 adults
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Avg. price/night: $49.77
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,421 reviews
Lovely clean hostel with comfy beds in the private rooms. Great location for town. Used the shared bathrooms on arrival and cleanest hostel toilets I have ever seen.
Guest review byMichelle
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: $61.77
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 956 reviews
The hostel has a great location, really close to the main avenues, everything is in walking distance. Wifi was great, the room was cozy enough for the winter season and the hostel has great common areas. Staff was great too they were nice and helpful and a special shout-out to Nick! He went above and beyond his duty and was extremely helpful not just about the hostel but also giving directions about the city and any other topic, and so friendly!
Guest review byMissKarencia
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $44.24
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,786 reviews
Exceptional value for money, amazing customer service & decent facilities…by far the best hostel I ever stayed at!
Guest review bySarah
Solo traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.8
Fair - What previous guests thought, 963 reviews
This hostel is better than other cheap hostels. Cleans twice and friendly environment. Hostel has events every week. I suggest not compare this hostel with 5 star hotel if you paying for cheapest room in cheapest hostel.
Guest review byJabez
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $49.41
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,624 reviews
It’s a great location to get to the crossing (if weather permits!) staff are lovely and there is a lot of kitchen space. Climbing wall if that’s your vibe. It’s a bit basic in terms of other kiwi hostels but good value for money.
Guest review byLucy
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $45
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.9
Fair - What previous guests thought, 1,859 reviews
Great location. Okay for 1 or 2 nights. The price reflects the standard of the hostel.
Guest review byAndrea Munraba
Young couple
Avg. price/night: $70.71
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,582 reviews
Beautiful quality old style architecture. Modernised. Great location. Within walking distance of everything I wanted to do in the city. Great public transport nearby. Great staff. Everything need on site. Including meals. Very central. Safe.
Guest review bySequoya Pty Ltd, Tim & Audrey
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $72.94
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,263 reviews
This is a lovely friendly hostel, and it's really well situated right near Cuba Street. It's clean and safe and they have a great kitchen which is well equipped with big fridges!
Guest review bywarren
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $45.88
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,715 reviews
The reception staff are helpful and nice for the basic things even though they do look like backpackers themselves. I have a bed in a 6 bed female dorm and it was great, had a bathroom in the room which I’m glad because the shared ones were a bit grubby and run down. I felt pretty safe here as I was in a female dorm with other people. Excellent location, very close to the bus terminal so great if you have lots of luggage 😊
Guest review byRemy
Solo traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 983 reviews
The hostel is very social and gets a cozy vibe to it, that does make it feel like home when staying a longer time! I had an amazing time meeting so many new people at the backpackers and enjoyed the time there a lot
Guest review byRonja
Solo traveler