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YHA Taupo (Backpackers)

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YHA Taupo is a Qualmark rated 4 star hostel with an Enviro Silver in Responsible Tourism. YHA Taupo is located just a short walk away from New Zealand's largest lake, Lake Taupo and the Taupo town centre.

Show your YHA / Hostelling International membership card when checking in or join YHA on arrival and receive at least a 10% discount off the standard (displayed) rate. Members, ask for your free mobile SIM at the hostel!

A wide range of comfortable accommodation is available from our four-bed shared rooms to our private rooms both with and without ensuite facilities. Our fully self-contained lodge is also perfect for group accommodation.

YHA Taupo offers a well equipped kitchen and dining area, which leads on to a sun filled deck with a BBQ and uninterrupted views across Lake Taupo to Mt Ruapehu and Mt Tongariro.

With hammocks, free BBQs to use and a lovely garden, this is the perfect place to relax after an adrenalin filled day in Taupo.

Activities and facilities

  • BBQ facilities
  • Games room
  • Gay friendly
  • Non-smoking floors
  • On-site parking
  • On-site undercover parking
  • Self service laundry facilities
  • Street parking
  • Tour desk
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi access
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Location 58 Kaimanawa Street
Taupo New Zealand

YHA Taupo (Backpackers)

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Rooms and rates

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Room description
Rates shown in New Zealand Dollars (NZ$) & are tax inclusive per room. Card fees apply
Book Triple Private NZ$99 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90
Book Double Bed Ensuite NZ$91 SoldSoldSold85 85 SoldSoldSold85 85 SoldSoldSold85
Book Twin Private Ensuite NZ$91 SoldSoldSold85 85 Sold85 85 85 Sold85 SoldSold85
Book Double Bed Private NZ$81 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 75
Book Twin private NZ$81 75 75 Sold75 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 75
Book Single Private NZ$58 Sold55 55 55 55 Sold55 55 SoldSold55 55 55 55
Book 4 Bed Female Dorm NZ$29 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27
Book 4 Bed Male Dorm NZ$29 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27
Book 4 Bed Mixed Dorm NZ$29 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27
Book 8 Bed Mixed Dorm NZ$26 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25
Book 8 Bed Mixed Ensuite Dorm NZ$26 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25
Book Triple Private
One single bed and one set of bunks. Private room with shared bathroom facilities, fresh linen and towels provided. Price is Standard Rate. YHA/HI Members will receive a discount upon check-in.
Rates are for 3 people. The room caters for a maximum of 3 adults, and a maximum of 2 children but cannot exceed 3 guests in total.
Single bed Single bed Single bed
3 singles
Cancellation policy: Minimum 24 Hours (1st night) ( Details )

Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 24 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the first changed or cancelled night.

  • In-room heater
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Shared bathroom
  • Wireless / WiFi
Book Double Bed Ensuite
One double bed private room with ensuite bathroom facilities, fresh linen and towels provided. Price is Standard Rate. YHA/HI Members will receive a discount upon check-in.
Rates are for 2 people. The room caters for a maximum of 2 adults, and a maximum of 1 child but cannot exceed 2 guests in total.
Double bed
1 double
Cancellation policy: Minimum 24 Hours (1st night) ( Details )

Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 24 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the first changed or cancelled night.

  • In-room heater
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Shower
  • Wireless / WiFi
Book Twin Private Ensuite
Two single beds private room with ensuite bathroom facilities, fresh linen and towels provided. Price is Standard Rate. YHA/HI Members will receive a discount upon check-in.
Rates are for 2 people. The room caters for a maximum of 2 adults, and a maximum of 1 child but cannot exceed 2 guests in total.
Single bed Single bed
2 singles
Cancellation policy: Minimum 24 Hours (1st night) ( Details )

Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 24 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the first changed or cancelled night.

  • In-room heater
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Shower
  • Wireless / WiFi
Book Double Bed Private
One double bed private room with shared bathroom facilities, fresh linen and towels provided. Price is Standard Rate. YHA/HI Members will receive a discount upon check-in.
Rates are for 2 people. The room caters for a maximum of 2 adults, and a maximum of 1 child but cannot exceed 2 guests in total.
Double bed
1 double
Cancellation policy: Minimum 24 Hours (1st night) ( Details )

Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 24 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the first changed or cancelled night.

  • In-room heater
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Shared bathroom
  • Wireless / WiFi
Book Twin private
Two single beds private room with shared bathroom facilities, fresh linen and towels provided. Price is Standard Rate. YHA/HI Members will receive a discount upon check-in.
Rates are for 2 people. The room caters for a maximum of 2 adults, and a maximum of 1 child but cannot exceed 2 guests in total.
Single bed Single bed
2 singles
Cancellation policy: Minimum 24 Hours (1st night) ( Details )

Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 24 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the first changed or cancelled night.

  • In-room heater
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Shared bathroom
  • Wireless / WiFi
Book Single Private
One single bed with shared bathroom facilities, fresh linen provided. Price is Standard Rate. YHA/HI Members will receive a discount upon check-in.
Rates are for 1 person. The room caters for a maximum of 1 adult.
Single bed
1 single
Cancellation policy: Minimum 24 Hours (1st night) ( Details )

Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 24 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the first changed or cancelled night.

  • In-room heater
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Shared bathroom
  • Wireless / WiFi
Book 4 Bed Female Dorm
4 Person female only room with shared bathroom facilities, fresh linen provided. Booking is per bed. For 2 persons, please book as 2 rooms. Price is Standard Rate. YHA/HI Members will receive a discount upon check-in.
Rates are for 1 person. The room caters for a maximum of 1 adult.
Single bed
1 Bunk
Cancellation policy: Minimum 24 Hours (1st night) ( Details )

Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 24 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the first changed or cancelled night.

  • In-room heater
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Shared bathroom
  • Wireless / WiFi
Book 4 Bed Male Dorm
4 Person male only room with shared bathroom facilities, fresh linen provided. Booking is per bed. For 2 persons, please book as 2 rooms. Price is Standard Rate. YHA/HI Members will receive a discount upon check-in.
Rates are for 1 person. The room caters for a maximum of 1 adult.
Single bed
1 Bunk
Cancellation policy: Minimum 24 Hours (1st night) ( Details )

Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 24 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the first changed or cancelled night.

  • In-room heater
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Shared bathroom
  • Wireless / WiFi
Book 4 Bed Mixed Dorm
4 Person mixed room with shared bathroom facilities, fresh linen provided. Booking is per bed. For 2 persons, please book as 2 rooms. Price is Standard Rate. YHA/HI Members will receive a discount upon check-in.
Rates are for 1 person. The room caters for a maximum of 1 adult.
Single bed
1 Bunk
Cancellation policy: Minimum 24 Hours (1st night) ( Details )

Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 24 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the first changed or cancelled night.

  • In-room heater
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Shared bathroom
  • Wireless / WiFi
Book 8 Bed Mixed Dorm
8 Person co-ed room with shared bathroom facilities, fresh linen provided. Booking is per bed. For 2 persons, please book as 2 rooms. Price is Standard Rate. YHA/HI Members will receive a 10% discount upon check-in.
Rates are for 1 person. The room caters for a maximum of 1 adult.
Single bed
1 Bunk
Cancellation policy: Minimum 24 Hours (1st night) ( Details )

Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 24 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the first changed or cancelled night.

  • Desk
  • In-room heater
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Shared bathroom
  • Wireless / WiFi
Book 8 Bed Mixed Ensuite Dorm
8 Bed Mixed (male/female share) Ensuite Dorm, linen provided, seperate toilet and shower. Booking is per bed. For 2 persons, please book 2. Price is Standard Rate. YHA/HI Members will receive a discount upon check-in.
Rates are for 1 person. The room caters for a maximum of 1 adult.
Single bed
1 single
Cancellation policy: Minimum 24 Hours (1st night) ( Details )

Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 24 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the first changed or cancelled night.

  • In-room heater
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
Business facilities
Fast internet access available and WiFi (provided by Global Gossip). Internet usage bought at a YHA can be used at any YHA property within New Zealand.
 
Check In 1400hrs
Check In Instructions If arriving after 7.30pm, prior arrangements required for check in. Please contact us directly to organise.
Check Out 1000hrs
Getting There By Bus/Shuttle: Intercity stops at the Taupo Travel Centre in Gasgoigne St. A taxi would cost approx. $6 or it's a 10 minute walk. Turn left along Gasgoigne St, and left onto Tamamutu St. The hostel is on the right five blocks down on the corner of Kaimanawa St.

Naked Bus stops at the i-Site; walk 3 blocks along Heu Heu St (opp the i-Site), then turn left onto Kaimanawa St. The hostel is two blocks up on the corner with Tamamutu St.

By Car
From East & South: head towards the town centre along the lakefront, turn right into Kaimanawa St, by the fire station. The hostel is five blocks up on the corner with Tamamutu St.

From North: at the first roundabout turn left into Spa Rd and then turn right after six blocks onto Kaimanawa St. The hostel is three blocks down on the corner with Tamamutu St.

By Plane: 8kms from the airport. Take a shuttle/taxi from the airport to our door for approx. $25.
Parking Off Street parking available
Things To Do The cheapest skydiving in the Southern Hemisphere is in Taupo - and the views over New Zealand's largest lake are breathtaking.
Visit the amazing Huka Falls where you can plainly see why they are so named - huka is the Maori word for foam.
Take a steam boat or sail on the luxury Barbary yacht across Lake Taupo to see some ancient Maori rock drawings.
Walk the Tongariro Crossing or go white water rafting on the mighty Tongariro river.
The Craters of the Moon geothermal walk is a free geothermal area with elevated viewing platforms to see all the bubbling mud and steam.
Relax in the hot pools at the Taupo Spa Park - FREE