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Hostels in Rotorua

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,839 reviews
    From
    US$48
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 154 reviews
    From
    US$122
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,024 reviews
    From
    US$40
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,271 reviews
    From
    US$70
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 798 reviews
    From
    US$45
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 631 reviews
    From
    US$55
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.0
    Passable - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews
    From
    US$40
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 386 reviews
    From
    US$69
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.7
    Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews
    From
    US$41
    1 night, 2 adults

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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
Ruairi
From
Ireland
A great hostel in a great location. The staff are very helpful, and the people I met in the hostel were fantastic (both staff and other backpackers). Rotorua is a lovely place, and I extended my stay here for a total of two weeks because I was very comfortable sleeping here while searching for work. The room had lockers, and a desk that we all used on occasion. The shared space downstairs was comfortable, and the hostel even has a small library section, which I made good use of. The "owner" of the hostel is small, friendly and meows very loudly when he smells food. Pet him when you see him - it's the law.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,024 reviews
Price from
US$40.45
1 night, 2 adults

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.

M
McCarthy
From
Ireland
Everything in the hostel was great. Dale (David maybe I'm not sure) checked me in, gave me places to visit while I was there and was helpful in just being friendly face to see that day. Rock climbing wall discount is helpful but advise going with a second person for comfort. Can't speak highly enough about the hostel it was perfect.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,271 reviews
Price from
US$69.91
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.

E
Edith
From
Sweden
Great staff, Julian was very friendly and made us feel at home! The accommodation was clean and fresh.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 798 reviews
Price from
US$47.38
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.

B
Birgit
From
Austria
That it was so centrally located and everyone was super friendly. I felt very safe.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,839 reviews
Price from
US$48.26
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.

N
Nursyahida Izzati
From
Malaysia
Strategic place, proper parking spot and plenty of facilities. Near to thursday night market.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 631 reviews
Price from
US$54.89
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.

X
XIAODI
From
China
The house is located right across the police station which is super safe and cozy. The room is big enough and the atmosphere is friendly. Lovely place.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 386 reviews
Price from
US$69.34
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.

E
Elliott
From
Australia
The staff were super helpful really went above and beyond to support our stay with our 5 month old.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 154 reviews
Price from
US$122.20
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.

C
Chris
From
New Zealand
Self service, easy access, no fuss
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.0
Passable - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews
Price from
US$39.78
1 night, 2 adults
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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
Ruairi
From
Ireland
A great hostel in a great location. The staff are very helpful, and the people I met in the hostel were fantastic (both staff and other backpackers). Rotorua is a lovely place, and I extended my stay here for a total of two weeks because I was very comfortable sleeping here while searching for work. The room had lockers, and a desk that we all used on occasion. The shared space downstairs was comfortable, and the hostel even has a small library section, which I made good use of. The "owner" of the hostel is small, friendly and meows very loudly when he smells food. Pet him when you see him - it's the law.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,024 reviews
Price from
US$40.45
1 night, 2 adults

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.

M
McCarthy
From
Ireland
Everything in the hostel was great. Dale (David maybe I'm not sure) checked me in, gave me places to visit while I was there and was helpful in just being friendly face to see that day. Rock climbing wall discount is helpful but advise going with a second person for comfort. Can't speak highly enough about the hostel it was perfect.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,271 reviews
Price from
US$69.91
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.

E
Edith
From
Sweden
Great staff, Julian was very friendly and made us feel at home! The accommodation was clean and fresh.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 798 reviews
Price from
US$47.38
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.

B
Birgit
From
Austria
That it was so centrally located and everyone was super friendly. I felt very safe.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,839 reviews
Price from
US$48.26
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.

N
Nursyahida Izzati
From
Malaysia
Strategic place, proper parking spot and plenty of facilities. Near to thursday night market.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 631 reviews
Price from
US$54.89
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.

X
XIAODI
From
China
The house is located right across the police station which is super safe and cozy. The room is big enough and the atmosphere is friendly. Lovely place.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 386 reviews
Price from
US$69.34
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.

E
Elliott
From
Australia
The staff were super helpful really went above and beyond to support our stay with our 5 month old.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 154 reviews
Price from
US$122.20
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.

C
Chris
From
New Zealand
Self service, easy access, no fuss
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.0
Passable - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews
Price from
US$39.78
1 night, 2 adults
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Looking for a hostel?

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 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 386 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Rotorua

Popular with guests booking hostels in Rotorua

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 154 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Rotorua

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 631 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Rotorua

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 798 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Rotorua

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,271 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Rotorua

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,024 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,839 reviews

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Avg. price/night: US$114.40
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,839 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
Avg. price/night: US$66.45
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 798 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
Avg. price/night: US$66.45
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 798 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$72.22
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,024 reviews
Vibrant hostel in a great location, huge common area
Guest review by
Marisa
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$72.22
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,024 reviews
The hostel was clean and at a great location.
Guest review by
Esmeralda
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$114.40
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,839 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$82.63
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,271 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