Best Hostels in Aoraki / Mount Cook
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Guest favorite
Haka House Hostel Aoraki Mt Cook
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Flat-screen TV
- Sauna
- Garden area
Red Tarns is situated about 2 km from this hostel, and Sealy Range is 3.1 km away. Also, the Aoraki / Mount Cook hostel is a 10-minute ride from such natural sights as Mount Ollivier.
The Second Swing Bridge is 3.5 km from the Aoraki / Mount Cook property.
Haka House Hostel Aoraki Mt Cook
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Flat-screen TV
- Sauna
- Garden area
Haka House Hostel Aoraki Mt Cook
Red Tarns is situated about 2 km from this hostel, and Sealy Range is 3.1 km away. Also, the Aoraki / Mount Cook hostel is a 10-minute ride from such natural sights as Mount Ollivier.
The Second Swing Bridge is 3.5 km from the Aoraki / Mount Cook property.
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Best-rated
Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Fitness centre
Mountain Helicopters is near the Franz Josef hostel, and natural sites like Callery Gorge Walk National Forest are only 400 metres away. St James Church, a nearby place of worship, is a mere 10 minutes on foot from this modern hostel.
The 23-room Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef hostel invites sports fans to visit Glacier Hot Pools, which is only 350 metres away.
Featuring storage, the rooms are equipped with free Wi-Fi, as well as an air conditioner for added comfort.
Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Fitness centre
Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef
Mountain Helicopters is near the Franz Josef hostel, and natural sites like Callery Gorge Walk National Forest are only 400 metres away. St James Church, a nearby place of worship, is a mere 10 minutes on foot from this modern hostel.
The 23-room Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef hostel invites sports fans to visit Glacier Hot Pools, which is only 350 metres away.
Featuring storage, the rooms are equipped with free Wi-Fi, as well as an air conditioner for added comfort.
Cheap Hostels in Aoraki / Mount Cook
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Popular choice
Haka House Hostel Tekapo
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Skiing
Earth & Sky is a short way from this Lake Tekapo hostel, while the bronze sculpture "Mackenzie Sheep Dog Statue" is merely 0.7 km away. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the hostel is about 10 minutes by car from Lake Tekapo Regional Park Nature Preserve.
Lake Tekapo is a mere 200 metres away, and Cowans Walkway Observatory, available to diversify your stay, is 2 km away.
Haka House Hostel Tekapo
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Skiing
Haka House Hostel Tekapo
Earth & Sky is a short way from this Lake Tekapo hostel, while the bronze sculpture "Mackenzie Sheep Dog Statue" is merely 0.7 km away. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the hostel is about 10 minutes by car from Lake Tekapo Regional Park Nature Preserve.
Lake Tekapo is a mere 200 metres away, and Cowans Walkway Observatory, available to diversify your stay, is 2 km away.
Tailor Made Tekapo Accommodation - Hostel
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf course
- Sun terrace
Offerring a location a 16-minute stroll from The Church of the Good Shepherd, this Lake Tekapo hostel is in the vicinity of entertainment venues including Cowans Walkway Observatory, which is about a 25-minute walk away. Mount John University Observatory can be reached 2.5 km from the hostel.
Nearby cultural landmarks feature the bronze sculpture "Mackenzie Sheep Dog Statue", located nearly 5 minutes' drive away.
This property offers rooms with storage and provides guests with free wireless internet for a more enjoyable stay. Quality bedding are provided in all the rooms at the Lake Tekapo hostel.
Tailor Made Tekapo Accommodation - Hostel
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf course
- Sun terrace
Tailor Made Tekapo Accommodation - Hostel
Offerring a location a 16-minute stroll from The Church of the Good Shepherd, this Lake Tekapo hostel is in the vicinity of entertainment venues including Cowans Walkway Observatory, which is about a 25-minute walk away. Mount John University Observatory can be reached 2.5 km from the hostel.
Nearby cultural landmarks feature the bronze sculpture "Mackenzie Sheep Dog Statue", located nearly 5 minutes' drive away.
This property offers rooms with storage and provides guests with free wireless internet for a more enjoyable stay. Quality bedding are provided in all the rooms at the Lake Tekapo hostel.
Youth Hostels in Aoraki / Mount Cook
Glow Worm Accommodation
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Flat-screen TV
- Jacuzzi
- Garden area
Offerring a location in close proximity to Start Alex Knob Trail, this Franz Josef hostel is in the vicinity of entertainment venues including Skydive Franz Skydiving Center, which is 300 metres away. Glow Worm hostel is also nearly a 5-minute drive from Glacier Hot Pools.
Our Lady of the Alps Catholic Church, a prominent religious site, is within a few blocks of the Franz Josef accommodation.
Offering storage, the rooms come with media amenities like free Wi-Fi to enhance your stay.
Glow Worm Accommodation
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Flat-screen TV
- Jacuzzi
- Garden area
Glow Worm Accommodation
Offerring a location in close proximity to Start Alex Knob Trail, this Franz Josef hostel is in the vicinity of entertainment venues including Skydive Franz Skydiving Center, which is 300 metres away. Glow Worm hostel is also nearly a 5-minute drive from Glacier Hot Pools.
Our Lady of the Alps Catholic Church, a prominent religious site, is within a few blocks of the Franz Josef accommodation.
Offering storage, the rooms come with media amenities like free Wi-Fi to enhance your stay.
Haka House Franz Josef
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Flat-screen TV
- Sauna
- Terrace
The hostel boasts a vibrant location just moments from sports attractions such as Glacier Hot Pools and provides easy access to Terrace Walk, which is 350 metres away. This Franz Josef hostel is also located within 10 minutes' walk of Skydive Franz Skydiving Center.
Start Alex Knob Trail is 2.5 km from the Franz Josef accommodation.
Haka House Franz Josef
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Flat-screen TV
- Sauna
- Terrace
Haka House Franz Josef
The hostel boasts a vibrant location just moments from sports attractions such as Glacier Hot Pools and provides easy access to Terrace Walk, which is 350 metres away. This Franz Josef hostel is also located within 10 minutes' walk of Skydive Franz Skydiving Center.
Start Alex Knob Trail is 2.5 km from the Franz Josef accommodation.
Hostels In Aoraki / Mount Cook City Centre
Ivorytowers Accommodation
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sauna
- Sun terrace
Offerring a location a short way from the famous mirror Lake Matheson Walk, the hostel is in the vicinity of entertainment venues including Skydive Fox Glacier Skydiving Center, which is 600 metres away. ReflectioNZ Gifts & Gallery can be reached 4.4 km from this Fox Glacier hostel.
Ivorytowers hostel is 300 metres from Fox Glacier and just near New Zealand Fighter Pilots Museum.
Offering a storage space, the rooms come with media amenities like Wi-Fi to enhance your stay.
Ivorytowers Accommodation
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sauna
- Sun terrace
Ivorytowers Accommodation
Offerring a location a short way from the famous mirror Lake Matheson Walk, the hostel is in the vicinity of entertainment venues including Skydive Fox Glacier Skydiving Center, which is 600 metres away. ReflectioNZ Gifts & Gallery can be reached 4.4 km from this Fox Glacier hostel.
Ivorytowers hostel is 300 metres from Fox Glacier and just near New Zealand Fighter Pilots Museum.
Offering a storage space, the rooms come with media amenities like Wi-Fi to enhance your stay.
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Beach access
Lakes Edge Lodge
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf course
- Garden area
Found 2.9 km from Mount John University Observatory, the Lake Tekapo hostel is only 1.9 km from worship locations like The Church of the Good Shepherd. The hostel is not far from Sunset Rock.
Mt John Observatory Southern Viewpoint is approximately a 10-minute ride from the accommodation.
Lakes Edge Lodge
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf course
- Garden area
Lakes Edge Lodge
Found 2.9 km from Mount John University Observatory, the Lake Tekapo hostel is only 1.9 km from worship locations like The Church of the Good Shepherd. The hostel is not far from Sunset Rock.
Mt John Observatory Southern Viewpoint is approximately a 10-minute ride from the accommodation.
Hostels in Aoraki / Mount Cook with Car Parking
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Great deal
Chateau Backpackers & Motels
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Flat-screen TV
- Fitness centre
- Sun terrace
Skydive Franz Skydiving Center is 250 metres from the Franz Josef hostel, while Callery Gorge Walk National Forest is 450 metres away. The nearby sports attractions include Glacier Hot Pools, a 10-minute walk away.
Also, Chateau Backpackers & Motels hostel is 2.6 km from Start Alex Knob Trail.
Chateau Backpackers & Motels
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Flat-screen TV
- Fitness centre
- Sun terrace
Chateau Backpackers & Motels
Skydive Franz Skydiving Center is 250 metres from the Franz Josef hostel, while Callery Gorge Walk National Forest is 450 metres away. The nearby sports attractions include Glacier Hot Pools, a 10-minute walk away.
Also, Chateau Backpackers & Motels hostel is 2.6 km from Start Alex Knob Trail.
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Beach access
Stay In Tekapo - Private Room With Shared Facilities
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf course
- Garden area
Staying at the Lake Tekapo hostel, guests can pay a visit to The Church of the Good Shepherd, located about 700 metres away. There is Peninsula Walkway a 10-minute ride from the Lake Tekapo property.
Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to Pines Beach, which is 2.3 km away.
Stay In Tekapo - Private Room With Shared Facilities
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf course
- Garden area
Stay In Tekapo - Private Room With Shared Facilities
Staying at the Lake Tekapo hostel, guests can pay a visit to The Church of the Good Shepherd, located about 700 metres away. There is Peninsula Walkway a 10-minute ride from the Lake Tekapo property.
Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to Pines Beach, which is 2.3 km away.
Hostels in Aoraki / Mount Cook with Private Rooms
Fox Glacier Pod Hostel & Inn
- BBQ facilities
- Room service
- Laundry
- Bar/ Lounge area
Found 4.4 km from the famous mirror Lake Matheson Walk, the Fox Glacier hostel is in the vicinity of worship locations like Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church. This accommodation is around 200 metres from Weheka Glow-worm Walkway.
Fox Glacier is just a 5-minute walk away, and Skydive Fox Glacier Skydiving Center, available to diversify your stay, is merely 0.6 km away.
Fox Glacier Pod Hostel & Inn
- BBQ facilities
- Room service
- Laundry
- Bar/ Lounge area
Fox Glacier Pod Hostel & Inn
Found 4.4 km from the famous mirror Lake Matheson Walk, the Fox Glacier hostel is in the vicinity of worship locations like Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church. This accommodation is around 200 metres from Weheka Glow-worm Walkway.
Fox Glacier is just a 5-minute walk away, and Skydive Fox Glacier Skydiving Center, available to diversify your stay, is merely 0.6 km away.
Are you in a hurry?
Here is a quick list of Hostels in Aoraki / Mount Cook, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Haka House Hostel Aoraki Mt Cook |
8.6 / 10 (2183 Reviews) |
From 49$ | |
| Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef |
9.0 / 10 (1661 Reviews) |
From 73$ | |
| Haka House Hostel Tekapo |
8.4 / 10 (3119 Reviews) |
From 23$ | |
| Tailor Made Tekapo Accommodation - Hostel |
8.3 / 10 (1036 Reviews) |
From 34$ | |
| Glow Worm Accommodation |
8.4 / 10 (1651 Reviews) |
From 50$ |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which hostels near Aoraki / Mount Cook offer budget accommodations?
Chateau Backpackers & Motels and Haka House Hostel Aoraki Mt Cook are great budget options near Mount Cook National Park. They provide comfortable lodging for those looking to save money while enjoying the stunning scenery.
Book your stay during weekdays for cheaper rates at these hostels - prices tend to rise on weekends.
What hostels in Aoraki / Mount Cook include breakfast?
Lakes Edge Lodge and Glow Worm Accommodation offer complimentary breakfast with your stay. This can help you save time and money for your day of adventures.
Try to have breakfast early; this gives you more time to hike and enjoy the landscapes during daylight hours.
Are there hostels around Aoraki / Mount Cook with a great view?
Haka House Hostel Aoraki Mt Cook and Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef provide stunning mountain views. You can enjoy the surrounding landscapes right from your window or balcony.
Request a room on the higher floors for the best views of Aoraki on clear days.
Which Aoraki / Mount Cook hostels are near outdoor activities?
Fox Glacier Pod Hostel & Inn and Haka House Franz Josef are located close to various outdoor adventures like hiking, snow sports, and glacier tours. Both hostels are popular among adventure travelers.
Check local weather charts for the best hiking trails before heading out, as conditions can change quickly in this area.
Which hostels in Aoraki / Mount Cook have family-friendly features?
Ivorytowers Accommodation and Chateau Backpackers & Motels are suitable for families with kids. They provide family rooms and amenities that can make your stay comfortable.
Look for activities like guided family hikes available nearby for fun and memorable experiences with your children.
Are there hostels near Aoraki / Mount Cook that allow pets?
Some hostels, like Lakes Edge Lodge, may be pet-friendly. Be sure to check in advance to confirm their pet policies when booking.
Contact the hostel directly before your visit to ensure they can accommodate your pet and inquire about any additional fees.
Which hostels around Aoraki / Mount Cook have shared facilities?
Haka House Hostel Aoraki Mt Cook and Stay In Tekapo offer shared kitchens and social areas for guests. This can enhance your experience by allowing you to meet other travelers.
Use shared kitchens to prepare meals with local ingredients, which can be a fun way to save money while enjoying your stay.
What unique activities can I do around Aoraki / Mount Cook?
Plan to take the Hooker Valley Track for breathtaking views of Mount Cook, or try scenic flights to see the mountains from above. These activities offer unforgettable experiences of the stunning landscape.
Arrive early in the morning to start your hike before the midday sun and crowds for the best experience.
How can I get to Aoraki / Mount Cook from the airport?
The nearest airport is at Christchurch. You can take a bus or a rental car to reach Aoraki / Mount Cook. The drive takes about 4 hours.
Consider visiting Lake Tekapo for a short break during your drive - it's about halfway and has beautiful scenery.
What is the best time to visit Aoraki / Mount Cook?
The best time to visit is during the summer months, from November to March, for mild weather and clear trails. This is ideal for hiking and outdoor activities.
Book accommodations in advance if visiting during peak summer to secure your preferred options.