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Christchurch City Center, Christchurch
Well set in Christchurch, Drifter Christchurch provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a restaurant. The accommodation offers entertainment staff and a 24-hour front desk.
À la carte and American breakfast options are available at the hostel.
Perfect location: next to bus interchange and supermarket, 10min to riverside
Facilities: public areas are awesome
Room: ensuite bathroom, clean and tidy
Check-in: self checkin is fast
Invercargill
Located in Invercargill, Southern Comfort features a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. The property is non-smoking and is set 2.5 km from Rugby Park Stadium.
Guests at the hostel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Invercargill, like cycling.
Nice place in Invercargill for backpacking, I recommend
Marahau
Situated in Marahau, Kanuka Ridge Lodge is a short drive to the beach, the cafes, restaurants and the start of the Abel Tasman National Park. Free unlimited WiFi and private parking.
Kanuka Ridge Lodge " and Backpackers "
Everything about this stay was amazing! Very nice staff, very quiet and comfy and welcomming. Great kitchen with a lot of Equipment and even spices and oil!
Otira
Located in Otira, 12 km from Devils Punchbowl Falls, Rata Lodge Accommodation provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. The property is around 13 km from Arthur's Pass Train Station, 14 km from Arthur's Pass National Park and 8.6 km from Temple Basin. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.
All units in the hostel are equipped with a kettle. At Rata Lodge Accommodation every room is equipped with a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, and a patio with a mountain view.
Loved the experience! The owners are very kind and helpful, they explained everything and the place had everything I needed. WiFi was good as well, which was a plus considering how remote the place is.
Oxford
Set in Oxford, Oxford Queenette Backpackers features a garden, shared lounge and BBQ facilities. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.
At the hostel, rooms have a balcony with a city view. At Oxford Queenette Backpackers all rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels.
Hostess and staff were amazingly friendly and accommodating. 10/10 will recommend ti friends and family
Marahau
Set in Marahau, 300 metres from Marahau Beach, Adventure Inn Marahau offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and barbecue facilities. The accommodation features evening entertainment and a shared kitchen.
At the hostel, all rooms have air conditioning and a shared bathroom.
10 minutes from the abel tasman start.
Oamaru
Featuring free WiFi, Oamaru Backpackers offers budget accommodation in Oamaru. Some rooms feature views of the sea or garden.
Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony is 1.2 km from the property, while Steampunk HQ is just 450 metres away. There are shops, bars and restaurants within close walking distance from Oamaru Backpackers.
The place was really nice. It was pretty snall so it felt homie and comfortable.
The rooms were beatiful and the sleeping beds were comfortable and felt private.
Also loved the garden outside.
Oamaru
Situated in Oamaru, 35 km from Moeraki Boulders, Old Bones Lodge features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. With free WiFi, this 5-star hostel offers a shared kitchen. Guests can enjoy sea views. We loved the huge communal area. The kitchen was spotless and well equipped. The room was also comfortable. A great location close to town, coast and penguins!
Greymouth
Global Village Travellers Lodge has free bikes, fitness centre, a garden and shared lounge in Greymouth. Located around 1.6 km from Greymouth Railway Station, the hostel is also 43 km away from Punakaiki Scenic Attraction. Free WiFi and a shared kitchen are available. The decor, the beds, the lounge. The staff was amazing, everything was clean.
Lake Tekapo
Haka House Lake Tekapo features accommodation in Lake Tekapo. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is allergy-free and is situated 45 km from Mt. Dobson.
You can play billiards at the hostel, and the area is popular for hiking and skiing.
Staff are friendly and efficient. In the end, we stayed in a double room with a private bathroom, and it was fantastic. The room was clean, cozy, and well-equipped. Beds are comfortable. The common area was absolutely beautiful, and the kitchen and dining area were organized and spacious. Plus, it’s in the best location in town
Couples traveling in South Island loved staying at Rata Lodge Accommodation, Adventure Inn Marahau, and Old Bones Lodge.
Similarly, these hostels in South Island were also highly rated by couples: Southern Comfort, Global Village Travellers Lodge, and Oxford Queenette Backpackers.
The average price per night for a hostel in South Island for this weekend is $61, based on current Booking.com prices.
Southern Comfort, Old Bones Lodge, and Rata Lodge Accommodation are some of the popular hostels in South Island.
In addition to these hostels, Global Village Travellers Lodge, Drifter Christchurch, and Oxford Queenette Backpackers are also popular in South Island.
Many families visiting South Island loved staying at Oxford Queenette Backpackers, Southern Comfort, and Travel Stay City Hostel.
Similarly, Old Bones Lodge, Surat Bay Lodge by the Sea/Backpackers Hostel, and Hanmer Backpackers are also popular among families.
There are 108 hostels in South Island you can book on Booking.com.
Most hostels on Booking.com offer free cancellation.
Old Bones Lodge, Barnyard Backpackers Te Anau, and Kanuka Ridge Lodge have received great reviews from guests in South Island about the views from these hostels
Guests staying in South Island also loved the views from these hostels: Falcon's Nest, Absoloot Hostel Queenstown, and Work Stay at 123.
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Very nice little hotel. Perfect for solo travellers on a budget, especially backpackers, who want a break from back to back hosteling.. Rooms were cosy, bed was comfy as was the wood burner in the lounge. Friendly staff who were very welcoming.
I was only staying for one night so was one of the cheapest places i could find in Queenstown and it was still pricey for a dorm room. However, the location is great and its a big hostel, so lots going on - great if you’re up for meeting new people or want a mix of activities. My dorm had its own bathroom which was handy and great that the toilet and shower room were separate.
The hostel had a lovely, laidback vibe. It was in a great location, a short walk into the Centre of Kaikoura. All the staff I met were friendly and welcoming. The garden area was lovely, and it has a beautiful terrace with sea views. The kitchen was well-equipped, and the free ground coffee was a really nice touch. The washing machine was cheap at 2 dollars, and you could use the washing line outside to dry your things.
I’ve been visiting Global Village for years and it has maintained its reputation and high standards probably the best hostel in NZ Very chill atmosphere good facilities clean and comfortable. Well stocked kitchen, clean room and bathroom plenty of safe parking Highly recommended
Stunning spot, so nicely done and beautiful surroundings. Caters to all budgets! The 4 bed dorm has tea&coffee and TV and the best hostel kitchen I've ever seen! You must stay here!
Great location, probably the best hostel we stayed in during our trip in NZ …. Amazing freshly baked cheese scones for breakfast
We had a lovely stay. As a backpacker / hostel style place we were really pleasantly surprised by how lovely our private double room was - it felt like an upscale hotel room! We had a fantastic view of the lake whilst the room itself was incredibly spacious. It's also a great location, right in the centre and within easy walking distance of all the town's amenities.
Cheap hostel. Curtains on your bunk bed in a 6 bed dorm room. Close to city centre. Close to gondola and harbour. A common room with big sofa's, 3 small kitchen, reasonably clean. Friendly staff. Small closet with space under beds to store your bags. You need to bring your own padlock. Clean bedlinnen. Cleaning is done every day by the girls working at the reception. Electronic door keys. Close by to sky field and other attractions.
Nice & warmly backpacker💜 We booked bunk bed without bedding due with bedding need to spent extra few dollar. After arrival,the staff of the hostel knew that we don’t have own bedding, she automatically provide us sleeping bag as she told the day very cold and we might need it for well sleep. The small action made me very touching. Strong recommended to those would like to stay overnight at Picton 👍