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Haka House Franz Josef

4.5 star property

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A wooden sauna with a bench and a towel on a shelf.
A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a window with curtains, and a bathroom visible through an open door.
A building with a stone facade, a red roof, and a wooden entrance canopy.
A stone pillar in a garden with lush greenery and a wooden deck.
A modern living room with a stone fireplace, wooden flooring, and contemporary furniture.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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2-4 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, 7886
  • Place, Our Lady of the Alps
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Westcoast Wildlife Centre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Glacier Hot Pools
    ‪10 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Quad Room - Ensuite

A hotel room with a bunk bed, a desk, and a large window.

Quad Room - Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Bed in 10 Bed Dorm

A narrow hallway with bunk beds on both sides, leading to a room with a bunk bed in the center.

Bed in 10 Bed Dorm

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Bed in 6 Bed dorm

A bed with a white pillow and a tablet connected to it.

Bed in 6 Bed dorm

  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A compact room with a built-in wardrobe, a small leather ottoman, and a partial view of a bed.

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm

  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Female

A compact room with a built-in wardrobe, a small leather ottoman, and a partial view of a bed.

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Female

  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bed with a white pillow and a tablet connected to it.

Bed in 2 Bed Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for King Room - Ensuite - Accessible

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a window with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.

King Room - Ensuite - Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for King Room Ensuite

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a window with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.

King Room Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Twin Room - Ensuite

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a large window with a view of greenery.

Twin Room - Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a window with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.

King Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a large window with a view of greenery.

Twin Room

  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Entire 4 Bed Dorm

A compact room with a built-in wardrobe, a small leather ottoman, and a partial view of a bed.

Entire 4 Bed Dorm

  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 2 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Twin Room (Shared Bathroom)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room (Shared Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Haka House Franz Josef

This smoke-free hostel features laundry facilities, a garden and a picnic area. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a vending machine.
Haka House Franz Josef offers 38 accommodations. This Franz Josef Glacier hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Bathrooms include a shower.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Haka House Franz Josef. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Te Wahipounamu. Free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities are available.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, a terrace and a vending machine
  • Steps from Our Lady of the Alps and 4 minutes on foot from Westcoast Wildlife Centre
Haka House Franz Josef offers its guests a terrace, a vending machine, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Haka House Franz Josef also features a picnic area and laundry facilities.

This 4.5-star Franz Josef Glacier hostel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Thin carpet in room

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

More

  • Heating
  • LED lighting

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out fee: NZD 20

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Haast Pass roads south of the Franz Josef Township are closed at 7 PM.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 20 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out fee: NZD 20
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 20 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property class

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

YHA Franz Josef Glacier Backpacker
YHA Franz Josef Backpacker Hostel Franz Josef Glacier
YHA Franz Josef Backpacker Hostel
YHA Franz Josef Backpacker Franz Josef Glacier
YHA Franz Josef Backpacker
YHA Franz Josef Hostel Franz Josef Glacier
YHA Franz Josef Hostel
YHA Franz Josef Franz Josef Glacier
YHA Franz Josef
YHA Franz Josef Hostel
Haka House Franz Josef Franz Josef Glacier
Haka House Franz Josef Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Haka House Franz Josef Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 127 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 127 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 127 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 127 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 127 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, wonderful staff, and central location with quick access to...everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lenore

Very comfortable and close to walk for dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostel was very well maintained and immaculate.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good spot for a stop in Frans Josef. Staff were very helpful on spots to hike and were to grab a bite to eat
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to shops and testaurants. Staff were excellemt, working with us after a bookimg error. The stay was warm and comfortable, we reslly like the sustainable sjde promoted.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Deb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient to shops and services.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great stay by the four of us in a four bed (Twin bunks) room with more room in it that I had expected, with a locker each for luggage etc. Plenty of good showers and toilet facilities close to the room, with kitchen and eating facilities near the main hotel entrance. A great value stay with very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, helpful staff, nice sauna.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room with adjoining bath! The sauna was wonderful and the staff so helpful!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was small but very clean and well designed. Perfect location right in town, walkable to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rinosha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, walking distance to restaurants and supermarket. Staff are friendly. Room was neat and plenty of storage space and charging points.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Fairly basic accommodation but provides adequate facilities. Well located and no real problems. Being the area it is was a bit expensive but better than other similar option available
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful and helpful staff. Nice, cosy location. Good parking access. Clean areas
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean and well organised hostel. Secure and good rules in place which were respected. Mixed crowd so not entirely full of young backpackers and felt comfortable. Plenty of local parking.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Corinne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good spot for a couple of nights to break up a long journey. Very clean room, huge bathroom and great facilites/kitchen. Out of hours check in was made very easy too. I would definitely recommend staying here
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Love this place , starting from checking in to communal areas , amenities, customer service . Everything was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place in a convenient location for a visit to the glacier. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Therese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Tidy, loved the beds with curtains provided privacy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Elle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were great and responsive
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent hostel we had no issues and would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Clement

Nice r
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Clean and modern room. Generally tidy. Welcoming staff. Good location. Nice common area. Mattress not great, however. Shower facilities were mouldy and air vents clogged with dust. Overall fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Steven

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
After the reception closed i noticed that at least one of the pillow cases had not been changed from a previous occupant
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the room including bathroom was very clean and modern - appears to have been recently remodeled.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025