Hanmer Backpackers

Hanmer Springs · New Zealand

Hanmer Backpackers

HostelPunk Score
72% NOT TOO BAD
Low confidence 29 reviews

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Facilities

🍳 Kitchen 👕 Laundry 🔥 BBQ 🅿️ Free Parking 🅿️ Parking 🌅 Outdoor Terrace 🍳 Breakfast
Other facilities (18)
Bicycle Parking Jobs Board Internet Access Book Exchange Board Games Wi-Fi Linen Included Reading Light Hair Dryers Ceiling Fan Towels For Hire Common Room Tea & Coffee Making Facilities Free City Maps Free WiFi Free Internet Access Card Phones Hot Showers

Prices

Dorms $28 / night
Privates $63 / night

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Recent reviews

Guatemala MALE 18-24 Mar 29, 2026 Atm 40%

nice place, great owners!

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Austria FEMALE 25-30 Feb 16, 2026 Atm 100%

Ich hatte eine sehr gute Zeit in Hanmer Springs. Ich wurde sehr familier empfangen und fühlte mich von anfang an sehr wohl. Ich würde das appartment jedem weiter empfehlen.

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Switzerland FEMALE 25-30 Jan 21, 2026 Atm 60%

It was ok but only 2 bathrooms and I had to wait 30mins in the morning to use the bathroom.

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Australia FEMALE 18-24 Dec 11, 2025 Atm 100%

Beautiful location, 5 minute walk from the springs, very trustworthy and hosts were lovely and welcoming! Had the whole room to myself as well. Definitely recommend if you are on the fence

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Belgium MALE 31-40 Dec 1, 2025 Atm 100%

Special one for me as there was no-one else that day. I could feel a very cosy weekend getaway vibe there. The owner was super friendly, helpful where he could. The shower is lacking good water flow when, which was a bit irritating to be honest. You could shower, but it took some time.

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England MALE 18-24 Nov 28, 2025 Atm 100%

Lovely small hostel. Met some nice ladies on a hiking trip there. Everything was clean. Would stay there again if I’m in Hanmer again.

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England MALE 18-24 Feb 7, 2025 Atm 80%

A really nice hostel located right in the middle of town. Owner is super friendly and helpful

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Canada COUPLE 25-30 Jan 30, 2025 Atm 100%

A must stay in Hanmer. Such a beautiful cabin style vibe right in the middle of all the action. Loved our stay here! The hosts were so welcoming.

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England FEMALE 18-24 Jan 27, 2025 Atm 100%

cosy and friendly hostel! the staff are lovely and very helpful. a very homely hostel and a nice change from more clinical bigger hostels. right in the centre of town so very well located would definitely recommend

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England COUPLE Jan 27, 2025 Atm 100%

Really friendly place, great location and good facilities.

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England FEMALE 25-30 Jun 5, 2024 Atm 100%

So super cosy and relaxed, comfortable beds as well. I went for one night and it was just ideal. The real fire was a bonus. Kitchen was super clean although I didn't use it personally. Bathrooms were also SO lovely as far as hostel bathrooms go, and very clean. Walking distance from everything in Hanmer (although it's a small.place so hard not to be). Great value for money, thank you Tristan an Yoko!

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Germany MALE 31-40 Apr 11, 2024 Atm 100%

one of the best hostels I've been in, friendly and helpful staff. the dorm for five people was comfortable. The only downside may be that there is just one stove in the kitchen but that wasn't a problem at all.

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Denmark FEMALE 18-24 Mar 31, 2024 Atm 40%

Really cozy hostel. Tough there are only two bathrooms for up to 22 people which became a problem multiple times. The kitchen is also rather small but as with any hostel you just have to time it. Something not listed on the website is that you cannot stay at the hostel before check-in and after check-out (you can pay 5 dollars) which makes sense as the hostel is small. Just bear that in mind. The owners are really nice and helpful.

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New Zealand MALE 18-24 Mar 10, 2024 Atm 100%

amazing place to just relax in one of the most relaxing places I've stayed

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France MALE Jan 17, 2024 Atm 100%

Parfait ! Bel établissement dont l’intérieur ressemble à un petit chalet, très cosy et calme !

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India MALE 25-30 Jan 2, 2024 Atm 100%

Perfect small little stay in the town. The staff is very friendly with lots of local recommendations to do and places to eat. Free use of massage chair was a plus. Very clean as well

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Nov 29, 2023 Atm 100%

Really nice wooden hostel :) good atmosphere, nice staff, nice single beds in the dorms, cozy lounge area. Super central and overall a nice and warm place to stay :) highly recommend!

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Austria FEMALE 25-30 Oct 8, 2023 Atm 100%

I absolutely loved my stay at Hanmer Backpackers! Very clean, extremely friendly staff, cozy place with fireplace and a massage chair to relax after a long day! It feels like being at home while staying at this mountain cabin-like accommodation. I would always come back and highly recommend staying there!

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Germany MALE 31-40 Aug 26, 2023 Atm 100%

Everything was really nice. It was comfy and warm :)

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Australia FEMALE Aug 18, 2023 Atm 100%

We loved our stay at Hanmer backpackers and would definitely go back. It was a great location and also a beautiful, clean, cosy place to stay that also had plenty of room and great facilities for a smaller backpackers. Would highly recommend to other people. Yoko was great too

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