Set against a backdrop of rainforest and mountain, YHA Franz Josef Glacier features solar hot water and power, a fully equipped shared kitchen and a guest lounge with satellite TV Facilities include a pool table, BBQ area and a sauna YHA Franz Josef Hostel is a 10-minute drive from the Franz Josef Glacier and a 20-minute drive from Fox Glacier The travel desk can provide advice about the South Island and New Zealands West Coast The guest lounge room features a flat-screen TV and DVD player with DVDs The open-plan loungedining room includes a piano and open fireplace Bike storage and a laundrydrying room are also available YHA Franz Josef Glacier is a 2014 Winner – Certificate of Excellence -Trip Advisor- and offers backpacker accommodation with a choice of shared or private rooms All rooms are heated and some have an en suite bathroom