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The 10 Best Hostels in Taupo, New Zealand

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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'.

Great place and awesome staff!! Cool people staying there and very good location. Taupo is amazing!!

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8.5
Very good
1,976 reviews
Price from
£25
per night

Haka Lodge Taupo features free unlimited WiFi and stunning views of Lake Taupo. The backpacker property offers a range of upmarket dormitory rooms as well as private rooms for those who like their own space.

The accommodation was very clean and well kept. Very friendly and welcoming family owned business. Comfortable beds 🤗 Fantastic locations and highly recommend if you looking for a good night sleep if you have that action packed day ahead of you, trekking, ect. Very good hygiene standards 🙂

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7.8
Good
1,675 reviews
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£24
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Based by the Lake offers basic dormitory-style rooms or private guest bedrooms with ensuite facilities. All of the accommodation is clean and modern and linen is included. Communal facilities include a shared kitchen. You can also soak up the sun on the sundeck which features views of the mountains.

Location was close to the lake, the food, the supermarket, everything. Amenities (kitchen and laundry) were clean and well thought out. Enjoyed the girls only dorm with the extra perk of a private balcony.

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7.1
Good
1,702 reviews
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£31
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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: £56.06
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,976 reviews
    Great courtyard set-up which felt safe with a relaxed vibe.Everything seemed to work and staff were very helpful. Grateful for a discount with my Scottish Youth Hostel card.
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    Derek
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £111.64
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,124 reviews
    Great location, friendly easy check in, safe parking. Room was very clean and the bonus of a change of clean, soft towels even for a short weekend stay. Would definitely stay here again.
    Beverley
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £56.06
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,976 reviews
    The perfect backpacker hostel! Lovely chilled and friendly vibe, great facilities, super comfy beds/dorms with blinds for privacy. The kitchen was clean and organised. The staff were great and helped me book the Tongariro crossing. Would have stayed longer if I could!
    Madeleine
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £61.76
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
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    Rated good
     · 1,674 reviews
    After one year of travelling all over New Zealand I can really say, Haka Lodge is the best Hostel I was staying in. I felt very safe, bathroom und kitchen were clean, nice staff and very good bedrooms. I was staying in a dormitory in Auckland in Haka Lodge and in Taupo in a double bedroom, both I would always recommend.
    Joline
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £56.06
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,976 reviews
    The Finlay Jack's Backpackers is a great hostel! Good location, close to supermarkets and cafés, big and well equipped kitchen, friendly staff. I loved the pod beds! Very comfortable, plugs, light and enough space to put all your belongings and good privacy due to the curtains.
    Lisa
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £61.76
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,674 reviews
    Really like the privacy of curtains on the bunk beds and how sturdy they were. Also the convenience of a plug in each bunk for charging devices safely. lockable cupboards for possessions were good. The hostel had a welcoming and friendly vibe and good for socialising but not too loud late in the night too, so a great balance as a solo traveller. Facilities clean and tidy, cleaned well every morning.
    Chamberlain
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £49.88
    6.2
    Scored 6.2
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,158 reviews
    We wanted a quick turn around bed for the night Basically felt like a youth hostel.from my traveling days . Bunk beds clean sheets room was.clean Great price .great location .
    Mary
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £61.76
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,702 reviews
    Good center location. 2 streets back from the water front. Plenty nearby places to eat and drink and get coffee and close to water sport tourist attractions. Others, a walk or quick drive such as Huka Falls and hot pools. The hostel is as to be expected if marked as a 3 star accomadation. Clean enough, safe feeling, cheap accomadation in convenient location but very basic. Bedding included, but you should bring towels and toiletries.
    Laverick
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £56.06
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,976 reviews
    Nice, clean hostel with good common areas with friendly staff. Great place to stay for backpackers.
    M.
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £61.76
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,674 reviews
    The best hostel kitchen we've seen - really big space with enough hobs, pots and pans etc for multiple people to cook at once. Lots of fridge space. Very Clean. Lots of fridge space. Great views. Well heated bedroom. Easy check in. Parking on site (although pretty crammed and we did get blocked in by another car). Great location near the centre of town.
    Kevin
    Young couple

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