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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.
Amazing stay! Staff, design, care, comfy beds, movie choice, spaces, kitchen — everything is just how it should be for a joyful life :)
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.
One of the best hostels I've stayed in. The owner is super nice and helpful, and even sometimes leaves baked goods for the guests! The kitchen is clean and orderly (it even has a dishwasher!), the lounge is very cozy and comfortable. The room had its own bathroom with shower, and towels and shower products were provided. Very social and good atmosphere among the guests. Highly 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 "
We loved the feeling of being in the middle of the forest on our balcony. The hosts are so lovely and helpful! This is a unique property that provided us with a totally different experience from motels, and apartments. We were definitely surrounded by nature.
Otira
All units in the hostel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower, rooms at Rata Lodge Accommodation also provide guests with free WiFi, while selected rooms have a mountain view. The entirety Lodge is so lovely and clean! I had to leave as as soon as I had sickness but wish could have stayed 😢 The people in the Lodge are very kind and thoughtful. This is the place where you should sleep over in Arthur's national Park!
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.
Clean, bright, well equipped. The people were super friendly and helpful
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.
Extremely helpful and friendly staff. The facilities were amazing!! This is the very first time we found out that there is a cinema in a backpacker.
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.
All good. Nothing to complain.
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. Kitchen - all you need to cook and even store the food (cling wrap, foil), lots of space. Cozy shared lounge Clean toilets and shower Сool hostess
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. Great accommodation! Everything was excellent! Loved the sauna and pool! The art work and style that this accommodation has is something really unique which really makes it stand out! And the service was a real 10/10!
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.
The view from the room, and the lovely well maintained communal areas with great views.
The average price per night for a hostel in South Island for this weekend is $61, based on current Booking.com prices.
Couples traveling in South Island loved staying at Rata Lodge Accommodation, Adventure Inn Marahau, and Global Village Travellers Lodge.
Similarly, these hostels in South Island were also highly rated by couples: Old Bones Lodge, Southern Comfort, and Oxford Queenette Backpackers.
There are 107 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 Drifter Christchurch.
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Many families visiting South Island loved staying at Southern Comfort, Oxford Queenette Backpackers, and Travel Stay City Hostel.
Similarly, Old Bones Lodge, Adventure Inn Marahau, and Kaikoura Seaside lodge are also popular among families.
Southern Comfort, Rata Lodge Accommodation, and Old Bones Lodge 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.
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 👍