Backpacker Hostels in New Plymouth, New Zealand

3 Hostels for Backpackers available. Prices start from $9.00 for a dorm bed.

Hostels in New Plymouth

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Digital Nomads Family-Friendly Hostel Party Hostel Solo Traveller
"…The rooms are quite spacious and every room has an en suite shower. The beds are very unstable and squeaky. The bunk beds are also very low, so the person in the lower bunk cannot sit upright on … More
Digital Nomads Quiet Rest Solo Traveller
"…Taranaki or traveling up the Forgotten Highway. - Shoestring Backpackers is a good size hostel situated about a 5 minute walk from the town centre of New Plymouth. It's about a 15 minute walk … More
Adventure Hostels Digital Nomads Family-Friendly Hostel Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"…Each night the hosts offer a free slice of their delicious Egmont cake. The rooms range from doubles to dorms and are in the downstairs part of the main building as well as in a separate building … More

Campsites in New Plymouth

"…The Coastal walkway at doorstep and the closest beach is 5 minutes away. Almost all our cabins have an amazing panoramic sea views. Our cabins range from the fully Self-contained to Ensuite … More

Backpacker Hostels in New Plymouth, New Zealand

3 Hostels for Backpackers available. Prices start from $18.00 for a dorm bed.
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Get to know New Plymouth (no more "I wish I knew this before")

This section is dedicated to take away all your "I wish someone had told me that before I went!" experiences. This way, you can spend less time settling in, and more time making new friends in your chosen hostel. We share our insider knowledge of tips, tricks and important things to look out for in New Plymouth.

New Plymouth is just a few hours drive north of Wellington between the ocean and Mount Taranaki. For hikes and driving along the ocean it is a nice place to be. There are several New Plymouth hostels providing places to stay.

You can get a map from the information center with a few places of interests to drive to, including some surf spots and a local brewery. The best part of the city is the boardwalk along the beach which is great for fishing or a long walk on a sunny day with the ocean spraying in your face. There are two movie theaters in the city, one with mainstream movies and the other with artsy and foreign films. The city is fairly large and has a variety of shops, cafes and restaurants. The overall impression of the city is a bit rough and grungy, and it didn't seem like the safest place to walk around at night compared to the rest of New Zealand.

There are a variety of hostels in the city located outside the city as well as in the city center at a fairly decent quality but not as modern as the new hostels in bigger New Zealand cities. There are hostels located near the information center and bus stop which is also conveniently located near the beach boardwalk, however keep in mind that staying in the city may be a bit noisy at night from bars on the street.

The information center in New Plymouth is very friendly and helpful when looking for accommodation, they will even call hostels for you until they find you a bed. A decent city and fine for an overnight visit if you have nothing else to do, but don't sacrifice an extra day in Wellington or Taupo for Taranaki.

Written by local enthusiast for New Plymouth hostels

Written by local enthusiast for New Plymouth hostels Amanda Haehl

New Plymouth Hostel Cheatsheet

Above we list every single hostel there is in the city. Let us take a broader look at what you can expect - and what not. We created this cheatsheet for you to get a more complete picture of the hostel quality in New Plymouth, average prices and types of hostels to choose from.
Total number of hostels 3
Average dorm price $23
Average private room price $72
Cheapest Hostel in New Plymouth Ariki Backpackers with $17.5
Party hostels in New Plymouth Ariki Backpackers (1 in total)
Most New Plymouth hostels are located in Westown
Average rating of all hostels 8.1

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