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The Marion Hostel

Wellington CBD, Wellington

Located in the heart of the city of Wellington,The Marion Hostel offers a range of backpacker accommodation and features a rooftop terrace. It is just a 1-minute walk from Cuba Street where you will find a variety of restaurants, cafes and bars. Free high speed unlimited WiFi is offered throughout the property. This is exceptional value for money in a well run establishment. Highly recommended!

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9.4
Superb
1,732 reviews
Price from
£21
per night

Verandahs Parkside Lodge 4.5 stars

Auckland

Set in Auckland, Verandahs Parkside Lodge has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property. This property is located a short distance from attractions such as SKYCITY Auckland Convention Centre, Auckland Art Gallery, and Sky Tower. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and a tour desk for guests.

Popular points of interest near the hostel include Aotea Centre, Aotea Square and Auckland Town Hall. The nearest airport is Auckland Airport, 20 km from Verandahs Parkside Lodge. It's a really clean, well kept hostel. It also backs onto a beautiful local park and is a great location for staying in the city. I would definitely stay here again.

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9
Superb
1,550 reviews
Price from
£21
per night

Riverstone Lodge 5 stars

Turangi

Located in Turangi, Riverstone Lodge, a 5-star hostel, offers a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and free WiFi. The property provides garden views and a terrace.

A range of activities are offered in the area, such as skiing and cycling.

Taupo is 40 km from the hostel. Hostel is wery nice, well equipped and feels like home! Great place to stay for Tongariro Crossing. Sandra is extremely helpful and provides you with lot of information.

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9.1
Superb
866 reviews
Price from
£23
per night

Relax a Lodge 3 stars

Kerikeri

Set in Kerikeri, 20 km from Opua Forest, Relax a Lodge offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hostel provides garden views and a terrace. A lovely little house provided with everything you would need. Beautiful orchards right outside. Very peaceful. Kerikeri is a great base for visiting other places like Russell. It also has great markets!

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9
Superb
245 reviews
Price from
£33
per night

LyLo Auckland 5 stars

Auckland Central Business District, Auckland

Boasting a shared lounge, a restaurant as well as a bar, LyLo Auckland is set in the centre of Auckland, 2.9 km from Masefield Beach. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation offers karaoke and a tour desk.

Popular points of interest near the hostel include Aotea Centre, Aotea Square and Auckland Town Hall. Auckland Airport is 20 km from the property. Friendly and professional staff. Lovely atmosphere. Very comfortable beds with total privacy. Huge kitchen and cosy places to sit downstairs. Great bar and restaurant inside the hostel. In the lobby, you will find wonderful Chloé who can organise your trip in NZ. She is the best !

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8.6
Fabulous
4,712 reviews
Price from
£33
per night

Wanderlust NZ

Tauranga

Among the facilities at this property are 2 spacious, shared kitchens overlooking the water and a separate shared lounge area, and a specialised private group area. We have upmarket private rooms with ensuites to shared dorms with or without ensuites with eco-friendly bedding and tastefully decorated. This hostel has sustainability at it’s core. beautiful views from the balcony and extremely friendly and helpful staff!

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8.2
Very good
1,077 reviews
Price from
£27
per night

Haka House Auckland K'Road 5 stars

Auckland Central Business District, Auckland

Experience the perfect blend of comfort and style at Haka House Auckland K'Road, a modern hostel located on the vibrant Karangahape Road, in one of the coolest neighbourhoods in Auckland’s CBD – with many great cafes, restaurants, bars and boutique shopping on its doorstep. Good beds with curtains, clean and spacious bathrooms and a great location.

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8.1
Very good
1,464 reviews
Price from
£24
per night

Finlay Jack's Backpackers 4.5 stars

Taupo

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'. The hostel a cute inner courtyard where you can hang out in hammocks or pet the hostels friendly dog. This creates a really chill vibe. The staff is super friendly and make you feel at ease immediately. And curtains for every bunk make sure you get your private space even in dorms.

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8.5
Very good
2,158 reviews
Price from
£24
per night

United Auckland

Auckland Central Business District, Auckland

Attractively situated in the Auckland Central Business District district of Auckland, United Auckland is situated 700 metres from Aotea Square, 800 metres from Auckland Art Gallery and less than 1 km from Aotea Centre. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is 1.1 km from the city centre and 600 metres from Auckland Town Hall.

The hostel offers a sun terrace. You can play table tennis at United Auckland. Comfortable bed, cheap washing machine and dryer.

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8.4
Very good
261 reviews
Price from
£28
per night

Eden Lodge

Mount Eden, Auckland

Situated in Auckland, within 2.4 km of Eden Park Stadium and 2.6 km of Auckland Domain, Eden Lodge features accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 2.7 km from Auckland Town Hall, 2.8 km from Aotea Square and 2.9 km from Auckland Art Gallery. SKYCITY Auckland Convention Centre is 3.7 km away and The Civic is 3.8 km from the hostel. Very clean and friendly staff and a really great fish tank!

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8.3
Very good
151 reviews
Price from
£50
per night

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