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BoBs Hostel

2.0 star property
Taupo hostel with bar/lounge

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Reception hall
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Bed in 3-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Double Room with Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
    Free breakfast
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Bar/lounge
  • Terrace
  • Front-desk safe
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance

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About the neighborhood

Map
CNR Tuwharetoa & Tongario Street, Taupo, 3330

What's nearby

  • Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 2 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Taupo Museum and Art Gallery - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Taupo Hot Springs - 5 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Malabar Beyond India - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Brown's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kfc - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Vine Eatery & Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

BoBs Hostel

BoBs Hostel offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Lake Taupo. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and free continental breakfast is available daily between 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 32 rooms
  • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Front desk staffed during limited hours
  • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • No onsite parking

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • No alcohol served onsite
  • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 8:30 AM–11:00 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

Fees & policies

Policies

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

BoBs Hostel Taupo
BoBs Taupo
BoBs Hostel Taupo
BoBs Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
BoBs Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Taupo

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at BoBs Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at BoBs Hostel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at BoBs Hostel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at BoBs Hostel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at BoBs Hostel and nearby?
BoBs Hostel has a picnic area.
What's the area around BoBs Hostel like?
BoBs Hostel is a short 7-minute walk from Lake Taupo and 5 minutes' walk from Taupo Museum and Art Gallery.

BoBs Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.8

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Very Good

As per online description , bathroom and toilet attached with room but shower wasn't working.
1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

4/10 Fair

Ronja, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great location. Get what you pay for.
Overall, good stay. The staff were friendly and helpful. I got what I paid for -- a small, single room, with no frills. Common bathrooms are very clean. They do a great job communicating that they are above a bar, so plan accordingly. (They also provide ear plugs.) The location is ideal, and there are plenty of parking opportunities if you need.
Elizabeth, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

It’s a great back packers nicely situated and we didn’t find it too noisy. Repairs are needed to facilities. Overall an acceptable place for a limited budget.
2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Close to bus stop and lake. The hostel is very close to the late night bars great for partying however you have to be prepared for loud music
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Its central! A for tge accommodation its !! Dark drab entrance, extremely strong smell of fumes like petrol and paint in building! Kitchen area & esting area drab, uninviting, and smelt of old wet mops! Rooms, yuck floor, keep your shoes on, we had our own toilet & shower! Old! Aweful! Smelt! my suggestion is shut the place down,. Yes its for backpappers but don't insult them by offering disgusting accommodation like you don't care ! As for the lounge seating its dirty! Get rid of Netflix and buy some decent sofas! A little bit of comfort goes a long way when your away from home!
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Edna, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location for Tongario Crossing
Stayed for one night to hike Tongario Crossing. Great location as bus picks you up right out front. Reception was hit or miss with friendliness, but suffice it to say everyone has a bad day. However, one of the friendly employees lent me her jacket! Facility is a bit run down and the “extended stay” guests were .... well. Overall good location for Tongario. Free parking was easy to find. Kitchen was well equipped. Standard hostel rooms/beds.
Anne, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Budget friendly. In the central part of the town.
Gyeongmin, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Good place was alright pretty quiet had sauna big kitchen
1-night business trip
Verified Wotif guest review

6/10 Good

look after ya tenants pls
Would be good if you could keep the thugs out of the car park below the bedroom windows. It’s one thing hearing music from the bar below, another hearing only bass till 3am from some idiots outside with no where better to go.
1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

A hostel that is in need of a lot more taking care of. The staff is nice and the balcony is really nice with views to the lake. However the place is really worn, needs new carpets, beds and pillows. The kitchen is small considering how many people who could potentially be cooking and even though the staff tries to keep it clean it gets really dirty - this is on the people living there, but maybe the staff could be more harsh on people not cleaning up after themselves. So overall it was ok but with plenty of room for improvement.
4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

4/10 Fair

Only good thing staying here is its pretty much located at the heart of the city. Facilities, staff and room is ok. Downfall is loud music coming from the bar downstairs (until like 3am).
Paeng, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

4/10 Fair

not good but cheap
no heating too cold at night and morning no parking space but cheap noisy at night
sun, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Ok stay, but place needs updating
Good location near the i-Site Visitor Information Center in the center of Taupo, close to plenty of shops, restaurants, bars, ATMs, and a block from Lake Taupo. I stayed in a private room w/ private bath, but the room was a bit old & dirty, esp. the carpet. In any case, it was an affordable private room in Taupo and has what you need for a couple of days stay and a good base for the Tongariro Alpine crossing.
Iris, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room and kitchen
Extremely friendly staff who helped us to book our programme for the next few days of our trip. Gave us lots of tips and ideas
Sherwin, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Value for money!
Super friendly staff, she booked and planned all our itinerary for the next few days with discount! Clean and big room and well equipped kitchen
Sherwin, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Excellenty priced accommodation
I recently stayed at bobs for 3 nights, I found it it always very clean except the ensuite floor just needed a little sweep in the floor! There are additional showers and toilets in the building as well. The room I had was at the back and it was weekday so I heard no noise at all from the bar! Great sleep! The bunks are a little low down if you want to sit on your bed. The outside area is very extensive and they have an amazing choice of movies for a rainy day.... or a cold night! I would stay again!
lorraine, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location, free parking outside, easy check in. First hostel we stayed in in New Zealand and all 3 of us were surprised by a great atmosphere. Wish the bathroom had better covers on a window for privacy, otherwise a great, comfortable stay.
Sandra, 1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome
Top notch accommodation would recommend 100%
1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

6/10 Good

a work in progress
chose hostel due to proximity to bus stop. unaware it was over a bar! "Free earplugs and wifi" also upstairs, no lift(I use a walking stick) The wifi wouldn;t load onto my android phone! went to library to do e-mail. Awfully noisy with booming music till MN.
cookie, 2-night trip
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