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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.

The rooms had tons of shelf room even for big bags, curtains and well constructed beds that didn't transfer motion between top and bottom bunks. The kitchen was amazing and complete. The common space had a PS4 to play around with to boot. All the bathrooms had pages from Where's Waldo books on the walls (Where's Wally in the UK.)

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8.6
Excellent
473 reviews
Price from
$30
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.

Friendly staff, cleanliness and location

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8
Very Good
415 reviews
Price from
$30
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 location is just superb. It’s right at the beach front in the town center with lots of restaurants and shops around. Plus, you have a nice beach area in front of the hostel so it’s easy to chill out outside. I just loved it!

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8.5
Very Good
887 reviews
Price from
$31
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.

Clean, lots of amenities, the bathrooms and kitchen are big! Love that it’s right on the lake and removed from all the noise of downtown

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8.5
Very Good
63 reviews
Price from
$30
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.

Absolutely love it! Perfect location, 1 min away from bus stop and supermarket, 2 mins to the burger shop. The room is clean, bed is comfortable and hot water supply is stable. It also has a spacious storage area for suitcase.

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7.4
Good
3,115 reviews
Price from
$30
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.

Nice people and great facilities. Nice and clean.

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7.3
Good
3,293 reviews
Price from
$28
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
313 reviews
Price from
$22
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.

Clean hostel, two living rooms with two kitchens and several bathrooms. Located near the centre (3min walk).

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7.3
Good
699 reviews
Price from
$29
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.

Really Nice people, really calm with an amazing view, some really nice spots to chill.

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7.4
Good
217 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
261 reviews
Price from
$24
per night

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Budget travelers know there's 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 little more.
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  • Adventure Q2 Hostel
    Budget options available
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 473 reviews

    Located in Queenstown and with Skyline Gondola and Luge reachable within a 8-minute walk, Adventure Q2 Hostel has a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, free bikes, free WiFi throughout the property and a...

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

  • Haka House Queenstown Lakefront
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 63 reviews

    Located 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.

  • LyLo Queenstown
    Budget options available
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,115 reviews

    LyLo Queenstown is within walking distance of restaurants, shopping and Queenstown's vibrant nightlife. For adrenaline seekers, the property is just 656 feet from Skyline Gondola and Luge.

    Quick and easy check in/ out. Staff were helpful

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

    Sir Cedrics Southern Laughter Backpackers is located centrally in Queenstown, 1640 feet from the city center. 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
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 765 reviews

    Opened in December 2012, Haka Lodge Queenstown features free unlimited WiFi access. It is just 656 feet from central Queenstown and a 12-minute drive from Queenstown International Airport.

    Great location, helpful staff, roomy common areas,

  • The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 415 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

  • Absoloot Hostel Queenstown
    Budget options available
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 887 reviews

    Located on the lakefront in the center 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

  • Hippo Lodge Backpackers
    Budget options available
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 218 reviews

    Located in Queenstown on the side of a hill, just 1640 feet 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

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Hostels that guests love in Queenstown

  • Avg. price/night: $125.83
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,293 reviews
    I love Nomads Queenstown it's the best hostel! Great value for money, stunning location, lovely staff! And I absolutely love the free sauna room it's a fabulous bonus after a long hike! Thanks Alot. Would definitely recommend it and come back.
    Bruce
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $102.38
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 765 reviews
    very friendly and helpful manager, he met me outside before I even got off my motorcycle and assisted in finding a suitable and safe park. other hostels require street parking. really good shower but needed to be first up to be best dressed
    Cedric
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $117.40
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,469 reviews
    Cheap, cheerful, great location. Worth upgrading to a suite
    Kirsty
    Young couple
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 291 reviews
    Everything was fantastic here. Great location between Queenstown and Gibbston so perfect distance for the concert. Very clean and great facilities, roomy living/bed area, super comfy big bed, spacious bathroom with awesome shower and pressure. There was a washing machine and dryer in there as well. Great views and cool seeing the planes coming in for landing. Very quiet with no road noise was great. Safety box for key so we were able to arrive whenever and all contact between the owners was friendly and informative. Thank you so much!
    Kirsty
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $125.83
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,293 reviews
    The location was excellent and the hostel also offered so many things to do so you could meet new people’s
    Toni
    Solo traveler
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 388 reviews
    Great location. Good vibes. Helpful staff. Great dorm rooms - beds with plugs and a curtain. Towels provided which is always a nice touch. Hair dryer available if so desired. Secure storage area for luggage. Laundry service was also really swift and priced the same as other hostels where you have do your own laundry (it’s done for you here). Lovely social areas both in the living area and kitchen area, with plenty of outdoor space as well if the weather is nice. I returned later in my trip to this hostel as it is great.
    Rebecca
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $117.40
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 887 reviews
    Absoloot was one of my best hostel experiences. Good price compare to other hostels in Queenstown. Staff were very friendly especially Holly. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Definitely recommend to stay
    Milan Mark
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $65.62
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 988 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
  • Avg. price/night: $78.27
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,998 reviews
    Such a good budget hostel. Friendly staff
    Aaron NZ
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $117.40
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 887 reviews
    Great location, felt like the penthouse of the hostel. Had all the basics and comforts to be happy, and the stunning view through the surrounding windows was a massive bonus. The service was also one of the best we had during our time in NZ - communication was spot one and great knowledge of the area and the activities on offer. Holding our luggage was also a massive bonus post check out.
    Hannah
    Young couple

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