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Haka House Rotorua, hotel in Rotorua

Haka House Rotorua is located next to Kuirau Park which features geothermal activity.

Clean, comfortable, central location. friendly and helpful staff.
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very Good
781 reviews
Price from
$64
1 night, 2 adults
Rotorua Downtown Backpackers, hotel in 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.

I love the convenient location! Everything was nearby and there was so much to do. Walking only 2 minutes to/from the InterCity bus terminal was amazing as we used the InterCity busses to get around the North Island during our holiday. Facilities were always clean, staff were very kind and fun to socialize with, and Rotorua was amazing - the Rotorua Downtown Backpackers enhanced our stay :) highly recommend
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very Good
397 reviews
Price from
$38
1 night, 2 adults
Crashpalace Backpackers, hotel in Rotorua

Featuring a garden, shared lounge, terrace and free WiFi, Crashpalace Backpackers is located in Rotorua, 2.8 miles from Rotorua International Stadium and 7.3 miles from Paradise Valley Springs.

Spacious private rooms. Good location.
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated excellent
Excellent
432 reviews
Price from
$69
1 night, 2 adults
Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua, hotel in 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.

Great location with everything you needed incl fully stocked kitchen
Scored 7.7
7.7
Rated good
Good
1,476 reviews
Price from
$76
1 night, 2 adults
Stay Hostel Rotorua, hotel in Rotorua

Stay Hostel Rotorua is located in Rotorua, 2.6 miles from Rotorua International Stadium and 6.9 miles from Paradise Valley Springs.

Ate Iya is very accommodating, friendly and one of a kind. Great location as it is just mins away from Redwoods, Kuirau, Lake side, Government Gardens, Chapel, Skyline and walking distance to shops and other restau.
Scored 7.5
7.5
Rated good
Good
383 reviews
Price from
$59
1 night, 2 adults
Rotorua Central Backpackers, hotel in Rotorua

Featuring a garden and a shared lounge, Rotorua Central Backpackers is set in Rotorua. Free WiFi is provided. Rotorua is 2297 feet from the hostel, while Papamoa is 30 mi from the property.

Location
Scored 6.8
6.8
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
618 reviews
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Budget travelers know there's 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 little more.
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  • Avg. price/night: $50.25
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,589 reviews
    Loved everything about the place!! Nice cheap stay for the night we were there. Facilities were immaculate 😁
    Rewi
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $94
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 781 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.
    Michelle
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $55.74
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 397 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
    Ronja
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $55.74
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 397 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
    Hendrika Jansens
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $79.22
    Scored 5.4
    5.4
    Rated fair
    Average
     · 696 reviews
    After reading the previous reviews I was a bit worried. But I only needed a place to stay for the night. The room was warm and had what I needed the rooms are not sound proof but that was not a worry for me and at the time there were sports teams there. Next to BP garage for any necessities after hours and just down the road from a tourist cultural experience centre - just walking distance. Free parking and seem safe around the area at night.
    Richard
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $68.89
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 432 reviews
    Vibrant hostel in a great location, huge common area
    Marisa
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $68.89
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 432 reviews
    The hostel was clean and at a great location.
    Esmeralda
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $94
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 781 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.
    Ingrida
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $72.33
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,476 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.
    Yoann
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $78.28
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 474 reviews
    I would highly recommend this hostel to anyone looking for a budget-friendly stay in a great location. Nice staff, good price.
    k
    king
    Young couple

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