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Our top choices for New Zealand hostels

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1. LyLo Christchurch Airport

LyLo Christchurch Airport
5.0 star property
Christchurch Airport
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Really convenient as close to shops and airport"
Australia
julie alice marie-helene louise
The price is HK$720
HK$828 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
LyLo Christchurch Airport
A building with a glass door, wooden shutters, and a covered outdoor seating area with picnic tables.

2. Lakes Edge Lodge

Lakes Edge Lodge
1.0 star property
Lake Tekapo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (39 reviews)
"Clean room and great location,"
Australia
Marites
The price is HK$452
HK$520 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Lakes Edge Lodge
A modern room with large windows offering a view of a lake and mountains. There are two sofas and a wicker chair.

3. Haka House Lake Tekapo

Haka House Lake Tekapo
5.0 star property
Lake Tekapo
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (453 reviews)
"Lovely hostel in the middle of Tekapo with stunning views of the lake. Clean room, very comfortable and convenient."
United Kingdom
Katie
The price is HK$1,225
HK$1,409 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Haka House Lake Tekapo
A modern building with a glass facade and the name "Lylo" on the side.

4. LyLo Auckland

LyLo Auckland
5.0 star property
Auckland Central Business District
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (332 reviews)
"very helpful staff for my first time visit. will be back."
Australia
Yijing
The price is HK$379
HK$436 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
LyLo Auckland
A wooden interior with a table and chairs, a view of a mountain, and a sign with text.

5. LyLo Queenstown

LyLo Queenstown
5.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (770 reviews)
"Good stay"
United States
Ryan
The price is HK$758
HK$872 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
LyLo Queenstown
A balcony with a view of a street, stone wall, and a row of chairs.

6. Nomads Queenstown Backpackers

Nomads Queenstown Backpackers
2.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (778 reviews)
"Amazing place"
Australia
Amanpreet
The price is HK$528
HK$608 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Nomads Queenstown Backpackers
A wooden cabin room with a bed, a desk, and a mirror.

7. Haka House Hostel – Aoraki Mt Cook

Haka House Hostel – Aoraki Mt Cook
4.5 star property
Mount Cook
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (114 reviews)
"Great hostel! Very clean, comfortable, convenient location, friendly staff and incredible views. A great base for staying in Mt Cook."
United Kingdom
Katie
The price is HK$1,782
HK$2,049 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Haka House Hostel – Aoraki Mt Cook
A historic building with a classic architectural style, featuring arched windows and a brick facade.

8. JO&JOE Auckland

JO&JOE Auckland
5.0 star property
Auckland Central Business District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (66 reviews)
"It’s a great place to stay"
Australia
ricardo
The price is HK$407
HK$468 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
JO&JOE Auckland
A golf course with a flag, a person standing, and another person sitting on the grass.

9. Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel

Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel
2.0 star property
Lake Tekapo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (160 reviews)
"Convenient location to the main downtown area in Lake Tekapo. Otherwise, not too much room and bathroom was pretty small. Just another place to sleep for the night."
United States
Allison
The price is HK$813
HK$935 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel
A modern interior with a wooden table and black chairs, large windows offering a view of a cityscape and a red car outside.

10. Haka House Auckland City

Haka House Auckland City
4.0 star property
Auckland Central Business District
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (62 reviews)
"Lovely stay, thank you"
Australia
Samantha
The price is HK$302
HK$347 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Haka House Auckland City
A modern interior with a view of a lake and mountains. It includes a bar area with stools and a kitchen counter.

11. Absoloot Hostel Queenstown

Absoloot Hostel Queenstown
2.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (176 reviews)
"Great central location, the shared kitchens is well equiped."
Australia
Carolina
The price is HK$827
HK$951 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Absoloot Hostel Queenstown
A view from inside a room with large windows overlooking a parking area and mountains.

12. Haka House Wanaka

Haka House Wanaka
5.0 star property
Wanaka
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (267 reviews)
"Near the lake, supermarket and food options"
Singapore
debbie
The price is HK$1,149
HK$1,321 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Haka House Wanaka
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a central island with a sink, and a view of the adjacent dining area.

13. Bridge Backpackers

Bridge Backpackers
2.0 star property
Nelson City Centre
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (175 reviews)
"Great location, great staff. "
United States
Emily
Bridge Backpackers
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window offering a city view.

14. Haka House Wellington

Haka House Wellington
5.0 star property
Te Aro
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (508 reviews)
"Great place to stay, close to everything in the cbd. Really economical with great facilities."
Australia
Honor
The price is HK$381
HK$438 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Haka House Wellington
A hotel room with a large window, a bed, and a view of a deck and mountains.

15. Haka House Queenstown Lakefront

Haka House Queenstown Lakefront
3.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (139 reviews)
"it's a great location with exceptional facilities.... hostels are crap shoots... your experience will depend on who ends up in your room & good luck with that!"
United States
Esther
The price is HK$904
HK$1,039 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Haka House Queenstown Lakefront
A train station with a luggage storage area, a ticket counter, and a computer displaying Google.

16. Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel

Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel
2.0 star property
Addington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (377 reviews)
"Second time staying here, excellent as always."
United Kingdom
Caoilte
The price is HK$360
HK$414 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel
A building with a sign reading "TREK GLOBAL BACKPACKER."

17. Trek Global Backpackers

Trek Global Backpackers
4.0 star property
Te Aro
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (285 reviews)
"Staff young and very helpful My room was always clean when i got back from my day Kitchen was close to my room Thankyou for a great stay"
Australia
Christine
The price is HK$226
HK$260 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Trek Global Backpackers
A hotel room with a large bed, floral bedspread, a view of greenery outside, and a window with curtains.

18. Gladstone Grand Hotel

Gladstone Grand Hotel
2.0 star property
Fairlie
5.4 out of 10, (63 reviews)
"Basic accommodation but good for the price."
Australia
Brig
The price is HK$408
HK$469 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Gladstone Grand Hotel
A library with bookshelves, a reading area with chairs, and a counter with a person behind it.

19. Surf 'N' Snow Backpackers - Hostel

Surf 'N' Snow Backpackers - Hostel
2.0 star property
Auckland Central Business District
5.2 out of 10, (307 reviews)
"Good location, close to everything. Wi-Fi stable, kitchen is easy and convenient."
United States
Jinghe
The price is HK$277
HK$318 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Surf 'N' Snow Backpackers - Hostel
A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a painting on the wall.

20. Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers

Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers
2.0 star property
Pipitea
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Nice staff when I arrived quite late for my first visit, but they helped me to sort out things effectively."
Australia
Yijing
The price is HK$268
HK$308 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers
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La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

10/10 Excellent
"Great view from my mountain view room."
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New Zealand Hostels information

Number of reviews
3,784
Accommodation
180 Hostels
Lowest Price
HK$260
Highest Price
HK$2,049

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