Stay Hostel (Astray) Rotorua is a hostel at 1202 Pukuatua St in Rotorua, with a Google rating of 4.0.
A good hostel offers affordable, friendly accommodation, with clean dorms or private rooms, a shared kitchen and lounge, and staff who can suggest what to see and do. If you are choosing one, check the bed types, whether bedding and towels are included, how many people share a dorm and whether there are lockers, a kitchen and laundry. Regulars read recent reviews on cleanliness and noise, pack earplugs and an eye mask for dorms, and keep valuables locked up. Hostels are a good way to meet other travellers, and many run group dinners, tours or activities. In Rotorua, summer and school holidays are busy, so booking early helps, and it is worth asking about the sulphur-scented air, which visitors sometimes notice around town. Ask about check-in times, as late arrivals may need to be arranged in advance.
For travellers in Rotorua, Stay Hostel on Pukuatua Street is a local place to look at for a budget stay.