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1. LyLo Christchurch Airport

LyLo Christchurch Airport
5.0 star property
Christchurch Airport
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"Very close to the airport 6-7 min walk perfect for an early flight if you live outside of Chch."
Australia
Steph
The price is P6,191
P7,120 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
LyLo Christchurch Airport
A building with a glass door, wooden shutters, and a covered outdoor seating area with picnic tables.

2. Lakes Edge Lodge

Lakes Edge Lodge
1.0 star property
Lake Tekapo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (39 reviews)
"Clean room and great location,"
Australia
Marites
The price is P4,058
P4,667 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Lakes Edge Lodge
A modern room with large windows offering a view of a lake and mountains. There are two sofas and a wicker chair.

3. Haka House Lake Tekapo

Haka House Lake Tekapo
5.0 star property
Lake Tekapo
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (453 reviews)
"Lovely hostel in the middle of Tekapo with stunning views of the lake. Clean room, very comfortable and convenient."
United Kingdom
Katie
The price is P10,525
P12,103 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Haka House Lake Tekapo
A modern building with a glass facade and the name "Lylo" on the side.

4. LyLo Auckland

LyLo Auckland
5.0 star property
Auckland Central Business District
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (335 reviews)
"very helpful staff for my first time visit. will be back."
Australia
Yijing
The price is P3,371
P3,877 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
LyLo Auckland
A wooden interior with a table and chairs, a view of a mountain, and a sign with text.

5. LyLo Queenstown

LyLo Queenstown
5.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (771 reviews)
"Good stay"
United States
Ryan
The price is P5,850
P6,728 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
LyLo Queenstown
A balcony with a view of a street, stone wall, and a row of chairs.

6. Nomads Queenstown Backpackers

Nomads Queenstown Backpackers
2.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (778 reviews)
"Amazing place"
Australia
Amanpreet
The price is P4,597
P5,286 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Nomads Queenstown Backpackers
A wooden cabin room with a bed, a desk, and a mirror.

7. Haka House Hostel – Aoraki Mt Cook

Haka House Hostel – Aoraki Mt Cook
4.5 star property
Mount Cook
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (115 reviews)
"Great hostel! Very clean, comfortable, convenient location, friendly staff and incredible views. A great base for staying in Mt Cook."
United Kingdom
Katie
The price is P14,471
P16,642 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Haka House Hostel – Aoraki Mt Cook
A historic building with a classic architectural style, featuring arched windows and a brick facade.

8. JO&JOE Auckland

JO&JOE Auckland
5.0 star property
Auckland Central Business District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (69 reviews)
"Great spot to stay and explore Auckland CBD."
United States
Chris
The price is P3,308
P3,805 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
JO&JOE Auckland
A golf course with a flag, a person standing, and another person sitting on the grass.

9. Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel

Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel
2.0 star property
Lake Tekapo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (160 reviews)
"Convenient location to the main downtown area in Lake Tekapo. Otherwise, not too much room and bathroom was pretty small. Just another place to sleep for the night."
United States
Allison
Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel
A modern interior with a wooden table and black chairs, large windows offering a view of a cityscape and a red car outside.

10. Haka House Auckland City

Haka House Auckland City
4.0 star property
Auckland Central Business District
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (63 reviews)
"Lovely stay, thank you"
Australia
Samantha
The price is P3,684
P4,236 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Haka House Auckland City
A modern interior with a view of a lake and mountains. It includes a bar area with stools and a kitchen counter.

11. Absoloot Hostel Queenstown

Absoloot Hostel Queenstown
2.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (176 reviews)
"Great central location, the shared kitchens is well equiped."
Australia
Carolina
The price is P6,717
P7,725 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Absoloot Hostel Queenstown
A view from inside a room with large windows overlooking a parking area and mountains.

12. Haka House Wanaka

Haka House Wanaka
5.0 star property
Wanaka
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (271 reviews)
"Near the lake, supermarket and food options"
Singapore
debbie
The price is P9,286
P10,679 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Haka House Wanaka
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a central island with a sink, and a view of the adjacent dining area.

13. Bridge Backpackers

Bridge Backpackers
2.0 star property
Nelson City Centre
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (175 reviews)
"Great location, great staff. "
United States
Emily
Bridge Backpackers
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window offering a city view.

14. Haka House Wellington

Haka House Wellington
5.0 star property
Te Aro
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (510 reviews)
"Great place to stay, close to everything in the cbd. Really economical with great facilities."
Australia
Honor
The price is P3,095
P3,559 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Haka House Wellington
A hotel room with a large window, a bed, and a view of a deck and mountains.

15. Haka House Queenstown Lakefront

Haka House Queenstown Lakefront
3.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (139 reviews)
"it's a great location with exceptional facilities.... hostels are crap shoots... your experience will depend on who ends up in your room & good luck with that!"
United States
Esther
The price is P6,934
P7,974 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Haka House Queenstown Lakefront
A train station with a luggage storage area, a ticket counter, and a computer displaying Google.

16. Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel

Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel
2.0 star property
Addington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (377 reviews)
"Second time staying here, excellent as always."
United Kingdom
Caoilte
The price is P3,218
P3,700 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel
A building with a sign reading "TREK GLOBAL BACKPACKER."

17. Trek Global Backpackers

Trek Global Backpackers
4.0 star property
Te Aro
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (285 reviews)
"Staff young and very helpful My room was always clean when i got back from my day Kitchen was close to my room Thankyou for a great stay"
Australia
Christine
The price is P1,834
P2,109 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Trek Global Backpackers
A hotel room with a large bed, floral bedspread, a view of greenery outside, and a window with curtains.

18. Gladstone Grand Hotel

Gladstone Grand Hotel
2.0 star property
Fairlie
5.4 out of 10, (64 reviews)
"Sheets were clean and bed was comfy but otherwise very rundown old building a bit pricey for what it is."
New Zealand
Sally
The price is P3,310
P3,806 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Gladstone Grand Hotel
A library with bookshelves, a reading area with chairs, and a counter with a person behind it.

19. Surf 'N' Snow Backpackers - Hostel

Surf 'N' Snow Backpackers - Hostel
2.0 star property
Auckland Central Business District
5.2 out of 10, (309 reviews)
"Good location, close to everything. Wi-Fi stable, kitchen is easy and convenient."
United States
Jinghe
The price is P2,500
P2,875 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Surf 'N' Snow Backpackers - Hostel
A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a painting on the wall.

20. Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers

Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers
2.0 star property
Pipitea
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Nice staff when I arrived quite late for my first visit, but they helped me to sort out things effectively."
Australia
Yijing
The price is P2,174
P2,501 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers
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Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland

Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland

10/10 Excellent
"I loved the place and the people from the minute I walked in. Very pleasant staff and excellent amenities."
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Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland

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New Zealand Hostels information

Number of reviews
2,844
Accommodation
177 Hostels
Lowest Price
P2,109
Highest Price
P16,642

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