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The 10 Best Hostels in Lake Tekapo, New Zealand

Some of the best backpacker spots in Lake Tekapo

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Haka House Lake Tekapo features accommodation in Lake Tekapo. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is situated 45 km from Mt. Dobson.

Guests at the hostel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Lake Tekapo, like hiking, skiing and cycling.

Fabulous location and views over the lake. Very clean with great amenities- most things very well functioning ( no TV at the time but that’s ok). Bathroom clean and worked well.

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8.8
Fabulous
2,524 reviews
Price from
£35
per night

Offering a children's playground, a guest lounge and budget accommodation options, Tailor Made Tekapo Accommodation - Guesthouse & Hostel is located in Lake Tekapo. Guests enjoy free on-site parking. Guests enjoy unlimited WiFi per day.

One of the last remaining brillant Backpacker Hostels in NZ! People from all over the world, young in years and young in mind meet and talk and are building up friendships. Simple but functional, comfy beds. And perfectly clean(!), not a matter of course for the very reasonable costs. Thank you very much, Stacy, for your effort and your hospitality!

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8.1
Very good
1,319 reviews
Price from
£60
per night

Lakes Edge Lodge is just a 3-minute drive from Lake Tekapo town centre. A free shuttle service is available to and from Lake Tekapo bus terminal.

The hostel is a 5-minute drive from Church of the Good Shephard and a 14-minute drive from Mt John University Observatory.

Nice view just by the lake. Cozy living room with large and clean kitchen.

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8.4
Very good
1,440 reviews
Price from
£22
per night

Situated in Lake Tekapo, 45 km from Mt. Dobson, Stay In Tekapo Backpackers has a garden, a shared lounge and barbecue facilities, as well as free WiFi. All rooms boast a kitchen, a TV with cable channels, and a shared bathroom. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests.

Rooms were spacious. Kitchen and living area was homely. Location was so central. Staff were friendly and helpful.

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7.6
Good
459 reviews
Price from
£29
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: £113.78
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,440 reviews
    If you are in Tekapo for star gazing and tours are booked out, this is a good location. This busy, well-run, lake front hostel is 1km from the nearest store, so a clear view of the milky way can be seen with the naked eye. Owing to extending my stay, I had two different rooms with comfortable bunk beds but had no noise disturbance in either. This is an excellent location for walkers.
    Noeline
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £107.55
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,944 reviews
    Great location, cheap, tidy, clean
    Lagan Amy
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £156.21
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,523 reviews
    Wow the view from the living room is stunning! The dorm room and shared bathrooms were clean and I appreciated the curtains on the bunk beds. The hostel doesn't feel very social but apart from that I enjoyed my short stay.
    Jeniffer
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £59.75
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,321 reviews
    One of the last remaining brillant Backpacker Hostels in NZ! People from all over the world, young in years and young in mind meet and talk and are building up friendships. Simple but functional, comfy beds. And perfectly clean(!), not a matter of course for the very reasonable costs. Thank you very much, Stacy, for your effort and your hospitality!
    Thomas
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £156.21
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,523 reviews
    Best views ever seen from a Hostel and windows made the most of that. All amenities needed in kitchen, very clean, great games & seating area to enjoy the views. Great location.
    Deborah
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £156.21
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,523 reviews
    My first experience of a youth hostel at 70 years old and l loved it
    Dano
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £156.21
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,523 reviews
    Very nice new hostel with friendly staff clean facilities great location. Cooking facilities are good and the view from common areas of the lake is great.
    Emily
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £109.94
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 459 reviews
    This Backpackers was by far the cheapest available option anywhere near Tekapo. Beds were comfortable and clean. Kitchen was well equipped.
    Pascal WEINMANN
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £156.21
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,523 reviews
    The newly renovated building is modern and equipped with equally modern facilities and equipment. The overall building is really clean and has a pleasant smell. The kitchen and dining room are equipped with lots of utensils and cutlery. The room size is large for dormitory standards, and each bed has a curtain, socket, and lamp, so it's convenient and private. It also has a great location, just a minute from the bus stop and near the lake, so you can reach anything on foot, as well as beautiful scenery just right outside your room.
    Hesty yuniasih
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £156.21
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,523 reviews
    Definitely the best hostel in New Zealand in terms of everything. Location, cleanliness, facilities, view and so on
    시크릿케어
    Young couple