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Featuring a garden, shared lounge, terrace and free WiFi, Crashpalace Backpackers is located in Rotorua, 4.5 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 accommodation provides evening entertainment and a shared kitchen.

The community here!! Now this is a great hostel! I met some great people here 🤙

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8.6
Fabulous
287 reviews
Price from
ISK 3,546
per night

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. It is just 5 minutes' walk from the Rotorua Visitors Centre and bus stops. The property is within walking distance to a weekly night market.

The facilities are great, spacious, and clean, the rooms are comfy, and the staff is amazing, just make us feel at home! (even though I got there to check in 5 minutes before they close, sorry guys 😬) And Thank you all :)

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7.6
Good
1,508 reviews
Price from
ISK 2,799
per night

Stay Hostel Rotorua is located in Rotorua, 4.3 km from Rotorua International Stadium and 11 km from Paradise Valley Springs. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Buried Village is 15 km away and Tikitere - Hell's Gate Thermal Park is 17 km from the hostel.

The lady at check in was very nice and friendly. Bathrooms and showers were very private and clean. Everything was small but enough room to be comfortable. Extremely fast and reliable WIFI.

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7.5
Good
347 reviews
Price from
ISK 4,665
per night

Featuring a garden and a shared lounge, Rotorua Central Backpackers is set in Rotorua. Free WiFi is provided.

Rotorua is 700 metres from the hostel, while Papamoa is 49 km from the property. Rotorua Regional Airport is 6 km away.

The folks I met. Lots of wonderful folks to share a tad of time. Very conveniently located.

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6.9
Review score
645 reviews
Price from
ISK 3,393
per night

Rotorua Downtown Backpackers is a modern hostel is located in the heart of Rotorua across the road from the I-Site and major bus lines.

Accommodation includes private rooms or dormitory-style rooms. All are heated and have linen provided. The private rooms offer fans and a desk. All have access to shared bathroom facilities.

All very good and very friendly people

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7.9
Good
332 reviews
Price from
ISK 2,579
per night

Haka House Rotorua is located next to Kuirau Park which features geothermal activity. This affordable accommodation offers an outdoor deck, a modern shared kitchen, free Wi-Fi in Lounge and Dining area and on-site parking.

Guests can choose to stay in a lively dormitory room or in the comfort of their own private room. Bathroom facilities are shared for most room types.

Best hostel I have been to so far, everything is clean, modern, kitchen has all needed appliances, rooms are very cozy, location is great

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7.9
Good
504 reviews
Price from
ISK 3,384
per night

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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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  • Avg. price/night: ISK 6,366
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 332 reviews
    Great location in the centre of Rotorua, super friendly staff and the hostel couldn't be cleaner! They are really cleaning all the time! Big kitchen with several microwaves, sinks, stoves, 2 big double doors fridges etc. Really enjoyed my stay here
    Hendrika Jansens
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: ISK 10,730
    5.5
    Scored 5.5
    Average
    Rated passable
     · 773 reviews
    After reading the previous reviews I was a bit worried. But I only needed a place to stay for the night. The room was warm and had what I needed the rooms are not sound proof but that was not a worry for me and at the time there were sports teams there. Next to BP garage for any necessities after hours and just down the road from a tourist cultural experience centre - just walking distance. Free parking and seem safe around the area at night.
    Richard
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: ISK 7,494
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 287 reviews
    Vibrant hostel in a great location, huge common area
    Marisa
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: ISK 7,494
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 287 reviews
    The hostel was clean and at a great location.
    Esmeralda
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: ISK 9,797
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,508 reviews
    Best hostel hands down I’ve been to. They have a blow dryer and a hair straightener in the girls bathroom which I’ve never seen before and it’s super nice ! Everything was clean and calm and the location is great ! Big kitchen with everything you need and a dining area. Staff was wonderful!
    Selma
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: ISK 10,073
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 504 reviews
    One of the best hostels I've stayed at. Lovely layout of the rooms, comfy bunk beds with curtains. Toiletries in the spacious showers. Plenty of lounge space although I didn't have a chance to use it.
    Ingrida
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: ISK 10,730
    5.5
    Scored 5.5
    Average
    Rated passable
     · 773 reviews
    Good budget hotel. Great location for my conference. It was clean, lots of space. Very basic room.
    Donna
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: ISK 10,264
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 376 reviews
    Modern property, great location. The use of the communal spaces is a nice touch seems to have maybe been a hostel in the past so you get a hotel with extra shared facilities.
    Jo
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: ISK 9,797
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,508 reviews
    I think its the best hostel in Rotorua. Inside its very safe and staff are very friendly and full of energy. I reccomend strongly.
    Yoann
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: ISK 8,906
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 448 reviews
    I would highly recommend this hostel to anyone looking for a budget-friendly stay in a great location. Nice staff, good price.
    k
    king
    Young couple

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