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Greymouth
Global Village Travellers Lodge has free bikes, fitness centre, a garden and shared lounge in Greymouth. Located around 1.6 km from Greymouth Railway Station, the hostel is also 43 km away from Punakaiki Scenic Attraction. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and free WiFi. Beautiful location, very clean facility, kind and friendly owners!
Dunedin
Set in Dunedin, 1.2 km from Taieri Gorge Railway, Travel Stay City Hostel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.3 km from Toitu Otago Settlers Museum. Very cozy and nice place, stayed for Christmas and absolutely loved it. Quiet place but short walk to city center. Staff was very friendly. Nice and tidy kitchen, common room and bathrooms. The room itself was also very comfortable. Not very soundproof but didn’t bother me. Would definitely stay again!
Invercargill
Located in Invercargill, Southern Comfort features a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. The property is non-smoking and is set 2.5 km from Rugby Park Stadium.
Guests at the hostel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Invercargill, like cycling.
This is absolutely the most amazing hostel where I stayed. My dormitory Fleur was beautiful with own bathroom. It is very comfortable bed, everything is smell nice and clean. And I feel it like a home. I fully recommend it and thank you that I can stay there!
Castle Hill
Situated in Castle Hill, 17 km from Broken River Ski Field, Forest Lodge features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and barbecue facilities. 19 km from Craigieburn and 23 km from Porters, the hostel provides ski storage space. Guests can enjoy mountain views. Such lovely accommodation in an amazing environment, run by welcoming people. Will be back sometime
Otira
Located in Otira, 12 km from Devils Punchbowl Falls, Rata Lodge Accommodation provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. The property is around 13 km from Arthur's Pass Train Station, 14 km from Arthur's Pass National Park and 8.6 km from Temple Basin. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.
All units in the hostel are equipped with a kettle. At Rata Lodge Accommodation every room is equipped with a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, and a patio with a mountain view.
Super cosy place to stay. The hosts are amazing. We had a lovely time. Everything super clean as well. Will totally recommend to everybody 💜
Oxford
Set in Oxford, Oxford Queenette Backpackers offers a garden, shared lounge and BBQ facilities. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.
At the hostel, all rooms are equipped with a balcony with a city view. The units in Oxford Queenette Backpackers are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.
awesome accomodation for a quick layover
Marahau
Set in Marahau, 300 metres from Marahau Beach, Adventure Inn Marahau offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and barbecue facilities. The accommodation features evening entertainment and a shared kitchen.
At the hostel, all rooms have air conditioning and a shared bathroom.
Awesome super friendly vibe, very nice owners that will help you plan your activities. For a hostel in a small village the room is very high-end, comfortable beds your own socket & all. Good showers, even though dorm was with a lot of people it is built in a way that doesn't feel crowded.
Tuatapere
All units at the hostel are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a kitchenette. With a shared bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at Last Light Lodge also provide guests with a garden view. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge. The food was exceptional. Rooms very clean and tidy. Great place to unwind after hiking.
Oamaru
Situated in Oamaru, 35 km from Moeraki Boulders, Old Bones Lodge features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. With free WiFi, this 5-star hostel offers a shared kitchen. Guests can enjoy pool views. We loved the huge communal area. The kitchen was spotless and well equipped. The room was also comfortable. A great location close to town, coast and penguins!
Dunedin
Set in Dunedin and with Taieri Gorge Railway reachable within 1.5 km, Manor on the Park Backpackers offers express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. Popular points of interest nearby include Dunedin Casino, NZSG Dunedin Research and Dunedin Public Art Gallery. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests. Location is good and the building was recently renovated, facilities are fantastic
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Manor on the Park Backpackers, Old Bones Lodge and Adventure Queenstown Hostel have received great reviews from guests in South Island regarding the views from these hostels
Guests staying in South Island also spoke highly of the views from these hostels: Barnyard Backpackers Te Anau, Anakiwa Lodge and Surat Bay Lodge by the Sea/Backpackers Hostel.
Couples travelling in South Island loved staying at Southern Comfort, Forest Lodge and Old Bones Lodge.
Similarly, these hostels in South Island are highly rated by couples: Global Village Travellers Lodge, Rata Lodge Accommodation and Travel Stay City Hostel.
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The average price per night for a hostel in South Island for this weekend is US$62, based on current Booking.com prices.
Global Village Travellers Lodge, Southern Comfort and Rata Lodge Accommodation are some popular hostels in South Island.
In addition to these hostels, Old Bones Lodge, Forest Lodge and Last Light Lodge are also popular in South Island.
Many families visiting South Island loved staying at Manor on the Park Backpackers, Southern Comfort and Travel Stay City Hostel.
Similarly, Old Bones Lodge, Anakiwa Lodge and Global Village Travellers Lodge are also popular among family travellers.
There are 110 hostels in South Island you can book on Booking.com.
Has a peculiar ambience but comfortable enough for the one night stay. Be mindful that the Receptionist may not be local so you’ll have to find out information about the facilities or area on your own or elsewhere. Friendly, quiet, private enough, clean, safe. It is a backpackers/hostel so don’t expect a five star treatment.
Fantastic backpacker hostel if you are backpacking in New Zealand. Very cheap and you can meet a lot of people. Also a nice cosy place and the staff are very helpful. The selfmade free dessert on 7pm is a very sweet touch too.
Perfect budget accommodation, probably on the upper edge of what you would normally get for hostel style accommodation. The free coffee, and the water/ice machines on each floor is a bonus. Exactly the accommodation we where chasing in a great location
Amazing facilities, very fun and sociable hostel. Comfy beds, lovely staff, great location, good for meeting people and learning about the area/finding out things to do in Abel Tasman. Would 100% recommend.
One of the best hostels I have ever stayed in. It was super cosy, modern and extremely clean. Each bunk bed had their own curtains and usb plugs. It is the perfect spot to discover the breathtaking Mount Cook National Park. I did several day hikes and even an overnight hike. I couldn't ask for a better place to stay in at Mount Cook!
Great location near all the action. The common area, Ms. Lucy's bar was the classic social area for a hostel with pool table, board games. The bar was under renovation during our stay, with that open I imagine it to be an even better social area. Note that most people renting this place will go for dorms, this review is for a family room: one double bed and a bunk bed for two. The double bed was huge, probably king size, could have easily fit three people.
One of the best hostels I have been to, very confortable and clean, super relaxing atmosphere, good to meet people. First time I have slept in an 8-ppl dorm by myself! The best organized kitchen I have seen so far with perfect gas cooker, good and clean dish towel, soap for hands (and it is surprisingly not that that common in youth hostels!) Will definitely come back.
Great location, staff were very helpful helping us out with using their phone etc. and directions. As for the hostel, you get what you pay for, don't expect the Hilton. We booked a twin and unexpectantly got bunk beds which was fun 😎.
I loved staying at Oamaru Backpackers. My room was very cozy and comfy, the kitchen and the living room were so nice and bright with everything you need to cook and to relax. Very nice view. So far one of the best hostel I've been to since I'm in NZ last year. Sadly I only stayed one night.