Worst rated Hostels in New Zealand

😠 Unfortunately we didnt read the reviews... Thankfully we arrived early evening. On first entering the premises, we noticed how cold and damp the reception area was, which wasnt that welcoming on a cold Dunedin day! The receptionist was cheerful and helpful, and advised us that the shower on 2nd floo...

Relaxed hostel offering utilitarian quarters & a shared kitchen, plus complimentary Wi-Fi.

Casual hostel near the beach offering simple dorms & private rooms, plus a guest kitchen & a lounge.

Laid-back apartments, private rooms & dorms in a lively hostel offering a shared kitchen & BBQs.

Basic dorms in a laid-back hostel offering a shared kitchen, plus a simple restaurant/bar.

😠 *Under new management* I met some awesome guests and had some great conversations however sadly not with the owner. What was a welcoming conversation unexpectedly turned into one of inappropriate and personal questions about myself which then became comments on how my arms 'looked like some of a gir...

This down-to-earth hostel in a modern building is 3 km from Freyberg Beach, 5 km from Wellington Botanic Garden and 6 km from Zealandia wildlife sanctuary.The bright, simply furnished rooms offer free Wi-Fi, TVs and desks. Bathrooms are shared; linen is available on request.In addition to a roof terrace, amenities include stylish guest kitchens and relaxed TV lounges with sofas. There are also pool tables and dining areas on every floor.

🫤 If you're planning to stay here while working in the vineyards, I'd highly recommend looking into other hostels/backpackers. Four Seasons is located 6km from Blenheim city centre, which is going to be very inconvenient for most, particularly if you want to meet people from other hostels for a beer/d...

No-frills property offering 3 communal kitchens, a lounge with a TV & a food court.