Rotorua Downtown Backpackers
4.0
Good(409 Reviews)Hostel in Rotorua
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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
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Map of Rotorua
Available Rooms
1 Queen • 86 ft²
Sleeps 2
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2 Bunk • 75 ft²
Sleeps 2
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1 Bunk • 86 ft²
Sleeps 1
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1 Bunk • 86 ft²
Sleeps 1
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1 Bunk • 107 ft²
Sleeps 1
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Reviews
4.0
Good(409 Reviews)100% verified reviews
4.0
Nice staff
Na
4.0
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
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
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
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
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
Excellent customer service and pleasant atmosphere. overall wonderfull experience😀
4.0
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
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
Excellent staff and the place is kept very clean and tidy.
4.0
quiet
could do with an upgrade
4.0
Amazing - loved it!
Street noise - but I had the window open too
4.0
Good location and price
The showers were freezing. Should not be able to see ypur breath inside the building.
4.0
I got bitten by bed bugs and was given a bed that belonged to someone else. I felt unsafe.
4.0
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
Great double room with very comfortable bedding. Centrally located with plenty of parking and restaurants within walking distance.
4.0
Good location
Comfy bed
The bunk bed could have been better with a cover for privacy
4.0
Great location, friendly staff, neat and clean
4.0
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
Comfy beds
Not much communal room
4.0
Room very comfortable
Kitchen could be cleaner
4.0
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
great location_very helpful staff_ free bbq friday night _very clean_well equipped kitchen.
nothing
4.0
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 R 2,743 per night. This rental is R 1,040 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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