Best hostels in New Zealand

Atmosphere-ranked hostels across New Zealand. Scored on vibe, language mix, and review quality.

Abel Tasman National Park · New Zealand Best in Abel Tasman National Park Best in New Zealand

Adventure Inn Marahau

HostelPunk Score
92% VERY GOOD
Medium confidence 151 reviews
Queenstown · New Zealand Best in Queenstown 2nd best in New Zealand

Adventure Queenstown Hostel

HostelPunk Score
86% GOOD
High confidence 451 reviews
Taupo · New Zealand

Adventure Taupo Hostel

HostelPunk Score
91% VERY GOOD
Medium confidence 47 reviews
47 reviews $24 dorm · $65 priv View
Nelson · New Zealand Best in Nelson 3rd best in New Zealand

Tasman Bay Backpackers

HostelPunk Score
85% GOOD
Medium confidence 197 reviews
197 reviews $23 dorm · $42 priv View
Franz Josef · New Zealand Best in Franz Josef 4th best in New Zealand

Glow Worm Accommodation

HostelPunk Score
84% GOOD
Medium confidence 225 reviews
225 reviews $15 dorm · $51 priv View
Ahipara · New Zealand

Endless Summer Lodge

HostelPunk Score
92% VERY GOOD
Low confidence 24 reviews
24 reviews $28 dorm · $67 priv View
Greymouth · New Zealand Best in Greymouth 5th best in New Zealand

Global Village Travellers Lodge

HostelPunk Score
79% NOT TOO BAD
Medium confidence 169 reviews
169 reviews $25 dorm · $57 priv View
Wanaka · New Zealand Best in Wanaka

Adventure Wanaka Hostel

HostelPunk Score
77% NOT TOO BAD
Medium confidence 205 reviews
205 reviews $27 dorm · $83 priv View
Piha · New Zealand

Piha Beachstay

HostelPunk Score
84% GOOD
Low confidence 38 reviews
38 reviews $44 dorm · $93 priv View
Queenstown · New Zealand 2nd best in Queenstown

Adventure Q2 Hostel

HostelPunk Score
73% NOT TOO BAD
High confidence 372 reviews
372 reviews $39 dorm · $83 priv View
Wellington · New Zealand Best in Wellington

The Marion

HostelPunk Score
73% NOT TOO BAD
High confidence 411 reviews
411 reviews $26 dorm · $95 priv View
Auckland · New Zealand Best in Auckland

Verandahs Parkside Lodge

HostelPunk Score
73% NOT TOO BAD
Medium confidence 219 reviews
219 reviews $26 dorm · $42 priv View
Te Anau · New Zealand

Possum Lodge

HostelPunk Score
75% NOT TOO BAD
Medium confidence 64 reviews
64 reviews $18 dorm · $42 priv View
Christchurch · New Zealand Best in Christchurch

Drifter Christchurch

HostelPunk Score
67% MEH
High confidence 304 reviews
304 reviews $25 dorm · $67 priv View
Taupo · New Zealand Best in Taupo

Finlay Jacks Backpackers

HostelPunk Score
64% MEH
High confidence 460 reviews
460 reviews $23 dorm · $45 priv View
Auckland · New Zealand 2nd best in Auckland

Waiheke Backpackers Hostel

HostelPunk Score
66% MEH
Medium confidence 151 reviews
151 reviews $27 dorm · $79 priv View

Cities

Auckland Queenstown Rotorua Christchurch Wellington Dunedin Wanaka Paihia Franz Josef Picton Tongariro National Park Te Anau Nelson Lake Tekapo Tauranga New Plymouth Taupo Napier Abel Tasman National Park Waitomo