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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. it is THE best hostel in the world, for real. Everything was like in the pictures and even better. the staff is super nice and welcoming. The facilities are so pretty that at some point you doubt that it is a hostel - it could be a hotel! Everything was so clean, the staff does cleaning more than once a day in public areas. Showers and toilets are the prettiest ever. And that is one of the few hostels in this country that offers basic things for cooking for backpackers - there was coffee, tea, sugar etc, cooking oil and even milk (also dairy free) for communal use. Other hostels should learn from The Marion how to do a proper hostel!

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9.3
Superb
1,665 reviews
Price from
US$24
per night

Set in Auckland, Verandahs Parkside Lodge has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is close to 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. Auckland Airport is 20 km from the property. I loved the cleanliness of the place, the staff is friendly, the beds very comfortable.

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9.1
Superb
1,617 reviews
Price from
US$27
per night

Situated in Onetangi, 300 metres from Onetangi Beach, Waiheke Backpackers Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and barbecue facilities. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. first stay in a hostel. was happy I did. for a mere $67 US dollars a nite I got a double bed comfortable for sure. shared loo shower. but mind you the shower room was private while you used it w doors, options for laundry just $4 NZ for washer or dryer! and a view that was stunning! I had a car so I was spoiled. popped into 2 different town areas for meals, drinks, shopping—the beach was 170 steps down a cement pathway through a lush garden with birds singing! I’d absolutely go back.

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9
Superb
671 reviews
Price from
US$33
per night

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. Very well set up - rooms tucked away from main living and kitchen ! Kitchen was very well appointed. Sandra, our host was very responsive , friendly and helpful. Wish we would have had more time to stay!

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9.1
Superb
994 reviews
Price from
US$28
per night

Located in Plimmerton and with Plimmerton Beach reachable within 1.7 km, Moana Lodge provides a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. The property is around 27 km from Westpac Stadium, 27 km from Beehive Parliament Building and 28 km from Wellington Botanical Gardens. The hostel features family rooms. Best hostel I have stayed at so far in New Zealand. Perfect hostel to take a break for the cities. Truly loved it <3

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9.1
Superb
106 reviews
Price from
US$23
per night

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. Very clean in a quiet location. Spacious bedrooms and living rooms/kitchen, all available for the guests use

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9
Superb
255 reviews
Price from
US$40
per night

Conveniently set in the centre of Auckland, Stars Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi. This property is located a short distance from attractions such as Auckland Domain, Aotea Centre, and The Civic. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests. The staff and owner is very nice very humble very polite and treat everyone with regards and respect, I didn’t feel like I was staying at backpackers I felt the I am staying at my friends house because the staff and Owner is really nice grateful

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9.2
Superb
12 reviews
Price from
US$23
per night

Situated in Taupo, 36 km from Orakei Korako Cave and Thermal Park, Adventure Taupō Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Boasting a tour desk, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. Free WiFi and a shared kitchen are offered. Very new and clean hostel . Nice common spaces in a very modern building in a very good location.

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9.6
Exceptional
8 reviews
Price from
US$22
per night

Offering a barbecue and spa centre, The Ohakune Central Cabins is located in Ohakune. All rooms offer free WiFi. Guests have access to a communal kitchen and a shared lounge area.

This hostel has ski storage space and bike hire is available. You can engage in various activities, such as skiing, golfing and horse riding. Reception service is exceptionaly kind. Great spot, well furnished, very clean, super comfortable.

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9.4
Superb
8 reviews
Price from
US$102
per night

Conveniently located in the centre of Auckland, LyLo Auckland Hotel is within 2.6 km of Masefield Beach and 300 metres of Aotea Centre. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation offers karaoke and a 24-hour front desk.

Popular points of interest near the hostel include Aotea Square, Auckland Town Hall and SKYCITY Auckland Convention Centre. Auckland Airport is 20 km from the property. the staffs are so king and everything is clean. it’s also great location.

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8.7
Fabulous
6,250 reviews
Price from
US$36
per night

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