YHA Mt Cook

The only real alternative, if you can't afford the Hermitage Hotel. Excellent facilities and very comfortable double bed for me. The usual stuff like laundry, internet access (YHA), kitchen, sauna and bike hire.

Would have been good to see all NZ staff.

Near the entrance you will find loads of brochures about what you can see and do. The staff will help book any trips, onward travel or booking your next YHA stay.

If only every hostel in the world was like this one...