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Rotorua Downtown Backpackers

1193 Fenton Street

About This Property

Modern Hostel in the Heart of Rotorua

Convenient Amenities: Enjoy free unlimited WiFi, fresh linen, and an extensive movie collection. Relax in the outdoor oasis with BBQ facilities and complimentary pasta, rice, tea, and coffee.

Prime Location: Situated just steps away from the I-Site and major bus lines, our hostel is surrounded by bars, restaurants, and stores. Explore nearby thermal parks, Maori villages, museums, and Lake Rotorua with ease.

Comfortable Accommodation: Choose from private or dormitory-style rooms, all equipped with heating and linen. Private rooms feature fans and desks, while shared bathroom facilities are easily accessible.

Book your stay now at Rotorua Downtown Backpackers for a memorable experience in Rotorua!

Why guests recommend it

Great locationFriendly staffClean facilities

Facilities & Services (22)

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
BBQ facilities
Laundry
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
Facilities for disabled guests
Designated smoking area

Available Rooms

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Guest reviews

8.1
Very Good
705 reviews

Most recent

Eric
August 15, 2026
10.0
Excellent

The hostel upgraded me to another hostel (Crash Palace Backpackers) due to an on-site maintenance issue. I will not be able to review Rotorua Downtown Backpackers. The owner has multiple sites and I was informed in advance. Everything went super well: great quality customer satisfaction 🤗👌

👍 Liked
  • The hostel upgraded me to another hostel (Crash Palace Backpackers) due to an on-site maintenance issue. I will not be able to review Rotorua Downtown Backpackers. The owner has multiple sites and I was informed in advance. Everything went super well: great quality customer satisfaction 🤗👌
👎 Disliked
  • Nothing
Ray
August 4, 2026
10.0
Excellent

Laurène
July 12, 2026
8.0
Very Good

Ruby
July 2, 2026
8.0
Very Good

biligirl
June 28, 2026
8.0
Very Good

The location, cleanliness, and kindness of the staff!

👍 Liked
  • The location, cleanliness, and kindness of the staff!
👎 Disliked
  • Nothing
Lisa
June 27, 2026
8.0
Very Good

Fantastic staff, very helpful and accommodating

👍 Liked
  • Fantastic staff, very helpful and accommodating
👎 Disliked
  • Very old carpets and a lot of spiders/spider webs in the window were the only real negatives
Candace
June 14, 2026
8.0
Very Good

Very pleased. Staff are friendly and excellent. Very tidy. Of course. I was the only oldie!

So many food choices. Police station and Howard Morrison Theatre across the road. Lake and gardens within walking distance. I am 80 years old and would stay here again!

👍 Liked
  • So many food choices. Police station and Howard Morrison Theatre across the road. Lake and gardens within walking distance. I am 80 years old and would stay here again!
👎 Disliked
  • Some street noise, but I loved the chimes at night.
Donate
June 13, 2026
8.0
Very Good

Departure52158501562
June 11, 2026
10.0
Excellent

Awesome

Very nice staff, rooms are really good as well

👍 Liked
  • Very nice staff, rooms are really good as well
NAI CHIEN
June 5, 2026
3.0
Fair

If you don't want to sleep, you can stay for a night and see

Location.

👍 Liked
  • Location.
👎 Disliked
  • Soundproofing is very poor, should say 100% no soundproofing, outside street noise, people passing in the corridor, next door talking, all can be heard~ Bunk bed stairs shake, creaking when going up and down. No hot water in the bathroom, water is cold but in winter this temperature will be cold, if the next door is also showering, the water will become very small. For locals: Don't stay if you are not tough!

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