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Hotel Options in South Island

    Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

    Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

    24 Frankton Road Queenstown
    $182 nightly
    The price is $209 total per night from Aug 1 to Aug 2
    $209 total
    Aug 1 - Aug 2
    Total with taxes and fees
    9/10 Wonderful! (1,019 reviews)
    Sudima Christchurch Airport

    Sudima Christchurch Airport

    550 Memorial Avenue Christchurch
    $88 nightly
    The price is $101 total per night from Aug 14 to Aug 15
    $101 total
    Aug 14 - Aug 15
    Total with taxes and fees
    La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

    La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

    16 - 18 Mountain Ash Drive Queenstown
    $133 nightly
    The price is $152 total per night from Aug 21 to Aug 22
    $152 total
    Aug 21 - Aug 22
    Total with taxes and fees

Hostels

Book a hostel in South Island
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 South Island. 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 South Island has to offer.

Find your tribe and maximize your good times at South Island 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 South Island.

Hostels let you really see South Island
A hostel is your ticket to a great trip in South Island. 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 South Island family and maybe even pick up a trail buddy.  

Youth hostels in South Island 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 South Island for you to visit. Take your new best friends and get going. South Island isn’t going to explore itself.

South Island Hostels essential information

Accommodation
46 Hostels
Lowest Price
$63
Highest Price
$228
Popular accommodation
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