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Rotorua Downtown Backpackers
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8.4

Excellent

329 reviews

329 reviews

Housekeeping14
Car Park4
Internet3
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9.5

Exceptional

Location rating score

Exceptional location
Exceptional for walking
Walkable places
Rotorua District Library

90 m

Sir Howard Morrision Performing Arts Centre

100 m

Cottage Flair

190 m

Rotorua Night Market

190 m

Tamaki Maori Village

230 m

Popular landmarks
Rotorua Museum of Art & History

470 m

Kuirau Park

840 m

Te Puia

3.2 km

Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park

4.3 km

Government Gardens

6.8 km

Closest landmarks
Rotorua District Council

140 m

Rotorua High Court, District Court and Family Court

170 m

Lakes Care Medical Centre

210 m

Lakes Care Pharmacy

220 m

Lakes Care Dental Centre

230 m

Rotorua Downtown Backpackers

1193 Fenton Street, Rotorua City Center, Rotorua, New Zealand - See map

Get your trip off to a great start with a stay at this property, which offers free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Conveniently situated in the Rotorua City Center part of Rotorua, this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options. Don't leave before paying a visit to the famous Lake Rotorua. This 3-star property is packed with in-house facilities to improve the quality and joy of your stay.

Highlights

210 meters to Tamaki Maori Village

Check-in/out [express]

Airport transfer

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Daily housekeeping

This property has self-selected and self-certified the following hygiene measures.Learn more
Safety Features
Staff trained in safety protocol
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Preventative Equipment
Hand sanitizer
Health and Medical
First aid kit
Facilities

Airport transfer

Car park

Shuttle service

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Check-in/out [express]

BBQ facilities

Luggage storage

Shared kitchen

Your dates are popular among travelersUsers are booking a place in Rotorua every 34 minutes on Agoda.com
Value for money8.4
Location rating9.5
Nearest airportRotorua Regional Airport (ROT)
Distance to airport6.3 km

Rooms available at Rotorua Downtown Backpackers

Very good
Room comfort & quality

7.7

Twin Bunk Bed Room
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  • Room size: 10 m²/108 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 1 bunk bed
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1 Person in 10-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
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  • Room size: 20 m²/215 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 1 bunk bed
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Double
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  • Room size: 10 m²/108 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 1 double bed
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1 Person in 6-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
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  • Room size: 8 m²/86 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 1 bunk bed
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1 Person in 6-Bed Dormitory - Female Only
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  • Room size: 10 m²/108 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 1 bunk bed
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1 Person in 4-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
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  • Room size: 10 m²/108 ft²
  • City view
  • 4 single beds
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Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
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  • Room size: 20 m²/215 ft²
  • Shower
  • 1 bunk bed
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1 Person in 8-Bed Standard Dormitory - Mixed
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  • Room size: 14 m²/151 ft²
  • City view
  • 4 bunk beds
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MORE THAN 9 BEDS SHARED BATHROOM
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    SHARED ROOM 2 BEDS MORE THAN 9 BEDS
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      Frequently asked questions

      What time is check-in and check-out at Rotorua Downtown Backpackers?

      Check-in is from 01:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM. You may request early check-in or late check-out during booking, subject to availability. Guests checking in or out before or after the designated periods may be charged an additional fee. The hostel offers luggage storage to guests for before check-in and after check-out.

      How do I get to Rotorua Downtown Backpackers?

      Rotorua Downtown Backpackers is easy to access from the airport. In fact, you can even book your airport transfer in advance for greater peace of mind. Just use the "Let us know what you need" section of the booking page to let the hostel know you want to book a ride, and they will contact you via the Agoda messaging service. A stay at Rotorua Downtown Backpackers also comes with easy access to the neighborhoods around the hotel through the convenient shuttle service offered at the hostel. For those who wish to drive their own cars, Rotorua Downtown Backpackers has a car park that's close to the hostel. If you're looking for an easy way to get around Rotorua with private transportation, the hostel can arrange car rental for you.

      What is the smoking policy at Rotorua Downtown Backpackers?

      Rotorua Downtown Backpackers does not permit smoking in any of its rooms, but allows smoking in designated areas.

      What restaurants are nearby Rotorua Downtown Backpackers?

      Restaurants including Art Cafe, Sushi Bar Haru and Domino's Pizza Rotorua are popular in Rotorua Downtown Backpackers’s neighborhood which is known as Rotorua City Center.

      What popular shopping places are close to Rotorua Downtown Backpackers?

      Located in the Rotorua City Center area, Rotorua Downtown Backpackers is close to great shopping choices like Cottage Flair, Rotorua Night Market and Maori Made.

      What are popular attractions near Rotorua Downtown Backpackers?

      Guests at Rotorua Downtown Backpackers can easily visit Tamaki Maori Village, Te Puia and Rotorua Museum of Art & History located in the Rotorua City Center area.

      What popular natural sightseeing spots are close to Rotorua Downtown Backpackers?

      Rotorua Downtown Backpackers is located in the Rotorua City Center area, which is famous for natural sightseeing destinations such as Whakarewarewa Forest, Waimangu Volcanic Valley and Whagapīpiro / Rachel-Spring.

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      What people love about Rotorua Downtown Backpackers

      • 10

        Exceptional
        Cleanliness

        "Clean room."

        Quyen

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        May 8, 2022

      • 9.2

        Exceptional
        Cleanliness

        "It is clean, and they give you free pasta and rice if you ask reception."

        Anais

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        November 3, 2019

      • 9.2

        Exceptional
        Location

        "The location was great and everything was as expected."

        Kelsey

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        October 4, 2020

      Property ranking|Compared to 264 Rotorua properties
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      Location score
      9.5/10
      Value for money score
      8.4/10
      Service score
      8.8/10
      Room comfort score
      7.7/10
      Better than
      98
      %
      of Rotorua properties
      Better than
      87
      %
      of Rotorua properties
      Better than
      87
      %
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      Better than
      84
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      Overall rating:

      8.4

      Excellent
      329 reviews
      Cleanliness
      7.8
      Facilities
      7.6
      Location
      9.5
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      What travelers say they love:
      Cheap accommodation and comfortable bunk beds in dormitories
      Akshaiy from New Zealand
      Solo traveler
      More about Rotorua Downtown Backpackers

      More about Rotorua Downtown Backpackers

      Rotorua Downtown Backpackers

      Put yourself into a special and relaxing space in Rotorua at the atmospheric Rotorua Downtown Backpackers.
      Rotorua Downtown Backpackers offers impeccable service and all the essential amenities to travelers. Never be out of touch with your contacts, with free Wi-Fi offered throughout your stay. If you need a ride from or to the airport, the hostel can arrange it before your check-in date. Exploring Rotorua is made even more convenient with the car hire and shuttle services available at the hostel.
      If you plan to arrive by car, you'll appreciate the hostel's available parking, right on-site. The hostel provides front desk services such as express check-in or check-out, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes for guests' convenience. If you need, the ticket service and tours can even help you book tickets and reservations at all the best shows and programs nearby. Staying for a long time, or just need clean clothes? At the hostel, your favorite travel outfits will be kept clean and available with laundry service provided on-site.
      For lazy days and nights, in-room conveniences like daily housekeeping let you make the most of your room. Please be advised that smoking is not allowed in the hostel to allow cleaner air for all guests. Smoking is limited to designated areas only, for the health and well-being of all guests and staff.
      Each guestroom at Rotorua Downtown Backpackers is furnished and equipped with handy amenities. Some rooms are equipped with blackout curtains and air conditioning for your convenience. The hostel also offers a refrigerator, a coffee or tea maker and instant tea in some rooms for when you feel like it is needed. Knowing that bathroom amenities play an important role in increasing guests' satisfaction, the hostel provides a hair dryer and toiletries in some select rooms.


      Dining and things to do

      Guests who prefer to make their own meals will love the in-house BBQ facilities and shared kitchen available here.
      Rotorua Downtown Backpackers offers an excellent variety of recreational facilities. Have fun with your friends or family, or even meet new people at the library.


      Around the property

      Rotorua Downtown Backpackers provides an excellent base for exploring the sights of Rotorua in-depth. Get a photograph of yourself in front of Tamaki Maori Village located 230 m away, a must-see for anyone visiting Rotorua.


      Reasons to stay here

      Rooms don't get much cheaper than here, being less than 93% of the city's accommodation.
      This hostel beats 87% of accommodations in the city on value for money.
      This accommodation is highly recommended for its location, scoring higher than 98% of other options in the city.

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      Amenities and facilities

      Very good
      Facilities

      7.6

      Most talked about facilities

      Housekeeping

      13 mentions

      Internet

      7 mentions

      Food & Dining

      1 mention

      Languages spoken
      • English
      • Chinese [Mandarin]
      • French
      • German
      • Hebrew
      • Spanish
      Internet access
      • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
      • Internet
      • Internet services
      • Wi-Fi in public areas
      Things to do, ways to relax
      • Garden
      • Ticket services
      • Tours
      Cleanliness and safety
      • Daily disinfection in all rooms
      • Daily disinfection in common areas
      • First aid kit
      • Hand sanitizer
      • Hot water linen and laundry washing
      • Hygiene certification
      • Physical distancing of at least 1 meter
      • Protective screens in common areas
      • Staff trained in safety protocol
      • Temperature check for guests and staff
      Dining, drinking, and snacking
      • BBQ facilities
      • Kitchen
      • Shared kitchen
      Services and conveniences
      • Daily housekeeping
      • Elevator
      • Facilities for disabled guests
      • Heating in public area
      • Laundry service
      • Library
      • Luggage storage
      • Safety deposit boxes
      • Smoke-free property
      • Smoking area
      • Xerox/fax in business center
      Access
      • CCTV in common areas
      • CCTV outside property
      • Check-in/out [express]
      • Fire extinguisher
      • Non-smoking rooms
      • Pets allowed
      • Safety/security feature
      • Security [24-hour]
      • Smoke alarms
      Getting around
      • Airport transfer
      • Car park [nearby]
      • Rental car
      • Shuttle service

      Location

      1193 Fenton Street, Rotorua City Center, Rotorua, New Zealand
      Exceptional
      Location

      9.5

      Airports
      • Rotorua Regional Airport (ROT)
        6.3 km
      • Tauranga Airport (TRG)
        51.9 km
      Hospital or clinic
      • Lakes Care Medical Centre
        210 m
      Convenience store
      • Arawa Superette
        200 m
      Cash withdrawal
      • ATM
        70 m

      What's nearby

      Popular landmarks
      • Tamaki Maori Village
        230 m
      • Rotorua Museum of Art & History
        470 m
      • Kuirau Park
        840 m
      • Te Puia
        3.2 km
      • Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park
        4.3 km
      • Government Gardens
        6.8 km
      • Lake Rotorua
        7.0 km
      • Whakarewarewa Forest
        8.3 km
      • Waikite Valley Thermal Pools
        21.7 km
      • Wai-o-tapu Thermal Wonderland
        26.3 km
      Nearby landmarks
      • Rotorua District Library
        90 m
      • Sir Howard Morrision Performing Arts Centre
        100 m
      • Rotorua District Council
        140 m
      • Rotorua High Court, District Court and Family Court
        170 m
      • Cottage Flair
        190 m
      • Rotorua Night Market
        190 m
      • Lakes Care Medical Centre
        210 m
      • Lakes Care Pharmacy
        220 m
      • Tamaki Maori Village
        230 m
      • Lakes Care Dental Centre
        230 m
      Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.

      Property policies

      Children and extra beds

      Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

      All children are welcome.

      Children 0-1 year(s)
      Stay for free if using existing bedding.
      If you need an extra bed, it will incur an additional charge.
      Guests 2 years and older are considered as adults
      Must use an extra bed which will incur an additional charge.
      Others
      • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

      Some helpful facts

      Check-in/Check-out
      • Check-in from13:00
      • Check-in until18:00
      • Check-out until10:00
      • Reception open until18:00
      Getting around
      • Travel time to airport (minutes)12
      The property
      • Number of rooms 16
      • Most recent renovation2012

      Reviews of Rotorua Downtown Backpackers from real guests

      Provided by verified guests of Agoda
      8.4
      /
      10
      Cleanliness7.8
      Facilities7.6
      Location9.5
      Room comfort and quality7.7
      Service8.8
      Value for money8.4
      High score for Rotorua
      Rating
      9+ Exceptional (65)
      8-9 Excellent (44)
      7-8 Very Good (30)
      6-7 Good (9)
      <6 Below Expectation (11)
      Time of the year
      Mar - May (36)
      Jun - Aug (30)
      Sep - Nov (51)
      Dec - Feb (42)

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      10.0
      Exceptional
      Tran from Vietnam
      Solo traveler
      1 Person in 10-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
      Stayed 2 nights in April 2019

      Best hostel in town”

      The room is so clean and comfy, large and quiet. The staff was very nice and helpful. They give free rice and pasta for guests. I really like the living room area that people stay to eat dinner and watch movies. This is the first hostel that make me feel like home. The location is great, close to Rotorua Information Tourism Center that easy to walk to catch the Interciy bus back to Auckland. Highly recommended. I would rate at 10.

      Reviewed May 01, 2019

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      10.0
      Exceptional
      Yixiu
      Family with teens
      Double
      Stayed 2 nights in December 2019

      Enjoyed my stay”

      Well-stocked kitchen. Free rice and free pasta daily, just ask from the staff. No elevator in the accommodation but staff was super helpful and aided us in carrying up my 1 large luggage. Shared toilet is kept clean. A convenient location close to multiple restaurants and walking distance to the Polynesian spa. Parking is free at night but there is free all day parking at the government garden and arts village.

      Reviewed December 27, 2019

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      10.0
      Exceptional
      Natapaima from Indonesia
      Solo traveler
      1 Person in 6-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
      Stayed 1 night in February 2020

      the value of money is great”

      i stayed for one night. the staff is friendly and helpful. I brought a car and the staff told me how to get free parking for overnight park which is located accross the building.

      Reviewed February 23, 2020

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      10.0
      Exceptional
      Hui from Singapore
      Solo traveler
      1 Person in 10-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
      Stayed 2 nights in June 2018

      A Great Place ”

      Nothing to complain or fuss about for the price i pay. The staff was friendly! Location was great, room and toilet was clean.

      Reviewed April 02, 2019

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      10.0
      Exceptional
      Joanne from Canada
      Solo traveler
      1 Person in 6-Bed Dormitory - Female Only
      Stayed 1 night in August 2019

      A Nice Stay”

      I wasn’t expecting much but this place far exceeded my expectations. Very clean and conveniently located. The staff were absolutely wonderful and friendly.

      Reviewed September 02, 2019

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      10.0
      Exceptional
      Quyen from Vietnam
      Solo traveler
      1 Person in 10-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
      Stayed 2 nights in June 2019

      A nice place to stay!”

      Clean room. Friendly and helpful staff. Good place to stay. Near supermarket. They have kitchen and utensils for cooking, you can cook your own meals.

      Reviewed May 09, 2022

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      9.6
      Exceptional
      Ioannis
      Couple
      Double
      Stayed 1 night in May 2019

      Exceptional”

      We had a great and a value for money stay in the center of Rotorua. The room was nice, clean, and laundry was available on site for a small fee. The only downside was the small kitchen and the fact that the toilets do not have separate lights in them, making a bit hard to see, especially at night. Thank you.

      Reviewed May 29, 2019

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      10.0
      Exceptional
      Tui from New Zealand
      Family with young children
      Double
      Stayed 1 night in February 2020

      Awesome hospitality from staff. He even waited up for me to open the door at 10.30pm. Thank you”

      Helpful staff. He showed me around.

      Reviewed February 09, 2020

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      10.0
      Exceptional
      Liping
      Solo traveler
      1 Person in 4-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
      Stayed 2 nights in April 2019

      Exceptional”

      Great value for money, I enjoyed the 4-bed dorm to myself! And I was invited to the free barbecue.

      Reviewed May 03, 2019

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      10.0
      Exceptional
      Joanna from New Zealand
      Solo traveler
      1 Person in 6-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
      Stayed 2 nights in December 2020

      Cozy”

      Safer and relaxed couple of nights. You obviously had ppl who snore 😴 but I ended up enjoying the stay here. Thanks team.

      Reviewed January 01, 2021

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      10.0
      Exceptional
      Cyrl from Australia
      Solo traveler
      Double
      Stayed 1 night in October 2019

      Excellent”

      Location is perfect, staff are friendly and the room is good enough for short stay.

      Reviewed October 25, 2019

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      10.0
      Exceptional
      Hien from Vietnam
      Solo traveler
      1 Person in 10-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
      Stayed 3 nights in March 2019

      great location”

      near I-site, bus station, near the lake rotorua, worth money

      Reviewed March 18, 2019

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      9.2
      Exceptional
      Anais from France
      Solo traveler
      1 Person in 6-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
      Stayed 1 night in October 2019

      Exceptional”

      The hostel is 50m from the intercity bus. Other hostels in Rotorua have outside area ( funky green...) for almost the same price so I prefered staying in those ones, I had to stay in different hostels because one nigth was fully booked in funky green. It is clean, and they give you free pasta and rice if you ask reception. There is no lockers.

      Reviewed November 03, 2019

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      9.6
      Exceptional
      Hai from Taiwan
      Solo traveler
      1 Person in 10-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
      Stayed 1 night in February 2020

      Exceptional”

      If you travel alone by intercity bus, then congrats!!!! The location is just next the stop walk 2 mins only :):) And all staffs here are super helpful and nice!!

      Reviewed February 27, 2020

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      10.0
      Exceptional
      MOHD from Malaysia
      Solo traveler
      1 Person in 10-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
      Stayed 1 night in February 2019

      Good access nearby ”

      Place in heart of Rotorua

      Reviewed February 14, 2019

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      9.6
      Exceptional
      Malgorzata from Poland
      Solo traveler
      1 Person in 10-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
      Stayed 2 nights in January 2019

      Great! ”

      Highly recommended. Comfy beds. Big kitchen. Free bbq on Fridays and other events. Right next to isite and bus stop. Close to supermarkets.

      Reviewed February 13, 2019

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      9.2
      Exceptional
      Parisa from United States
      Solo traveler
      1 Person in 10-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
      Stayed 2 nights in February 2019

      Not my favorite ”

      This hostel was okay, but definitely not the best I’ve ever stayed in. It was a bit run down. The bathrooms constantly had water flooding the floor from both the toilets and the showers. The beds were okay but it would be nice if the outlets around the room were accessible (I could see one behind the bed but couldn’t get to to). Okay for a day maybe, but not much more.

      Reviewed February 04, 2019

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      9.6
      Exceptional
      Hsieh from Taiwan
      Solo traveler
      1 Person in 6-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
      Stayed 1 night in October 2019

      Fion”

      The location is good. Just right at the downtown near I-site. Staffs are friendly and helpful. Good for solo traveler.

      Reviewed November 11, 2019

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      9.2
      Exceptional
      Laura from United Kingdom
      Solo traveler
      1 Person in 10-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
      Stayed 1 night in February 2019

      Exceptional”

      Great hostel, centre of town close to shops, restaurants etc. Well equipped kitchen and friendly staff. The Thursday night market on the street behind is great - loads of delicious food options! Only down side I stayed during a heat wave and the tempeature in the room was unbearable - there was a fan but it didnt do much to help!

      Reviewed February 07, 2019

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      9.2
      Exceptional
      Nichola from United Kingdom
      Solo traveler
      1 Person in 6-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
      Stayed 1 night in March 2019

      A good all rounder”

      Staff are lovely, nice vibe, free laundry soap, 2 seconds from where the bus drops you off. Had a better time here than at Crash Palace backpackers. Would deffo stay again.

      Reviewed March 14, 2019

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