Haka House Franz Josef

Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quad Room - Ensuite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

4.1 / 5.0

Excellent(40 Ratings)

Hostel in Franz Josef / Waiau

3-Star Hostel

Reasons to book

Great price for your budgetOne of the lowest cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Internet / Wifi, Balcony or Patio and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hostel

Eco-certified hostel in Franz Josef Glacier
This smoke-free hostel features laundry facilities, a garden, and a picnic area. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a vending machine.
Haka House Franz Josef offers 38 accommodations. This Franz Josef Glacier hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Bathrooms include showers.

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of Franz Josef / Waiau

Nearby attractions

Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park

Westland Tai Poutini National Park

12.3 mi

Available Rooms

Quad Room - Ensuite

1 Single • 168 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Bed in 10 Bed Dorm

1 Single • 161 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Bed in 6 Bed dorm

1 Single • 151 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm

1 Single • 140 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Female

1 Single • 151 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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Haka House Franz Josef

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4.1 / 5.0

Excellent(40 Ratings)

Hostel in Franz Josef / Waiau

3-Star Hostel

Reasons to book

Great price for your budgetOne of the lowest cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Internet / Wifi, Balcony or Patio and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hostel

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of Franz Josef / Waiau

Nearby attractions

Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park

Westland Tai Poutini National Park

12.3 mi

Available Rooms

Quad Room - Ensuite

1 Single • 168 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Bed in 10 Bed Dorm

1 Single • 161 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Bed in 6 Bed dorm

1 Single • 151 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm

1 Single • 140 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Female

1 Single • 151 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

4.1 / 5.0

Excellent(40 Ratings)

2.5 / 5.0

Jul 2024

friendly and profesdional. Facilities are new and well maintained. Staff gave good guides to sites.

2.5 / 5.0

Jun 2024

Besttt in this town! Please keep the price affordable so I will definitely be here again

1.5 / 5.0

Apr 2024

It's ok for a ahort stay in the area

2.0 / 5.0

Mar 2024

I stayed for 4 days and 3 nights, during that time the bathroom facilities were never cleaned despite me raising the issue to staff at reception.They were dirty and quite frankly disgusting. There was no toilet paper until the 4th day so it was lucky I had my own stash. No soap was provided in the bathroom either. Flooding of the bathrooms also seemed an issue. The kitchen facilities were also dirty and never cleaned. On a positive, the room I stayed in was nice and clean.

2.0 / 5.0

Mar 2024

Great place to stay! The staff was super friendly and helpful. The location was great, easy to walk to food, stores, etc. The kitchen facilities had everything you could possibly need. We had a room with a private bathroom, which was nice. The bed was really tight against one wall, making it necessary to climb in through the end, which was not the best. We could hear activity in the men’s bathroom on the other side of our wall, but fortunately it didn’t keep us awake. I would definitely stay here again.

2.5 / 5.0

Mar 2024

Fantastic location, great accomodations and great atmosphere

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2024

Great spot for exploring the area. Great room & communal facilities. Would recommend

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2024

Probably one of my favourite hostel stays in the South Island. I stayed in a total of three Haka Houses over my NZ trip, but I think Franz Josef was my favourite. Obviously the location is incredible and proximity to the glacier can't be beat. The kitchen is massive with lots of facilities and storage, the games room/lounge/dining room and movie room are all pretty generously appointed. It also lends itself well to socialisation and I think I unexpectedly made the most pals passing through here (and Arthur's Pass). The front desk staff are really nice and are there from 0800-2000hrs. There was no onsite parking (paid) available due to summer high season but plenty of free street parking available. All Haka Houses I've stayed at have the same bunk style with two AU/NZ electrical sockets as well as a USB-A and USB-C port, plus lockable storage that has the same thing inside (bring a decent-sized lock, I had some tiny ones and had to buy a medium one). This is a great idea. You can charge things while you're away and they're locked up, and if you don't have an international adapter you can use cable only. The privacy curtains are a good touch as well. They also have all had the nice enclosed showers with a detachable showerhead. And bath mats! I also think I had my best hostel sleep here, the beds are decently comfy and I got really lucky with roomies - three other women, none of us snored.

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2024

Another great Haka hostel. Common areas fantastic and large enough to accommodate the number of guests. Beds super comfortable and private. Staff at check in very friendly and helpful. Only minor gripe was no shower mats. There were some small rubbery mats, which I assume we're just for not slip purposes, because they and the surrounding floor were soaked (and freezing!). Would be good to provide floor mats to actually keep the floor dry

4.0 / 5.0

Mar 2024

Mostly everything was fine with our stay, except there was no TV. Please connect the TV

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2024

The large rooms were beautifully presented,and had all the features one could want.The hosts were friendly and v obliging.

3.0 / 5.0

Feb 2024

Unfortunately the room we booked was flooded and so moved into a double bunk room with shared bathroom (we booked private en-suite room) Staff were helpful and also gave us the opportunity to cancel but there was no other accommodation available in the town. The manager gave us a part refund and was apologetic about the situation.

5.0 / 5.0

Feb 2024

Amazing location and reasonable price

5.0 / 5.0

Jan 2024

Very good facilities for the price, well worth it

5.0 / 5.0

Jan 2024

Clean, comfortable bed, good kitchen facilities, Franz Josef is small so short walking distance to main street

4.0 / 5.0

Jan 2024

Good facilities. Would use again. Spacious kitchen area.

4.0 / 5.0

Jan 2024

Fantastic property, clean, super comfortable beds in the family room, lovely ensuite. Just remember your passports for check in. We only had our Canadian driver licenses & it threw a spanner in the works and made check in a nightmare, despite having prepaid for the room.

2.0 / 5.0

Jan 2024

Friendly staff, the sauna was a bonus and aided recovery after our long hike. a perfect wee stop over, super comfy beds!

1.0 / 5.0

Mar 2020

Good value. Worked well for low budget option.

2.0 / 5.0

Jan 2020

Great location and very friendly staff. Room could do with a little decor update but comfortable beds and suitable bathroom.

1.5 / 5.0

Nov 2019

It was amazing

1.5 / 5.0

Oct 2019

Public area environment is wonderful. Nearby supermarket, convenient!

1.5 / 5.0

Jul 2019

Great one night stay. Hostel looked really fresh and inviting, kitchen was large and clean. Loved the free sauna in the evenings. Room was large with tea/coffee facilities. Hostel felt eco friendly too!

1.3 / 5.0

Jul 2019

1.0 / 5.0

May 2019

Friendly and helpful staff, comfortable rooms with good heating sytems, well-equipped kitchen.

1.0 / 5.0

May 2019

Friendly and helpful staff, comfortable rooms with good heating sytems, well-equipped kitchen.

1.5 / 5.0

May 2019

Enjoyable stay. Clean room and toilet. Fast wifi. Intercity bus stop right in front of hostel.

2.5 / 5.0

Mar 2019

As first time hostel goers, we had a lot of fun staying here. We especially like the shared kitchen and sauna. The location is quite clean and staff are very friendly.

1.0 / 5.0

Mar 2019

Everything you need, friendly staff and overall clean. Wifi working pretty well.

2.0 / 5.0

Feb 2019

We arrived VERY very late due to a road closure that made a 6.5 hour drive 13 hours long. I was super happy they offered such a late check in but do wonder how I could have known about the closure earlier - not sure I should expect them to notify everyone who might be negatively impacted but that would be a great benefit considering the roads and plans involved. I had a planned heli hike the next day so it wasn’t something I wanted to just cancel. The hostel itself was much more than expected- very clean and modern with a big kitchen. I would stay here again and then monitor for any road closures myself, every night before bed so I can adjust my departure times appropriately.

2.0 / 5.0

Feb 2019

2.5 / 5.0

Feb 2019

The room we had was very clean. The bathrooms were spotless with nice bath mats. Very convenient location and good views when it's not cloudy

2.0 / 5.0

Jan 2019

Great facilities. Comfortable, friendly & clean. We really enjoyed our stay.

1.0 / 5.0

Dec 2018

The small town of Franz Joseph had an excellent number of restaurant, the yha was off the main road in an excellent position, the staff were excellent was well.

2.5 / 5.0

Nov 2018

Fantastic location, great amenities and room and bathroom very clean. Also the staff on reception were amazingly helpful and friendly; I’d definitely recommend!

1.5 / 5.0

Oct 2018

The facilities are more than adequate. Very clean and a good kitchen and dining/lounge area. We did find the hostel very noisy - both lacking sound insulation and door slamming. However, there was no excessive noise after 11pm.

2.5 / 5.0

Sep 2018

Great place to stay for couple of nights. Very easy access to all interest points.

2.5 / 5.0

Sep 2018

Great place to stay for couple of nights.Very easy access to all interest points.

1.0 / 5.0

Apr 2018

THE YHA HOSTEL FRANZ JOSEF IS ONE OF THE BEST IN THE YHA CHAIN. UNFORTUNATELY THE ROOM DOORS ARE VERY HEAVY AND ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO CLOSE QUIETLY. ONE TRAVEL GROUP GOT UP AT 5.40HRS, AND THAT WAS THE END OF MY NIGHTS SLEE

1.0 / 5.0

Apr 2018

Great location and relaxed hostel feel. We stayed in a private double room which was fine but not as comfortable as the motels we have been staying in around NZ. Worth staying here though just to be within walking distance of the best restaurant in Franz Josef.

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Franz Josef / Waiau?

The average price for a rental in Franz Josef / Waiau is $203 per night. This rental is $70 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hostel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Haka House Franz Josef. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Haka House Franz Josef pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Haka House Franz Josef?

We found 4 amenities for this rental. This includes internet / wifi, laundry, balcony or patio, and garden.

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Garden · Kitchen or Kitchenette · Air conditioner

When traveling to Franz Josef / Waiau, if you are looking for (business stays, family stays, couples stay, getaway vacation, etc.) this is the perfect place at $122 per night.

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Haka House Franz Josef

Hostel in Franz Josef / Waiau

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Franz Josef / Waiau

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Quad Room - Ensuite

Bed in 10 Bed Dorm

Bed in 6 Bed dorm

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Female

Haka House Franz Josef

Hostel in Franz Josef / Waiau

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Franz Josef / Waiau

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Quad Room - Ensuite

Bed in 10 Bed Dorm

Bed in 6 Bed dorm

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Female

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Franz Josef / Waiau?

Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is Haka House Franz Josef pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Haka House Franz Josef?

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