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Next weekend
28 Aug - 30 Aug
In two weeks
4 Sept - 6 Sept
In one month
18 Sept - 20 Sept
In two months
16 Oct - 18 Oct

Our top choices for Tekapo hostels

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1. Lakes Edge Lodge

Lakes Edge Lodge
1.0 star property
Lake Tekapo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (26 reviews)
"Great location on the lake front"
Australia
Justin
The price is NZ$116
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Lakes Edge Lodge
Exterior

2. Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel

Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel
2.0 star property
Lake Tekapo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (155 reviews)
"Lovely staff and a really neat property with all the animals. "
New Zealand
Rachel
The price is NZ$135
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel
Lounge

3. Haka House Lake Tekapo

Haka House Lake Tekapo
5.0 star property
Lake Tekapo
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (433 reviews)
"Close to the Night Sky Project and great view of the lake."
United States
Steven
The price is NZ$280
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Haka House Lake Tekapo
Twin Room (Shared Bathroom)

4. Haka House Hostel – Aoraki Mt Cook

Haka House Hostel – Aoraki Mt Cook
4.5 star property
Mount Cook
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (112 reviews)
"One of the best, if not the best, hostels I’ve ever stayed in. Extremely clean, lovely amenities, and wow the view. Fantastic."
United States
Allie
The price is NZ$435
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Haka House Hostel – Aoraki Mt Cook
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Top Tekapo Hotel Reviews

Galaxy Boutique Hotel

Galaxy Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Amazing location & the rooms were beautiful"
Clara 1-night trip
Posted 17 hours ago
Galaxy Boutique Hotel

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Tekapo Hostels information

Number of reviews
328
Accommodation
5 Hostels
Lowest Price
NZ$114
Highest Price
NZ$435

Frequently asked questions

What are the best hostels in Tekapo?
Our guests like these accommodations in the surrounding area, and they may have budget-friendly prices: Guide Hill Station Lodge - 12.1 mi (19.4 km) from the heart of Tekapo. Located within a 5-minute walk of Lake Tekapo. Guests can enjoy free parking, tour/ticket assistance and laundry facilities at this motel. Lakes Edge Lodge - 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from the heart of Tekapo. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and tour/ticket assistance at this motel. Lakes Edge Holiday Park - 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from the heart of Tekapo. Guests can enjoy free parking, laundry facilities and barbecues at this motel. The Godley Hotel - 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from the heart of Tekapo. You can take advantage of free parking, tour/ticket assistance and laundry facilities at this motel.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Tekapo?
Good weather's always better when you want to venture out and explore, so here's some information that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually February and January, with an average temperature of 7°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of -3°C. The rainiest months in Tekapo are May, September, December and July, with each month seeing an average of 360 mm of rainfall.
What is there to see and do in Tekapo?
Depending on what interests you, you might enjoy the area around Tekapo. Get out into nature with places such as Lake Tekapo, Lake Pukaki and Mount Cook National Park. Additional attractions include Mount John Observatory, Lake Tekapō Regional Park and Mount John Lookout.
What's the best way to get to and around Tekapo while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in and around Tekapo in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the closest airport, which is Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse), 41.5 mi (66.8 km) away from the city centre.

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