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4.4 out of 5

"Loved the fantastic view from the lounge, nothing not to like. " More

By a verified traveller on Wed 18 Aug 2021

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Hotel Description

YHA Queenstown Central - Hostel puts you in the heart of Queenstown, connected to a shopping center and within steps of Fear Factory Queenstown and Toi o Tahuna. Highlights at this eco-certified hotel include free in-room WiFi.

This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a library, and tour/ticket assistance. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area. There's also the convenience of free self parking.

In proximity to this 3-star Queenstown City Centre hotel you'll find The Remarkables Ski Area.

YHA Queenstown Central - Hostel ratings based on 68 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.4 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for YHA Queenstown Central - Hostel

Everyone (37) Couples (15) Students (1) Family (13)
5 out of 5
Loved the fantastic view from the lounge, nothing not to like.

Posted by on 18 Aug. 2021

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19 Aug. 2021 by Eve Assistant manager

Kia Ora, Aww, thank you for your kind feedback. we hope to see you again on your next visit to beautiful Queenstown.

5 out of 5
Right from the beginning of the booking, it was easy. Then when we arrived we had the lovely Eve step us through anything and everything, she made our stay super. I would recommend the YHA hostel to anyone looking for cheap accommodation in the heart of Queenstown with great facilities. Thanks YHA 😍

Posted by on 23 Jul. 2021

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27 Jul. 2021 by Eve Atkinson- Assistant Manager

Kia Ora, Thank you for your kind comments :) It was a pleasure to accommodate you and your family. We really do hope to see you again on your next visit to beautiful Queenstown

5 out of 5
great location, close to every place we visited, service staff service. thanks

Posted by on 8 Feb. 2021

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9 Feb. 2021 by EveA

Thank you for your comments. It was a pleasure hosting you and your family. we hope to see you again soemtime soon. Safe travels Eve Atkinson-Assistant Manager

1 out of 5
No free parking. Spent $48 on man street parking. No towel, no bath soap and shampoo and terrible bed. I thought i save money cause the hotel is only $140 but after i paid parking fees of $48 it’s way dearer. ☹️☹️☹️

Posted by , from Queenstown on 5 Jul. 2020

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11 Jul. 2020 by Eve Atkinson

Kia Ora, I am sorry to hear about your disappointment with parking upon arrival and equally understand your frustrations. This is an ongoing problem for most central accommodation providers as there is a lack of free parking in Queenstown however our friendly team are always on hand to point you in the right direction. This again is subject to availability and with last weekend being the school holidays and opening weekend of the Remarkable's Mountain it was certainly a busy one! We do not advertise free parking on our website or via Expedia however it does read free parking, street parking 1km walking distance. I appreciate your feedback in regards to this information and I have our awesome operations team looking into this to ensure any parking information is correctly displayed across all platforms. I would also like to mention that alternatively our sisterly hostel YHA Lakefront has a small onsite car park that again is subject to availability. In regards to your dorm room and amenities we provide hand soap and bath mats however towels, soap and shampoo are available at reception for as little as a $1. Our private rooms on the other hand are provided with towels upon check in and again you can hire any extra's for $1. Thank you again for your feedback, best wishes and safe onward travels. Eve Atkinson- Assistant Manager

4 out of 5
Location to the center of Queenstown and value for money

Posted by on 7 Mar. 2020

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8 Mar. 2020 by Eve

Thank you for feedcing back your stay. We wish you safe onward travels and hope to see you next time you vist beautial Queenstwon. Ecve Atkinson-Assistant Manager

3 out of 5
The YHA was in an excellent central location but we were on the first floor, closest to the side streets and waterfront and so it was a very noisy room. Thanks for the complimentary ear plugs!

Posted by , from Hibiscus Coast, New Zealand on 24 Apr. 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

14 May 2019 by Eve Atkinson

Kia Ora, Fantastic feedback, It is nice to know you enjoyed your stay with us. We are super lucky to have a prime location in the heart of Queenstown but this often comes hand in hand with street noise. I am pleased you made use of the complimentary ear plugs! Thank you again for your comments. Safe travels Eve Atkinson-assistant manager

4 out of 5

Posted by on 6 Nov. 2018

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5 out of 5
Position is fabulous. The common room overlooks the wharf area and the lake ! What I call a million dollar view. Right next door to a convenience store. Staff were really helpful. And the heater worked a treat !

Posted by , from Brisbane on 15 Sep. 2018

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Comment from Hotel Management

21 Sep. 2018 by Eve Aktinson- Assistant Manager

Hi Leigh, Thank you so much for your kind words. We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us here at YHA QT Central. We agree we are super lucky to have such a prime location in the heart of Queestown with million dollar views of the remmarkables and the QT wharf. Thank you again for your kind words and we hope to see you next time you visit beautifall QT. Best wishes,

4 out of 5
Great location with everything you need just minutes walk from the front door. A little tired but was being renovated when we stayed so should be all good, quite like a motel really. Can be noisey at night with the location but kindly they provide ear plugs for the light sleepers.

Posted by , from NZ on 3 May 2018

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17 May 2018 by Eve Atkison

Hi Angus, We are glad you enjoyed your stay here in Queenstown. We are excited to be having parts of the hostel slowly refurbished this year. Be sure to come back and visit! Safe travels!

3 out of 5

Good location but bit tired

Location perfect and room clean but hotel and room pretty tired for the price

Posted by on 18 Oct. 2017

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Comment from Hotel Management

13 Nov. 2017 by Sacha

Hi there - thanks a lot for your comment! It's great that you had a good stay with us and I appreciate your comments regarding our building. We are slowly working on upgrading our hostel with several new bathrooms upgraded this year, and lots more work scheduled for the coming year. As you mention, our location is fantastic and really allows for our guests to take advantage of all that Queenstown has to offer. We are lucky to have everything on our door step! Hopefully we will see you back again soon :)

About the YHA Queenstown Central - Hostel

Location 48 Shotover Street, Queenstown, 9300

Property Features

As a guest of YHA Queenstown Central - Hostel, you'll find a library, tour/ticket assistance, and a vending machine. Public spaces have free WiFi. The eco-certified YHA Queenstown Central - Hostel also features laundry facilities, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area. Self parking is free. This 3-star Queenstown hotel is smoke free.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking , Free parking nearby

Transport

  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

YHA Queenstown Central - Hostel offers 30 accommodations with hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.

  • Communal kitchen access
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Desk
  • Change of towels (on request)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:30 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at 10 PM

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 9 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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 accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • No lifts
  • Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
  • Front desk opens daily at 7 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 10 PM
  • Debit cards
  • UnionPay
  • Events/parties not allowed
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available for guests
  • Masks are available for guests
  • Gloves are available for guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are not available
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Masks are not compulsory at the property
  • Contactless food service / room service is not available
  • Reservation is not required for facilities on site
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Food service not has not been amended for enhanced safety

Hotel Names

  • Queenstown Central YHA
  • YHA Backpacker Hostel Queenstown Central
  • Yha Queenstown Central Hostel
  • YHA Queenstown Central - Hostel Hotel
  • YHA Queenstown Central - Hostel Queenstown
  • YHA Queenstown Central - Hostel Hotel Queenstown

You should know

  • Alcohol isn't served at YHA Queenstown Central - Hostel.

Awards & Affiliations

  • Qualmark

National Rating

Qualmark® assigns an official star rating for accommodations in New Zealand. This Hotel property is rated 3 stars.

Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark®

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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.