Cheapest hostels in New Zealand

Just a 3-minute walk from Marahau Beach, Adventure Inn Marahau offers a budget-friendly hostel experience in Marahau, located 63 kilometres from Nelson Airport.
This hostel boasts a tranquil garden, a communal lounge with barbecue facilities, and evening entertainment, with pool, hiking, and cycling opportunities nearby.

Conveniently located in Taupō, this hostel is just 800 metres from the Great Lake Convention Centre and 36 kilometres from Orakei Korako Thermal & Cave Park.
This budget-friendly hostel offers free Wi-Fi, a kitchen, barbecue facilities, and a garden, making it an affordable choice for exploring Taupō.

Centrally located in Rotorua, Crashpalace Backpackers is just 500 meters from the main strip of bars, restaurants, and cultural attractions, offering a budget-friendly base for exploring the city.
This hostel provides a warm atmosphere with a communal lounge, an outdoor courtyard for BBQs, free unlimited WiFi, and an on-site bar, perfect for socialising and booking local tours.

Stunning elevated views of Picton Harbour and surrounding mountains are offered from this hostel, conveniently located a short walk from the Bluebridge ferry terminal and within 15 minutes of Picton Railway Station and the Inter Islander ferry terminal, making it a budget-friendly base for exploring the area.
Guests can enjoy a range of extensive and well-equipped shared lodge facilities, including a full kitchen, dining area, TV room, laundry, games deck, gym equipment, and spa, alongside complimentary daily breakfast and numerous free amenities such as unlimited WiFi and parking.

Just 800 meters from the iconic Pohutu Geyser and Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve, Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park offers a budget-friendly escape amidst natural bush surroundings.
This family-friendly hostel boasts a swimming pool, hot pools, a games room, and is conveniently located for mountain biking enthusiasts, with private rooms and self-contained units providing affordable accommodation options.

Tasman Bay Backpackers, a hostel in Nelson, is conveniently located just a 10-minute walk from Nelson city centre and the Nelson Bus Depot.
This budget-friendly accommodation offers a shared kitchen with a microwave, a garden with free BBQ facilities, and free unlimited Wi-Fi, making it a great choice for affordable stays.

Just 6 kilometres from Marlborough Airport, Jack's Backpackers is a budget-friendly hostel located in Blenheim, offering a convenient base for exploring the region.
This affordable accommodation provides a garden, terrace, and shared kitchen, along with table tennis and darts for on-site entertainment, making it ideal for hikers and anglers.

Located in the popular tourist town of Hanmer Springs, this hostel offers easy access to local activities such as fishing.
This budget-friendly hostel provides complimentary WiFi, a communal kitchen with a fridge and microwave, a swimming pool, and a garden, making it an affordable choice for your stay.

Conveniently located in Taupō, Adventure Taupō Hostel is a mere 9-minute walk from the Great Lake Convention Centre, offering a budget-friendly base for exploring the area's attractions, with Orakei Korako Cave and Thermal Park situated 35 kilometres away.
This hostel provides a shared kitchen with a microwave and dishwasher, air-conditioned rooms, and a garden with a terrace, making it an affordable choice for travellers seeking comfortable and well-equipped accommodation.

Conveniently situated in Nelson, Bridge Backpackers is just 700 metres from Christ Church Cathedral and a 10-minute walk from Trafalgar Park.
This budget-friendly hostel offers a shared kitchen, free WiFi, a garden, and a bar, with the surrounding area being popular for hiking.

Moana Lodge offers budget-friendly accommodation in Plimmerton, just a 19-minute walk from Plimmerton Beach and approximately 27 kilometres from Wellington's central attractions.
This family-friendly hostel provides rooms with sea views, complimentary WiFi, a garden, and a tour desk, making it an ideal seaside base for exploring the area.

Centrally located in Hastings, this hostel is a short walk from the Hawke's Bay Exhibition Centre, Hastings City Art Gallery, and the Hawke's Bay Opera House, offering a budget-friendly base.
Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi in common areas, a shared kitchen with a microwave and fridge, and tour assistance, making it an affordable option for exploring the area.

Centrally located in Christchurch, this hostel is situated just 500 meters from the Botanical Gardens, Canterbury Museum, and Hagley Park, offering a budget-friendly base for exploring the city.
Guests can enjoy a range of facilities including communal kitchens, a swimming pool, a fitness centre, and on-site dining, with various accommodation types available to suit different needs.

Conveniently located in Picton, this hostel is just steps from the Picton Museum, War Memorial, and Foreshore, with the Port of Picton and Edwin Fox Museum within 1 kilometre.
Offering budget-friendly accommodation, this hostel provides free Wi-Fi in common areas and on-site parking, alongside a communal lounge perfect for meeting fellow travellers.

Conveniently located a 10-minute walk from Wellington's central business district and waterfront, this hostel offers a budget-friendly base with dining options just 3 minutes away and the Te Papa Museum a 15-minute walk from your door.
Guests can enjoy free unlimited WiFi, access to communal kitchens with fridges, freezers, microwave ovens and dishwashers, and a garden area, making it an affordable choice for exploring Wellington.

Centrally located in Christchurch, this hostel is a short walk from the Christchurch Art Gallery, Canterbury Museum, and The Chalice, with Christchurch International Airport 10.9 kilometres away.
Offering a budget-friendly stay, this hostel provides air-conditioned rooms, free WiFi, a shared kitchen, and an on-site restaurant, perfect for exploring the city on a shoestring.

Directly opposite the Arts Centre, Haka House Christchurch offers a budget-friendly hostel experience just 150 metres from the Botanic Gardens and Hagley Park, and a 5-minute walk to Cathedral Square and the Riverside Market.
This affordable hostel boasts two communal kitchens and lounges, a garden with a barbecue area, and on-site laundry facilities for a comfortable and convenient stay.

Conveniently located just 1.6 kilometres from Christchurch City Centre and a 10-minute walk from the Intercity bus depot, this hostel offers a budget-friendly base for exploring the area.
Guests can enjoy a shared kitchen, free WiFi, and a terrace with BBQ facilities, making it an affordable choice for travellers.

Perfectly situated in Taupo, Finlay Jack's Backpackers is a budget-friendly hostel offering prime access to the Great Lake and its numerous outdoor pursuits, including sailing on the hostel's own yacht, 'Fearless'.
This affordable accommodation boasts a garden, terrace, fitness centre, and thermal hot water spas, providing ample opportunities for both adventure and relaxation.

Just 300 metres from Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools, Kakapo Lodge offers budget-friendly accommodation in Hanmer Springs, situated on a quiet street next to Hanmer Forest.
This hostel features a communal kitchen, a garden with BBQ facilities, and a guest lounge with a fireplace, providing a comfortable and affordable stay with easy access to local attractions like Thrillseekers Adventures, just a 7-minute drive away.

Situated in Turangi, this hostel offers convenient access to outdoor adventures, being approximately 48 kilometres from Mount Ruapehu and Taranaki Falls.
This budget-friendly hostel provides family rooms, a shared kitchen, free WiFi, and on-site ski and bike rentals, making it an affordable choice for exploring the surrounding area.

Just 161 metres from Abel Tasman Glow Worms, this hostel in Marahau offers a budget-friendly escape on the edge of Abel Tasman National Park, located 13 kilometres from Motueka.
Guests can enjoy communal BBQ facilities and billiards, with shared kitchen, dining, and bathroom access complementing the private balconies in this affordable accommodation.

Just 100 meters from Picton Waterfront, Atlantis Backpackers offers a budget-friendly stay perfectly positioned for exploring Picton, being a mere 200 meters from the train station and bus terminal, and only 500 meters from the Interislander Ferry Terminal.
This hostel provides a range of rooms, including dormitories and private options with kitchens, alongside amenities like air conditioning, a jacuzzi, a garden, a spa, a restaurant, and fitness centre, ensuring a comfortable and entertaining visit with free on-site parking and a complimentary simple breakfast.