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Overview of YHA Aoraki Mt Cook - Backpacker

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Terrace/patio
Living area
Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains
Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

YHA Aoraki Mt Cook - Backpacker

4.5 out of 5

4.2/5 Very good

Guests rated this property 4.3/5 for cleanliness.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Spa
  • Laundry

Explore the area

    Popular LocationAoraki / Mount Cook Visitor Center10 min walk
    Popular LocationRed Tarns24 min walk
    Popular LocationKea Point Walk7 min drive
    AirportGlentanner (GTN)21 min drive

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About this area

Mount Cook

Located in Mount Cook, YHA Aoraki Mt Cook - Backpacker is in the mountains and in a national park. While the natural beauty of Aoraki / Mount Cook and Lake Pukaki can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Kea Point Walk. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like rock climbing and hiking/biking trails. Guests appreciate the hostel's quiet location.
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Popular Location

What's nearby

  • Aoraki / Mount Cook Visitor Center - 10 min walk
  • Red Tarns - 24 min walk
  • Mueller Glacier - 40 min walk
  • Kea Point Walk - 7 min drive
  • Tasman Lake - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chamois Bar & Grill - 5 min walk
  • The Old Mountaineer - 11 min walk
  • The Panorama Room - 13 min walk
  • The Alpine Restaurant - 13 min walk

About this property

YHA Aoraki Mt Cook - Backpacker

Eco-friendly hostel in Mount Cook with free parking
A sauna, laundry facilities and a library are available at this hostel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff and a corner/local shop are on-site. All rooms are shared and offer free WiFi and phones. Other amenities that guests will find include living rooms and dining areas. Bathrooms are shared.
YHA Aoraki Mt Cook - Backpacker offers 16 forms of shared accommodations with air conditioning and blackout curtains. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate living rooms. This Mount Cook hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests have access to shared bathrooms.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Awards and affiliations

Green/Sustainable Property
This property participates in Qualmark, a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: The Environment, the community, the cultural heritage and the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Things to do

  • Bike rentals
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Corner/local shop
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate living room

Conveniences

  • Corner/local shop
  • Library

Guest services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Languages spoken

  • English
  • German

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
  • In-room accessibility (select rooms)
  • Roll-in shower (select rooms)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Shared bathroom

Food and drink

  • Dining room

More

  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Phone
  • Separate living room
  • Separate sitting area
  • Shared accommodations

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The price per-night is based on the lowest price found within the past 24 hours for the next 30 nights. All prices include taxes and fees and are based on a 1-night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 1:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

National rating

Qualmark® assigns an official star rating for accommodation in New Zealand. This Backpacker property has been rated 4 star plus, which is displayed on this page as 4.5 stars.
Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark®

Property is also known as

Mount Cook YHA
YHA Hostel Mount Cook
YHA Aoraki Mt Cook Hostel
YHA Mt Cook Hostel
YHA Cook Hostel
YHA Aoraki Cook Hostel
YHA Cook
YHA Aoraki Cook
Yha Mt. Cook Hotel Village
YHA Aoraki Mt Cook New Zealand/Mt. Village
YHA Aoraki Mt Cook - Backpacker Mount Cook
YHA Aoraki Mt Cook - Backpacker Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

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4.2
Very good
Rating 5 - Excellent. 29 out of 67 reviews
5 - Excellent 43%
Rating 4 - Good. 28 out of 67 reviews
4 - Good 42%
Rating 3 - Okay. 7 out of 67 reviews
3 - Okay 10%
Rating 2 - Poor. 3 out of 67 reviews
2 - Poor 4%
Rating 1 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews
1 - Terrible 0%

4.3/5

Cleanliness

4.2/5

Staff & service

4.7/5

Amenities

4.1/5

Property conditions & facilities
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5/5 Excellent

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All facilities were well maintained and much tidier than I expected, especially kitchen and dining area was excellent. The bed was hard enough to me unlike budget accommodation normally offer. Definitely keen to revisit. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

5/5 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

5/5 Excellent

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An awesome budget-friendly place in the heart of a majestic place!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

4/5 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

4/5 Good

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, friendly and helpful staff, good parking outside, great facilities, clean and tidy, great value.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020