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Hostel Finlay Jack's Backpackers (formerly YHA Taupo Finlay Jack's Backpackers)

20 Taniwha Street, Taupo, 3330 (show map)

8.5

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Hostel Overview

Finlay Jack's Backpackers offers an ideal location in Taupo. The hostel offers single bed dormitory's.
Taupo is an absolute mecca for all things outdoors – including hiking the famous Tongariro crossing, trout fishing, skydiving, jet boating, white water rafting, mountain biking and sailing on the Great Lake with the hostel's yacht 'Fearless'.
If relaxing is more your style, you can treat yourself to a thermal hot water spa or experience a taste of Maori culture. Taupo is bustling with tourists and locals alike, allowing you to discover a real sense of New Zealand.

Formerly YHA Taupo Finlay Jack's Backpackers

Before February 2024 Finlay Jack's Backpackers was known as YHA Taupo Finlay Jack's Backpackers

Before April 2019 Finlay Jack's Backpackers was known as Finlay Jack's Backpackers

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Single Pod in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

This dorm includes heating and bed linen.

Deluxe Family Room - enter dates to see room photos

This room offers an en suite bathroom, 1 double bed and 2 single beds.

Double Room with Shared Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

This room has access to shared bathroom facilities. Towels are provided.

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

The twin room offers a washing machine and a private entrance, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 2 beds.

Economy Single Room - enter dates to see room photos

The single room offers a washing machine and a private entrance, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower. The single room provides a seating area, tumble dryer, a carpeted floor along with heating. The unit has 1 bed.

Triple Room with Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

The triple room features a washing machine and a private entrance, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 3 beds.

Single Pod in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

This bed in dormitory has a seating area, tumble dryer and washing machine.

Single Pod in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

This bed in dormitory features a washing machine, private entrance and seating area.

Single Pod in 6-Bed Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

This bed in dormitory has a private entrance, seating area and tumble dryer.

Single Pod in 4-Bed Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

This bed in dormitory features a seating area, private entrance and tumble dryer.

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

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Facilities of Finlay Jack's Backpackers

General
Free parking, On-site parking, Parking, WiFi everywhere

Activities
Table tennis

Services
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi

Food & Drink
BBQ facilities

Front-desk/reception area services
Lockers, Luggage storage, Tour desk

Common areas
Games room, Garden, Shared kitchen, Shared lounge/TV area, Sun terrace, Terrace

Entertainment and children services
Evening entertainment

Cleaning services
Daily maid service, Laundry

Miscellaneous
Family rooms, Heating, Non-smoking rooms, Non-smoking throughout

Room facilities [ These may vary room to room ]
Bathroom, Carpeted, Entire unit located on ground floor, Hairdryer, Heating, Linen, Private entrance, Seating Area, Shared Bathroom, Shared Toilet, Shower, Toilet, Towels, Tumble dryer , Wardrobe/Closet, Washing Machine

Last updated: 9 Jan 2025 - Update now

Hotel Policies

Check-In
From 14:00:00 hours

Check-Out
Untill 10:00:00 hours

Cancellation / Prepayment
Cancellation, prepayment and 'book now pay later' policies vary according to room type. Please check the room conditions when selecting your room above.

Accepted credit cards
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.

The fine print
If you expect to arrive after 20:30 please contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.
Please note for bookings of 10 or more guests, different policies and procedures may apply. For further information please contact the property in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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8.5

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Loren

“Great”

10.0

31 Mar 2025

I appreciated how clean the spaces were. I also liked the yard that had plenty of bean bags and hammocks to enjoy.

McKelvie

“Good hostel with good facilities”

8.0

31 Mar 2025

Great facilities, clean, great location. A good place to stay if you are backpacking.

Nikhil

“Friendly staff, great location”

9.0

31 Mar 2025

Good location, rooms were clean. Kitchen was clean and well equipped. Free parking outside.

Ana

“Superb”

10.0

30 Mar 2025

This was my second time there and everything was up to standard one more time. The location is good, the room was tidy and was comfortable in general. Staff was friendly and the hostel has good facilities as well.

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Hostel Finlay Jack's Backpackers (formerly YHA Taupo Finlay Jack's Backpackers)

20 Taniwha Street, Taupo, 3330 (show map)

Hostel Overview

Formerly YHA Taupo Finlay Jack's Backpackers

Lock in a great price now and relax with our Price Guardian working for you

Rooms List

Single Pod in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

Deluxe Family Room - enter dates to see room photos

Double Room with Shared Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

Economy Single Room - enter dates to see room photos

Triple Room with Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

Single Pod in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

Single Pod in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

Single Pod in 6-Bed Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

Single Pod in 4-Bed Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

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