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Glow Worm Accommodation, hotel in Franz Josef

Glow Worm Accommodation is located in the center of Franz Josef and offers a range of shared dormitory rooms and private en suite rooms. Free unlimited WiFi is included.

Great garden Free activities Supermarkt close by Nice owners 10/10
Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very good
1,833 reviews
Price from
£45
1 night, 2 adults
Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef, hotel in Franz Josef

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef offers a modern accommodation across three wings in the Franz Josef Glacier Village, just a10-minute drive from Franz Josef Glacier and 30-40 minutes for Fox Glacier.

Great facilities, fab location, helpful staff. Scones on check in were a lovely surprise.
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very good
1,224 reviews
Price from
£45.46
1 night, 2 adults
Haka House Franz Josef, hotel in Franz Josef

Discover Haka House Franz Josef, a welcoming and vibrant hostel nestled in New Zealand's Glacier Country.

Easy to find. Well located at Glacier and close to Lake Matheson. Cheap stay for one short night. Late checkin worked well.
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very good
516 reviews
Price from
£45.59
1 night, 2 adults
Chateau Backpackers & Motels, hotel in Franz Josef

Surrounded by rainforest and mountains, Chateau Backpackers & Motels offers an outdoor fire pit, BBQ facilities.

The room was pretty dark and scent was overpowering, with a strong chemical odor that gradually triggered allergic reactions in one child and two adults.
Scored 7.9
7.9
Rated good
Good
1,082 reviews
Price from
£61.37
1 night, 2 adults
Ivorytowers Accommodation, hotel in Franz Josef

Ivorytowers Accommodation is situated opposite Westland National Park rainforest and mountains, just a 4-minute walk from Fox Glacier Village.

Great place to explore the glaciers. All necessary cooking equipment is available. It’s very close to the town center with supermarkets. And you can visit great places from here. A tip is the nearby short Minnehaha walk. Here you can see glowworms during night.
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very good
1,506 reviews
Price from
£38.64
1 night, 2 adults
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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: £107.60
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 516 reviews
    The best hostel we have stayed in New Zealand. Modern, cozy, great shower pressure, spacious kitchen with dining area, there is even sauna with cold shower outside. Super friendly staff and in general nice atmosphere. We extended our stay for one more night and would definitely stay again.
    Gabija
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £63.64
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,833 reviews
    Great for backpackers and those on a budget. A nice communal area with kitchen facilities.
    Boris
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £63.64
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,833 reviews
    The warm welcome cement the impression of the place. Despite being a backpackers' hostel, this accommodation is full of family atmosphere and friendship.
    Yee Kiang
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £107.60
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 516 reviews
    I would say that the best hostel in nz
    camrinew
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £63.64
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,833 reviews
    A crowded and obviously popular Hostel in the heart of town ... Which turned out to be small but full of tourists... The staff at the hostel were friendly, helpful and informative... Showers were hot, Bed Comfortable and a well equipped kitchen ... Great mix of backpackers, workers and tourists were staying in this really nice Hostel
    Howian
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £63.64
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,833 reviews
    The property was amazing. Easily the best hostel I’ve ever stayed in. Rooms were spotless with so many amenities which made the stay even better. I can’t wait to return
    Lesley
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £107.60
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 516 reviews
    Clean hostel, comfy beds, good size rooms. Great location just a 30 min drive to fox glacier/ lake matheson and not far from Franz jospeh glacier. Nice lounge area with a pool table and a TV room.
    Ruby
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,082 reviews
    Surprisingly good free breakfast including cereal, pancakes and toast. Other amenities too, and well set up for socialising. One of the best hostels I've stayed in.
    Benjamin Dickson
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £99.01
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 1,799 reviews
    Stunning spot, so nicely done and beautiful surroundings. Caters to all budgets! The 4 bed dorm has tea&coffee and TV and the best hostel kitchen I've ever seen! You must stay here!
    Verity
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,082 reviews
    Great location, it located right at the centre of town. Suitable fot budget and backpackers who are ready to meet new friends. Very well equipped and spacious kitchen for cooking.
    Ooi
    Young couple