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The 10 Best Hostels in Te Anau, New Zealand

Some of the best backpacker spots in Te Anau

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Set in park-like grounds on the shores of Lake Te Anau, 5 minutes' walk from the town centre, Te Anau Lakefront Backpackers has both mountain and lake views from the majority of the rooms.

Additional facilities at Te Anau Lakefront Backpackers include a movie room and indoor and outdoor kitchen facilities, including a BBQ. Laundry facilities and on-site storage are available.

Giovanni ! He's the best, he was super helpful nad kind. We could leave our luggage and he helped us out a lot with our Kepler's hike. The accomodation is cozy, spacious and with a beautiful view to the lake just across the street. Thank you Giovanni!

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8.5
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1,865 reviews
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Barnyard Backpackers Te Anau offers accommodation on spacious grounds with spectacular mountain views. Free WiFi and private on site parking is available.

There are private and shared chalet rooms. Each room has a private bathroom, TV, heating and kettle. Barnyard Backpackers Te Anau provides a large communal kitchen and BBQ facilities and pool table.

The view from the room is spectacular. The staff is very nice and helpful. The kitchen is excellent, well equipped except the knives. The reception is cozy and warm with fireplace. The dining area is where all guests hang around and exchange some views.

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8.5
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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.
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  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
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    Rated good
     · 7 reviews
    Great location and stunning view
    Jimmy
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $101.11
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,289 reviews
    Great location and plenty of parking. Very clean and lovely decor in number 8. Very comfy bed and heat shower.
    GAYE
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $27.08
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 3,059 reviews
    Nice clean and spacious room. Great location to lake front and township. We enjoyed an amazing Hike up the Keplar, and it was so nice to come back and enjoy the hot showers and cozy room.
    Ryan
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $63.19
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,865 reviews
    Great location with a view of the lake. A good deal of effort has gone into creating a nice, comfortable space and the staff were just lovely. This is a backpackers and the facilities were really of a good standard with plenty of choices in the type of accommodation and price you want to pay. Perfect for a couple of days!
    Louise
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $63.19
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,865 reviews
    Lovely private room at a backpackers hostel right by the lakefront in Te Anau. The room was clean and comfortable, and the shared kitchen was convenient for preparing food. Walking distance to the main street restaurants, tours etc.
    Ben James
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $83.96
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 2,159 reviews
    Very friendly staff. Tidy as a pin. The rooms were close but sound proof. Had a sauna too and wish I wasn’t gluten free or I’d have used the wood fired pizza oven too.
    Max
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $83.96
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 2,159 reviews
    Hosts were so friendly and caring going above and beyond . so much for kids to do such great location.
    Kate
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $63.19
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,865 reviews
    Great Location in Te Anau to explore from. Very clean and well maintained hostel Very nice and friendly staff
    Richard
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $63.19
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,865 reviews
    We had a lovely stay. As a backpacker / hostel style place we were really pleasantly surprised by how lovely our private double room was - it felt like an upscale hotel room! We had a fantastic view of the lake whilst the room itself was incredibly spacious. It's also a great location, right in the centre and within easy walking distance of all the town's amenities.
    Rebecca
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $63.19
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,865 reviews
    The hostel got everything you need as a backpacker. Kitchen is well equipped and sufficient laundry facilities. Everything was clean!
    Angelika
    Solo traveler