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Featured Hostels in Queenstown

LyLo Queenstown

LyLo Queenstown

5 out of 5
47 Camp Street Queenstown
Free Cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
$103 nightly
The price is $119 total per night
$119 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Total with taxes and fees
Guests of LyLo Queenstown enjoy a rooftop terrace, free WiFi in public areas, and microwave in a common area. You'll find limited parking. The front desk has multilingual staff standing by 24 hours a day to assist with concierge services and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a refrigerator in a common area, express check-in, and express check-out.
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Nomads Queenstown Backpackers

Nomads Queenstown Backpackers

2 out of 5
5-11 Church Street Queenstown
$107 nightly
The price is $123 total per night
$123 total
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Total with taxes and fees
At Nomads Queenstown Backpackers, guests have access to a sauna, free WiFi in public areas, and express check-in. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with securing valuables, luggage storage, and tours or tickets. Additional amenities include express check-out, laundry facilities, and a TV in a common area.
Haka House Queenstown Lakefront

Haka House Queenstown Lakefront

3 out of 5
88-90 Lake Esplanade Queenstown
$75 nightly
The price is $88 total per night
$88 total
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Total with taxes and fees
Guests of Haka House Queenstown Lakefront enjoy free WiFi in public areas, express check-out, and laundry facilities. Self parking is available for NZD 15 per night. Front-desk staff can assist with access to locker space and luggage storage. This smoke-free hostel also has a vending machine.
Absoloot Hostel Queenstown

Absoloot Hostel Queenstown

2 out of 5
50 Beach Street Queenstown Otago
$132 nightly
The price is $152 total per night
$152 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Total with taxes and fees
Absoloot Hostel Queenstown features free WiFi in public areas, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. There's free offsite parking and an airport shuttle. Staff members are on hand to provide dry cleaning/laundry services, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a computer station, an arcade/game room, and a library.
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers

The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers

2 out of 5
39 Robins Rd Queenstown
$72 nightly
The price is $83 total per night
$83 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Total with taxes and fees
Guests of The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. A stay here includes free parking. Front-desk staff can assist with securing valuables, tours or tickets, and access to locker space. Additional amenities include a library, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
Tahuna Pod Hostel

Tahuna Pod Hostel

1 out of 5
11 Henry Street Queenstown
Guests of Tahuna Pod Hostel enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. Self parking is offered for NZD 20 per day. Front-desk staff can assist with luggage storage, tours or tickets, and access to locker space. Additional amenities include a terrace, laundry facilities, and a TV in a common area.
Haka House Queenstown

Haka House Queenstown

4 out of 5
6 Henry Street Queenstown
Free Cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
$86 nightly
The price is $100 total per night
$100 total
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Total with taxes and fees
Guests of Haka House Queenstown enjoy free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and a terrace. Self parking is available for NZD 15 per night. Front-desk staff can assist with tours/tickets and luggage storage. Additional amenities include laundry facilities and a vending machine.
Kinloch Wilderness Retreat

Kinloch Wilderness Retreat

4 out of 5
862 Kinloch Road Kinloch Otago
$114 nightly
The price is $133 total per night
$133 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Total with taxes and fees
Renovated in 2023, Kinloch Wilderness Retreat offers free WiFi in public areas, a hot tub, and conference space. There's free parking and an area shuttle for a fee. Front-desk staff can assist with tours/tickets and luggage storage. Additional amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area.
Hot Tub
Pet friendly
The Black Sheep Backpackers

The Black Sheep Backpackers

2 out of 5
13 Frankton Road Queenstown
$81 nightly
The price is $95 total per night
$95 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Total with taxes and fees
Ski-in/ski-out access, free WiFi in public areas, and a hot tub are featured at The Black Sheep Backpackers. Free offsite parking is included with your stay. Front-desk staff can assist with access to locker space, luggage storage, and tours or tickets. Other amenities at this ski hostel include a microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and free use of bicycles.
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Hotel Options in Queenstown

    La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

    La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

    16 - 18 Mountain Ash Drive Queenstown
    $115 nightly
    The price is $133 total per night from Sep 3 to Sep 4
    $133 total
    Sep 3 - Sep 4
    Total with taxes and fees
    8.8/10 Excellent! (1,628 reviews)
    Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

    Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

    24 Frankton Road Queenstown
    $169 nightly
    The price is $194 total per night from Sep 15 to Sep 16
    $194 total
    Sep 15 - Sep 16
    Total with taxes and fees
    9/10 Wonderful! (1,037 reviews)
    Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

    Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

    22 Grant Rd Queenstown Otago
    $110 nightly
    The price is $129 total per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
    $129 total
    Sep 7 - Sep 8
    Total with taxes and fees
    9.4/10 Exceptional! (841 reviews)

Hostels

Book a hostel in Queenstown
Life is an adventure, and you can experience it all—without breaking the bank. Don’t ignore your free spirit when you travel: stay spontaneous with hostels in Queenstown. They’re flexible, fun and never have a dull moment, just like you. Plus, the budget friendly nature of a hostel means you can stay longer and check out everything Queenstown has to offer.

Find your tribe and maximize your good times at Queenstown hostels. Backpackers, students, and young travelers flock to hostels for their community feel. They’re a great place to meet fellow travel junkies from all over the world and make new friends that will help you get the most out of Queenstown.

Hostels let you really see Queenstown
A hostel is your ticket to a great trip in Queenstown. Some include private rooms, while others offer double beds or bunk beds, so your whole crew can split the cost. If you’re traveling alone, hostels are the perfect way to find your Queenstown family and maybe even pick up a trail buddy.  

Youth hostels in Queenstown are the best way to see the sights without losing your savings. Perks can include free Wi-Fi, free breakfast, and options for private rooms and bathrooms. Some hostels also include common areas where you can cook and share meals together, reheat leftovers, or just gather around to swap stories. The manager is likely a local who will be able to suggest new spots in Queenstown for you to visit. Take your new best friends and get going. Queenstown isn’t going to explore itself.

Queenstown Hostels essential information

Accommodation
11 Hostels
Lowest Price
$83
Highest Price
$194
Popular accommodation
LyLo Queenstown, Nomads Queenstown Backpackers, Haka House Queenstown Lakefront, Absoloot Hostel Queenstown, The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers, Tahuna Pod Hostel, Haka House Queenstown, Kinloch Wilderness Retreat, The Black Sheep Backpackers