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Featured Hostels in South Island

LyLo Christchurch

LyLo Christchurch

5 out of 5
5 Peter Leeming Road, Burnside, Christchurch
Free Cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
$83 nightly
The price is $95 total per night
$95 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
LyLo Christchurch features free WiFi in public areas, express check-in, and express check-out. Free offsite parking is included with your stay. The front desk has multilingual staff standing by 24 hours a day to assist with tours/tickets and luggage storage. Additional amenities include laundry facilities and a vending machine.
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Haka House Lake Tekapo

Haka House Lake Tekapo

5 out of 5
5 Motuariki Lane, Lake Tekapo, Canterbury
Free Cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
$117 nightly
The price is $134 total per night
$134 total
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Total with taxes and fees
At Haka House Lake Tekapo, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and laundry facilities. If you decide to drive, there's free parking. Front-desk staff can help with luggage storage, and provide local restaurant recommendations. This smoke-free hostel also has a vending machine.
Parking included
Free WiFi
LyLo Queenstown

LyLo Queenstown

5 out of 5
47 Camp Street, Queenstown
Free Cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
$76 nightly
The price is $88 total per night
$88 total
Oct 27 - Oct 28
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 tours/tickets and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a refrigerator in a common area, express check-in, and express check-out.
Haka House Wanaka

Haka House Wanaka

5 out of 5
94 Brownston Street, Wanaka
Free Cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
$74 nightly
The price is $86 total per night
$86 total
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Total with taxes and fees
Haka House Wanaka features free WiFi in public areas, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. Self parking is offered for NZD 10 per night. Front-desk staff can assist with access to locker space and luggage storage. Additional amenities include laundry facilities, a vending machine, and a garden.
Haka House Queenstown Lakefront

Haka House Queenstown Lakefront

3 out of 5
88-90 Lake Esplanade, Queenstown
Free Cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
$78 nightly
The price is $90 total per night
$90 total
Oct 29 - Oct 30
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.
Free WiFi
Parking available
Nomads Queenstown Backpackers

Nomads Queenstown Backpackers

2 out of 5
5-11 Church Street, Queenstown
Free Cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
$79 nightly
The price is $91 total per night
$91 total
Oct 27 - Oct 28
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 luggage storage, tours or tickets, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include express check-out, laundry facilities, and a reception hall.
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Haka House Aoraki Mt Cook

Haka House Aoraki Mt Cook

4.5 out of 5
4 Kitchener Drive, Mt. Cook Village, Mount Cook, South Canterbury
Free Cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
$123 nightly
The price is $142 total per night
$142 total
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Total with taxes and fees
At Haka House Aoraki Mt Cook, guests have access to a sauna, free WiFi in public areas, and laundry facilities. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. Front-desk staff can assist with luggage storage and securing valuables. Additional amenities include a vending machine and a TV in a common area.
Parking included
Free WiFi
The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers

The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers

2 out of 5
39 Robins Rd, Queenstown
Free Cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
$61 nightly
The price is $70 total per night
$70 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
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 tours or tickets, securing valuables, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a library, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
Absoloot Hostel Queenstown

Absoloot Hostel Queenstown

2 out of 5
50 Beach Street, Queenstown, Otago
$94 nightly
The price is $109 total per night
$109 total
Oct 27 - Oct 28
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
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Hotel Options in South Island

    Kamana Lakehouse

    Kamana Lakehouse

    139 Fernhill Road, Queenstown
    $200 nightly
    The price is $230 total per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
    $230 total
    Oct 26 - Oct 27
    Total with taxes and fees
    9.2/10 Wonderful! (501 reviews)
    Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

    Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

    88 Frankton Road, Queenstown
    $127 nightly
    The price is $146 total per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
    $146 total
    Oct 26 - Oct 27
    Total with taxes and fees
    8.2/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
    Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

    Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

    24 Frankton Road, Queenstown
    $133 nightly
    The price is $153 total per night from Oct 27 to Oct 28
    $153 total
    Oct 27 - Oct 28
    Total with taxes and fees
    8.6/10 Excellent! (1,023 reviews)

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
54 Hostels
Lowest Price
$70
Highest Price
$230
Popular accommodation
LyLo Christchurch, Haka House Lake Tekapo, LyLo Queenstown, Haka House Wanaka, Haka House Queenstown Lakefront, Nomads Queenstown Backpackers, Haka House Aoraki Mt Cook, The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers, Absoloot Hostel Queenstown