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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.

Everything. The best hostel I've been to. Comfy beds Nice atmosphere Good kitchen facilities Clean bathroom and toilets Power outlets and USB outlets in bed Bed curtain And more..

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8.6
Fabulous
472 reviews
Price from
£29
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
403 reviews
Price from
£25
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:

The best and cleanest bathroom in all the places that I stay in my trip to New Zealand. I like that each bunk on the bunk bed has their own lamp, socket, and curtain. The protection to avoid falling off the top bunk is also good. You would think everywhere would have that, but they don't.

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8.5
Very good
879 reviews
Price from
£28
per night

Just a 10-minute walk from the centre of Queenstown, this hostel is a 30-minute drive to the Remarkables Ski Field. Queenstown Lakefront YHA Hostel is a 25-minute drive from Coronet Peak.

Private rooms are available, along with shared dormitory accommodation. Guests have access to shared bathroom facilities and all bed linen is provided.

Perfect! The beds were sooo cozy with the curtains! The location is perfect! It’s kinda nice to be a walk away from town because it makes it quite quiet!! Kitchen is big and clean!

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8.7
Fabulous
38 reviews
Price from
£27
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.

the location, the bedroom was pretty quiet and felt private

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7.4
Good
3,075 reviews
Price from
£25
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.

Friendly, helpful and proactive staff. Location, Location, Location….

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7.3
Good
3,262 reviews
Price from
£25
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.

Amazing view to the lake, I could enjoy nature just on the other side of the street. Kitchen was quiet and clean, also with a view. I wanter to stay in a quiet place and it was perfect for my expectations. Bedroom was confy and clean. Also I arrived late and they had organized everything so I could still check in without no one in the reception. Location amazing, very close to the busy streets.

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5.6
Review score
303 reviews
Price from
£21
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.

Perfect location, so polite staff, free parking

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7.3
Good
687 reviews
Price from
£23
per night

Located in Queenstown on the side of a hill, just 500 metres from Skyline Gondola and Luge, Hippo Lodge Backpackers features a barbecue and a ski storage space. The popular bars and restaurants of Queenstown are within a 10-minute walk.

The chillest group of people I’ve ever met in a hostel. Everyone was so lovely and friendly.

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7.4
Good
215 reviews
Price from
£21
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.

Excelent location. Good sleep. Nice kitchen and lovong room area only for two rooms.

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7.7
Good
253 reviews
Price from
£21
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
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,075 reviews

    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.

    Quick and easy check in/ out. Staff were helpful

  • Lakeside Backpackers
    Budget options available
    5.6
    Scored 5.6
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 303 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi, Lakeside Backpackers offers accommodation in Queenstown, less than 1 km from Skyline Gondola and Luge and 7.9 km from Queenstown Event Centre.

    The reception staff were very courteous and helpful

  • The Black Sheep Backpackers
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 986 reviews

    Situated in Queenstown, 700 metres from Skyline Gondola and Luge, The Black Sheep Backpackers boasts a hot tub and multiple storage spaces including ski storage.

    staff very helpful and facility super clean great spot

  • Southern Laughter Backpackers
    6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 752 reviews

    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

  • Haka Lodge Queenstown
    Budget options available
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 761 reviews

    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,

  • The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 403 reviews

    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

  • Hippo Lodge Backpackers
    Budget options available
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 215 reviews

    Located in Queenstown on the side of a hill, just 500 metres from Skyline Gondola and Luge, Hippo Lodge Backpackers features a barbecue and a ski storage space.

    good value, loved having a bathroom just for 3 rooms

  • Alpine Lodge Queenstown
    Budget options available
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 254 reviews

    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

Great access to the city centre! Check these hostels in Queenstown

  • Adventure Q2 Hostel
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 472 reviews

    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

  • Haka House Queenstown Lakefront
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 37 reviews

    Situated on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, with views of the lake and Remarkables mountain range, Haka House Queenstown Lakefront features a fully equipped shared kitchen and a drying room for ski...

    Quite location out of town, In front of lake, clean.

  • Absoloot Hostel Queenstown
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 878 reviews

    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

  • Nomads Queenstown Hostel
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,260 reviews

    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.

    Location is convenient to everything we want to do

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Hostels that guests love in Queenstown

  • Avg. price/night: £99.04
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,260 reviews
    I was only staying for one night so was one of the cheapest places i could find in Queenstown and it was still pricey for a dorm room. However, the location is great and its a big hostel, so lots going on - great if you’re up for meeting new people or want a mix of activities. My dorm had its own bathroom which was handy and great that the toilet and shower room were separate.
    Sarah
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £87.43
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,322 reviews
    Perfect budget accommodation, probably on the upper edge of what you would normally get for hostel style accommodation. The free coffee, and the water/ice machines on each floor is a bonus. Exactly the accommodation we where chasing in a great location
    Martin
    Young couple
  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 616 reviews
    Place is cheap, clean with a great location it's legit a 10min walk to everything. And a couple minute walk from an real fruit ice cream truck, four square and laundry mat. The one thing for us was the no aircon we died in the 30 degree heat even with all the windows open. It also next to a hostel and they can be noisy in the deck outside to really late. The owner was really nice and was great to have free parking at the back.
    Hayley
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £65.75
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,075 reviews
    Great location near all the action. The common area, Ms. Lucy's bar was the classic social area for a hostel with pool table, board games. The bar was under renovation during our stay, with that open I imagine it to be an even better social area. Note that most people renting this place will go for dorms, this review is for a family room: one double bed and a bunk bed for two. The double bed was huge, probably king size, could have easily fit three people.
    Phuong Anh
    Family with young children
  • 8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 403 reviews
    Cheap hostel. Curtains on your bunk bed in a 6 bed dorm room. Close to city centre. Close to gondola and harbour. A common room with big sofa's, 3 small kitchen, reasonably clean. Friendly staff. Small closet with space under beds to store your bags. You need to bring your own padlock. Clean bedlinnen. Cleaning is done every day by the girls working at the reception. Electronic door keys. Close by to sky field and other attractions.
    P.L.
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £52.13
    6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 752 reviews
    Great location, staff were very helpful helping us out with using their phone etc. and directions. As for the hostel, you get what you pay for, don't expect the Hilton. We booked a twin and unexpectantly got bunk beds which was fun 😎.
    BRIAN HERIOT
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £70.61
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 986 reviews
    I paid 102 NZD for a bunk bed in an 8-beds dormitory which is extremely overpriced. The room is just like other hostels, nothing fancy or anything worth 102NZD. While other hostels are charging around 50 NZD for a bed.
    Chui yin
    Solo traveller
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,426 reviews
    great location comfy beds and it feels more private with the curtain. spacious room good size bathroom within the room which was very clean and tidy. Definitely one of the best hostels I’ve stayed in.
    sarah
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £99.04
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,260 reviews
    Best Hostel Backpackers ever! Amazing staff who are very knowledgeable about the area and activities to do while you stay, the cleanest room with excellent room service and the best amenities with eco friendly products given.
    O’Brien
    Young couple
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,426 reviews
    The staff here at Tahuna are amazing very friendly and welcoming makes you feel comfortable and feel like a family here. Alberto is an amazing guy very helpful and always making sure your ok, even Johnny amazing guy great at cleaning our bathroom and always making everyone feel at home. The facilities here are great always tidy and clean and great location not far to town Center and my place of work. I highly recommend Tahuna Pod Hostel for your stay here in Queenstown by far the best hostel I’ve ever stayed in NZ 100%. A++++++ 🤩
    Ricky
    Solo traveller

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