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The 10 Best Hostels in Rotorua, New Zealand

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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
225 reviews
Price from
£14
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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7.7
Good
1,525 reviews
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£20
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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.

Good location, good WiFi, clean/modern facilities and friendly staff. Car parking present but on first come, first served basis. Comfie beds.

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7.5
Good
323 reviews
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£29
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.

Centrally located and reasonably priced, this is a good place to stay for a night or two if you are looking for a budget-friensky option in Rotorua.

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7
Good
662 reviews
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£19
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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.

What an amazing place! Clean, friendly staff (the receptionist even helped me carry some of my baggage upstairs), and free coffee and tea in the kitchen. The couches in the living room are soooo comfy.

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7.8
Good
305 reviews
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£14
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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.

Next to the bed, that could be separated from the common area by a folding screen, there were three different socket outlets for your electric devices, which was very practical and comfortable. Also, the bedside lamp gave enough light to read, so you could stay awake reading as long as you liked without the common light turned on and without disturbing your room mates.

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7.8
Good
384 reviews
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£21
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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: £45.33
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 225 reviews
    Vibrant hostel in a great location, huge common area
    Marisa
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £45.33
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 225 reviews
    The hostel was clean and at a great location.
    Esmeralda
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £55.11
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,528 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: £56.66
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 383 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: £60.36
    5.5
    Scored 5.5
    Average
    Rated passable
     · 795 reviews
    Good budget hotel. Great location for my conference. It was clean, lots of space. Very basic room.
    Donna
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £68.71
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 316 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: £68.71
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 316 reviews
    It has a hostel/ student dorm atmosphere, but eith families and adult guests, which can be charming. It’s a cheap place at a good location. The bes was really comfortable, although the sheets were a bit tired. All in all, if you don’t expect much, you won’t be dissapointed.
    Luca
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £45.33
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 225 reviews
    Central and cheap. Great for younger single backpackers.
    Paul
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £55.11
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,528 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: £50.10
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 414 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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