Taupo Central Backpackers is located right in the middle of the city and is just a stone's throw away from the huge Lake Taupo. There are numerous shops, bars, restaurants, and other amenities close by.
The hostel itself is rather tatty and could seriously do with some redecorating. There are areas of corridor with no carpet - just bare concrete and the dorms are quite shabby too. All of the dorms have an ensuite bathroom. There is a lack of decent communal areas. The kitchen is tiny and there is no lounge area or TV room. There is however, a bar on the top floor and there are numerous other entertainment options nearby.
The reception area has relatively limited opening hours - if you are arriving later than late evening or leaving early in the morning, there may be problems checking in/out. Make arrangements to get your key deposit back the night before if you want to leave early. The front desk will help with booking local attractions, e.g skydiving (Taupo is the cheapest place to do it in NZ), or visits to nearby Tongariro National Park (where many Lord of the Rings scenes were filmed). Because of its central location, the hostel is easy to get to. If arriving by coach, the coach stop is just a short walk away.
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