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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.

best of the best. never thought that hostel could be that comfortable and cozy. very friendly people. nice kitchen! great Livingroom and a stunning view to the lake and mountains in the morning. Dmitry - thank you for everything, bro! pleased to meet you! say hello to your parents)

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8.8
Fabulous
2,519 reviews
Price from
£34
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.

We stayed in a private room with connected bathroom and it was much bigger than we were expecting. Probably just a bit bigger than a standard hotel room but for the price I was really surprised to have so much space and a nice bathroom. The neighborhood is nice and quiet with plenty of street parking, and the grounds were lush with grass and flowers when we visited in spring. We had a late check in and the keys were waiting for us in an envelope at the reception area so it was super easy to check in, and there's a key drop box so check out is easy as well. We didn't have a chance to use the kitchen but the facilities looked nice.

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8.1
Very good
1,319 reviews
Price from
£74
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.

Great location, great service, wonderful kitchen facilities to meet other travellers

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8.4
Very good
1,408 reviews
Price from
£23
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.

The manager was very nice and helpful, the location is great

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7.6
Good
443 reviews
Price from
£28
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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  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 15 reviews
    Beautiful modern home in a great location. Everything you could need & all to a very high spec. Very comfortable indeed. Fantastic views of Lake Tekapo and Mount Cook from the garden
    Ben
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £160.99
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 975 reviews
    The location was just far from the city center that it was about a 15 minute walk. Completely safe if you are walking on your own and at night as I did.
    J
    JACQUELINE
    Group
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 261 reviews
    Clean and comfortable great location
    gregg
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £157.51
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,519 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
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 51 reviews
    Lovely place, very homely with all the facilities n cookware etc. great location near the town Centre (within walking distance)
    Teck Meng
    Family with young children
  • 8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,319 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: £157.51
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,519 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: £157.51
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,519 reviews
    My first experience of a youth hostel at 70 years old and l loved it
    Dano
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £157.51
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,519 reviews
    One of the best hostels I've ever stayed.
    A
    Anonymous
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £157.51
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,519 reviews
    Great location. Friendly and helpful staff. Room matched the photos on the website. The bunk beds were comfortable and had plugs with each bed.
    Nan
    People with friends