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The 10 Best Hostels in Te Anau, New Zealand

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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.

Really comfortable beds. Everything was very clean and stuff was super friendly Awesome view of the lake right from the common area.

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8.5
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1,861 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.

We loved our little cabin with the views it offered.

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8.5
Very Good
640 reviews

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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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  • Avg. price/night: $63.12
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,861 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: $63.12
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,861 reviews
    The backpackers is 90% of the way though being refurbished, and it’s looking great - much better than we were expecting. Comfortable bed, good facilities (kitchens, bbq, covered tables, etc). Tidy and well kept. Pleasant staff. Great location.
    Callum
    Young couple
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 640 reviews
    This backpackers is located 10 minutes drive from Te Anau. The cabins have stunning views of green pastures & mountain ranges. It is very peaceful & serene. The hostel is tidy & cosy.
    Lauren
    Family with young children
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 550 reviews
    Great location. Lovely staff. The building seems to be purpose build and the facilities (kitchen, out door space, eating and other shared areas), are very good … a bit more attention on sound proofing would have made it even better
    Sheila
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $27.05
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 3,058 reviews
    Cheap and great location.
    Simon
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $81.16
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 585 reviews
    Great location. Close to town centre. Very cheap price.
    Ewaldus
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $63.12
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,861 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: $63.12
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,861 reviews
    Great location on the water front. Really helpful staff who accommodated a dorm change for me and the person I was travelling with on arrival. Two lovely kitchens designed to create a social environment. Nice living areas with plenty of chill space and plenty of gaming options. Nice balcony to sit on looking out onto the water front. Our 4 bed dorm was really spacious. Definitely the hostel to stay at in Te Anau.
    Rebecca
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $63.12
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,861 reviews
    The hostel got everything you need as a backpacker. Kitchen is well equipped and sufficient laundry facilities. Everything was clean!
    Angelika
    Solo traveler
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 335 reviews
    This is so far the best backpackers hostel I've ever been in. Comfy, clean, spacious, quiet and the cozy sitting near the fireplace was a cherry on a tart.
    Slava Z
    Solo traveler