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Lake Tekapo

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Lake Tekapo Hostels

Lake Tekapo
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1. Haka House Hostel Tekapo

2. Tailor Made Tekapo Accommodation - Hostel

3. Stay In Tekapo Backpackers

4. Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

5. Haka House Hostel Aoraki Mt Cook

6. Haka House Franz Josef

7. Ivorytowers Accommodation

8. Glow Worm Accommodation

9. Dunstan Downs High Country Sheep Station

10. Chateau Backpackers & Motels

Nice hostels in Lake Tekapo

  • Popular choice
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Haka House Hostel Tekapo

5 Motuariki Lane
0.1 km (0.1 mi) from city center
  • Shared kitchen
  • Free parking
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Air conditioning
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Skiing

Staying at the hostel in Lake Tekapo, guests will also find entertainment venues in the vicinity, including the Cowans Walkway, which is 2 km away. The bronze sculpture "Mackenzie Sheep Dog Statue" can be reached a short way from the Lake Tekapo hostel.

The 122-room Haka House Hostel Tekapo is within 200 metres of Lake Tekapo and just 10 minutes' walk from Mount John Observatory.

8.4
3144 reviews
~ US$23 / night

Haka House Hostel Tekapo

0.1 km (0.1 mi) from city center
  • Shared kitchen
  • Free parking
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Air conditioning
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Skiing

Haka House Hostel Tekapo

Staying at the hostel in Lake Tekapo, guests will also find entertainment venues in the vicinity, including the Cowans Walkway, which is 2 km away. The bronze sculpture "Mackenzie Sheep Dog Statue" can be reached a short way from the Lake Tekapo hostel.

The 122-room Haka House Hostel Tekapo is within 200 metres of Lake Tekapo and just 10 minutes' walk from Mount John Observatory.

8.4
3144 reviews
From US$ 23 / night
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Tailor Made Tekapo Accommodation - Hostel

11 Aorangi Crescent
0.2 km (0.2 mi) from city center
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free parking
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Golf centre
  • Sun terrace

Offerring a location just 1.3 km from the Church of the Good Shepherd, this Lake Tekapo hostel is in the vicinity of entertainment venues including the Cowans Walkway, which is 2 km away. Lake Tekapo is within 10 minutes' walk of the hostel, while the Mount John University Observatory is approximately 10 minutes away by car.

You can also visit the Silver River Stargazing, located 450 metres away.

The rooms at this property come with a storage space and offer views of the garden.

8.3
1043 reviews
~ US$34 / night

Tailor Made Tekapo Accommodation - Hostel

0.2 km (0.2 mi) from city center
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free parking
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Golf centre
  • Sun terrace

Tailor Made Tekapo Accommodation - Hostel

Offerring a location just 1.3 km from the Church of the Good Shepherd, this Lake Tekapo hostel is in the vicinity of entertainment venues including the Cowans Walkway, which is 2 km away. Lake Tekapo is within 10 minutes' walk of the hostel, while the Mount John University Observatory is approximately 10 minutes away by car.

You can also visit the Silver River Stargazing, located 450 metres away.

The rooms at this property come with a storage space and offer views of the garden.

8.3
1043 reviews
From US$ 34 / night
  • Top location
  • Beach access
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Stay In Tekapo Backpackers

14 Rapuwai Lane
0.1 km (0.0 mi) from city center
  • 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 around 700 metres away. The Peninsula Walkway is 4 km from the Lake Tekapo property.

Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to the Pines Beach, which is a 10-minute ride away.

Each room at In Tekapo Backpackers hostel includes a kitchen, plus there is a patio for the guests.

7.3
537 reviews
~ US$21 / night

Stay In Tekapo Backpackers

0.1 km (0.0 mi) from city center
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free parking
  • Housekeeping
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Golf course
  • Garden area

Stay In Tekapo Backpackers

Staying at the Lake Tekapo hostel, guests can pay a visit to the Church of the Good Shepherd, located around 700 metres away. The Peninsula Walkway is 4 km from the Lake Tekapo property.

Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to the Pines Beach, which is a 10-minute ride away.

Each room at In Tekapo Backpackers hostel includes a kitchen, plus there is a patio for the guests.

7.3
537 reviews
From US$ 21 / night

Hostels near Lake Tekapo

  • Best-rated
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Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

9 Cron Street
72.4 km (45.0 mi) from Lake Tekapo
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free parking
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Fitness centre

Mountain Helicopters is just near the Franz Josef hostel, and natural sites like the Callery Gorge Walk 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 350 metres away.

Featuring a storage space, the rooms are equipped with free wireless internet, as well as an air conditioner for added comfort.

8.9
1659 reviews
~ US$73 / night

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

72.4 km (45.0 mi) from Lake Tekapo
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free parking
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Fitness centre

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

Mountain Helicopters is just near the Franz Josef hostel, and natural sites like the Callery Gorge Walk 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 350 metres away.

Featuring a storage space, the rooms are equipped with free wireless internet, as well as an air conditioner for added comfort.

8.9
1659 reviews
From US$ 73 / night
  • Guest favorite
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Haka House Hostel Aoraki Mt Cook

4 Kitchener Drive
42.4 km (26.3 mi) from Lake Tekapo
  • Shared kitchen
  • Free parking
  • Security
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Sauna
  • Garden area

The Red Tarns is situated about 2 km from this hostel, and the Sealy Range is 3.1 km away. Also, the Aoraki / Mount Cook hostel is within a 10-minute drive of such natural sights as Mount Ollivier.

The Second Swing Bridge is 3.5 km from the Aoraki / Mount Cook property.

8.6
2169 reviews
~ US$354 / night

Haka House Hostel Aoraki Mt Cook

42.4 km (26.3 mi) from Lake Tekapo
  • Shared kitchen
  • Free parking
  • Security
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Sauna
  • Garden area

Haka House Hostel Aoraki Mt Cook

The Red Tarns is situated about 2 km from this hostel, and the Sealy Range is 3.1 km away. Also, the Aoraki / Mount Cook hostel is within a 10-minute drive of such natural sights as Mount Ollivier.

The Second Swing Bridge is 3.5 km from the Aoraki / Mount Cook property.

8.6
2169 reviews
From US$ 354 / night
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Haka House Franz Josef

2-4 Cron Street
72.4 km (45.0 mi) from Lake Tekapo
  • Shared kitchen
  • Free parking
  • Housekeeping
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Sauna
  • Terrace

The hostel boasts a vibrant location a stone's throw from sports attractions such as Glacier Hot Pools and provides easy access to the Terrace Walk, which is merely 350 metres away. This Franz Josef hostel is also located approximately a 10-minute walk from Skydive Franz Skydiving Center.

The Alex Knob Trailhead is 2.5 km from the Franz Josef accommodation.

8
1413 reviews
~ US$22 / night

Haka House Franz Josef

72.4 km (45.0 mi) from Lake Tekapo
  • Shared kitchen
  • Free parking
  • Housekeeping
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Sauna
  • Terrace

Haka House Franz Josef

The hostel boasts a vibrant location a stone's throw from sports attractions such as Glacier Hot Pools and provides easy access to the Terrace Walk, which is merely 350 metres away. This Franz Josef hostel is also located approximately a 10-minute walk from Skydive Franz Skydiving Center.

The Alex Knob Trailhead is 2.5 km from the Franz Josef accommodation.

8
1413 reviews
From US$ 22 / night
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Ivorytowers Accommodation

33-35 Sullivans Road
70.4 km (43.7 mi) from Lake Tekapo
  • 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 just 600 metres away. The ReflectioNZ Gifts & Gallery can be reached 4.4 km from this Fox Glacier hostel.

Ivorytowers hostel is about 300 metres from the Fox Glacier and a stone's throw from the New Zealand Fighter Pilots Museum.

Offering storage, the rooms come with media amenities like wireless internet to enhance your stay.

8.1
1791 reviews
~ US$55 / night

Ivorytowers Accommodation

70.4 km (43.7 mi) from Lake Tekapo
  • 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 just 600 metres away. The ReflectioNZ Gifts & Gallery can be reached 4.4 km from this Fox Glacier hostel.

Ivorytowers hostel is about 300 metres from the Fox Glacier and a stone's throw from the New Zealand Fighter Pilots Museum.

Offering storage, the rooms come with media amenities like wireless internet to enhance your stay.

8.1
1791 reviews
From US$ 55 / night
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Glow Worm Accommodation

27 Cron Street
72.6 km (45.1 mi) from Lake Tekapo
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free parking
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Jacuzzi
  • Garden area

Found 2.8 km from the Alex Knob Trailhead, this Franz Josef hostel is a mere 550 metres from worship locations like Our Lady of the Alps Catholic Church. Glow Worm hostel is also just moments from Glacier Hot Pools.

The West Coast Wildlife Centre is only a 10-minute walk away, and Skydive Franz Skydiving Center, available to diversify your stay, is only a 15-minute walk away.

8.4
1659 reviews
~ US$26 / night

Glow Worm Accommodation

72.6 km (45.1 mi) from Lake Tekapo
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free parking
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Jacuzzi
  • Garden area

Glow Worm Accommodation

Found 2.8 km from the Alex Knob Trailhead, this Franz Josef hostel is a mere 550 metres from worship locations like Our Lady of the Alps Catholic Church. Glow Worm hostel is also just moments from Glacier Hot Pools.

The West Coast Wildlife Centre is only a 10-minute walk away, and Skydive Franz Skydiving Center, available to diversify your stay, is only a 15-minute walk away.

8.4
1659 reviews
From US$ 26 / night
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Dunstan Downs High Country Sheep Station

Dunstan Downs High Country Sheep Station
79.1 km (49.1 mi) from Lake Tekapo
  • BBQ facilities
  • Laundry
  • Tea and coffee facilities
8
338 reviews
~ US$48 / night

Dunstan Downs High Country Sheep Station

79.1 km (49.1 mi) from Lake Tekapo
  • BBQ facilities
  • Laundry
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Dunstan Downs High Country Sheep Station

8
338 reviews
From US$ 48 / night
  • Great deal
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Chateau Backpackers & Motels

8-10 Cron Street
72.4 km (45.0 mi) from Lake Tekapo
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free parking
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Fitness centre
  • Sun terrace

Found 2.6 km from the Alex Knob Trailhead, the Franz Josef hostel is 550 metres from worship locations like St James Anglican Church. There is the Callery Gorge Walk just around the corner from the Franz Josef property.

The Tatare Tunnels Walk can also be found around 10 minutes' drive away.

7.2
832 reviews
~ US$17 / night

Chateau Backpackers & Motels

72.4 km (45.0 mi) from Lake Tekapo
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free parking
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Fitness centre
  • Sun terrace

Chateau Backpackers & Motels

Found 2.6 km from the Alex Knob Trailhead, the Franz Josef hostel is 550 metres from worship locations like St James Anglican Church. There is the Callery Gorge Walk just around the corner from the Franz Josef property.

The Tatare Tunnels Walk can also be found around 10 minutes' drive away.

7.2
832 reviews
From US$ 17 / night
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Fox Glacier Pod Hostel & Inn

39 Sullivan Road
70.4 km (43.7 mi) from Lake Tekapo
  • BBQ facilities
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Found around 10 minutes' drive 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. In addition, the Weheka Glow-worm Walkway can be found 200 metres from this accommodation.

The Fox Glacier is nearly a 5-minute walk away, and Skydive Fox Glacier Skydiving Center, available to diversify your stay, is merely a 7-minute walk away.

7.1
713 reviews
~ US$37 / night

Fox Glacier Pod Hostel & Inn

70.4 km (43.7 mi) from Lake Tekapo
  • BBQ facilities
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Fox Glacier Pod Hostel & Inn

Found around 10 minutes' drive 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. In addition, the Weheka Glow-worm Walkway can be found 200 metres from this accommodation.

The Fox Glacier is nearly a 5-minute walk away, and Skydive Fox Glacier Skydiving Center, available to diversify your stay, is merely a 7-minute walk away.

7.1
713 reviews
From US$ 37 / night

Are you in a hurry?

Here is a quick list of Hostels in Lake Tekapo, selected based on their rating

Name of hotel Accommodation Rating Price, $
Haka House Hostel Tekapo

8.4 / 10

(3144 Reviews)

From 23$
Tailor Made Tekapo Accommodation - Hostel

8.3 / 10

(1043 Reviews)

From 34$
Stay In Tekapo Backpackers

7.3 / 10

(537 Reviews)

From 21$
Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

8.9 / 10

(1659 Reviews)

From 73$
Haka House Hostel Aoraki Mt Cook

8.6 / 10

(2169 Reviews)

From 354$

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which budget hostels in Lake Tekapo are best near the lake?

Haka House Hostel Tekapo and Stay In Tekapo Backpackers provide budget-friendly options near Lake Tekapo. You can enjoy beautiful views and easy access to lake activities.

Tip:

Visit Lake Tekapo early in the morning for fewer crowds, especially if you want to take photos by the Church of the Good Shepherd.

What affordable options are available with breakfast in Lake Tekapo?

Tailor Made Tekapo Accommodation and Chateau Backpackers & Motels offer budget rooms with breakfast included. This makes your stay convenient and cost-effective.

Tip:

Start your day by enjoying breakfast before 8:00 AM to explore local attractions before the crowds arrive.

Which hostels in Lake Tekapo have good communal areas for socializing?

Haka House Hostel Tekapo and Glow Worm Accommodation feature welcoming communal spaces. You can meet fellow travelers and share experiences.

Tip:

Join evening events or meals in the common area for a chance to connect with other guests and make new friends.

What are the best hostels for a sunset view in Lake Tekapo?

Ivorytowers Accommodation provides stunning sunset views over Lake Tekapo's mountains. This is perfect for making lasting memories during your stay.

Tip:

Walk to the nearby lookout point around 7:30 PM for the best sunset view during warmer months.

Which budget hostels are the closest to local attractions in Lake Tekapo?

Stay In Tekapo Backpackers and Haka House Hostel Tekapo are ideally located near attractions like the Tekapo Springs and the star-gazing observatories.

Tip:

Plan visits to Tekapo Springs early to secure discounts on entry before 10 AM.

Which budget-friendly hostels in Lake Tekapo are near public transport?

Chateau Backpackers & Motels and Dunstan Downs High Country Sheep Station are close to bus stops. Travelers can easily explore the area or get to nearby towns.

Tip:

Check the bus schedule beforehand to avoid long waits, especially during weekends.

Are there any dog-friendly hostels in Lake Tekapo?

While most hostels do not allow pets, Dunstan Downs High Country Sheep Station welcomes dogs. It allows you to enjoy your trip with your furry friend.

Tip:

Call ahead to confirm your pet's stay and ask about their pet policies.

What seasonal events can I expect in Lake Tekapo?

In winter, the Tekapo Springs often hosts night-time hot pools under the stars, perfect for relaxation. Spring includes the blooming of wildflowers around the lake area.

Tip:

Book tickets in advance for special events to ensure you don't miss out, especially during peak seasons.

How many days should I spend in Lake Tekapo?

A 2 to 3-day stay allows you to explore key sights like the lake, stargazing, and local hikes. You can also enjoy activities such as boating and relaxing at Tekapo Springs.

Tip:

Prioritize a planned itinerary to make the most of your time without rushing between activities.

How can I get around Lake Tekapo efficiently?

Buses serve the area; however, hiring a bike or car rental is best for exploring at your own pace. Many hostels also offer bike rentals for visitors.

Tip:

Consider biking during the afternoon when the weather is warmer for a comfortable ride along the lake.

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