Finlay Jack's Backpackers

Bed, Photo of the whole room, Decorative detail, Bedroom, Area and facilities, bunk bed

8.4 / 10.0

Excellent(2,127 Ratings)

Hostel in Taupo

4-Star Hostel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

About this hostel

Finlay Jack's Backpackers offers an ideal location in Taupo. The hostel offers single bed dormitory's.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Taupo

Nearby attractions

Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland

44.3 mi

Tamaki Maori Village

52.9 mi

Orakei Korako Geothermal Park & Cave

24.2 mi

Aratiatia Rapids

9.2 mi

Available Rooms

1 Single • 409 ft²

Sleeps 1

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1 Double • 279 ft²

Sleeps 4

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1 Queen • 96 ft²

Sleeps 2

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2 Single • 96 ft²

Sleeps 2

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1 Single • 64 ft²

Sleeps 1

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

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Finlay Jack's Backpackers

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8.4 / 10.0

Excellent(2,127 Ratings)

Hostel in Taupo

4-Star Hostel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

About this hostel

Finlay Jack's Backpackers offers an ideal location in Taupo. The hostel offers single bed dormitory's.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Taupo

Nearby attractions

Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland

44.3 mi

Tamaki Maori Village

52.9 mi

Orakei Korako Geothermal Park & Cave

24.2 mi

Aratiatia Rapids

9.2 mi

Available Rooms

1 Single • 409 ft²

Sleeps 1

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

1 Double • 279 ft²

Sleeps 4

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

1 Queen • 96 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

2 Single • 96 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

1 Single • 64 ft²

Sleeps 1

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

Ratings and reviews

8.4 / 10.0

Excellent(2,127 Ratings)

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9.0 / 10.0

Apr 2024

Super Unterkunft in Taupo!

Super Unterkunft mit Garten, komfortable Betten, eigener Pod mit Vorhang, große Küche

8.0 / 10.0

Apr 2024

A nice hostel

It has a nice vibe, the pod style of beds is great.

My duvet cover had hairs all over it which was off putting, but when I asked for it to be changed it was promptly taken care of. The blinds on the pod beds can be quite loud as the bar bangs on the wood.

9.0 / 10.0

Jan 2024

Auberge de jeunesse de qualité

Chambre très confortable. On était côté rue et on n’entendait pas les voitures. Cuisine grande et bien équipée. Ambiance backpackers sympa

Rien

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2024

Perfect place to stay. Everything is nearby. Shops, the lake and the staff is superb!

The property was cleaned everyday. Kitchen, rooms, restrooms and the rest of the property. So everything was clean as a whistle.

That people are making calls in the middle of the night.

4.0 / 10.0

Jan 2024

Suitable for backpackers.

The location is good. Near to supermarket and eateries.

There is no air con so it could be quite hot during summer.

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2024

Excellent choice, comfortable and great value :)

Great location, very clean and great value

Nothing

9.0 / 10.0

Jan 2024

Geiles Hostel

Alles war wunderbar, sehr gemütlich und sauber

Hätte länger bleiben wollen

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2024

Fab Fab Fab.

Such a lovely hostel; great social spaces, good location, helpful staff, cosy bunks in the dorms, laundry… all the makings of a perfect hostel

7.0 / 10.0

Dec 2023

Good

Very good location. The hostel has a cool design.

The privacy is great but the pods get so hot. It didn't feel very welcoming.

9.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

Superb

Good bedding and pillows

Curtains could be better as the street lights are bright

4.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Cleaning was NOT up to standard!!

The only good thing about this YHA was the location! In the city center so quite convenient for supermarket shopping or shop for food!

For the normal YHA backpacker this one was definitely NOT up to standard! Very small room with very tiny heater! We were so cold in the night+ the bedding was very dirty! I can smell weird smell & see the pillow cases was very dirty! My eyes was itchy after one night sleep on the bed!!☹️...we both can't wait to leave this backpacker as soon as possible!!!😑 I wouldn't come back here again and do NOT recommended! ☹️

7.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Good

Nice pods, privacy

Sheets didn’t seem fresh but it was okay

7.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Good

Reception was very easy to work with. They left my room key in a lock box when I arrived late and call me a cab.

The bathroom was very cold. Only one oil column heater for a large room. No lift so had to carrier luggage up the stairs.

9.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

Fantastic, centrally located backpackers amongst other high class accommodation. Loved it!

Very compact but comfortable Pods. Plenty of privacy. Excellent communal areas.

Some hooks to hang a few personal things on by the pods.

8.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

really good place clean hostel warm room and really good kitchen

accessibility to city parking

I think room was two small even for couples

10.0 / 10.0

May 2023

Exceptional

the capsule beds are amazing and very nice for budget trip. facilities are clean and people are nice

6.0 / 10.0

May 2023

Pleasant

Staff was good when we entered.

Existing staff/tenants that reside on site. Had their curtains wide open. Walked past 1 room that looked like she had been living their for years. Things piled up in the room and had her pants down and around her ankles. Keep your curtains closed as this is not a good look for new people coming into stay. Our beds were terrible. Springs poking into our bodies, every time i moved i could hear the spings in the bed pinging. Top of the shower hood was dirty and their was no spoons to stir our cup of coffee in our room. It was to fare walking distance to the main shops, pubs eatery.

9.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

Superb

Excellent hostel, everything you could need. Great location convenient for Intercity bus. Supermarkets nearby. Walks to thermal river pools, along Waikato River, Huka Falls. Sleeping pods comfortable and private. Kitchen had plenty of refrigeration and storage space. Cooking facilities were never crowded.

Some minor noise issues with moving stuff around in wooden sleeping pods, and annoyingly noisy bathroom door in the room, but overall nothing to complain about.

8.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

satisfying budget overnight stay with teen daughter and niece.

location and ambience / cosiness.

noisy. light switches in our room did not work.

9.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

Excellent

Would suggest to read the messages sent by clients

7.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

Good

Friendly, central, laid back, good facilities

TV in room didn't work, no heater, noisy

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

lovely place so social and welcoming

all the staff and other backpackers were so friendly it was such a social space outside in the courtyard. there was also lots of suggestions of free things to do which was super helpful

one tiny issue was there were limited bathrooms for those without on-suite

8.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

Very good

great private room. clean shared bathroom

8.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

Very good

Room is a decent size and the pod with bed in was very good as there was room at side to put your things.. you do however have to travel across the garden for the toilet in the middle of night.. which I could see being a issue in the winter months

Toilets in another block

7.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

Decent hostel, comfy beds, good value for money.

Pod beds provided good privacy and beds were comfy. Loved the garden area outside to chill in the sun. Kitchen was big with lots of food storage lockers and fridge space. Laundry facility on site. There were some shared bathrooms which were decently maintained but it wasn’t made very well know that there was also an en suite bathroom in most of the rooms as well! Hostel dog ☺️

Kitchen was tricky to use at peak times but it is a busy hostel so it’s to be expected. Could do with a revamp of some of the kitchen equipment. There is very minimal security as no one seems to look the sliding doors to the rooms, but this is not the hostel management fault. There was a party with outside guests there during my stay which I didn’t mind, but people were talking outside the rooms for a long time at 3 am. Again not management fault but rather inconsiderate hostel guests.

9.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

welcoming and great!

particularly liked the pod aspect of the room, staff friendly and kitchen cleaned frequently. homely atmosphere

could do with more bathrooms. but that’s being very fussy.

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

Qu'est-ce que c'est?'

Nina was an amazing host & Logan was the stand out staff member with his exuberance & confidence! (He deserves all his new lockers!) What a weekend! (Met so many classic characters!)

The German guest who asked 'Aren't you guys a little old to be staying in a back-packers?' & the James K****ll experience 🤣

FAQs

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

The average price for a rental in Taupo is £169 per night. This rental is £86 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hostel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Finlay Jack's 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 Finlay Jack's Backpackers pet friendly?

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

What amenities are available at Finlay Jack's Backpackers?

We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony or patio.

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Finlay Jack's Backpackers

Hostel in Taupo

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Taupo

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Finlay Jack's Backpackers

Hostel in Taupo

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Taupo

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

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

Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is Finlay Jack's Backpackers pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Finlay Jack's Backpackers?

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