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Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel

2.0 star property
Travelers find a true city-center sanctuary at Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel, where sunny terrace relaxation and bike adventures await just steps from the door

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Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel, in the city center, offers a welcoming vibe praised by guests. Features include a cozy library, sun-filled terrace with garden views, WiFi in rooms, bike rentals, and barbecue grills. Its convenient location is ideal for exploring.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$81
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan

Room options

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bunk Bed

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

Basic Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Economy Cabin, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

Economy Cabin, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Economy Cabin, 2 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Family Cabin, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom

Family Cabin, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Family Cabin, Multiple Beds, Ensuite

Family Cabin, Multiple Beds, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Single Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
3 bathrooms
Deep-soaking bath
Bathrobes
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
3 bathrooms
Deep-soaking bath
Bathrobes
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
3 bathrooms
Deep-soaking bath
Bathrobes
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Economy Cabin, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Economy Cabin, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
3 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Located in Whanganui, Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel is in the city centre. Watt Fountain and Durie Hill Memorial Tower are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Whanganui Museum and Durie Hill Elevator. Ward Observatory and Bason Botanic Gardens are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Whanganui travel guide
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Map
2 Plymouth St, Whanganui, 4500

What's nearby

  • Queens Park
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Sarjeant Gallery
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Whanganui Museum
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Watt Fountain
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum
    16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG)
    10 min drive

Restaurants

  • Little Curious Bagels
    11 min walk
  • Rutland Arms Inn
    19 min walk
  • Noodle Canteen
    16 min walk
  • Big Orange
    19 min walk
  • Burger King
    12 min walk

About this property

Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel

Hostel located in Whanganui Central
At Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden and a library. In addition to laundry facilities and a snack bar/deli, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, barbecues and smoke-free property
  • Coffee/tea in reception, luggage storage and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel boast thoughtful touches, such as premium bedding and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Separate sitting areas, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1880
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Living room
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: NZD 10.00 for check-in between 8:30 PM and 10:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out fee: NZD 10.00

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (3:30 PM - 8:30 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (2:00 PM - 8:30 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-in fee: NZD 10.00 for check-in between 8:30 PM and 10:00 PM
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 10.00

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Property is also known as

Braemar House Backpacker
Braemar House Backpacker Hostel
Braemar House Backpacker Hostel Wanganui
Braemar House Backpacker Wanganui
Braemar House Hostel/Backpacker Hostel Wanganui
Braemar House Hostel/Backpacker Hostel
Braemar House Hostel/Backpacker Wanganui
Braemar House Hostel/Backpacker
Braemar House Hostel Wanganui
Braemar House Hostel
Braemar House Wanganui
Braemar House B&B YHA Hostel Whanganui
Braemar House B&B YHA Hostel
Braemar House YHA Whanganui
Braemar House YHA
Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel Whanganui
Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel?

As of 20 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel on 25 Jan 2026 start from AU$81.33, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM. Late check-in is available from 8:30 PM to 10:00 PM for a fee of NZD 10.00.

What time is check-out at Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late checkout is available for NZD 10.00.

Where is Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel located?

Located in Whanganui Central, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Queens Park, Moutoa Gardens and Sarjeant Gallery. Whanganui Museum and Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

6.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 78 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms. Friendly welcoming host. Nice lounge, kitchen, and dining areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tidy room, nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great facilities and lovely surroundings
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet location, walkable to town, clean comfortable room and great value
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing old building and and hosts very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous family and great facilities with a lovely vibe. Super clean, cozy and safe
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect hostel, kind people and good location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good Hosts, Quiet location near the river and walkable into the CBD. Very good value for money this was my second visit in two months
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay with kitchen facilities and clean comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming and helpful staff. Quiet street. Good communal outdoor courtyard.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sandre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful host with chance to.meet diversity of people culture abd age without judgement and unrealistic expectation
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff that made you feel really welcome, polite dog included. Squishy bed but cleanliness wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Kwan Tin

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
clean hostel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
property has lots of character handy to the main shops. close to the yellow house.....enjoyable cafe.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Plenty room,a lovely experience,thank yous alll,see yous again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Immaculate hostel and cabins, good kitchen and lounge area, outdoor seating in garden. Great!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
a clean and comfortable facility
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaimee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
this place was really nice had a decent bathroom area, the kitchen felt a little bit dirty but not bad at all. the outside area was lovely. staff were kind and inviting. the beds were comfy and there wasnt much outside noise.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Klara

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Very nice staff, beautiful living rooms and comfortable beds. Near the grocery stores. (-): some pans in the kitchen were too old so it was sometimes sticky...
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always enjoy my stays at the Braemar House . Its also a historical building with a fascination history . Its in beautiful condition and an excellent presentation of the old charm of New Zealand not found in modern architecture . Cozy area for group meetings in the patio area and ample size kitchen for gatherings to prepare food . Love it .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Vida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely older style b&b, and staff were friendly and very helpful. Room was clean and comfortable, set with furniture consistent with the age of the building. Bed very comfortable. Access to tea and coffee, but no breakfast available. Could use youth hostel kitchen between 8am and 8pm.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Calla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was very reasonably priced at 85 for me and my daughter for 1 night. It was a cute clean small room with 2 single beds and a mirror. The shared bathroom was clean and approx 2metres away from our room and the shared kitchen & lounge within 5-6 metres away. My daughter is in a wheel chair and although its not an accessible place i was able to wheel her up the step to our room and bathroom easily. There was a beautiful walkway over a bridge with a skate park, wonderful childrens park and beautiful views one minute away walking. The room got slightly cold but there was extra blankets the beds were comfortable. Staff friendly and not annoying
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very welcoming and informative. Clean property, good location next to the river and not far from supermarkets. Would stay here again however I did have a few little issues. The doorbell outside wasn’t working so I had to wait at the front door for a while until someone saw my shadow in the glass and let me in. The room I was in with the en-suite would be a little bit cramped when full if there are 5 beds and 5 bags/suitcases as there isn’t much floor space. There also weren’t enough plugs. I could only find one set of 2 which wasn’t enough for the 3 of us that were staying there that night, especially as one of them was being used for the lamp. In addition to this, an early check out key deposit box would be good. You may have one but I couldn’t find it, I had to fling the key under the gap in the door to the office and hope it didn’t lodge itself under any of the furniture/slip out of sight.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024