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The 10 Best Hostels in Queenstown, New Zealand

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Set in Queenstown and with Skyline Gondola and Luge reachable within 700 metres, Adventure Q2 Hostel offers a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, free bikes, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. Queenstown Event Centre is 7.1 km from the hostel and Lake Wakatipu is 12 km away.

Very comfortable and affordable

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8.6
Fabulous
468 reviews
Price from
£33
per night

The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers is located in Queenstown. Free WiFi access is available and you can enjoy mountain views from the rooms.

At The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers you will find barbecue facilities and a shared kitchen. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge. The property offers free parking.

My favorite hostel thus far! The keycard system makes you feel safe. Each bed has power outlets, a light, storage cabinets and privacy curtains. Even in an 8-bed unisex room, I got some of the best sleep of my trip. Plenty of bathrooms and kitchens and a large common area room. The staff was also very welcoming and gave recommendations for local hikes. If I hadn’t talked with them I would have missed the Basket of Dreams on Queenstown Hill.

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8.1
Very good
399 reviews
Price from
£29
per night

Located on the lakefront in the centre of Queenstown, Absoloot Hostel Queenstown offers rooms with private bathrooms. Guests enjoy free unlimited Wi-Fi access in their rooms.

Absoloot Hostel Queenstown offers a choice of private rooms and dormitories. Every room is equipped with heating/air conditioning and security card entry:

Everything. This was like the Hilton Hotel. Very Clean.I didnt want to leave my 4 bed dorm. The best hostel in town

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8.5
Very good
855 reviews
Price from
£29
per night

LyLo Queenstown is within walking distance of restaurants, shopping and Queenstown's vibrant nightlife. For adrenaline seekers, the property is just 200 metres from Skyline Gondola and Luge.

A range of rooms are offered including pod rooms, which consist of a private sleeping space in a shared room and hotel rooms fitted with an ensuite.

Location: 10/10, Everything is just walking distance to everything you need. Grocery, bus stops, all the restaurants, the lake and the park. Room: I booked the queen room with private bathroom for a week and then transferred to the dormitory for one day due to availability. I get to experience both and I can say that both of them are worth the price. They provide towels on private rooms but you have to rent towels in dormitory so make sure you bring your own towel if you do not want to rent when staying in dorms. Cleanliness: They do cleaning everyday and never had any complaints with the place's cleanliness I will definitely stay here again and recommend this place to my friends travelling to Queenstown.

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7.4
Good
3,028 reviews
Price from
£31
per night

Nomad's Backpackers boasts one of the best locations in Queenstown, located in the heart of the town center, a 100 metres from the stunning Lake Whakatipu.

Nomads Queenstown offers a variety of room types, from small and large dormitories to Private King rooms with en-suite. Many of the rooms have balconies with picturesque views of Lake Whakatipu and the Remarkables mountain range.

The location is ideal, staff are very helpful and friendly and the facilities are great and kept very clean!

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7.3
Good
3,195 reviews
Price from
£29
per night

Popular points of interest near the hostel include Queenstown Lakes District Council, Fear Factory Queenstown and Queenstown Resort College. The nearest airport is Queenstown Airport, 8 km from Lakeside Backpackers.

The hostel was excellent. Everything was clean (sheets, blanket, kitchen, bathroom), the bed was comfortable, no problem with wifi, there was a heater when the days were cold, and the recepcionist Deepak was really nice when gave me a hand with my luggage (it was heavy) up stairs. And the view of the lake from my room was stunning.

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5.4
Review score
287 reviews
Price from
£26
per night

Popular points of interest near the hostel include Queenstown Lakes District Library, Fear Factory Queenstown and Queenstown Resort College. The nearest airport is Queenstown Airport, 7 km from Aspen Lodge Backpackers.

Stayed in winter and found the room nice and toasty warm. The bed was comfortable and the bathroom facilities clean.

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7.4
Good
677 reviews
Price from
£24
per night

Set in Queenstown, within less than 1 km of Skyline Gondola and Luge and 7.3 km of Queenstown Event Centre, Alpine Lodge Queenstown offers accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The property is non-smoking and is located 12 km from Lake Wakatipu.

At the hostel all rooms include a shared bathroom with a shower.

Location was fantastic, very easy to get into town. Room was bigger than we expected given the price and check in very easy. Kitchen facilities were also excellent, had plenty for what we needed.

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7.7
Good
252 reviews
Price from
£26
per night

The Black Sheep Backpackers features free WiFi throughout the property. Each room includes a shared bathroom. A flat-screen TV with DVD player is featured in private rooms, along with tea and coffee making facilities. The dormitory rooms feature pod beds with a private charging outlet, reading light and curtain for privacy.

Great location and friendly staff! We had a very comfy double room. The walls are thin but nothing I'm not used to!!

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7.3
Good
987 reviews
Price from
£28
per night

Sir Cedrics Southern Laughter Backpackers is located centrally in Queenstown, 500 metres from the city centre. It offers a garden, an outdoor hot tub and a guest lounge with flat-screen satellite TV. Free on-site parking is provided.

You can choose to stay in a lively dormitory room or in the comfort of your own private room. All rooms include linen and heating. Some rooms have a private bathroom.

Perfect location, five minutes walk to the center. All staff amazing and extremely helpful from the cleaners, hosts and manager everybody was there to help and aided in a great experience.

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6.8
Review score
717 reviews
Price from
£20
per night

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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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  • LyLo Queenstown
    Budget options available

    LyLo Queenstown is within walking distance of restaurants, shopping and Queenstown's vibrant nightlife. For adrenaline seekers, the property is just 200 metres from Skyline Gondola and Luge.

    The pods allowed for a level of privacy not normally available with bunk beds

    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,027 reviews
  • Southern Laughter Backpackers
    Budget options available

    Sir Cedrics Southern Laughter Backpackers is located centrally in Queenstown, 500 metres from the city centre. It offers a garden, an outdoor hot tub and a guest lounge with flat-screen satellite TV.

    Its a cute place:-) fells like at home , love it

    6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 717 reviews
  • Haka Lodge Queenstown
    Budget options available

    Opened in December 2012, Haka Lodge Queenstown features free unlimited WiFi access. It is just 200 metres from central Queenstown and a 12-minute drive from Queenstown International Airport.

    Great location, helpful staff, roomy common areas,

    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 752 reviews
  • Adventure Q2 Hostel
    Budget options available

    Set in Queenstown and with Skyline Gondola and Luge reachable within 700 metres, Adventure Q2 Hostel offers a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, free bikes, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared...

    location, bed, smell, clean, just everything was good

    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 468 reviews
  • The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers
    Budget options available

    The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers is located in Queenstown. Free WiFi access is available and you can enjoy mountain views from the rooms.

    Amazing place to stay, staff always willing to help

    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 399 reviews
  • Absoloot Hostel Queenstown
    Budget options available

    Located on the lakefront in the centre of Queenstown, Absoloot Hostel Queenstown offers rooms with private bathrooms. Guests enjoy free unlimited Wi-Fi access in their rooms.

    Very tidy,awesome kitchen and the staff were exceptional

    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 855 reviews
  • Alpine Lodge Queenstown
    Budget options available

    Set in Queenstown, within less than 1 km of Skyline Gondola and Luge and 7.3 km of Queenstown Event Centre, Alpine Lodge Queenstown offers accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout...

    The place was tidy and there was access to cook or kitchen etc

    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 252 reviews

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Hostels that guests love in Queenstown

  • Avg. price/night: £98.96
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,195 reviews
    The location was excellent and the hostel also offered so many things to do so you could meet new people’s
    Toni
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £141.58
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,479 reviews
    Great location. Sort of a hostel vibe with a shared lounge kitchen that worked well. Comfortable bed . We did the shared bath option. Very affordable . Bathrooms need attention though. They do have newer ensuite options which is probably nicer. Overall a great option for a good price
    Rose
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £94.23
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 986 reviews
    Great location. Good communications prior to arrival. Super helpful staff. Friendly atmosphere and felt fine being in a hostel with my 12 yr old son, whereas hostels can be a bit raucous sometimes.
    P
    Peter
    Family with young children
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 398 reviews
    Amazing location, amazing staff. Best hostel in Queenstown.
    Anshul
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £94.23
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 986 reviews
    Honestly, might be my best hostel experience to date! Booked a room with three beds with some friends and we had a great stay! The Sauna was great, the hospitality amazing, and all that while being in the heart of Queenstown
    Thomas
    Group
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 855 reviews
    I don't usually stay in hostels, but 4 family members shared a 6 bed room and it was fine - comfy bunks, friendly staff and a great location right in the centre of town.
    Steve
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £100.62
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,027 reviews
    Great value for money, great location! For a backpackers I was very impressed.
    A
    Alynta
    Young couple
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 398 reviews
    This hostel was so lovely. One of my absolute favorites!! The room had a lovely view of queenstown. The bathrooms in the room were very clean and spacious. Also, great location!! The beds are also SOO comfy!!!
    Haley
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £100.62
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,027 reviews
    One of the best hostels I've stayed at. The hostel is very clean and in a good location. The rooms are nice and the beds are comfy and private. The staff is really friendly and helpful.
    Nadia
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £100.62
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,027 reviews
    We stayed with the kids (2yo and a 6yo) and they just loved it- from the bunk bed to the large bathroom with a shower seat, the bright colours around and the great location. It is a clean, funky, friendly place and the staff are very helpful.
    Bilyana
    Family with young children

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