Taupo Urban Retreat - Hostel

In the heart of Taupo, a short walk from Lake Taupo and the Taupo Museum & Art Gallery. Minutes from the i‑SITE visitor centre and close to Taupo Bungy, Taupo Hot Springs and the Waikato River — a central base for lake days and adrenaline adventures.

A 21-room urban hostel with comfy beds, air-conditioned rooms and hot, high-pressure showers. Chill in a sunny garden courtyard or mingle at the in-house guest bar, cook in the communal kitchen, and enjoy free tea and coffee. Bikes for hire and friendly staff help you get straight into the action.

Fitness centre, sunny garden courtyard, picnic and barbecue areas, and an on-site bar. Tour/ticket assistance for Tongariro Crossing, skydiving, bungy, jet boats and rafting. On-property laundry and plenty of free off-street parking make stays easy.

Complimentary high-speed wired internet, luggage storage and laundry facilities. Free self parking onsite keeps things simple for road-trippers.

Help-yourself free tea and coffee, a casual bar/lounge for drinks, and a communal kitchen for cooking. A lively strip of bars and restaurants is only a couple of streets away.