Title: BoBs Hostel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # BoBs Hostel Hostel with free breakfast, a short walk to Lake Taupō ![Reception hall](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18580000/18577300/18577235/489068d2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18580000/18577300/18577235/88b97b34.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18580000/18577300/18577235/6b462593.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Twin Room with Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18580000/18577300/18577235/4337aad3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18580000/18577300/18577235/63a38edf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Located in the city center, BoBs Hostel offers practical comforts. Guests enjoy a continental breakfast, then relax with newspapers at the bar or sunny terrace. 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More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FTaupo-Hotels-BoBs-Hostel.h18577235.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FTaupo-Hotels-BoBs-Hostel.h18577235.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Taupō Central, a neighbourhood in Taupō, is home to BoBs Hostel. A.C. Baths and Maori Carvings are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Golf Club Taupō. Spa Thermal Park and Taupō Hot Springs are also worth visiting. [Visit our Taupō travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Taupo.dx3571) [View more Hostels in Taupō](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Taupo-Hostels.d3571-aaHostels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-38.68851%2C176.06905&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=26lRy1-0WffAH_zQ-pwgh8qn3ko=) CNR Tuwharetoa & Tongario Street, Taupo, 3330 ### 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 - ‪The Vine Eatery - ‬2 min walk - ‪Dixie Brown's Cafe - ‬3 min walk - ‪Fast and Fresh Bakery Cafe - ‬3 min walk - ‪Piccolo - ‬3 min walk ## About this property ### BoBs Hostel Hostel near Lake Taupō Free continental breakfast, a terrace and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at BoBs Hostel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - A TV in reception, a front desk safe and luggage storage - A reception hall, barbecues and free newspapers - Tour/ticket information Room features All guest rooms at BoBs Hostel have amenities, such as free WiFi. ## Similar properties ![Bed in 8 Bed Dorm | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14700000/14692900/14692886/0dd21db9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Haka House Taupo Taupō Central - Parking included - Free WiFi - Laundry - Housekeeping 8.4 Very good 269 reviews £37 includes taxes & fees 15 Oct - 16 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&selected=14692886&PinnedHotelID=14692886&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![One Bedroom Unit | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3130000/3124300/3124300/19671abc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bella Vista Taupo Taupō Central - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Breakfast available 9.0 Wonderful 551 reviews £68 includes taxes & fees 2 Nov - 3 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=3124300&PinnedHotelID=3124300&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3040000/3030900/3030872/74256cb2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Anchorage Resort Taupo Two Mile Bay - Pool - Hot tub - Kids pool - Parking included 9.6 Exceptional 639 reviews £101 includes taxes & fees 22 Oct - 23 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-22&endDate=2025-10-23&selected=3030872&PinnedHotelID=3030872&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - No on-site 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 lift ### 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 ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms Alcohol is not served at this property ### National rating For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system. ### 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 ### Is BoBs Hostel pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at BoBs Hostel? > This hostel doesn't offer parking. ### What time is check-in at BoBs Hostel? > Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available. ### What time is check-out at BoBs Hostel? > Checkout is at 10 AM. ### Where is BoBs Hostel located? > Located in Taupō Central, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre and Lake Taupō. Taupō Museum and Art Gallery and Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp are also within 10 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## BoBs Hostel Reviews 6.8 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 7.4 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Location ### 8.0 Staff & service ### 6.4 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 9 8 - Good 21 6 - Okay 13 4 - Poor 8 2 - Terrible 5 ### 8/10 Good #### Klara 13 Oct 2017 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! ##### Klara Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Heiko 16 Mar 2020 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. ##### Heiko Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 1 Mar 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service As per online description , bathroom and toilet attached with room but shower wasn't working. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller 21 Feb 2020 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### jeremy 25 Jan 2020 Liked: Staff & service #### Corect Tu as ce que tu depence . ##### jeremy Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020 ### 4/10 Poor #### Ronja 21 Jan 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort Disliked: Property conditions & facilities ##### Ronja Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Elizabeth 15 Jan 2020 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. ##### Elizabeth Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 10 Jan 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Würde dort bestimmt wieder übernachten. Kann das Hostel weiterempfehlen. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 8 Jan 2020 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 4 Jan 2020 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 21 Dec 2019 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 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Maja 8 Dec 2019 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. ##### Maja Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller 26 Nov 2019 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! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller 1 Nov 2019 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Edna 29 Oct 2019 ##### Edna Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 11 Sept 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anne 3 Aug 2019 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. ##### Anne Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gyeongmin 31 Jul 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Budget friendly. In the central part of the town. ##### Gyeongmin Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 29 May 2019 Liked: Cleanliness Good place was alright pretty quiet had sauna big kitchen ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in May 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 13 May 2019 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in May 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 24 Mar 2019 Liked: Staff & service ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 12 Mar 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 21 Feb 2019 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019 ### 4/10 Poor #### Heidi 20 Feb 2019 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 ##### Heidi Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 24 Dec 2018 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [The Castle Inn Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Steyning-Hotels-The-Castle-Inn-Hotel.h4676522.Hotel-Information) > > [Lisbon Wine Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lisbon-District-Hotels-Lisbon-Wine-Hotel.h22243050.Hotel-Information) > > [Doric Eco Boutique Resort & Spa - Sicily](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Agrigento-Hotels-Doric-Boutique-Hotel.h6574636.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels near Pistyll Rhaeadr](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pistyll-Rhaeadr-Hotels.0-l553248621561939995-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Alexandra Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Santorini-Hotels-Alexandra-Hotel.h5217777.Hotel-Information) > > [Springfield Hotel and Restaurant](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Holywell-Hotels-Springfield-Hotel-And-Restaurant.h1769633.Hotel-Information) > > [BoutiqueHOTEL Donauwalzer](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Vienna-Hotels-Boutique-Hotel-Donauwalzer.h700079.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Lo-Reninge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lo-Reninge-Hotels.d6348427.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Bendis Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bodrum-Hotels-Bendis-Beach.h16025632.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels near Safaripark Beekse Bergen](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Safaripark-Beekse-Bergen-Hotels.0-l6178688-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Senatus Hotel - Special Class](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Senatus-Hotel-Special-Class.h3595475.Hotel-Information) > > [5 Star Hotels in Great Ayton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/5Star-Great-Ayton-Hotels.s50-0-d6341579.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Airport by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Cardiff-Airport.h1187037.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels near O2 Arena](https://www.expedia.co.uk/O2-Arena-Hotels.0-l6057080-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels with smoking rooms in Cape Verde](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Cape-Verde-Hotels-With-Smoking-Rooms.0-0-d32-tHotelswithsmokingrooms.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) ### Flights > [Flights from Paisley (GLA) to Düsseldorf (DUS)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/gla/dus/glasgow-to-dusseldorf) > > [Flights from Edinburgh (EDI) to Nice (NCE)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/edi/nce/edinburgh-to-nice) > > [Flights from Southampton (SOU) to Istanbul (IST)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/sou/ist/southampton-to-istanbul) > > [Flights from Norwich (NWI) to Carlisle (CAX)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/nwi/cax/norwich-to-carlisle) > > [Flights from Newcastle-upon-Tyne (NCL) to New York (JFK)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/ncl/jfk/newcastle-to-new-york) > > [Flights from London (LHR) to Benbecula (BEB)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/lhr/beb/london-to-benbecula) > > [Flights from Manchester (MAN) to Casablanca (CMN)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/man/cmn/manchester-to-casablanca) ### Cars > [Car hire in Killarney](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Kerry.d6029156.Car-Hire-Guide) ### Activities > [Things to do in Douglas Promenade](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Douglas-Promenade.d6341663.Travel-Guide-Activities) ### Packages > [Bangladesh Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bangladesh.d15.Holidays-City-Breaks) > > [St. Patrick Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/St-Patrick.d6338841.Holidays-City-Breaks) ### General > [Visit Cheddar](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cheddar.dx182485)