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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 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. very modern hostel- awesome kitchen fully stacked with equipment etc very comfortable bed with curtains so you can still have a bit of privacy ; awesome people and stuff ; definitely the BEST hostel I have been in (after few weeks of travelling)

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9.4
Superb
1,686 reviews
Price from
US$25
per night

Verandahs Parkside Lodge 4.5 stars

Auckland

Set in Auckland, Verandahs Parkside Lodge has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property. This property is located a short distance from attractions such as 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. The nearest airport is Auckland Airport, 20 km from Verandahs Parkside Lodge. It's a really clean, well kept hostel. It also backs onto a beautiful local park and is a great location for staying in the city. I would definitely stay here again.

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9
Superb
1,425 reviews
Price from
US$24
per night

Riverstone Lodge 5 stars

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.

A range of activities are offered in the area, such as skiing and cycling.

Taupo is 40 km from the hostel. Host is super nice. Good facilities.

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9.1
Superb
814 reviews
Price from
US$31
per night

Relax a Lodge 3 stars

Kerikeri

Guests can relax by the fireplace in the guest lounge, or unwind in the hammock on the terrace. After a day of activities, you can share a meal in the barbecue area. The hostel also features free bicycle rental, and a free shuttle service to Kerikeri airport. A lovely little house provided with everything you would need. Beautiful orchards right outside. Very peaceful. Kerikeri is a great base for visiting other places like Russell. It also has great markets!

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9
Superb
218 reviews
Price from
US$43
per night

LyLo Auckland 5 stars

Auckland Central Business District, Auckland

Boasting a shared lounge, a restaurant as well as a bar, LyLo Auckland is set in the centre of Auckland, 2.9 km from Masefield Beach. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation offers karaoke and a tour desk.

Popular points of interest near the hostel include Aotea Centre, Aotea Square and Auckland Town Hall. The nearest airport is Auckland Airport, 20 km from LyLo Auckland. This was such a perfect hostel to stay in. The facilities were all very clean. The kitchen seemed well cared for and people often took care of their messes quickly. The shared bathrooms were spacious and cleaned multiple times a day. The shower water was always nice and hot. The pod bunks were comfortable and surprisingly well ventilated. I especially liked all of the little storage places to put my phone, charger, and miscellaneous items. There was also a large lockable cabinet that could easily fit a checked bag. There is a locked room to store luggage before and after checkout and the self-service check-in and check-out service was convenient. The common areas were always busy with people and it was easy to meet other travelers. It was easy to walk or catch a bus to many other hot spots in the city.

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8.6
Fabulous
4,025 reviews
Price from
US$46
per night

Wanderlust NZ

Tauranga

Among the facilities at this property are 2 spacious, shared kitchens overlooking the water and a separate shared lounge area, and a specialised private group area. We have upmarket private rooms with ensuites to shared dorms with or without ensuites with eco-friendly bedding and tastefully decorated. This hostel has sustainability at it’s core. Location, big kitchen, rooftop Seaview. Very kindly staff.

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8.2
Very good
1,061 reviews
Price from
US$32
per night

Haka Lodge Auckland 5 stars

Auckland Central Business District, Auckland

There are private and dormitory rooms on offer, all with linen provided. Dormitory rooms have shared bathroom facilities. Private rooms offer a flat-screen TV, towels and private bathroom. There is a shared guest laundry. Everything about Haka Lodge was brilliant. From the time of arriving to leaving. Accommodation was comfortable, clean, staff were friendly...location handy

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8.1
Very good
1,354 reviews
Price from
US$27
per night

Finlay Jack's Backpackers 4.5 stars

Taupo

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'. Close to town centre, clean and staff is very friendly

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8.5
Very good
2,033 reviews
Price from
US$26
per night

Eden Lodge

Mount Eden, Auckland

Situated in Auckland, within 2.4 km of Eden Park Stadium and 2.6 km of Auckland Domain, Eden Lodge features accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 2.7 km from Auckland Town Hall, 2.8 km from Aotea Square and 2.9 km from Auckland Art Gallery. SKYCITY Auckland Convention Centre is 3.7 km away and The Civic is 3.8 km from the hostel. Everthing.Ron is amazing and David the owner nice and clean big kitchen,good location

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8.5
Very good
134 reviews
Price from
US$64
per night

Crashpalace Backpackers

Rotorua

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
US$26
per night

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