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  • LyLo Queenstown

    Queenstown
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 3,875 reviews
    From
    US$93
    1 night, 2 adults

  • Haka House Queenstown Lakefront

    Queenstown
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,215 reviews
    From
    US$61
    1 night, 2 adults

  • The Black Sheep Backpackers

    Queenstown
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 901 reviews
    From
    US$81
    1 night, 2 adults

  • Absoloot Hostel Queenstown

    Queenstown
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,218 reviews
    From
    US$120
    1 night, 2 adults

  • Nomads Queenstown Hostel

    Queenstown
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 4,194 reviews
    From
    US$103
    1 night, 2 adults

  • Haka House Queenstown

    Queenstown
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 843 reviews
    From
    US$80
    1 night, 2 adults

  • Tahuna Pod Hostel

    Queenstown
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 954 reviews
    From
    US$82
    1 night, 2 adults

  • Aspen Lodge Backpackers

    Queenstown
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 794 reviews
    From
    US$67
    1 night, 2 adults

  • Adventure Queenstown Hostel

    Queenstown
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 453 reviews
    From
    US$71
    1 night, 2 adults

  • Adventure Q2 Hostel

    Queenstown
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 572 reviews
    From
    US$71
    1 night, 2 adults

  • Pinewood Lodge

    Queenstown
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 306 reviews
    From
    US$96
    1 night, 2 adults

  • Southern Laughter Backpackers

    Queenstown
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,198 reviews
    From
    US$87
    1 night, 2 adults

  • Lakeside Backpackers

    Queenstown
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.5
    Passable - What previous guests thought, 513 reviews
    From
    US$64
    1 night, 2 adults
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Haka House Queenstown Lakefront

Queenstown

Haka House Queenstown Lakefront is the ideal home away from home for travellers seeking comfort and convenience in the heart of New Zealand's adventure capital.

s
su
From
United States
Staff was very friendly and helpful. They really went out of their way to accommodate. Laundry facility was great. There was a drying room, which I really appreciated. Kitchen was big and very well equipped.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,215 reviews
Price from
US$60.95
1 night, 2 adults
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Absoloot Hostel Queenstown

Queenstown

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.

浪
浪里小飞扬
From
China
Excellent hotel facilities and convenient location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,218 reviews
Price from
US$120.15
1 night, 2 adults
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Adventure Queenstown Hostel

Queenstown

Situated in Queenstown and with Skyline Gondola and Luge reachable within 600 metres, Adventure Queenstown Hostel features a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 453 reviews
Price from
US$70.81
1 night, 2 adults
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Adventure Q2 Hostel

Queenstown

Boasting barbecue facilities, Adventure Q2 Hostel is situated in Queenstown in the Otago region, 7.1 km from Queenstown Event Centre and 12 km from Lake Wakatipu.

B
Boris
From
Singapore
A very cozy hostel. Fully functional kitchen. Very clean shared toilet/bathrooms. Right in the city center. Direct bus from/to the airport. A supermarket just 2 mins away.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 572 reviews
Price from
US$70.81
1 night, 2 adults
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Tahuna Pod Hostel

Queenstown

Tahuna Pod Hostel is located in the heart of Queenstown and features and a large balcony area with stunning views over the city. Limited on-site car parking is available for a fee.

S
Soaad
From
Israel
Location, friendly helpful staff. Well equipped kitchen, large comfortable beds!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 954 reviews
Price from
US$81.67
1 night, 2 adults
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LyLo Queenstown

Queenstown

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.

C
Chaffe
From
0
The pods are cool cosy and spacious..like a small van
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,875 reviews
Price from
US$92.58
1 night, 2 adults
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Southern Laughter Backpackers

Queenstown

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

P
Pamina
From
Switzerland
The hostel is in a great location and very social. I met more people in the first five minutes at this hostel than I did in some others in several days. The staff are the best, super friendly and always helpful. I've rarely had as much fun as I did here. I highly recommend it! :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,198 reviews
Price from
US$87.07
1 night, 2 adults
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Nomads Queenstown Hostel

Queenstown

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.

R
Richard
From
Slovakia
Beds, kitchen, sauna, location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 4,194 reviews
Price from
US$103.44
1 night, 2 adults
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Pinewood Lodge

Queenstown

Situated in Queenstown, 1 km from Skyline Gondola and Luge, Pinewood Lodge features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and barbecue facilities.

S
Sandra
From
Australia
It was clean, modern, and had good views. . The location was walking distance to the centre of town. The internet was excellent. If I visit Queenstown again I would stay here.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 306 reviews
Price from
US$95.77
1 night, 2 adults
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Lakeside Backpackers

Queenstown

Situated in Queenstown, within less than 1 km of Skyline Gondola and Luge and 7.9 km of Queenstown Event Centre, Lakeside Backpackers offers accommodation with free WiFi.

E
Edgar nahuel
From
Argentina
The cleanliness and comfort of the facilities are very good, the reception staff are very friendly and professional.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.5
Passable - What previous guests thought, 513 reviews
Price from
US$63.85
1 night, 2 adults
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Haka House Queenstown Lakefront

Queenstown

Haka House Queenstown Lakefront is the ideal home away from home for travellers seeking comfort and convenience in the heart of New Zealand's adventure capital.

s
su
From
United States
Staff was very friendly and helpful. They really went out of their way to accommodate. Laundry facility was great. There was a drying room, which I really appreciated. Kitchen was big and very well equipped.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,215 reviews
Price from
US$60.95
1 night, 2 adults
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Absoloot Hostel Queenstown

Queenstown

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.

浪
浪里小飞扬
From
China
Excellent hotel facilities and convenient location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,218 reviews
Price from
US$120.15
1 night, 2 adults
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Adventure Queenstown Hostel

Queenstown

Situated in Queenstown and with Skyline Gondola and Luge reachable within 600 metres, Adventure Queenstown Hostel features a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 453 reviews
Price from
US$70.81
1 night, 2 adults
Check availability

Adventure Q2 Hostel

Queenstown

Boasting barbecue facilities, Adventure Q2 Hostel is situated in Queenstown in the Otago region, 7.1 km from Queenstown Event Centre and 12 km from Lake Wakatipu.

B
Boris
From
Singapore
A very cozy hostel. Fully functional kitchen. Very clean shared toilet/bathrooms. Right in the city center. Direct bus from/to the airport. A supermarket just 2 mins away.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 572 reviews
Price from
US$70.81
1 night, 2 adults
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Tahuna Pod Hostel

Queenstown

Tahuna Pod Hostel is located in the heart of Queenstown and features and a large balcony area with stunning views over the city. Limited on-site car parking is available for a fee.

S
Soaad
From
Israel
Location, friendly helpful staff. Well equipped kitchen, large comfortable beds!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 954 reviews
Price from
US$81.67
1 night, 2 adults
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LyLo Queenstown

Queenstown

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.

C
Chaffe
From
0
The pods are cool cosy and spacious..like a small van
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,875 reviews
Price from
US$92.58
1 night, 2 adults
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Southern Laughter Backpackers

Queenstown

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

P
Pamina
From
Switzerland
The hostel is in a great location and very social. I met more people in the first five minutes at this hostel than I did in some others in several days. The staff are the best, super friendly and always helpful. I've rarely had as much fun as I did here. I highly recommend it! :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,198 reviews
Price from
US$87.07
1 night, 2 adults
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Nomads Queenstown Hostel

Queenstown

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.

R
Richard
From
Slovakia
Beds, kitchen, sauna, location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 4,194 reviews
Price from
US$103.44
1 night, 2 adults
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Pinewood Lodge

Queenstown

Situated in Queenstown, 1 km from Skyline Gondola and Luge, Pinewood Lodge features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and barbecue facilities.

S
Sandra
From
Australia
It was clean, modern, and had good views. . The location was walking distance to the centre of town. The internet was excellent. If I visit Queenstown again I would stay here.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 306 reviews
Price from
US$95.77
1 night, 2 adults
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Lakeside Backpackers

Queenstown

Situated in Queenstown, within less than 1 km of Skyline Gondola and Luge and 7.9 km of Queenstown Event Centre, Lakeside Backpackers offers accommodation with free WiFi.

E
Edgar nahuel
From
Argentina
The cleanliness and comfort of the facilities are very good, the reception staff are very friendly and professional.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.5
Passable - What previous guests thought, 513 reviews
Price from
US$63.85
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

Most booked hostels in Queenstown and surroundings in the past month

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,218 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Queenstown

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 843 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Queenstown

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 307 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Queenstown

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 306 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Queenstown

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 901 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Queenstown

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 954 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Queenstown

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,875 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Queenstown

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,198 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Queenstown

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,215 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Queenstown

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 4,194 reviews

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Base Backpackers Queenstown has a garden, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Queenstown. This 2-star hostel offers an ATM and a concierge service.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 441 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...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 307 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.

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Nomads Queenstown Hostel

Hostel in Queenstown
Avg. price/night: US$177.50
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 4,194 reviews
Good Hostel. Great location, great price and the communal storage for ski/board gear was handy. The staff were very accommodating, genuine people. Enjoyed my stay here and would book again.
Guest review by
Kade
Solo traveller

Nomads Queenstown Hostel

Hostel in Queenstown
Avg. price/night: US$177.50
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 4,194 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.
Guest review by
Sarah
Solo traveller

LyLo Queenstown

Hostel in Queenstown
Avg. price/night: US$206.92
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,875 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.
Guest review by
Phuong Anh
Family with young children

The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers

Hostel in Queenstown
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 563 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.
Guest review by
P.L.
Solo traveller

Southern Laughter Backpackers

Hostel in Queenstown
Avg. price/night: US$87.07
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,198 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 😎.
Guest review by
BRIAN HERIOT
Young couple

The Black Sheep Backpackers

Hostel in Queenstown
Avg. price/night: US$156.14
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 901 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.
Guest review by
Chui yin
Solo traveller

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