The 7 Best Hostels in New Zealand (2025 Edition)

"I stayed here mainly for the people and the backyard: the staff are friendly and encourage socializing, and the huge outdoor space with a grill, sunbathing areas, and a big communal table made for many enjoyable nights. It attracts independent solo travelers (it’s not connected to the big bus tours) and has the best-stocked kitchen I found in the country, but the facilities are just OK — the kitchen is small and gets crowded, the beds are only OK and the metal frames creak, there are no lockers, and the bathrooms need a redo." - Matthew Kepnes