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Featured Hostels in Queenstown
Price for 1 night 2 adults*
Per night/room
24 Sep. - 25 Sep.
JUCY Snooze Queenstown
47 Camp Street, QueenstownSituated in Queenstown, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Queenstown Mall and Lake Wakatipu. Queenstown Gardens and Skyline Gondola are also within 2 mi (3 km).
Per night/room
3 Sep. - 4 Sep.
Nomads Queenstown Backpackers
5-11 Church Street, QueenstownLocated near the slopes, this Queenstown hostel is in the city center, within a 5-minute walk of Church of St Peters and Lake Wakatipu, and close to winter sports such as cross-country skiing. Queenstown Gardens and Skyline Gondola are also within 10 minutes.
Per night/room
3 Sep. - 4 Sep.
Tahuna Pod Hostel
11 Henry Street, QueenstownSituated in Queenstown, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Queenstown Arts Centre and Lake Wakatipu. Queenstown Gardens and Skyline Gondola are also within 2 mi (3 km).
Per night/room
1 Sep. - 2 Sep.
Pinewood Lodge
48 Hamilton Road, QueenstownSituated in the mountains, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of CaddyShack City Mini Golf, Skyline Gondola, and Lake Wakatipu. Queenstown Gardens is 1 mi (1.6 km) away.
Per night/room
26 Aug. - 27 Aug.
The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers
39 Robins Rd, QueenstownSituated in Queenstown, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of CaddyShack City Mini Golf and Lake Wakatipu. Queenstown Gardens and Skyline Gondola are also within 2 mi (3 km).
Per night/room
15 Sep. - 16 Sep.
Base Queenstown - Hostel
47-49 Shotover Street, QueenstownSituated in the entertainment district, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Fear Factory Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu. Skyline Gondola and Queenstown Gardens are also within 10 minutes.
Absoloot Queenstown Backpackers
50 BEACH STREET, QueenstownLocated in the heart of Queenstown, this hostel is steps from Creative Queenstown Arts & Crafts Market and Lake Wakatipu. Queenstown Gardens and Skyline Gondola are also within 2 mi (3 km).
Per night/room
23 Sep. - 24 Sep.
YHA Queenstown Central - Hostel
48 Shotover Street, QueenstownLocated in the heart of Queenstown, this eco-friendly hostel is steps from Fear Factory Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu. Skyline Gondola and Queenstown Gardens are also within 10 minutes.
Per night/room
29 Aug. - 30 Aug.
Bumbles Backpackers
Cnr Lake Esplanade & Brunswick Street, Queenstown, OtagoSituated in Queenstown, this hostel is steps from Steamer Wharf and Lake Wakatipu. Skyline Gondola and Queenstown Gardens are also within 15 minutes.
Per night/room
1 Sep. - 2 Sep.
Haka Lodge Queenstown - Hostel
6 Henry Street, QueenstownLocated in the heart of Queenstown, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Queenstown Arts Centre and Lake Wakatipu. Queenstown Gardens and Skyline Gondola are also within 2 mi (3 km).
Per night/room
6 Sep. - 7 Sep.
YHA Queenstown Lakefront - Hostel
88-90 Lake Esplanade, QueenstownSituated in Queenstown, this eco-friendly hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Steamer Wharf, Lake Wakatipu, and Queenstown Gardens. Skyline Gondola is 1.5 mi (2.3 km) away.
Per night/room
27 Aug. - 28 Aug.
Earnslaw Villa with Lake View
29 Earnslaw Terrace, Queenstown, OtagoSituated in Queenstown, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of St Josephs Parish and Lake Wakatipu. Queenstown Gardens and Skyline Gondola are also within 3 mi (5 km).
Hostels in Queenstown
Anytime your mates mention a trip, you’re the first to hop on board. Last-minute holiday? You’re in. Road trip? You’re driving! That concert in another city? You’ve already got tickets. You can’t help it, adventure runs in your blood. You’re always looking for the next big thrill, and you’ll stop at nothing to get there. You’re meant to run with the wild and free, and we know just where to find your fellows: a backpackers’ hostel in Queenstown.
Stay at a youth hostel in Queenstown, and you’ll fit right in. Adventurous and spontaneous, backpackers are right up your alley. They get you. Need a dancefloor buddy or someone to hike the trails with? They’ll take you up on it. There’s no doubt you’ll find your tribe as soon as you step into your backpacker hostel in Queenstown. Call dibs on the top bunk, join a card game in the common room, and make fast friends with your roommates. Soon you’ll be cooking in the communal kitchen and planning future flights and adventures together. Man, it feels good to find your people! You’ll only wish you found them sooner.
Quit trying to force yourself into cookie-cutter holidays. It’s time to travel your way. Let us hook up you up with an affordable backpacker accommodation that suits your style and your budget. Whether you’ve been dreaming of a trip for months, or you just woke up and decided today was the day for a holiday, Wotif is here to make your adventures happen. Please, send us a postcard!
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Top Trending Hotels in Queenstown
Price for 1 night 2 adults*
Per night/room
15 Sep. - 16 Sep.
Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown Lakefront
27 Frankton Road, QueenstownComfortable, warm hotel in a superb location. Breakfast is nice, and the bar and restaurant are convenient for a night in after a day’s skiing.
Per night/room
13 Sep. - 14 Sep.
Heritage Queenstown
91 Fernhill Road, QueenstownCustomer service was brilliant! All staff had genuine smiles and were so welcoming, even staff you just passed in the hallways.
Per night/room
26 Aug. - 27 Aug.
Oaks Shores
327-343 Frankton Road, QueenstownBathtub plug was broken, handles to room were also broken but facility was super clean, plenty of room, great view and quiet. Food ordered for dinner was average
Per night/room
8 Sep. - 9 Sep.
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Kawarau Village, 79 Peninsula Road, QueenstownOutstanding in all aspects! Very happy with our stay