YHA Franz Josef exterior view of front entrance
Front entrance
YHA Franz Josef Lounge with fireplace
Lounge area
YHA Franz Josef Kitchen area
Kitchen
YHA Franz Josef dining room
Dining room
YHA Franz Josef guitar and piano in lounge area
YHA Franz Josef outdoor eating area with forest view
Forest view
YHA Franz Josef exterior EV Charger
EV Charger
YHA Franz Josef exterior building of lounge
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YHA Franz Josef, Haka House

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Hostel Details & Location

Host: Cole Hartell

Check in: 2:00 pm Check out: 10:00 am

Contact: +64 21 0269 4110 Email this hostel

Reception: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Location: 2-4 Cron Street,

Franz Josef

10 minutes' drive to Glacier

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How to get here

Find us at the end of Cron St on the left. Free on-site parking is available. It is highly advised to carry snow chains at all times during winter.

 

Bus/Shuttle: All major buses and shuttles drop off/pick up at the hostel. Chat to reception for bookings.
Airport: Our nearest airport is in Hokitika; we recommend arranging a shuttle or rental car ahead of time.
Train: The TranzAlpine runs from Christchurch to Greymouth daily. Catch a bus from Greymouth to Franz Josef.

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overview

YHA Franz Josef is a high quality hostel offering comfortable and modern backpacker accommodation, with the West Coast rainforest right outside the backdoor (or your balcony!).

With our sociable common areas and clean, comfy rooms, this is the perfect hostel to take in the sights of the magnificent Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers on the South Island’s wild and wonderful West Coast. It's one of several YHA hostels powered by renewable energy (check out the sweet array of solar panels as you arrive), so you can feel good about minimising your impact on the beautiful environment around you while you stay.

Nestled into a stunning backdrop of rainforest and mountain views, YHA Franz Josef includes a spacious fully equipped kitchen, TV lounge and free DVDs, open plan lounge/dining room, laundry/drying room, picnic area and 5GB per day of free WiFi!

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facilities

Guests love:

  • 5GB free WiFi per day
  • Solar powered
  • Laundry facilities
Shared facilities:

  • 5GB free WiFi per day
  • Communal lounge
  • Communal dining area
  • Fully-equipped kitchen
  • Food storage area
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Outdoor area
  • Recycling stations
  • Laundry facilities
  • Drying room
  • Free onsite parking
  • 24 hour guest access
Entertainment and activities:

  • Communal TV
Services:

  • After-hours check in on request
  • Luggage storage options
  • Hair dryers
  • Towel hire
In-hostel payment options:

  • Debit Card
  • Visa
  • Mastercard
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activities

Some of our top picks for Franz Josef:

  • Explore the glaciers with a heli hike or scenic flight - we can book on your behalf
  • Relax in the Glacier Hot Pools
  • Look for rare white herons at nearby Okarito Lagoon
  • Snap perfect mirror image photos at Lake Mapourika and Lake Matheson
  • Night time native kiwi walks in Okarito

YHA Franz Josef

10 minutes' drive to Glacier

  • 5GB free WiFi per day
  • Solar powered
  • Laundry facilities
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