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Finlay Jack's Backpackers offers an ideal location in Taupo. The hostel offers single bed dormitory's.

Location good good price great kitchen facilities available
Review score
8.5
Very good
2,400 reviews
Price from
£48.71
1 night, 2 adults

Haka House Taupō is a vibrant hostel in central Taupō, located just moments away from the breathtaking Lake Taupō!

Location was good and the facilities were excellent.
Review score
7.6
Good
1,938 reviews
Price from
£28.98
1 night, 2 adults

Based by the Lake is a 18+ hostel offering accommodation centrally located in Taupo, just minutes from the lake.

Very convenient location
Review score
6.8
Pleasant
2,010 reviews
Price from
£47.83
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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  • Review score
    9.2
    Superb · 6 reviews
    Having the facilities, the pool, gym, and sauna and a safe space for our car and a great location by the water and easy walking access too. The apartment was great and spacious too.
    Guest review by
    Sarndra
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £79.71
    Review score
    7.9
    Good · 208 reviews
    Great location walking distance to town centre , easy to find. Safe location Welcome addition of electric blankets and smart TV. Bedroom was very clean
    Guest review by
    Sophie
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £120.62
    Review score
    8.2
    Very good · 1,868 reviews
    Beautiful hotel, great location, amazing views over Lake Taupo and very peaceful. Everything is well sound proofed and warm. Spotlessly clean and everything in fantastic shape.
    Guest review by
    Sheryl
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £53.14
    Review score
    6.8
    Pleasant · 2,010 reviews
    Close to the lake, great location. Budget friendly.
    Guest review by
    Pujare
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £48.71
    Review score
    8.5
    Very good · 2,400 reviews
    Great courtyard set-up which felt safe with a relaxed vibe.Everything seemed to work and staff were very helpful. Grateful for a discount with my Scottish Youth Hostel card.
    Guest review by
    Derek
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £38.08
    Review score
    7.6
    Good · 1,938 reviews
    After one year of travelling all over New Zealand I can really say, Haka Lodge is the best Hostel I was staying in. I felt very safe, bathroom und kitchen were clean, nice staff and very good bedrooms. I was staying in a dormitory in Auckland in Haka Lodge and in Taupo in a double bedroom, both I would always recommend.
    Guest review by
    Joline
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £38.08
    Review score
    7.6
    Good · 1,938 reviews
    Really like the privacy of curtains on the bunk beds and how sturdy they were. Also the convenience of a plug in each bunk for charging devices safely. lockable cupboards for possessions were good. The hostel had a welcoming and friendly vibe and good for socialising but not too loud late in the night too, so a great balance as a solo traveller. Facilities clean and tidy, cleaned well every morning.
    Guest review by
    Chamberlain
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £38.97
    Review score
    6.1
    Pleasant · 1,349 reviews
    We wanted a quick turn around bed for the night Basically felt like a youth hostel.from my traveling days . Bunk beds clean sheets room was.clean Great price .great location .
    Guest review by
    Mary
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £53.14
    Review score
    6.8
    Pleasant · 2,010 reviews
    Good center location. 2 streets back from the water front. Plenty nearby places to eat and drink and get coffee and close to water sport tourist attractions. Others, a walk or quick drive such as Huka Falls and hot pools. The hostel is as to be expected if marked as a 3 star accomadation. Clean enough, safe feeling, cheap accomadation in convenient location but very basic. Bedding included, but you should bring towels and toiletries.
    Guest review by
    Laverick
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £38.08
    Review score
    7.6
    Good · 1,938 reviews
    The best hostel kitchen we've seen - really big space with enough hobs, pots and pans etc for multiple people to cook at once. Lots of fridge space. Very Clean. Lots of fridge space. Great views. Well heated bedroom. Easy check in. Parking on site (although pretty crammed and we did get blocked in by another car). Great location near the centre of town.
    Guest review by
    Kevin
    Young couple