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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.

Y
Yc
From
Malaysia
Staff is extremely friendly. Environment and outlook is excellent
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,194 reviews
Price from
US$60.73
1 night, 2 adults

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.

T
TAKUMI
From
Japan
The staff were incredibly kind and I was truly moved. I would love to stay here again
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,221 reviews
Price from
US$119.72
1 night, 2 adults

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...

N
Noemi
From
Italy
The organized activities were fun and really helpful for meeting others! Though I was traveling alone I immediately found people to do things with. The staff themselves were also super friendly and charismatic. Position was perfect with everything just a few minutes’ walk away, and the vibes were great, the hostel had a lot of character because of the furniture and decor etc. (more than most others I’ve stayed at) which I loved. The beds were comfortable and everything was kept clean. I will absolutely stay here again if I come back to Queenstown!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 450 reviews
Price from
US$70.56
1 night, 2 adults

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.

J
Juliana
From
Vanuatu
Great location. Easy access to everything...bus, shops and cafe.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 561 reviews
Price from
US$74.03
1 night, 2 adults

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.

Á
Ágnes
From
Hungary
Lovely reception crew. Clean facilities, comfortable pods.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 965 reviews
Price from
US$81.37
1 night, 2 adults

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.

M
Mary
From
Ireland
Clean, quiet and great location.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,914 reviews
Price from
US$92.25
1 night, 2 adults

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, 1,199 reviews
Price from
US$86.75
1 night, 2 adults

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 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 4,191 reviews
Price from
US$103.06
1 night, 2 adults

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.

L
Lennie
From
New Zealand
The lodge was easy to find once we got into Queenstown. Our room was cosy, warm, quiet and surprisingly spacious! The unit we stayed in felt like a house. The shared kitchen was huge and was open plan. It led to the lounge which led outside to a secluded seating area for our unit. The shared bathroom facility in our unit was clean and toiletries were supplied. Everything was organised and well laid out for the guests staying. It was better than what I expected.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 296 reviews
Price from
US$95.43
1 night, 2 adults

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 5.4
Passable - What previous guests thought, 509 reviews
Price from
US$63.62
1 night, 2 adults
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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 3,914 reviews
    From
    US$92
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,194 reviews
    From
    US$61
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,221 reviews
    From
    US$120
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 909 reviews
    From
    US$80
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 4,191 reviews
    From
    US$103
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 838 reviews
    From
    US$77
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 965 reviews
    From
    US$81
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 797 reviews
    From
    US$71
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 450 reviews
    From
    US$71
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 561 reviews
    From
    US$74
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 296 reviews
    From
    US$95
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,199 reviews
    From
    US$87
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.4
    Passable - What previous guests thought, 509 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.

Y
Yc
From
Malaysia
Staff is extremely friendly. Environment and outlook is excellent
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,194 reviews
Price from
US$60.73
1 night, 2 adults

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.

T
TAKUMI
From
Japan
The staff were incredibly kind and I was truly moved. I would love to stay here again
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,221 reviews
Price from
US$119.72
1 night, 2 adults

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...

N
Noemi
From
Italy
The organized activities were fun and really helpful for meeting others! Though I was traveling alone I immediately found people to do things with. The staff themselves were also super friendly and charismatic. Position was perfect with everything just a few minutes’ walk away, and the vibes were great, the hostel had a lot of character because of the furniture and decor etc. (more than most others I’ve stayed at) which I loved. The beds were comfortable and everything was kept clean. I will absolutely stay here again if I come back to Queenstown!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 450 reviews
Price from
US$70.56
1 night, 2 adults

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.

J
Juliana
From
Vanuatu
Great location. Easy access to everything...bus, shops and cafe.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 561 reviews
Price from
US$74.03
1 night, 2 adults

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.

Á
Ágnes
From
Hungary
Lovely reception crew. Clean facilities, comfortable pods.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 965 reviews
Price from
US$81.37
1 night, 2 adults

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.

M
Mary
From
Ireland
Clean, quiet and great location.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,914 reviews
Price from
US$92.25
1 night, 2 adults

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, 1,199 reviews
Price from
US$86.75
1 night, 2 adults

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 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 4,191 reviews
Price from
US$103.06
1 night, 2 adults

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.

L
Lennie
From
New Zealand
The lodge was easy to find once we got into Queenstown. Our room was cosy, warm, quiet and surprisingly spacious! The unit we stayed in felt like a house. The shared kitchen was huge and was open plan. It led to the lounge which led outside to a secluded seating area for our unit. The shared bathroom facility in our unit was clean and toiletries were supplied. Everything was organised and well laid out for the guests staying. It was better than what I expected.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 296 reviews
Price from
US$95.43
1 night, 2 adults

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 5.4
Passable - What previous guests thought, 509 reviews
Price from
US$63.62
1 night, 2 adults
All hostels in Queenstown

Looking for a hostel?

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, 1,221 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 838 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Queenstown

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
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, 296 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Queenstown

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 909 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Queenstown

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,914 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Queenstown

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 965 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Queenstown

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,199 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Queenstown

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,194 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Queenstown

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 4,191 reviews

No credit card needed to book these hostels in Queenstown and nearby

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 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 797 reviews

Located in Queenstown, within less than 1 km of Skyline Gondola and Luge and 7.3 km of Queenstown Event Centre, Aspen Lodge Backpackers provides accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi as...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 440 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 7.4
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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 561 reviews

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

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Hostels that guests love in Queenstown

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Avg. price/night: US$273.56
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 4,191 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
Avg. price/night: US$273.56
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 4,191 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
Avg. price/night: US$195.48
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,914 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 561 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
Avg. price/night: US$86.75
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,199 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
Avg. price/night: US$155.58
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 909 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