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BoBs Hostel

Property class: 2

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A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a bean bag. There is a bookshelf with books and a window with a view of the outside.
A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a window, and a ceiling light.
A hostel named 'Bob's Hostel' with a sign indicating free earplugs and Wi-Fi.
A hostel entrance with a sign advertising free earplugs and Wi-Fi.
A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a door marked "Private."

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • 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 area

Taupō

BoBs Hostel places you steps from Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre and within a short 5-minute stroll of Taupō Museum and Art Gallery. Highlights at this hostel include free continental breakfast and a bar/lounge. .This hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and barbecues. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. .In proximity to this Taupō Central hostel you'll find Lake Taupō.
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What's nearby

  • Taupō Museum and Art Gallery - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • beach near Taupō Central - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • beach near Kaimanawa Reserve - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Crafty TROUT Brewing Co. - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Japan Deli - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Baku - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Waterside - ‬1 min walk

About this property

BoBs Hostel

You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at BoBs Hostel.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Taupō hostel.

  • 1 floor
  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
BoBs Hostel offers 32 accommodations. This Taupō hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include a shower.

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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

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property 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 to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served at BoBs Hostel.

Property class

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

Does BoBs Hostel serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary continental breakfast is served daily between 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at BoBs Hostel?

No, BoBs Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at BoBs Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at BoBs Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

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 review

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
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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 traveller

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 traveller

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 review

8/10 Good

jeremy

Liked: Staff & service

Corect

Tu as ce que tu depence .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified review

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 review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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 review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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
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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 review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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
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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 review

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 review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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 review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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 review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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 review

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 review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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 review

6/10 Okay

Vero

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Très central

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

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 review

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 review

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 review

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