5 Best Backpacker Hostels in Hanmer Springs 🎒 [2024]

1. Hanmer Backpackers

A cosy and homely hostel can be found at the Hanmer Backpackers. This Swiss chalet-style backpackers certainly emphasises the alpine feel of Hanmer Springs, so stay in one of the six rooms where dorms have a mix of single and bunk beds. There are also private rooms and family rooms available. As well as a kitchen, dining, laundry and lounge areas, other facilities include a massage chair and free unlimited WiFi.

Check Hanmer Backpackers out:

• Hanmer Backpackers on Booking.com
• Hanmer Backpackers on HostelWorld
• Hanmer Backpackers on Trip.com
• Hanmer Backpackers on Expedia

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2. Kakapo Lodge

As the most central hostel in Hanmer Springs, Kakapo Lodge has the ideal location for a quick stroll to the hot pools. This purpose-built hostel has plenty of space whether you are staying in the dorms (no bunks), private rooms or family rooms. As well as a large equipped kitchen and dining area, you can make use of the laundry and free WiFi facilities or relax outside among the gardens and barbecue area.

Check Kakapo Lodge out:

• Kakapo Lodge on Booking.com
• Kakapo Lodge on HostelWorld
• Kakapo Lodge on Trip.com

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3. Pines Holiday Park

Your alternative backpacker accommodation in Hanmer Springs is the holiday parks. They offer budget cabins which provide cheap accommodation with access to all the communal facilities that you would expect in a hostel, such as a kitchen, laundry, etc. Book a standard cabin for your own private space to share with your partner/travel buddies, or treat yourself to a self-contained motel or studio unit. Those travelling in a campervan or who have a tent can make use of the tent/powered sites. For more accommodations with cooking facilities, check out the 10 Best Self-Catering Accommodations in Hanmer Springs.

Check Pines Holiday Park out:

• Pines Holiday Park on Trip.com

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4. Hanmer Springs Forest Camp Trust

Certainly the cheapest holiday park in Hanmer Springs, Hanmer Springs Forest Camp Trust is the most backpacker-friendly of the lot! Although all rooms are private, they are very cheap whether you’re looking for a double/twin room, family/bunk room or a self-catering motel unit. The camp also has several communal kitchens (although there’s a charge for using the barbecue). Find this accommodation a short drive from town.

Check Hanmer Springs Forest Camp Trust out:

• Hanmer Springs Forest Camp Trust on Booking.com
• Hanmer Springs Forest Camp Trust on Trip.com

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5. Alpine Adventure Holiday Park

Just one more budget accommodation option in Hanmer Springs to consider is the Alpine Adventure Holiday Park. We like the super-budget option of the non-powered and powered cabins, which is a step between camping and hostelling. Of course, there are also camping sites, flats and even chalets to upgrade to. This accommodation is great for those with their own transport, as the holiday park is a little out of town. However, a courtesy shuttle runs regularly to the hot pools and town if needed. We also list a couple of other holiday parks in the 10 Best Budget Accommodations in Hanmer Springs so make sure to check those out too.

Check Alpine Adventure Holiday Park out:

• Alpine Adventure Holiday Park on Booking.com
• Alpine Adventure Holiday Park on Trip.com
• Alpine Adventure Holiday Park on Expedia

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[CLOSED] Jack in the Green

It doesn’t get more homely than the Jack in the Green Backpackers in Hanmer Springs. This modern hostel has eight rooms, giving a friendly atmosphere to the place. Stay in dorm rooms with no bunks, private rooms and even a couple of en-suite garden chalets. Of course, the hostel has all the essential communal facilities like an equipped kitchen, laundry and plenty of space to relax in the garden or lounge. Plus, BBH members benefit from a discount.