Name: BoBs Hostel
Address: CNR Tuwharetoa & Tongario Street, Taupo, Taupo, Taupo, 3330, New Zealand
Rating: 5

Smoking areas

Smoke-free property

Heating

Newspapers

Ticket assistance

Television in lobby

Terrace

Outdoor furniture

No elevators

Reception desk

General

Non-smoking rooms

Room service

Wardrobe/Closet

Linens

Rooms

Laundry

Safe-deposit box

Luggage storage

Services and amenities

Breakfast

Common kitchen

Microwave oven

Meals

Free Wi-Fi

Internet

Spanish

German

English

Languages Spoken

Tour assistance

Tourist services

Barbecue grill(s)

Picnic area

Barbeque

Sun Deck

Recreation

No parking

Parking

Pets Not Allowed

Pets

Extra decontamination measures

Personal protection equipment for guests

Additional measures against COVID-19

Health and Safety Measures

Location

At the hostel

Taupo Airport

BoBs Hostel

Taupo

child-bed

child-bed-fee

external-private-bathroom

private-bathroom

shared-bathroom

10-beds

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40-beds

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king-bed

queen-bed

limited-time

lounge

treatment

no-window

bay-view

bosphorus-view

canal-view

city-view

courtyard-view

garden-view

golf-view

harbour-view

inland-view

lake-view

land-view

mountain-view

ocean-front

ocean-view

oceanside

panoramic-view

park-view

partial-ocean-view

partial-sea-view

partial-view

pool-view

river-view

sea-front

sea-view

street-view

sunrise-view

sunset-view

water-view

with-view

annex

basement

main-building

1-bedroom

2-bedrooms

3-bedrooms

4-bedrooms

5-bedrooms

6-bedrooms

not-guaranteed

wired-internet-access

smoking

sauna

duplex

safe

mini-bar

breakfast-for-1

breakfast-for-2

pets-allowed

wi-fi

kitchen

Stayed here before in July and thought it was fine... but this time, was the heating broken?? No heating at all, no extra blankets, and no staff anywhere to be found. Three degrees outside and I’m pretty sure it was the same in my bed, could see our breath inside- if I wanted to do that I would have stayed in my sh*tty Wellington flat.
When we checked in staff were aloof and unfriendly, giving us zero information. And I haven’t even got to the noise yet... we expected it to be noisy but it was worse than we expected (again, been here before and it was fine!?) they say they will give you free earplugs, but good luck finding any staff who you can ask.
Also the kitchen only had one spoon so I’m including that because it was stupid.

FREEZING COLD

I did some research before booking this venue and it seemed to me that it might be hit and miss.  The biggest complaint seemed that it was above a Pub, so I asked for a quiet room.  On arrival staff were polite and friendly.  We found our room to be clean, bed OK for a few nights.  So Friday night - not a problem.  Saturday Night - some noise from down the street, but not really issue.  Sunday Night -  well it was the gateway to hell.  A couple of other residents must have thought that it was their  god given right ( being a Sunday ) to make as much noise as they liked.  Given this was the only issue I would not be put off staying here again.  And if I came across those loud mouthed Canadians I would not show the tolerance that I did on this occasion.  Stay here again -  right in the middle of Taupo, pubs restaurants all within a very short walk - yes I would. BUT I would ask again for a quiet room.

3 Nights

The hostel is quiet alright though. A lot of place in the kitchen, a. Nice terrace, a different room for the TV...
It was perfect on a Thursday but man on a Friday and even more on a Saturday all the room is moving in rythme. Yes I'm writing this comment live. It's two oclock because I can't sleep. It's not a "backpack above a bar". It's a backpack over fu**ing night club.
The backpack and the workers AR good that's a shame.

Seriously?

There are bed bugs in room 12. Dont stay in this horrible hostel, your stay there could be a nightmare and ruin your trip. No hygienic at all, nobody attend us and give a solution. I dont recomend this hostel at all

Bed bugs

WIFI barely works, constantly cutting out. Room is over-priced for very little comfort, we had private room, noise below isn't just on Friday and Saturday nights but extends to the rest of the week as well. 

Typical Tourist Trap Hostel

This backpacker is an average one but in the center of Taupo and close to the lake.
Free Wi-Fi and furnished kitchen.
Plus you have your own bathroom in the 4 beds dorm. Greatly appreciated!
Maybe needs a little renovation.

Nice staff

Well located

We booked this hostel because it was central and really cheap. We had 2 private rooms, one with an en suite room. It was new year so I expected noise etc but WOW!!!! The base from the music downstairs vibrated our room the whole night! Just bare that in mind when booking. 
The facilities were ok but could do with a refurb and new carpets maybe. Cant expect much with the price though!!

Very central but noisy and old

I checked in for three nights in a double room with ensuite. 
The room was nicely decorated, and the location was perfect, close to everything. 
It was brilliant, everything I needed, and they even had a complimentary breakfast.

Great location - great room!

The hostel vibrates in the common areas because it's of the bass from the bar downstairs. It's not too bad in the rooms though. I quite liked the noise, it meant you could be as loud as you'd like and it didn't matter, it was nice to listen to music to sleep too. Very reasonably priced and perfect location.

Loud but cheap!

I stayed on a very busy weekend of Taupo Marathon. I got a great price with my own bathroom and double bed. Great value for the money. Clean, warm, comfortable. Fast wifi. They are very upfront about the possible noise from the bar which I got till 2am that night. But you knew what you were getting when booking. Loved the location. Two things to complain about was 1 - not enough hot water for my shower. Only luke warm at 9pm. 2 - not much info about the continental breakfast that was included (at what time etc..) and it was a bit lame breakfast (white toast, cornflakes or rice bubbles). 

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