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BoBs Hostel

2.0 star property

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Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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CNR Tuwharetoa & Tongario Street, Taupo, 3330
  • Place, Taupō Museum and Art Gallery
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Taupō

Located in Taupō Central, BoBs Hostel is adjacent to Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre and within a 5-minute walk of Taupō Museum and Art Gallery. This 32-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, a bar/lounge, and free in-room WiFi.
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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
  • beach near Kaimanawa Reserve - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Spa Thermal Park - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Japan Deli - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Roquette Restaurant & Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Waterside - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Club Taupo - ‬3 min walk

About this property

BoBs Hostel

BoBs Hostel features free WiFi in public areas, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. Front-desk staff can assist with securing valuables, luggage storage, and tours or tickets. Additional amenities include free newspapers, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Housekeeping is not available.

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Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Reception hall

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-6:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The hostel 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 in guestrooms.
  • No alcohol is served at BoBs Hostel.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

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

What's there to see close to BoBs Hostel?

This hostel is situated in Taupō Central, just steps from Taupō Museum and Art Gallery, and within a 10-minute walk of Lake Taupō and Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp. You'll also find Spa Thermal Park and Taupō Hot Springs within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at BoBs Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't offer parking.

Does BoBs Hostel feature a casino at the property?

No, BoBs Hostel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at BoBs Hostel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Is BoBs Hostel good for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities like a bar/lounge, a free daily breakfast, and a terrace at this hostel.

Does BoBs Hostel have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hostel.

Does BoBs Hostel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

BoBs Hostel offers free continental breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will BoBs Hostel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at BoBs Hostel.

Does BoBs Hostel have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hostel.

What is the closest airport to BoBs Hostel?

The closest major airport to BoBs Hostel is Taupō Airport (TUO), which is 4.8 mi away (9 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at BoBs Hostel?

No, you won't find rooms with balconies at BoBs Hostel.

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

Verified

8/10 Good

Klara

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

Great

Great hostel with very friendly staff! We stayed in a private ensuite which was newly renovated and looked great and was very clean and big enough. The only issue we had was with the water temperature regulation in our ensuite shower, but they said they would look into it. The location of the hostel couldn't be better in the center of Taupo, just a minute's walk to the lake and nice restaurants. Definitely recommend staying at BoBs!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Heiko

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

Nein Danke

Die wirklich ungepflegteste Unterkunft die ich jemals gesehen habe. Check in okay, das Zimmer ekelig und nicht zum übernachten geeignet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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
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4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

zeer slecht onderkomen

Kamer met alleen een bed, geen stoel, geen tafeltje. Slecht bed. Bij het ontbijt was het brood en de jam op.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

jeremy

Liked: Staff & service

Corect

Tu as ce que tu depence .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
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8/10 Good

Elizabeth

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Würde dort bestimmt wieder übernachten. Kann das Hostel weiterempfehlen.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Maja

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

Loud

Nice hostel but loud because it is located above a bar. Didn't know this when we booked it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Varasin yhden hengen huoneen, joka oli todella edullinen. Olin erittäin tyytyväinen sekä palveluun että huoneen hinta-laatu-suhteeseen. Huone oli kadulle ja kuten luvattua, baarin yläpuolella. Korvatulppien avulla kuitenkin nukkui hyvin. Pieni miinus yövalon puuttumisesta, mutta muuten ei valittamista. Yleiset tilat Ok, hyvin perinteiset hostellin tilat.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
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4/10 Poor

Heidi

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Kulunut, nuhruinen

Erittäin kulunutta, suhkun laatat tippumassa, sängyn patjat kuopilla, tyynyt vanhoja, laitettu 2 tyynyä liinan sisään. Synkkä mustat seinät ,erittäin pieni huone. Erittäin meluinen vardinkin perjantai ja lauantai koska pub alakerrassa, seinät tärisivät basson takia!! En suosittele
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

In the very center

Motorbike noises outside in the morning and night, all the day.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Vero

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Très central

Bien situé, accueil sympathique, literie moyenne.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Verified

4/10 Poor

sun

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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