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Most social hostels in Wanaka, New Zealand

Fun/social-ranked across 4 hostels. Punk Score is the best available evidence that guests actually have a good time together, calibrated onto the 0-100 UI.

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Wanaka · New Zealand Best in Wanaka 3rd best in New Zealand

Adventure Wanaka Hostel

Punk Score
87% GOOD
Medium confidence 218 reviews
It's a solid hostel, you're almost guaranteed to talk to people and have a good time
218 reviews $32 dorm · $100 priv View
Wanaka · New Zealand 2nd best in Wanaka

Haka House Wanaka

Punk Score
70% NOT BAD
Medium confidence 111 reviews
It's a solid hostel, you're almost guaranteed to talk to people and have a good time
111 reviews $53 dorm · $163 priv View
Wanaka · New Zealand 3rd best in Wanaka

Wanaka Bakpaka

Punk Score
65% MEH
High confidence 314 reviews
314 reviews $30 dorm · $53 priv View
Wanaka · New Zealand 4th best in Wanaka

Wanaka Backpackers Bothy

Punk Score
55% SHIT
High confidence 393 reviews
Could still be good with enough luck and social skills, but not inherently social