Queenstown, New Zealand Backpackers Hostels

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98%

"This is the best hostel I've stayed at in my 17-month trip around New Zealand and Oz. Coco the dog is adorable, and facilities are excellent." … "Loving this place, I was here for two weeks over Christmas and New Year and had the best time, I went away for a week and then came back for another six nights. It's clean and tidy, with free breakfast, comfy beds, and a great atmosphere. I met loads of great people here and it's really good if you're traveling on your own. Love Cocco the dog, who will always keep you company if there's no... more »

Adventure Queenstown Hostel & Chalet

97%

"… bicycle parking. Ski and snowboard storage. Wii and PS3 consoles to provide fun times. Private rooms are fully furnished with queen sized beds. A quiet reading room with internet terminals. There are many other surprises you will find... come and find out! We are a smaller hostel with a maximum capacity of around 50 people which is a perfect number for keeping our homely feel while enjoying a fun and vibrant atmosphere. The Free Stuff: Coffee and Tea all day, Limited free internet, Phone calls to 30 different countries (Yes,... more »

Nomads Queenstown Backpackers

94%

"Flipping Fantastic - it's only just opened so everything is sparkly clean and brand new (in fact it's so new that two of the floors aren't even open to backpackers yet!). From the looks of it though they're going to keep this place looking awesome and fingers crossed the staff stay as helpful and friendly as they were. Absolutely fantastic place to stay right in the centre of the city!" … "… ensuite to private ensuite rooms with wide screen Sky TV. All dorm rooms at Nomads Queenstown Backpackers have storage lockers and... more »

Bumbles Backpackers Queenstown

90%

"It was only a hop skip and jump to town or a stumble home after a night out. Everyone was so nice, from the people working there to the people staying there. The atmosphere was wicked. It is the cleanest hostel I have ever seen. Keep up the good work guys." … "Best hostel we stayed in. Clean rooms, amazing views great location and the friendliest staff anywhere (they even bought us a round of drinks at the world bar). Highly recommended." … "Professional staff that went out of their way to help me out. Clean and comfortable! I'd... more »

Hippo Lodge

86%

"I surely like the view. It's a great bathroom you have. Greetings from Noel "The Redneck" Roobson" … "Nice hostel, bit of a walk! - We stayed here in a double in the "bottom house" here for a few nights in July 2007. The "bottom house" is like a big share house, with 1 x double room and 2 x bunk rooms + bathroom, kitchen and lounge. So, if you want to keep to yourself this might not be the place, but we were lucky enough to have some really friendly people staying here at the time. The double was a really good size and freshly painted.... more »

HI - YHA Queenstown Lakefront Hostel

84%

"Awesome Place! Stay here if you're not too party inclined. - This place is great! It's incredibly clean. It's a beautiful location. The staff are the greatest. It's quiet which is a huge plus compared to the Queenstown Central YHA. This place is for people who are in NZ to relax a bit, rather than just party. It has a dry room which is great for ski gear, great amenities. There is internet and a really great kitchen. It is a bit of a walk to town, but for the tranquility it's worth it. I highly recommend it." … "Lovely hostel. A bit... more »

HI - YHA Queenstown Central Hostel

84%

"Very affordable - I stayed here twice and will return. My single rooms were clean, comfortable, and quiet because I requested quiet rooms. The staff were great and very helpful. The location couldn't be better! The lounge area and kitchen were adequate for my needs and it was interesting to see so many different meals being prepared. Unless you're looking for luxury accommodations, this is the best deal in town. Shhhhh, don't tell anyone." … "I stayed here on two seperate occasions when visiting NZ. I really like this hostel, the... more »

Base Queenstown

79%

Central

"Immaculate! - I stayed at Discovery Lodge for a three-day weekend and was amazed at the high quality of the private/en-suite rooms. The beds were extremely comfy, clean, and the bathrooms were near new. Although right in central city, the rooms were very sound proof, allowing people to sleep better. The rooms were also equipped with a DVD player, TV, and mini fridge. There was also a friendly bar downstairs and although a New Zealander, I still managed to meet a heap of new and exciting people I highly recommend anybody to stay here, I will... more »

Pinewood Lodge

69%

"We booked a double room, which was situated in a shared unit type thing with three other rooms, with a shared kitchen, toilet and shower. There is no such 'bathroom' - just a tiny dirty basin within a room which looks as if it was previously a bathroom. The kitchen and its containments were all filthy, and not cleaned daily. The shower was worse. Basically, for the amount we paid, we were not too thrilled with the place. The good thing is that there is parking available, and a nice little outdoor BBQ. I think there are also some newer units... more »

Southern Laughter Lodge

86%

"Amazing, well worth the trip to Queenstown alone! - This hostel came highly recommended and despite high expectations, this hostel exceeded all expectations. From the moment we booked until the moment we checked out, we had an exceptional time. The room was immaculate and the cleaning staff should be highly praised as everything about this hostel was spotless! The linen was fresh, the beds were great, the toilets and showers were clean and convenient. Seriously, this is a massive plus! Furthermore, the location was awesome and the staff are... more »

The Lab Queenstown

65%

"… located around Queenstown. The lodge itself is a modern 3-story building with plenty of windows, letting in light and great views of the town. Upstairs there are 2 kitchens connected by a spacious outside terrace, featuring a BBQ with tables, chairs and drink machine. Our popular TV lounge includes a video and DVD player. Most share rooms sleep no more than 6. All beds are fully made up. The lodge has bedrooms and bathrooms both upstairs and downstairs. Some of the rooms have their own TV, and all of them have their own phone for... more »

Black Sheep Backpackers Lodge

83%

"GREAT SPOT - This was a really great spot and would happy come back. 2 minutes out of the town, so easy walk. Showers are hot and powerful, never run out like at some of the place, well not for us anyway. Would recommend." … "I rate the Black Sheep as one of my all time favourite hostels ever. It has fantastic friendly staff; has a real homey atmosphere with a large, cosy lounge; and has the perfect location just overlooking town. If you want a fantastically friendly experience then Black Sheep is the way forward. I have stayed there... more »

Bungi Backpackers

81%

"v friendly, v fun, v chilled out. Best hostel in the world!!!!" … "This hostel was awesome! The best price for a double. The rooms are nice and clean and the staff is very friendly! Highly recommended!" … "I was sad to leave this place. It's awesome, one of the best places I've stayed. Mitzi and Dan are quality and know their stuff about the area and activities. The hostel is cozy and clean and there's free soup at 6 every night." … "Top notch - Lovely atmosphere -- super chilled out. Friendly, switched on staff, and relaxing... more »

Butterfli Lodge

80%

"You can't go wrong! - As previously said very professional and friendly. For the price I have got nothing at all to complain about, you can't go wrong. Showers are absolutely bliss, you'll find out! I took the double bedroom which has double doors that opens out to an amazing view and the joinery is made from recycled native timber. They were also kind enough not to charge for my friend who who at the last minute canceled his trip, they had no notice." … "A lovely hostel, ably run by Gemma, the manager who is very friendly and... more »

Alpine Lodge

79%

"Great little place - Small, clean, cosy, and friendly with free Wi-Fi. Great place, loved Gary the cat." … "Wonderful - It was one of the cheapest and nicest hostels in Queenstown. I found the staff to be friendly and interesting and we ended up staying here for almost two weeks. It was absolutely spotless and had a really nice homely communal area. Stay here if you go to Queenstown! Wish i was still there!" … "Really great hostel - This hostel is fantastic. It's in a great location in Queenstown, just a short walk from... more »

Backpackers Downtown Lodge

68%

"Three friends and I just returned from a holiday in Queenstown, and throughout our ten days in Queenstown we stayed at 'Backpackers Downtown Lodge' in Shotover Street. We've all agreed that we had almost just as much fun staying here as we did flying down "Homeward Bound" (a ski run) in two feet of fresh powder at Remarks (a nearby skiing area). The staff at this place deserve a medal for the way in which they go out of their way to make you feel welcome (especially Amy). I would go as far as saying they provided us with the friendliest,... more »

Resort Lodge

68%

"Awsome and helpful - We had had bit of a time with the flights and sickness and this hostel was our good luck. We arrived late to a good sized room with heater and phone and comfy beds. The next day when we lost our keys they had no issues and helped us look for them for ages. They even drove us to the airport to get some more keys for the car!" … "Great, clean with honest staff. I left my iPod in one of the rooms. They found it, took the time to charge it, connect it to their computer, find my e-mail address and then contacted me!... more »

Scallywags Travellers Guesthouse

56%

"Nice hostel but psycho owner - The hostel is a lovely place but the owner Evan is crazy. Basic things to know are that the hostel is fifteen-minute walk from town and there are much closer hostels in the area. Secondly, minimum three-night stay which means that if you book initially for more and want to change it to less, you cannot. Also only forty-eight-hour cancellation policy (even thought we booked twelve hours in advance so it didn't exist). None of the above points were mentioned when booking on the phone and handing over credit card... more »

Deco Backpackers

52%

"I stayed here about a year ago when reforms were on. The staff were very friendly and helpful, and I would highly recommend a good stay here. If I remember rightly, there are two ways to get to the hostel and one is a nasty hill, which should be avoided" … "This hostel is located just outside the main area of Queenstown, but is within easy walking distance. Its well worth the walk as the view from the hostel is outstanding, right over the lake and mountains, and its quiet too. The hostel is made up of 3 seperate buildings, which was... more »

Aspen Lodge

Not Yet Rated

"Aspen Lodge advertises itself as the newest of Queenstown hostels but it's a bit rundown and could use a facelift. The sealing around our room's windows and door were coming off, making it tricky to close securely (and keep out noise and cold), and the fabric on the lounge chairs were a bit ratty. If you're a clean-freak you might be a little uncomfortable here. But if all you're looking for is a place to crash after a full day of activities or a full night of partying, it's one of the more conveniently located backpackers in town so you... more »

The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers

Not Yet Rated

"The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers is a nice oasis away from the buzz of Queenstown's activities. The Location Based about two minutes' walk away from Queenstown's centre and bus station, this hostel is ideally located for whatever you want to do with your stay, but at the same time, it is based on a quiet street near to a suburban neighbourhood and supermarket. Needless to say, the neighboorhood is very safe. Adequate parking is also available. Rooms and Bathrooms The dorm rooms vary in size and there are also options for private... more »

Queenstown Travel Tips & Suggestions

Queenstown is on the edge of a huge mountain. So depending on where you are at, it offers great views of the surrounds. There is not many locals here as much of the people coming here are tourists, so walking through town you know that it caters for the tourist. Do go and walk in the botanical gardens. It is almost hidden away, right by the lakeside. There are bowls, tennis, and even frisby golf to play. The park is a hidden gem. There are also a few small towns arround to explore. — Anonymous

Queenstown is definitely a party town - there's a lot of fun to be had here so make sure you pop in. — Clare

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