Hostel
Rotorua Downtown Backpackers
Rotorua, Rotorua, New Zealand
About Rotorua Downtown Backpackers
Rotorua Downtown Backpackers is a hostel in Rotorua, Rotorua, New Zealand. Guests rate it 8.6 out of 10 across 660 reviews. Facilities include airport transfer, free wi-fi. It is 360 m from the centre of Rotorua. The nearest airport, Rotorua Regional Airport (ROT), is 6.3 km away.
- Type
- Hostel
- Check-in from
- 13:00
- Check-out until
- 10:00
- Rooms
- 16
- Last renovated
- 2012
- Formerly
- Planet Nomad
- Smoking
- Smoke-free property
- Other stays within 500 m
- 20
Hotel prices in Rotorua by month
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Prices
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Rotorua Downtown Backpackers: nightly price by month
- Cheapest month: June, about €24 a night on average
- Most expensive month: April, about €53 a night on average
- Lowest price we found: €23 for the night of 15 June 2027
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Rotorua Downtown Backpackers prices by month
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
How Rotorua Downtown Backpackers scores
Better rated than 73% of hotels in Rotorua
- Guest rating 8.6
- Location 6.2
- Facilities 2.5
- Spa & wellness 0.0
Rotorua average
Rating on Google
4.0/5
From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.
Amenities
Internet
- Free Wi-Fi
Parking & transport
- Parking
Services
- Airport transfer
- Shuttle
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
In the rooms
- Air conditioning
- Kitchen
- In-room safe
- Coffee or tea maker
- Blackout curtains
Policies
- Smoke-free
Based on the property listing at our booking partner.
Location
- Location score
- 6.2/10
- Walk grade
- 77/100 Good for walkers
- Restaurants & cafés within 500 m
- 130
- Shops within 500 m
- 6
- Sights within 1 km
- 2
| Nearest beach | 4.7 km11 min drive |
|---|---|
| Nearest airportRotorua Regional Airport (ROT) | 6.3 km14 min drive |
| Distance to the centreRotorua | 360 m6 min walk |
Everyday places nearby
| Food shopNewland Food Market | 140 m2 min walk |
|---|---|
| PharmacyLakes Care Pharmacy | 210 m3 min walk |
Sights nearby
- Government Gardens380 m
- Rotorua Museum490 m
- Roturua Museum Government Garden1.8 km
- Taharangi Towers2.0 km
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Questions about Rotorua Downtown Backpackers
How do guests rate Rotorua Downtown Backpackers?
Rotorua Downtown Backpackers has a guest rating of 8.6 out of 10 from 660 reviews, which is better than 73% of rated hotels in Rotorua.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Rotorua Downtown Backpackers?
Check-in starts at 13:00 and check-out is until 10:00.
Is there parking at Rotorua Downtown Backpackers?
Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.
How far is Rotorua Downtown Backpackers from the airport?
The nearest airport, Rotorua Regional Airport (ROT), is 6.3 km away in a straight line.
What was Rotorua Downtown Backpackers called before?
Rotorua Downtown Backpackers was previously known as Planet Nomad.
How many rooms does Rotorua Downtown Backpackers have?
Rotorua Downtown Backpackers has 16 rooms.
Is there a supermarket or food shop near Rotorua Downtown Backpackers?
Yes: Newland Food Market, about 140 m away (2 min walk).
Where is the nearest pharmacy to Rotorua Downtown Backpackers?
Lakes Care Pharmacy is the closest pharmacy we know of, about 210 m away (3 min walk).
Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score