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The 10 Best Hostels in Queenstown, New Zealand

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Situated in Queenstown and with Skyline Gondola and Luge reachable within less than 1 km, Adventure Queenstown Hostel features a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, free bikes, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. Boasting barbecue facilities, the hostel is close to several noted attractions, around 500 metres from Fear Factory Queenstown, 800 metres from Queenstown Chamber Of Commerce and less than 1 km from Queenstown Lakes District Library. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and a shared kitchen.

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8.7
Excellent
364 reviews

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.

Love the shelves in the bed area

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8.6
Excellent
381 reviews

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 atmosphere, plenty of meal prep area.

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8.2
Very Good
303 reviews

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:

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8.6
Excellent
733 reviews

Opening April 2018, Jucy Snooze Queenstown is located in the heart of Queenstown. The accommodation offers guests a rooftop bar and cafe with stunning views of Lake Wakatipu. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property.

Roomy pods, nice n clean. Friendly staff. Easy online booking system

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7.5
Good
2,413 reviews

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.

I had an amazing stay here! The location is incredible - right in the center of town. The room and common areas were all very clean, and the staff was friendly (and it was super helpful to have 24/7 reception). The sauna was also a great added bonus! Made lots of new friends here too :)

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7.3
Good
2,652 reviews

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.

Easy to get in and clean bathrooms

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4.9
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201 reviews

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.

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7.3
Good
523 reviews

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.

The Manager was very friendly. Also, met and interacted with some interesting people from different parts of the world.

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7.7
Good
210 reviews

Set in Queenstown, within 800 metres of Skyline Gondola and Luge and 7.3 km of Queenstown Event Centre, Alpine Lodge Backpackers 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.

Very quiet and close to town

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7.6
Good
187 reviews

Hostels – what are they?

Hostels offer so much more than a cheap place to stay – they're also a fun way to travel and meet like-minded people. Common areas like shared kitchens and game rooms give you the chance to swap tips, tricks, and travel stories with backpackers from all over the world.

Hostels have come a long way since the first youth hostel opened back in 1912. Nowadays there's something for everyone, from budget "crash pads" to 5-star "poshtels." Whether you'd prefer a bed in a shared dorm or your own private room, you'll see that most hostels are cheaper than local hotels – and a lot more fun, too!

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