Where to Stay in Franz Josef?
Fly over a glacier, skydive over a glacier, walk on a glacier, hike to a glacier… Whatever you intend on doing in Franz Josef, which is bound to be glacier-related, save on the accommodation by staying in one of the awesome backpacker hostels in Franz Josef!
Most of the hostels in Franz Josef have generous offerings of free Wi-Fi, breakfast and even soup on an evening so you can stretch those dollars further or save them for the 7 Ways to Take on New Zealand’s Glaciers. However, there are heaps more on offer in Franz Josef like horse trekking and kayaking, so get wised up by looking at Glacier Country – Guide for Backpackers.
So here are, what we consider, the best backpacker hostels in Franz Josef!
1. Glow Worm Accommodation
Let’s not beat around the bush. Free Wi-Fi, free vegetable soup in the evenings and free breakfast are all decent draw-cards for the Glow Worm Accommodation in Franz Josef. After a day on the glaciers, Glow Worm Accommodation is on a mission to make you as warm as possible with a free spa pool, log fire and cosy TV room with free popcorn. All of this is on top of your expected backpacker hostel facilities.
Check Glow Worm Accommodation out:
- Glow Worm Accommodation on Booking.com
- Glow Worm Accommodation on Trip.com
- Glow Worm Accommodation on Expedia
© Glow Worm Accommodation2. Rainforest Retreat
Rainforest Retreat is a pretty huge accommodation complex nestled in beautiful Franz Josef rainforest. Campervan power sites and backpacker accommodation are included. As well as free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, free hot tube and sauna, there are also regular pizza and beer deals at their on-site bar – one of the 9 Great Backpacker Bars in New Zealand.
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3. Franz Josef Montrose
Another hostel with free breakfast, free soup, free Wi-Fi and free movie and popcorn? You can count us in! Franz Josef Montrose has a good central location in Franz Josef close to all the essential services. There’s off-street parking available too – something worth noting in the busy but limited streets of Franz Josef.
Check Franz Josef Montrose out:
- Franz Josef Montrose on Booking.com
- Franz Josef Montrose on Trip.com
- Franz Josef Montrose on Expedia
© Franz Josef Montrose4. Chateau Backpacker & Motel
Enjoy your own space in the pod dorm rooms of the Chateau Backpacker & Motel. A pull-across curtain for each dorm bed with your own individual light, USB and plug socket. Find out more about pod hostels in What are Pod Hostels (and Why You Have to Try Them in New Zealand)? Plus, this is yet another hostel in Franz Josef with a generous offering of freebies including unlimited Wi-Fi, soup, breakfast and spa pool!
Check Chateau Backpacker & Motel out:
- Chateau Backpacker & Motel on Booking.com
- Chateau Backpacker & Motel on Trip.com
- Chateau Backpacker & Motel on Expedia
© Chateau Backpacker & Motel5. YHA Franz Josef
On the edge of the rainforest, YHA Franz Josef has a stunning backdrop for your stay in Glacier Country. Relax in the free sauna or cosy up by the fire after a long day on the glaciers. YHA members benefit from free WiFi and discount. Find out more in BBH, YHA, BASE or NOMADS: What is the Best Hostel Network?
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