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The Brownston Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Wānaka

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Shared kitchen facilities
Quadruple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Reception
Living area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

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73 Brownston St, Wanaka, Otago, 9305
  • Place, Pembroke Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Picture Lounge
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Wānaka Golf Club
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wānaka Airport (WKA)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Quadruple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed OR 4 Twin Beds

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Triple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Wānaka

The Brownston Hostel places you next to Picture Lounge and Pembroke Park. This 49-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities.
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What's nearby

  • Pembroke Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Picture Lounge - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Gallery Thirty Three - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Wānaka Golf Club - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Rhyme and Reason Brewery - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Wānaka Airport (WKA) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Big Fig - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kai Whaka Pai - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Firebird - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Wanaka Brew Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Doughbin Bakery - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Brownston Hostel

Hostel in Wānaka
At The Brownston Hostel, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities. Front-desk staff can help with luggage storage, and provide local restaurant recommendations.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Housekeeping is available on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children 16 and younger (only guests older than 16 are allowed)

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-8:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

The Brownston
73 Brownston Street
The Brownston Hostel Wanaka
The Brownston Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
The Brownston Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Wanaka

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at The Brownston Hostel?

The Brownston Hostel provides free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see within easy reach of The Brownston Hostel?

This hostel is located in Wānaka, just steps from Picture Lounge and Pembroke Park, and within a short walk of Gallery Thirty Three. You'll also find That Wānaka Tree and Rippon Vineyard within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at The Brownston Hostel?

No, there isn't parking available at the hostel.

Does The Brownston Hostel feature a casino at the property?

No, The Brownston Hostel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Brownston Hostel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Does The Brownston Hostel have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hostel.

Does The Brownston Hostel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, The Brownston Hostel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will The Brownston Hostel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Brownston Hostel.

Are there connecting rooms at The Brownston Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from The Brownston Hostel?

The closest major airport to The Brownston Hostel is Wānaka Airport (WKA), which is 6.3 mi away (9 minutes by car). Another top airport is Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN), which is around 29.6 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Brownston Hostel?

No, there aren't any rooms with balconies at The Brownston Hostel.

The Brownston Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 100 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good place to stay, good facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great kitchen facilities. Great french patisserie and charcuterie next door, as well as coffee cart. Great bookshop and cinema across the road, supermarket just behind building. Easy walk to lake. Superb position!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great hostel in a great location. A
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Priced well and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's very close to Lake Wanaka. And convenient to restaurants, grocery stores.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness

Eric’s one night stay in Wanaka

This place made me think I was in rehab. Its very institutional and devoid of any kind of decorative flare to make you feel welcome. The room had nothing except a bed, a useless dresser, and a bare lightbulb over your head. The bathroom and sink were tiny. I don’t mind bare bones hostels but this was not worth the money they are charging. 6/10
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Wonderful upscale Hostel/Hotel.

We had a private room with a bathroom. Tje bes was extremely comfortable. We lived being able to cook dinner and breakfast in the large and well stocked communal kitchen. I highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

LAURENCE ELISABETH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Surprisingly very quiet (individual room/bathroom). Well positioned in town, easy access and parking. Clean, renovated (in my corridor at least). Good to split chill out room from tv room. Don’t be rebutted by reception on first floor. A bit sad that over 5 washing machine only 1 was not out of order.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashlynn

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

najwa

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was compact, comfortable large bed. Air conditioning in communal areas but not in bedroom, able to borrow a fan from reception. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ayano

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property was very central, the room was clean but small with few amenities. Quite expensive but I have no comparison with other nearby properties
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and the staff was very kind
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and setup.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Ishan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Value for money. This was a couple room with private bathroom. Very basic things very there like soap, towels and shampoo. They have separate kitchen for everyone if any one need utensils or cooking related amenities . Kitchen is all the way down and a bit confusing location. The don’t have parking
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Chris

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
For the nightly price, the room facilities were poor compared to motels. No air con in private room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHUN HING

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and well equipped large kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Melinda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is a night clumb nearby and the base of the music can be heard until the early hours of the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Brooklyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025