7 Best Backpacker Hostels in Greymouth 🎒 [2023]

1. Global Village Backpackers

With global artwork around every corner, this makes for a super vibrant hostel! Make use of free kayak hire for exploring the neighbouring Lake Karoro and bike hire to explore the local area. At the end of the end, relax in the spa pool or the Finnish sauna before retreating to your chosen room, whether it’s one of the private rooms like a double, twin, triple, family or even six-person dorm, or one of the shared dorms with mixed and female-only options available. All in all, Global Village Backpackers is a top choice for backpackers in Greymouth.

Check Global Village Backpackers out:

• Global Village Backpackers on Booking.com
• Global Village Backpackers on HostelWorld
• Global Village Backpackers on Trip.com
• Global Village Backpackers on Expedia

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2. Noah’s Ark Backpackers

Its fun theme is one of the perks of this backpacker hostel in Greymouth. Which animal room will you end up staying in at Noah’s Ark Backpackers?! As for layouts, they have single, double, twin and triple rooms with shared facilities, as well as dorms, family rooms and tent sites. We also enjoy their free breakfast in the communal kitchen and jamming on their piano and guitars or trying something from their game selection in the lounge. For more self-catering stays, also check out the 10 Best Self-Catering Accommodations in Greymouth.

Check Noah’s Ark Backpackers out:

• Noah’s Ark on Booking.com
• Noah’s Ark on HostelWorld
• Noah’s Ark on Trip.com
• Noah’s Ark on Expedia

3. Duke Hostel

Another colourful and characterful backpacker hostel in Greymouth, Duke Hostel offers the best hostel option for city centre convenience. With spacious common areas, a kitchen equipped with more than you need, and plenty of instruments to jam on, backpackers will enjoy the social vibe of this accommodation. As for rooms, choose from private double rooms with ensuite or shared bathrooms, dorm rooms and private bunk, single, triple and twin rooms all with shared facilities. There’s something for everyone!

Check Duke Hostel out:

• Duke Hostel on Booking.com
• Duke Hostel on HostelWorld
• Duke Hostel on Trip.com
• Duke Hostel on Expedia

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4. Brunnerton Lodge and Backpackers

Located in the Grey Valley, only an eight-minute drive from Greymouth, Brunnerton Lodge and Backpackers has a fantastic location for exploring Greymouth’s surrounding walks. Either stay in an affordable double, triple or quad room with an ensuite bathroom or a cosy double, triple and twin room with shared facilities. Any one of these private rooms is more affordable than the private rooms of Greymouth’s town-centre hostels, so they are definitely worth considering. There’s also space for campervans to park overnight and make use of the communal facilities for a small fee. Check out more cheap private rooms nearby using the 10 Best Budget Accommodations in Greymouth.

Check Brunnerton Lodge out:

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

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5. Mountain Jade Backpackers (Hokitika)

Just 30 minutes south of Greymouth, in the centre of Hokitika, is the Mountain Jade Backpackers. The small hostel has a sunny lounge, a newly refurbished kitchen, and welcoming hosts keen to give you recommendations and local insights. Whether you’re a solo backpacker looking for a cheap dorm or a family looking for motel-style accommodation, the Mountain Jade Backpackers is definitely worth considering. See more of the 5 Best Backpacker Hostels in Hokitika.

Check Mountain Jade Backpackers out:

• Mountain Jade Backpackers on Booking.com
• Mountain Jade Backpackers on HostelWorld
• Mountain Jade Backpackers on Trip.com

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6. Te Nikau Retreat (Punakaiki)

A 40-minute drive north of Greymouth is the Te Nikau Retreat in Punakaiki. The backpackers nestled in native rainforest is like no other in New Zealand. If you love the feeling of being in the wilderness, then this is your place, whether you’re seeking a private room or dorm with shared facilities or a self-contained cottage with all the essentials at your fingertips. Accommodation is scattered throughout the rainforest property, providing lots to explore (or to hide away). See more hostels in the area in our 5 Best Backpacker Hostels in Punakaiki.

Check Te Nikau Retreat out:

• Te Nikau Retreat on Booking.com
• Te Nikau Retreat on HostelWorld
• Te Nikau Retreat on Trip.com
• Te Nikau Retreat on Expedia

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7. Punakaiki Beach Hostel (Punakaiki)

Not too far from the hikes, caves and Pancake Rocks and only being a 40-minute drive north of Greymouth, Punakaiki Beach Hostel is a great backpacker option on the West Coast. With a stellar beachfront location, heaps of games, an outdoor seating area, and colourful decor (not to mention, there’s so much to do in Punakaiki), you’ll probably want to stay for a few days. Where can you stay? In one of the hostel’s dorms, double or family rooms or treat yourself to ultimate privacy in the “Sunset Cottage” or funky “House Truck”.

Check Punakaiki Beach Hostel out:

• Punakaiki Beach Hostel on Booking.com
• Punakaiki Beach Hostel on Trip.com

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[CLOSED] Birdsong Accommodation (Hokitika)

Just outside the town of Hokitika and only 30 minutes away from Greymouth, Birdsong is a small and comfortable hostel that’s great for escaping towns and cities. Surrounded by bush, you’ll understand how the hostel got its name. It’s so wild it even has a “Bushman’s Bath”.