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BoBs Hostel

2.0 star property
Taupō hostel in Taupō Central area

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Twin Room with Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
CNR Tuwharetoa & Tongario Street, Taupo, 3330
  • Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Spa Thermal Park
  • Taupō Hot Springs
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Taupō

Taupō Central stay.A stay at this Taupō Central hostel places you steps from Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre and within a 5-minute walk of Taupō Museum and Art Gallery. Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Lake Taupō are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Taupō Museum and Art Gallery - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A.C. Baths - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (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

Taupō hostel in Taupō Central area
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at BoBs Hostel.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Taupō hostel.

  • 1 floor
  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
BoBs Hostel offers 32 accommodations. This Taupō hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served at BoBs Hostel.

Property is 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

How close is BoBs Hostel to the airport?

BoBs Hostel is 4.8 mi (9-min drive) away from the Taupō Airport (TUO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does BoBs Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at BoBs Hostel.

Does BoBs Hostel offer free breakfast?

BoBs Hostel offers free continental breakfast every day from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at BoBs Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at BoBs Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at BoBs Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does BoBs Hostel have a pool?

BoBs Hostel does not have a pool.

Does BoBs Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is BoBs Hostel to downtown Taupō?

BoBs Hostel is 0.2 mi away from Taupō.

BoBs Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 56 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
As per online description , bathroom and toilet attached with room but shower wasn't working.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

4/10 Poor

Ronja

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Edna

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gyeongmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Budget friendly. In the central part of the town.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Good place was alright pretty quiet had sauna big kitchen
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

4/10 Poor

Paeng

Disliked: Room comfort
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).
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

4/10 Poor

sun, new zealand

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

not good but cheap

no heating too cold at night and morning no parking space but cheap noisy at night
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Iris

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sherwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sherwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

lorraine, scotland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome

Top notch accommodation would recommend 100%
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

My stay was from fri 9 feb-mon 12 feb 2018

The staff were friendly upon check-in. I was given a bed in a 6 bed dorm room however the bed did not have a ladder so I could not get onto the top bunk, all the other 5 beds were taken. I returned to reception and I was given a new room which was much more spacious. As you enter the room there is a room with one bunk bed and then there is a further room which had 2 bunk beds. I chose the bottom bunk in the first room. There was also an ensuite toilet and shower and a sink and mirror in the first room. This was very handy and conveniently located. Please be aware it can get very loud until the early hours of 3am as there is a bar directly downstairs, however you are provided with ear plugs upon check in. Laundry is priced at washer $2 and the dryer $4. Please be advised you need one $2 coin to operate the washer and four $1 coins to operate the dryer. There is no security lockers at this hostel.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location and good quality

Good quality, cheap and easy Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018