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Our top choices for North Island hostels

A beach with a large rock formation, kayaks, and people on the sand.

1. 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
The price is NZ$159
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Tatahi Cove - Hostel
A spacious room with a wooden table and white chairs, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

2. 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
The price is NZ$74
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Haka House Taupo
A building with a flat roof, a front entrance, and a signboard.

3. Tongariro River Retreat - Hostel

Tongariro River Retreat - Hostel
4.0 star property
Turangi
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (149 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
The price is NZ$57
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Tongariro River Retreat - Hostel
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 NZ$109
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
LyLo Auckland
A wooden-paneled bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, and a door leading to another room.

5. 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
The price is NZ$93
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Bay of Islands Lodge
A historic building with a classic architectural style, featuring arched windows and a brick facade.

6. 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 NZ$113
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
JO&JOE Auckland
A spacious room with large windows offering a view of a lush forested mountain.

7. 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
The price is NZ$150
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Piha Beachstay - Hostel
A covered outdoor area with wooden benches, a palm tree, and a building in the background.

8. Hugo & Carter's Backpackers & Motel

Hugo & Carter's Backpackers & Motel
2.0 star property
Judea
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (69 reviews)
"The room was clean and tidy the staff were very nice easy access and lots of parking "
Australia
Erana
The price is NZ$112
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Hugo & Carter's Backpackers & Motel
A living room with green sofas, a flat-screen TV, and a bookshelf.

9. 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
The price is NZ$96
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Adventure Taupo Hostel
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, exposed wooden beams, a sofa set, armchairs, a coffee table, and a view of the outdoors.

10. 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
The price is NZ$125
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel
A two-story wooden house with a porch, a covered grill, and a chair.

11. Bush paradise

Bush paradise
1.0 star property
Glenfield
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"観光場所の質問に丁寧に対応してもらいました。"
Japan
Anonymous traveller
The price is NZ$42
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Bush paradise
A spacious room with large windows, wooden flooring, and orange chairs.

12. Haka House Rotorua

Haka House Rotorua
5.0 star property
Inner City
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (128 reviews)
"Nice place to stay in the middle central Rotorua. Walking distance to a lot of things."
Australia
Michelle
The price is NZ$77
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Haka House Rotorua
A reception area with a green wall, a counter, and a magazine rack.

13. 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
The price is NZ$66
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
United Auckland
A room with a large window, a bed, and a view of a cityscape and water.

14. Garden Hostel

Garden Hostel
1.0 star property
Auckland Central Business District
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 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
The price is NZ$60
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Garden Hostel
A hot tub with people around it, surrounded by greenery and a wooden fence.

15. 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
The price is NZ$80
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Centabay Lodge - Hostel
A reception desk with a wooden panel wall, a framed artwork, and a small potted plant.

16. Flying Pig Backpackers Rotorua

Flying Pig Backpackers Rotorua
1.0 star property
Inner City
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (25 reviews)
"Was a nice quick stay."
Australia
Dallas
The price is NZ$68
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Flying Pig Backpackers Rotorua
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 NZ$58
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Trek Global Backpackers
A modern kitchen with a marble island, wooden cabinets, and a backsplash.

18. The Marion Hostel

The Marion Hostel
2.0 star property
Te Aro
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (76 reviews)
"Great hostel !"
France
Florian
The price is NZ$91
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
The Marion Hostel
A balcony with a curved roof, outdoor seating, potted plants, and a view of the street below.

19. Stay Hostel Rotorua

Stay Hostel Rotorua
1.0 star property
Inner City
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (44 reviews)
"good location, clean and quite."
Australia
Abel
The price is NZ$80
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Stay Hostel Rotorua
A hotel room with a bed, a small table, a grill, and a view of the outside.

20. 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
The price is NZ$116
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua
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Top North Island Hotel Reviews

Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group

Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group

10/10 Excellent
"Cordis is a great place staff are great rooms were very tidy and overall We enjoyed a wonderful stay thank you"
Karangawai 1-night trip
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Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group

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North Island Hostels information

Number of reviews
1,266
Accommodation
46 Hostels
Lowest Price
NZ$42
Highest Price
NZ$159