Nomads Queenstown Backpackers

2.0 star property
Lakefront hostel with sauna and 24-hour front desk

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Interior entrance
Exterior
Double Room, Ensuite
Reception
Balcony

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$158
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept

Explore the area

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5-11 Church Street, Queenstown, 9300
  • Queenstown Mall
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Queenstown Gardens
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Skyline Queenstown
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (10 Beds)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory (12 Beds)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Twin Room, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite (6 Beds)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (8 Beds)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory (10 Beds)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (8 Beds)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (6 Beds)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (4 Beds)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (6 Beds)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite (4 Beds)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory (4 Beds)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Mobile key entry
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the area

Queenstown

Nomads Queenstown Backpackers puts you in the heart of Queenstown, within steps of Church of St Peters and Cookie Time. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This hostel has free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and express check-in. Added amenities include a sauna, laundry facilities and ski storage. .In proximity to this Queenstown City Centre hostel you'll find The Remarkables Ski Area.

What's nearby

  • Queenstown Mall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Queenstown Gardens - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • TSS Earnslaw Steamship - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kiwi and Birdlife Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Skyline Queenstown - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cookie Time - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Novotel Queenstown Lakeside - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The World Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Margo’s queenstown - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Nomads Queenstown Backpackers

Lakefront hostel with sauna and 24-hour front desk
As a guest of Nomads Queenstown Backpackers, you'll find a sauna, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. WiFi is free in public spaces. Ski storage, tour/ticket assistance, and a fireplace in the lobby are also featured at Nomads Queenstown Backpackers.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Queenstown hostel.

  • 1 building
  • 78 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 2009
  • Ski lift tickets
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
Nomads Queenstown Backpackers offers 78 accommodations with a hairdryer and blackout curtains. This Queenstown hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Offsite parking available (NZD 4 per hour)
  • Ski shuttle nearby

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Sauna
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On a lake

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2009
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Nearby parking fee: NZD 4 per hour

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Nomads Queenstown Backpackers?

Nomads Queenstown Backpackers offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Nomads Queenstown Backpackers?

As of 17 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Nomads Queenstown Backpackers on 18 Sept 2025 start from NZ$158.40, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Nomads Queenstown Backpackers?

Yep, Nomads Queenstown Backpackers is a short 3-minute walk from Queenstown Beach. Fun beach activities include waterskiing, windsurfing and parasailing.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Nomads Queenstown Backpackers?

No, Nomads Queenstown Backpackers does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Nomads Queenstown Backpackers?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Nomads Queenstown Backpackers's onsite restaurant that serves breakfast and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Nomads Queenstown Backpackers?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Nomads Queenstown Backpackers?

No, pets are not allowed.