Hostel YHA Taupo Finlay Jack's Backpackers

20 Taniwha Street, 3330 Taupo, New Zealand – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.2/10! (score from 1091 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.5
Very Good
1,091 reviews

Comfortable rooms, good facilities, clean, friendly staff

Eleanor New Zealand

Very convenient location, room was better than expected. It was very quiet at night which was a surprise.

Rebekah United States of America

The hostel is in a peaceful central location with a well equipped, spacious commercial style kitchen that guests can use to cook their own meals. The ensuite bathroom in dormitory room was very convenient.

Lisa New Zealand

Great location, comfortable and very clean. Plenty of kitchen and fridge space with nice showers and bathroom areas. Lovely dog called Biggie!!

Edie New Zealand

Convenient, quiet, loved the privacy of the pods, great kitchen facilities

Rebecca New Zealand

We liked having our own room which is private and the shared bathrooms feel private since only sharing with with few people.

Dana New Zealand

Pod beds were amazing. Very private with the blinds and your own reading light.

Jesse New Zealand

Everything was good. Location is excellent. Wifi was very good, which is something you usually don't get in these type of places. The shared area was also very clean and useful (kitchen had everything).

Joao New Zealand

Toilet in pod ensuite had a poor flush and basin slow to empty - but small quibbles for EXCELLENT accommodation.

Rosie New Zealand

comfortable, clean, quiet, well-organised. room nice, shower great. staff really helpful, especially as we arrived late and forgot to notify them.

Mary New Zealand
8.5
Very Good
1,091 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Comfortable rooms, good facilities, clean, friendly staff”
    Eleanor Eleanor New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Very convenient location, room was better than expected. It was very quiet at night which was a surprise.”
    Rebekah Rebekah United States of America United States of America
  • “The hostel is in a peaceful central location with a well equipped, spacious commercial style kitchen that guests can use to cook their own meals.”
    Lisa Lisa New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Great location, comfortable and very clean. Plenty of kitchen and fridge space with nice showers and bathroom areas. Lovely dog called Biggie!!”
    Edie Edie New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Convenient, quiet, loved the privacy of the pods, great kitchen facilities”
    Rebecca Rebecca New Zealand New Zealand
  • “We liked having our own room which is private and the shared bathrooms feel private since only sharing with with few people.”
    Dana Dana New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Pod beds were amazing. Very private with the blinds and your own reading light.”
    Jesse Jesse New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Everything was good. Location is excellent. Wifi was very good, which is something you usually don't get in these type of places.”
    Joao Joao New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Toilet in pod ensuite had a poor flush and basin slow to empty - but small quibbles for EXCELLENT accommodation.”
    Rosie Rosie New Zealand New Zealand
  • “comfortable, clean, quiet, well-organised. room nice, shower great. staff really helpful, especially as we arrived late and forgot to notify them.”
    Mary Mary New Zealand New Zealand

Categories:

  • Staff9.1
  • Facilities8.6
  • Cleanliness8.6
  • Comfort8.5
  • Value for money8.9
  • Location9.2
  • Free WiFi8.5

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YHA Taupo Finlay Jack's Backpackers offers an ideal location in Taupo. The hostel offers single bed dormitory's.

Taupo is an absolute mecca for all things outdoors – including hiking the famous Tongariro crossing, trout fishing, skydiving, jet boating, white water rafting, mountain biking and sailing on the Great Lake with the hostel's yacht 'Fearless'.

If relaxing is more your style, you can treat yourself to a thermal hot water spa or experience a taste of Maori culture. Taupo is bustling with tourists and locals alike, allowing you to discover a real sense of New Zealand.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

YHA Taupo Finlay Jack's Backpackers has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Jul 29, 2014

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Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free Parking Available On Site

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Guest reviews

8.5
Very Good · 1,091 reviews
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  • Staff9.1
  • Facilities8.6
    Kitchen
  • Cleanliness8.6
  • Comfort8.5
  • Value for money8.9
  • Location9.2
  • Free WiFi8.5

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Eleanor New Zealand

    “Comfortable rooms, good facilities, clean, friendly staff”

  • Rebekah United States of America

    “Very convenient location, room was better than expected. It was very quiet at night which was a surprise.”

  • Lisa New Zealand

    “The hostel is in a peaceful central location with a well equipped, spacious commercial style kitchen that guests can use to cook their own meals. The ensuite bathroom in dormitory room was very convenient.”

  • Edie New Zealand

    “Great location, comfortable and very clean. Plenty of kitchen and fridge space with nice showers and bathroom areas. Lovely dog called Biggie!!”

  • Rebecca New Zealand

    “Convenient, quiet, loved the privacy of the pods, great kitchen facilities”

  • Dana New Zealand

    “We liked having our own room which is private and the shared bathrooms feel private since only sharing with with few people.”

  • Jesse New Zealand

    “Pod beds were amazing. Very private with the blinds and your own reading light.”

  • Joao New Zealand

    “Everything was good. Location is excellent. Wifi was very good, which is something you usually don't get in these type of places. The shared area was also very clean and useful (kitchen had everything).”

  • Rosie New Zealand

    “Toilet in pod ensuite had a poor flush and basin slow to empty - but small quibbles for EXCELLENT accommodation.”

  • Mary New Zealand

    “comfortable, clean, quiet, well-organised. room nice, shower great. staff really helpful, especially as we arrived late and forgot to notify them.”

Property questions and answers
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  • hi if we purchase 3 beds is there a chance that there will be another 2 different people that could be in the same room?
    Hi, Yes there is. Which dates are you trying to book for? because we have a triple room that might suit you better.
    Asked about: Single Bed in 5-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room • Answered on March 23, 2021
  • Hiya We are a family of 12. All adults. 5 couples. Do you have rooms that we can all fit into without staying seperating?. Or rooms close to eachother with own bathrooms please? August 1st. 1 night possibly 2. Thank you
    Hi, We could do x2 5 bed dorms which are next to each other. It is $23 per bed. Cheers, fin
    Answered on June 30, 2020
  • Do you offer luggage storage?
    Yes we have free luggage storage
    Answered on September 25, 2021
  • do you have 1 room 5 adults
    Hi, yes we have a 5 bed dorm.
    Asked about: Single Pod in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room • Answered on August 6, 2021
  • Hi, do you have plenty of secure, off street parking for guest? Do I need to book in advance? Thanks
    Hi, We have 5 off-street parks which are first in first serve. They dont usually get taken up. There is also a free parking lot next door. Cheers, Finlay
    Answered on January 13, 2021

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Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
What's nearby
  • Taupo Bungy
    0.2 miles
  • Wairakei Natural Thermal Valley
    0.3 miles
  • Lake Taupo Hole in One Challenge
    0.6 miles
  • Volcanic Activity Centre
    1.7 miles
  • Huka Prawn Park
    1.7 miles
  • Huka Jets
    4 miles
  • Huka Falls
    4.4 miles
  • Crazy Catz Adventure Park
    6.3 miles
  • Taupo Puzzle World
    6.8 miles
  • Ngaawapurua Rapids
    8.2 miles
Natural Beauty
  • Lake Taupo
    0.6 miles
  • River Waikato
    0.6 miles
  • Mountain Tauhara
    9.3 miles
Closest Airports
  • Taupo Airport
    3.9 miles
  • Rotorua Regional Airport
    41.8 miles
How to get to YHA Taupo Finlay Jack's Backpackers from Auckland Airport
    Public transportation
    Free parking is available.
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Amenities of YHA Taupo Finlay Jack's Backpackers Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Movie nights
  • Evening entertainment
  • Bicycle rental (additional charge)
  • Ping-pong
  • Game room
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Secure parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Laundry Additional charge
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • Greek
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
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House rules YHA Taupo Finlay Jack's Backpackers takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

1:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Check-out

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking for more than 8 people, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa Eftpos YHA Taupo Finlay Jack's Backpackers accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

If you expect to arrive after 20:30 please contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note for bookings of 10 or more guests, different policies and procedures may apply. For further information please contact the property in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about YHA Taupo Finlay Jack's Backpackers

  • Check-in at YHA Taupo Finlay Jack's Backpackers is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to YHA Taupo Finlay Jack's Backpackers by:

    • Bus 4h 15min

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at YHA Taupo Finlay Jack's Backpackers (subject to availability):

    • Parking on site
    • Parking
    • Secure parking
    • Street parking
    • Free parking

  • YHA Taupo Finlay Jack's Backpackers offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Bicycle rental (additional charge)
    • Game room
    • Ping-pong
    • Evening entertainment
    • Movie nights

  • The prices at YHA Taupo Finlay Jack's Backpackers may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • YHA Taupo Finlay Jack's Backpackers is 1,300 feet from the center of Taupo.