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A spacious room with large windows offering a view of a lush forested mountain.

1. Piha Beachstay - Hostel

Piha Beachstay - Hostel
1.0 star property
Piha
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (73 reviews)
"Lovely place to stay, very chilled. "
Australia
Ann
$65 nightly
The price is $77
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Total with taxes and fees
Piha Beachstay - Hostel
A modern building with a glass facade and the name "Lylo" on the side.

2. 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
$43 nightly
The price is $49
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with taxes and fees
LyLo Auckland
A beach with a large rock formation, kayaks, and people on the sand.

3. Tatahi Cove - Hostel

Tatahi Cove - Hostel
2.0 star property
Hahei
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (34 reviews)
"Beautiful and large sharing area with a small private room. Very warm and friendly staffs gave us a lot of information for visiting and dining. "
United States
Boqin
$77 nightly
The price is $89
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
Tatahi Cove - Hostel
A spacious room with a wooden table and white chairs, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

4. Haka House Taupo

Haka House Taupo
4.0 star property
Taupō Central
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (299 reviews)
"Ample space in kitchen, clean bathroom, convenient location"
Australia
Anjalee
$36 nightly
The price is $41
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Total with taxes and fees
Haka House Taupo
A historic building with a classic architectural style, featuring arched windows and a brick facade.

5. JO&JOE Auckland

JO&JOE Auckland
5.0 star property
Auckland Central Business District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (62 reviews)
"It’s a great place to stay"
Australia
ricardo
$54 nightly
The price is $62
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Total with taxes and fees
JO&JOE Auckland
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, exposed wooden beams, a sofa set, armchairs, a coffee table, and a view of the outdoors.

6. Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel

Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel
2.0 star property
National Park Village
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (92 reviews)
"Staff were fantastic and the accommodation was clean! "
Canada
Cameron
$66 nightly
The price is $76
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel
A building with a flat roof, a front entrance, and a signboard.

7. Tongariro River Retreat - Hostel

Tongariro River Retreat - Hostel
4.0 star property
Turangi
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (148 reviews)
"The staff were very helpful. The bed was comfortable and the room tidy. The location was great, right in Turangi township and close to a lot of great activities."
Australia
Tania
$28 nightly
The price is $32
Oct 24 - Oct 25
Total with taxes and fees
Tongariro River Retreat - Hostel
A living room with green sofas, a flat-screen TV, and a bookshelf.

8. Adventure Taupo Hostel

Adventure Taupo Hostel
2.0 star property
Taupō Central
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1 review)
"Great first time experience staying in a hostel only problem is if you are staying out of town for a sports event be prepared for a team to possibly be staying at the same accom and it is by chance things can be a little noisey and kitchen and lounge may be a bit crowded"
Australia
Talia
$37 nightly
The price is $43
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Total with taxes and fees
Adventure Taupo Hostel
A hot tub with people around it, surrounded by greenery and a wooden fence.

9. Centabay Lodge - Hostel

Centabay Lodge - Hostel
2.0 star property
Paihia
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (115 reviews)
"Nice hostel clean friendly staff."
Sweden
Johan
$39 nightly
The price is $45
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Total with taxes and fees
Centabay Lodge - Hostel
A wooden-paneled bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, and a door leading to another room.

10. Bay of Islands Lodge

Bay of Islands Lodge
2.0 star property
Paihia
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (60 reviews)
"Awesome place to stay"
Australia
Satbir
$45 nightly
The price is $53
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Total with taxes and fees
Bay of Islands Lodge
A reception desk with a wooden panel wall, a framed artwork, and a small potted plant.

11. Flying Pig Backpackers Rotorua

Flying Pig Backpackers Rotorua
1.0 star property
Inner City
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (24 reviews)
"Was a nice quick stay."
Australia
Dallas
$29 nightly
The price is $33
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Flying Pig Backpackers Rotorua
A room with a large window, a bed, and a view of a cityscape and water.

12. Garden Hostel

Garden Hostel
1.0 star property
Auckland Central Business District
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)
"We liked that our family could stay in one room. Edward was very helpful in getting us checked in and sorting out how to use the entrance and elevator. The building is very secure, which made us feel very safe being in downtown Auckland. This was a great hostile for us to walk to the University and explore a little downtown."
Australia
Amy
$30 nightly
The price is $35
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Total with taxes and fees
Garden Hostel
A hotel room with a bed, a small table, a grill, and a view of the outside.

13. Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua

Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua
3.5 star property
Inner City
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (236 reviews)
"The staff was helpful and the rooms and bathrooms where well kept clean"
Australia
Hailey
$53 nightly
The price is $61
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees
Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua
A spacious room with large windows, wooden flooring, and orange chairs.

14. Haka House Rotorua

Haka House Rotorua
5.0 star property
Inner City
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (126 reviews)
"Nice place to stay in the middle central Rotorua. Walking distance to a lot of things."
Australia
Michelle
$34 nightly
The price is $40
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Total with taxes and fees
Haka House Rotorua
A modern kitchen with a marble island, wooden cabinets, and a backsplash.

15. The Marion Hostel

The Marion Hostel
2.0 star property
Te Aro
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (76 reviews)
"Great hostel !"
France
Florian
$51 nightly
The price is $59
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and fees
The Marion Hostel
A reception area with a green wall, a counter, and a magazine rack.

16. United Auckland

United Auckland
1.5 star property
Auckland Central Business District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (24 reviews)
"Clean room and exceptional staff"
Canada
Silvia
$26 nightly
The price is $30
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Total with taxes and fees
United Auckland
A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a painting on the wall.

17. Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers

Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers
2.0 star property
Pipitea
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Nice staff when I arrived quite late for my first visit, but they helped me to sort out things effectively."
Australia
Yijing
$30 nightly
The price is $35
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers
A building with a sign reading "Wanderlust New Zealand" and "Hostel St. Amant."

18. Wanderlust NZ

Wanderlust NZ
1.0 star property
Tauranga
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (5 reviews)
"For the needs "
Canada
Nigel
$74 nightly
The price is $86
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and fees
Wanderlust NZ
A restaurant with wooden beams and hanging paper lanterns. Tables are arranged with chairs, and people are dining.

19. The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers

The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers
2.0 star property
Te Aro
7.8 out of 10, Good, (913 reviews)
"Good spot room was adequate for age of hotel"
Australia
Sandra
$39 nightly
The price is $45
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Total with taxes and fees
The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers
A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a window, and two wall-mounted pictures.

20. Pacific Coast Lodge and Backpackers

Pacific Coast Lodge and Backpackers
1.0 star property
Mount Maunganui
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (6 reviews)
"Very organised. Staff great. Would go back for sureeee!!"
Australia
Ana Paula
$72 nightly
The price is $84
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Total with taxes and fees
Pacific Coast Lodge and Backpackers
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Novotel Auckland Airport

Novotel Auckland Airport

10/10 Excellent
"Well located at Auckland International Airport"
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Novotel Auckland Airport

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North Island Hostels information

Number of reviews
3,033
Accommodation
42 Hostels
Lowest Price
$30
Highest Price
$89

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