Rotorua Downtown Backpackers

Rotorua Downtown Backpackers Hostel in Rotorua

4.0

Good(409 Reviews)

Hostel in Rotorua

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more

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About this hostel

Rotorua Downtown Backpackers is a modern hostel is located in the heart of Rotorua across the road from the I-Site and major bus lines.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Wheelchair accessible

Map of Rotorua

Nearby attractions

Rotorua Canopy Tours | Zipline Experience

3.8 mi

Redwoods Treewalk

2.9 mi

Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland

26.7 mi

Te Puia - Rotorua, NZ

3.1 mi

Available Rooms

1 Queen • 86 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

2 Bunk • 75 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

1 Bunk • 86 ft²

Sleeps 1

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

1 Bunk • 86 ft²

Sleeps 1

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

1 Bunk • 107 ft²

Sleeps 1

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

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Rotorua Downtown Backpackers

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4.0

Good(409 Reviews)

Hostel in Rotorua

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Parking 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

Rotorua Downtown Backpackers is a modern hostel is located in the heart of Rotorua across the road from the I-Site and major bus lines.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Wheelchair accessible

Map of Rotorua

Nearby attractions

Rotorua Canopy Tours | Zipline Experience

3.8 mi

Redwoods Treewalk

2.9 mi

Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland

26.7 mi

Te Puia - Rotorua, NZ

3.1 mi

Available Rooms

1 Queen • 86 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

2 Bunk • 75 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

1 Bunk • 86 ft²

Sleeps 1

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

1 Bunk • 86 ft²

Sleeps 1

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

1 Bunk • 107 ft²

Sleeps 1

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

Reviews

4.0

Good(409 Reviews)

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4.0

Jul 2024

Great

Nice staff

4.0

Apr 2024

Downtown. . . Down in the dumps

I found the bedding was comfortable, the bathrooms had multiple showers and toilets, and the vibe was right

One of the worst locations on my trip for connectivity, Wifi seemed to go off every 20 minutes. Bathrooms multiple times had really wet floors. Windows in my room seems locked open, which in Rototua with the sulpher smell can be irritating. When I arrived I wasn't informed how to access the building after hours, only for someone to luckily still be up to let me in and show me themselves on my 3rd night. Kitchen was cramped and space was sparce for the amount of guests in the building.

4.0

Feb 2024

Very recommended!!

Great location, 50 m from the Intercity bus stop. The most clean hostel’s kitchen I have ever seen. Toilets were always clean and available. There is not elevator but the girl at the reception helped me bringing upstairs my very heavy suitcase. Pasta, rice, salt, coffee and tea, free to use.

No proper indoor dining room.

4.0

Feb 2024

ロケーションが最高!

とにかく立地条件が最高に良かった。バスターミナルの隣なのでとても助かった。お米やパスタを提供してもらえる事がとても助かった。 10人部屋のドミトリーだったので狭いのでは?と心配していたが部屋自体が広くベットの置き方も工夫がされていたのでユッタリだった。

これと言っては無いが夕食時は自炊組でキッチンが戦争状態(笑)

4.0

Nov 2023

Disappointing

It is located conveniently in the city center, close to the bus stop. It is also close to shops, supermarket, cafes and restaurants. Staff is friendly.

We missed a hook to hang our coats and/or towels in our room. The room is very minimalistic anyway: it only has a bed and two small night stands, that's it. A wardrobe or something like that would have been nice, or at least a coat rack, ideally with a few hangers. The bed was not very comfortable. It also had a dip in the center, so we would roll towards each other. The kitchen and lounge were constantly crowded. Felt like there were too few chairs for the number of guests. One of us needed to eat standing up one night. Everything is very run down. This sometimes makes it seem like things are dirty, even when are cleaned regularly. The guests were quite quiet during our stay, but still we would wake up early from traffic on Fenton Street, right outside our window. The windows are single pane glass, so next to sounds it also lets through heat. Luckily when we were there, the temperature was alright. There is no rack or anything in the shower to put your soap/shampoo/whatever on.

4.0

Oct 2023

Muy bien

Nos alojamos aquí un par de noches y el alojamiento está súper bien ubicado. El personal es muy atento. Las camas eran cómodas.

4.0

Mar 2022

Excellent

Excellent customer service and pleasant atmosphere. overall wonderfull experience😀

4.0

Feb 2022

Central location and comfortable stay

Everything was good about this hostel. The staff is very welcoming and makes you feel comfortable. Bed was super comfy. Well equiped kitchen.

4.0

Jan 2022

Best backpackers in Rotorua!

This is the best backpackers I have stayed. Everything is clean and tidy. The customer service of the staff is exceptional.

No dislikes at all

4.0

Jan 2022

Highly recommended place.

Excellent staff and the place is kept very clean and tidy.

4.0

Jan 2022

Pleasant

quiet

could do with an upgrade

4.0

Aug 2021

Loved it - thanks!

Amazing - loved it!

Street noise - but I had the window open too

4.0

Jun 2021

Passable

Good location and price

The showers were freezing. Should not be able to see ypur breath inside the building.

4.0

Apr 2021

Poor

I got bitten by bed bugs and was given a bed that belonged to someone else. I felt unsafe.

4.0

Apr 2021

Would not recommend for young females

Is a good location and cheap.

Not suitable for young females. Facilities were dismal and very small space, not friendly to sit in common areas. No where to store your things in the room.

4.0

Jan 2021

Great hostel and very comfortable room

Great double room with very comfortable bedding. Centrally located with plenty of parking and restaurants within walking distance.

4.0

Feb 2020

All good

Good location Comfy bed

The bunk bed could have been better with a cover for privacy

4.0

Jan 2020

Good

Great location, friendly staff, neat and clean

4.0

Dec 2019

TLC required

Meeting cool people around the world

The place itself is quite old and run down and things weren't very clean. I had a very mouldy looking pillow...

4.0

Dec 2019

Pleasant

Comfy beds

Not much communal room

4.0

Dec 2019

Exceptional

Room very comfortable

Kitchen could be cleaner

4.0

May 2019

A very nice hostel in Rotorua

Free dry pasta and rice was at the front, kitchen had plenty of plates, cutlery, tools, etc. Perfect location right next to the visitors centre. The room was really nice. The hostel was partnered with a good day-trip planning company down the road, which was nice (even though we didn't actually get any discounts compared to booking online). WiFi worked well.

One of the showers was leaking water everywhere and another one didn't go any warmer than lukewarm.

4.0

Apr 2019

great hostel

great location_very helpful staff_ free bbq friday night _very clean_well equipped kitchen.

nothing

4.0

Jan 2019

Cheap, friendly and easy

The staff were lovely and friendly and there was a nice atmosphere in the hostel. The bed was comfy and everywhere was clean.

The only thing I would suggest is that they might need to change the mattress protectors in room 8 as they are starting to look tatty and stained

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Rotorua?

The average price for a rental in Rotorua is $212 per night. This rental is $80 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hostel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Rotorua Downtown Backpackers. 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 Rotorua Downtown Backpackers pet friendly?

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

What amenities are available at Rotorua Downtown Backpackers?

We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, parking, and laundry.

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Rotorua Downtown Backpackers

Hostel in Rotorua

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Rotorua

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Rotorua?

Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is Rotorua Downtown Backpackers pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Rotorua Downtown Backpackers?

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