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Hostels in Rotorua

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Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua

Rotorua

The centrally located Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua offers free WiFi, a neighboring rock-climbing wall and a spacious guest lounge including a tour desk, a billiards table and a cinema.

D
Diane
From
New Zealand
The access was easy for all times of the day. The lounges and kitchen spaces were large and suitable for my child to be in. Staff were incredible from initial phone calls to during stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,383 reviews
Price from
US$69.48
1 night, 2 adults

Crashpalace Backpackers

Rotorua

Featuring a garden, shared lounge, terrace and free WiFi, Crashpalace Backpackers is located in Rotorua, 4.4 km from Rotorua International Stadium and 12 km from Paradise Valley Springs.

R
Robbe
From
Belgium
Perfect location for Tongagiro crossing, amazing staff. Big thanks to Chris for welcoming me. He really helped me a lot! Super friendly! Everything is clean, good facilities.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 944 reviews
Price from
US$40.20
1 night, 2 adults

Rotorua Downtown Backpackers

Fenton Street, Rotorua

Rotorua Downtown Backpackers is a modern hostel is located in the heart of Rotorua across the road from the I-Site and major bus lines.

B
Basil
From
Belgium
Good place, nice people, everything was perfect
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 726 reviews
Price from
US$47.09
1 night, 2 adults

Haka House Rotorua

Rotorua

Explore Rotorua’s natural beauty and cultural gems while enjoying comfortable and stylish accommodation at Haka House Rotorua.

K
Katja
From
Slovenia
And the award for the worst hostel in NZ goes to... well, definitely not to this one! Hands down the best hostel I ever stayed at, and I have been to many. Due to some recent bad experiences with hostels in NZ I was a bit hesitant to stay in another one, but I am so glad I booked. The place is freshly renovated, big rooms with storage under the bed and a locker (just bring your own padlocks), blackout curtains on the bed and window... Bathrooms are super clean (and with a hairdryer), and I can only wish my kitchen at home was as cool as this one. Before Rotorua, I stayed in their sister hostel in Taupo and it was equally amazing.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,704 reviews
Price from
US$43.93
1 night, 2 adults

Stay Hostel Rotorua

Rotorua

Stay Hostel Rotorua is located in Rotorua, 4.3 km from Rotorua International Stadium and 11 km from Paradise Valley Springs.

J
Javier
From
Spain
Super nice staff, small room but very comfortable bed, hot water in the shower working really good, nice experience, thanks!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 602 reviews
Price from
US$54.55
1 night, 2 adults

Smoke Lake Hot Springs Lodge & Camp

Rotorua

Smoke Lake Hot Springs Lodge and Camp is in the heart of Rotorua on the edge of the famous Kuirau Geothermal Park. We are a family run business and have been here for 38 years.

L
Lara
From
New Zealand
Close proximity and comfy beds
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 124 reviews
Price from
US$121.45
1 night, 2 adults

Rotorua Hostel

Rotorua

Located in Rotorua and with Rotorua International Stadium reachable within 3.6 km, Rotorua Hostel provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

J
Jingyao
From
New Zealand
Location is well, the employee here is not bad
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.3
Passable - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews
Price from
US$39.54
1 night, 2 adults

Rotorua Central Backpackers

Rotorua

Featuring a garden and a shared lounge, Rotorua Central Backpackers is set in Rotorua. Free WiFi is provided. Rotorua is 700 metres from the hostel, while Papamoa is 49 km from the property.

S
Sam
From
United Kingdom
Great location with very friendly staff. Garden was lovely in the summer evenings (plus drying laundry!)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 497 reviews
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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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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,383 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 726 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 944 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,704 reviews

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Avg. price/night: US$100.49
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,704 reviews
Lovely clean hostel with comfy beds in the private rooms. Great location for town. Used the shared bathrooms on arrival and cleanest hostel toilets I have ever seen.
Guest review by
Michelle
Family with young children
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 726 reviews
The hostel is very social and gets a cozy vibe to it, that does make it feel like home when staying a longer time! I had an amazing time meeting so many new people at the backpackers and enjoyed the time there a lot
Guest review by
Ronja
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 726 reviews
Great location in the centre of Rotorua, super friendly staff and the hostel couldn't be cleaner! They are really cleaning all the time! Big kitchen with several microwaves, sinks, stoves, 2 big double doors fridges etc. Really enjoyed my stay here
Guest review by
Hendrika Jansens
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$49.39
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 944 reviews
Vibrant hostel in a great location, huge common area
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Marisa
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$49.39
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 944 reviews
The hostel was clean and at a great location.
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Esmeralda
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$100.49
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,704 reviews
One of the best hostels I've stayed at. Lovely layout of the rooms, comfy bunk beds with curtains. Toiletries in the spacious showers. Plenty of lounge space although I didn't have a chance to use it.
Guest review by
Ingrida
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$69.48
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,383 reviews
I think its the best hostel in Rotorua. Inside its very safe and staff are very friendly and full of energy. I reccomend strongly.
Guest review by
Yoann
Solo traveller