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Adventure Q2 Hostel

Queenstown

Set in Queenstown and with Skyline Gondola and Luge reachable within 700 metres, Adventure Q2 Hostel offers a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, free bikes, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. Queenstown Event Centre is 7.1 km from the hostel and Lake Wakatipu is 12 km away. Super comfortable!! The rooms have a nice privacy, the kitchen is clean and with everything you need and more to cook. In the center of the town!! All good

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8.6
Fabulous
473 reviews
Price from
£24
per night

The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers 4 stars

Queenstown

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

At The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers you will find barbecue facilities and a shared kitchen. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge. The property offers free parking. Friendly staff, cleanliness and location

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8
Very good
417 reviews
Price from
£24
per night

Absoloot Hostel Queenstown 4.5 stars

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.

Absoloot Hostel Queenstown offers a choice of private rooms and dormitories. Every room is equipped with heating/air conditioning and security card entry: great view from kitchen, comfy beds with secure lockable storage under each one, well organised kitchen storage. family rooms

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8.5
Very good
887 reviews
Price from
£25
per night

Haka House Queenstown Lakefront 4 stars

Queenstown

Just a 10-minute walk from the centre of Queenstown, this hostel is a 30-minute drive to the Remarkables Ski Field. Queenstown Lakefront YHA Hostel is a 25-minute drive from Coronet Peak.

Private rooms are available, along with shared dormitory accommodation. Guests have access to shared bathroom facilities and all bed linen is provided. Clean, lots of amenities, the bathrooms and kitchen are big! Love that it’s right on the lake and removed from all the noise of downtown

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8.6
Fabulous
66 reviews
Price from
£24
per night

LyLo Queenstown 5 stars

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.

A range of rooms are offered including pod rooms, which consist of a private sleeping space in a shared room and hotel rooms fitted with an ensuite. Absolutely love it! Perfect location, 1 min away from bus stop and supermarket, 2 mins to the burger shop. The room is clean, bed is comfortable and hot water supply is stable. It also has a spacious storage area for suitcase.

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7.4
Good
3,114 reviews
Price from
£24
per night

Nomads Queenstown Hostel 5 stars

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.

Nomads Queenstown offers a variety of room types, from small and large dormitories to Private King rooms with en-suite. Many of the rooms have balconies with picturesque views of Lake Whakatipu and the Remarkables mountain range. Nice people and great facilities. Nice and clean.

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7.3
Good
3,290 reviews
Price from
£22
per night

Lakeside Backpackers

Queenstown

Popular points of interest near the hostel include Queenstown Lakes District Council, Fear Factory Queenstown and Queenstown Resort College. The nearest airport is Queenstown Airport, 8 km from Lakeside Backpackers. Amazing view to the lake, I could enjoy nature just on the other side of the street. Kitchen was quiet and clean, also with a view. I wanter to stay in a quiet place and it was perfect for my expectations. Bedroom was confy and clean. Also I arrived late and they had organized everything so I could still check in without no one in the reception. Location amazing, very close to the busy streets.

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5.6
Review score
315 reviews
Price from
£17
per night

Aspen Lodge Backpackers

Queenstown

Popular points of interest near the hostel include Queenstown Lakes District Library, Fear Factory Queenstown and Queenstown Resort College. The nearest airport is Queenstown Airport, 7 km from Aspen Lodge Backpackers. Staff are nice. Walking distance to bus stops, lakeside area, gondola etc....

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7.3
Good
699 reviews
Price from
£22
per night

Hippo Lodge Backpackers

Queenstown

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. The popular bars and restaurants of Queenstown are within a 10-minute walk. Really Nice people, really calm with an amazing view, some really nice spots to chill.

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7.4
Good
217 reviews

Alpine Lodge Queenstown

Queenstown

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 the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The property is non-smoking and is located 12 km from Lake Wakatipu.

At the hostel all rooms include a shared bathroom with a shower. Location was fantastic, very easy to get into town. Room was bigger than we expected given the price and check in very easy. Kitchen facilities were also excellent, had plenty for what we needed.

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7.7
Good
262 reviews
Price from
£19
per night

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