Best Queenstown hostels
With a stay at Tahuna Pod Hostel in Queenstown, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Lake Wakatipu and Queenstown Gardens. Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and microwave in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
Overall 8.9 Excellent
Based on 2,323 reviews
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Excellent
8.8
Pros: Lovely stay, beds were so incredibly comfortable! Awesome location with only a couple minutes walk to Queenstown lakeside. Waffles for breakfast were a great and yummy start to the day.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Excellent hostel. The "pods" gives you a good privacy considering you are sharing the room with others. Add to that the cleanness, the toilets, shower rooms, the communal area, good WiFi, free parking and the very central location in Queenstown and this place is a winner. An affordable accommodation in town.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: An awesome hostel, I have already left another review (we had two pods booked - 1 double for a couple, and 1 single) - and we all absolutely loved it!
Excellent
9.3
Pros: Free waffles for breakfast and free soup for dinner! Bathrooms were super clean and the wifi worked really well. Netflix in the lounge room. Great place to stay.
Excellent
8.8
Pros: Didn’t feel like a hostel! Great privacy and amazing location!
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Very clean Cleaner than most hostels.
Excellent
8.3
Excellent
10.0
Pros: The waffles and soup were an excellent bonus. The bed was comfy but difficult to climb up to. The staff were awesome. The temperature inside was perfect. Couldn’t fault anything.
Okay
4.5
Pros: Friendly staff
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Excellent hostel with super friendly staff. They even helped me jump start my car when I had a flat battery.
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Overall 8.9 Excellent
Based on 2,323 reviews
Food
9.5
Value
9.4
Location
9.4
Service
9.1
Breakfast
9.1
Room
8.3
WiFi
8.2
Comfort
7.7
Value
9.6
Food
9.6
Breakfast
9.3
Location
9.3
Service
9.2
Room
7.6
Comfort
7.5
Value
9.7
Food
9.6
Location
9.6
Breakfast
9.3
Service
9.3
Room
8.6
8.8 Excellent
Pros: Lovely stay, beds were so incredibly comfortable! Awesome location with only a couple minutes walk to Queenstown lakeside. Waffles for breakfast were a great and yummy start to the day.
Cons: Shower was a little dirty but expected for a hostel so no real complaints!
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Excellent hostel. The "pods" gives you a good privacy considering you are sharing the room with others. Add to that the cleanness, the toilets, shower rooms, the communal area, good WiFi, free parking and the very central location in Queenstown and this place is a winner. An affordable accommodation in town.
Cons: Nothing
10.0 Excellent
Pros: An awesome hostel, I have already left another review (we had two pods booked - 1 double for a couple, and 1 single) - and we all absolutely loved it!
Cons: Everything was amazing!
9.3 Excellent
Pros: Free waffles for breakfast and free soup for dinner! Bathrooms were super clean and the wifi worked really well. Netflix in the lounge room. Great place to stay.
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8.8 Excellent
Pros: Didn’t feel like a hostel! Great privacy and amazing location!
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10.0 Excellent
Pros: Very clean Cleaner than most hostels.
Cons:
8.3 Excellent
Pros:
Cons: A bit dirty in bath/toilet. Found some hair on my bed sheets.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: The waffles and soup were an excellent bonus. The bed was comfy but difficult to climb up to. The staff were awesome. The temperature inside was perfect. Couldn’t fault anything.
Cons: Next time I’d like to be able to book a bottom pod. Being a mature guest was awkward to climb the ladder but that’s only a minor dislike.
4.5 Okay
Pros: Friendly staff
Cons: Bed smelled terrible. Also they shouldnt run the business when rennovating. They are repainting, fixing bathroom, sheets on the carpet, locker door fell off its hinges. Experienced staying in half construction site.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Excellent hostel with super friendly staff. They even helped me jump start my car when I had a flat battery.
Cons:
With a stay at Tahuna Pod Hostel in Queenstown, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Lake Wakatipu and Queenstown Gardens. Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and microwave in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
With a stay at YHA Queenstown Lakefront - Hostel in Queenstown, you'll be steps from Lake Wakatipu and a 2-minute drive from Skyline Gondola. Featured amenities include wired Internet access (surcharge), a computer station, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Overall 8.9 Excellent
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Excellent
8.3
Excellent
8.8
Pros: It’s in walking distance to town and quite at night during our stay. It’s really great that it has parks on site and street parking available as well
Excellent
9.5
Pros: Great location, a beautiful walk away from the town centre was perfect for us. Comfortable beds and clean rooms and facilities.
Excellent
9.5
Pros: Clean and the lakefront view
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Lovely bathrooms and great laundry and drying facilities
Excellent
9.5
Pros: The bed was super comfy, bathrooms really good (also loved the option of using a private bathroom), facilities were great and there were plenty of them, and overall vibe was great!!
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Really comfortable beds, clean facilities, easy going wonderful staff, absolutely lovely location and common areas to hang out. Even if I stayed in an 8 bed dorm I felt like I would be home, when I needed I could be just by myself and when I wanted to connect there were wonderful people to connect with. I had a really great experience and would definitely come back again :).
Excellent
8.3
Pros: good sized kitchen and warm shower
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Overall 8.9 Excellent
Based on 861 reviews
Vibe
9.2
Amenities
9.2
Service
9.2
Food
9.2
Room
8.4
Cleanliness
8.2
Location
8.2
WiFi
7.8
Location
8.1
Room
8.0
Comfort
7.3
8.3 Excellent
Pros:
Cons: A little too far from the town centre
8.8 Excellent
Pros: It’s in walking distance to town and quite at night during our stay. It’s really great that it has parks on site and street parking available as well
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9.5 Excellent
Pros: Great location, a beautiful walk away from the town centre was perfect for us. Comfortable beds and clean rooms and facilities.
Cons: Nothing
9.5 Excellent
Pros: Clean and the lakefront view
Cons: The room has odd smell due to the heater and no wind come in The bed males noise and move a lot when people toss and turn hen sleeping
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Lovely bathrooms and great laundry and drying facilities
Cons: Some guests not respecting the quiet after 10 rule
9.5 Excellent
Pros: The bed was super comfy, bathrooms really good (also loved the option of using a private bathroom), facilities were great and there were plenty of them, and overall vibe was great!!
Cons: The only thing I could fault is that it’s a little bit out of the main town but the walk is still fine
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Really comfortable beds, clean facilities, easy going wonderful staff, absolutely lovely location and common areas to hang out. Even if I stayed in an 8 bed dorm I felt like I would be home, when I needed I could be just by myself and when I wanted to connect there were wonderful people to connect with. I had a really great experience and would definitely come back again :).
Cons: I liked everything! :)
8.3 Excellent
Pros: good sized kitchen and warm shower
Cons: Washing machine and dryer could have been cheaper
With a stay at YHA Queenstown Lakefront - Hostel in Queenstown, you'll be steps from Lake Wakatipu and a 2-minute drive from Skyline Gondola. Featured amenities include wired Internet access (surcharge), a computer station, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
With a stay at The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers in Queenstown, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Lake Wakatipu and Skyline Gondola. Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.
Overall 8.9 Excellent
Based on 457 reviews
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Excellent
9.5
Pros: Loved the kitchen and common areas.
Excellent
9.5
Pros: Very homely, nice lounge to sit and watch movies. Really friendly staff. 2 decent-sized kitchens. Great showers, staff always vacuuming to keep everywhere clean! Dorms are good size
Excellent
9.5
Pros: I was made to feel more than welcome by staff and wouldn’t try anywhere else. Thanks heaps
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Really comfortable wooden beds with curtains and plugs, enough safe storage space under the beds as well as safes with plugs provided, three well equipped and clean kitchens available for use, a lot of DVDs and classic games provided, lounge/livingroom with nice and big window offering sceneric views and incredibly cozy couches, good and free parking included, perfect mix of nice and quiet at nighttime, chill and social at daytime, and of course some fun at weekends, everything gets cleaned every single day, incredibly helpful, overly lovely and enthusiastic staff (especially Andre - doing an excellent job there), to me the most welcoming and friendly atmosphere in Queenstown.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Great hostel! Staff are super friendly and have great advice about the area. The hostel is really a home away from home and everyone there is super happy for a chat or to chill out. Big living room really feels like home! Thanks for an awesome stay guys!
Excellent
9.5
Pros: Fantastic hostel with great staff. Excellent wooden bunks with curtains for privacy and the other guests were all friendly and welcoming.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Atmosphere was awesome! Has everything you need and so handy to town :)
Excellent
10.0
Pros: The staff were beyond friendly and so personable. They really took the time to get to know the guests and make sure they feel at home. Andre was absolutely fantastic and always asked how my day was. The facilities were great--multiple kitchens and lots of food storage areas. The hostel was impeccably clean. I swear I saw the staff constantly cleaning the hostel. The location was also great. It was very easy/quick to get into the center. In fact, I preferred this location because it was quieter than being on the main streets. I would definitely stay here again!
Excellent
10.0
Pros: This hostel is really nice, friendly and quiet. Just what you need if you want to stay here for a long term. It's only 2 minutes walk from the center and the shop. The staff are really nice and helpful. I really enjoy my stay here. I hope I will find some other hostel like that on my way in New Zeland :)
Excellent
9.5
Pros: Great friendly vibe. Lovely clean rooms and kitchens.
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Overall 8.9 Excellent
Based on 457 reviews
Value
9.8
Service
9.8
Vibe
9.5
Location
9.2
WiFi
8.8
Room
8.3
Cleanliness
8.1
Service
9.8
Room
8.4
9.5 Excellent
Pros: Loved the kitchen and common areas.
Cons: Washing machines...
9.5 Excellent
Pros: Very homely, nice lounge to sit and watch movies. Really friendly staff. 2 decent-sized kitchens. Great showers, staff always vacuuming to keep everywhere clean! Dorms are good size
Cons: Nothing major but a 5-8 minute walk from the town centre....
9.5 Excellent
Pros: I was made to feel more than welcome by staff and wouldn’t try anywhere else. Thanks heaps
Cons:
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Really comfortable wooden beds with curtains and plugs, enough safe storage space under the beds as well as safes with plugs provided, three well equipped and clean kitchens available for use, a lot of DVDs and classic games provided, lounge/livingroom with nice and big window offering sceneric views and incredibly cozy couches, good and free parking included, perfect mix of nice and quiet at nighttime, chill and social at daytime, and of course some fun at weekends, everything gets cleaned every single day, incredibly helpful, overly lovely and enthusiastic staff (especially Andre - doing an excellent job there), to me the most welcoming and friendly atmosphere in Queenstown.
Cons: You can't improve what's already perfect to me.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Great hostel! Staff are super friendly and have great advice about the area. The hostel is really a home away from home and everyone there is super happy for a chat or to chill out. Big living room really feels like home! Thanks for an awesome stay guys!
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9.5 Excellent
Pros: Fantastic hostel with great staff. Excellent wooden bunks with curtains for privacy and the other guests were all friendly and welcoming.
Cons: Only negative was the wifi up in our room was a little hit and miss and fridge space was at a premium however these tiny things fall in contrast to how great our stay was. Do not be put off in the slightest.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Atmosphere was awesome! Has everything you need and so handy to town :)
Cons: Private room looked bigger in the photo but was absolutely fine nonetheless :)
10.0 Excellent
Pros: The staff were beyond friendly and so personable. They really took the time to get to know the guests and make sure they feel at home. Andre was absolutely fantastic and always asked how my day was. The facilities were great--multiple kitchens and lots of food storage areas. The hostel was impeccably clean. I swear I saw the staff constantly cleaning the hostel. The location was also great. It was very easy/quick to get into the center. In fact, I preferred this location because it was quieter than being on the main streets. I would definitely stay here again!
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10.0 Excellent
Pros: This hostel is really nice, friendly and quiet. Just what you need if you want to stay here for a long term. It's only 2 minutes walk from the center and the shop. The staff are really nice and helpful. I really enjoy my stay here. I hope I will find some other hostel like that on my way in New Zeland :)
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9.5 Excellent
Pros: Great friendly vibe. Lovely clean rooms and kitchens.
Cons: More washing machines might help!
With a stay at The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers in Queenstown, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Lake Wakatipu and Skyline Gondola. Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.
A stay at Haka Lodge Queenstown - Hostel places you in the heart of Queenstown, within a 15-minute walk of Lake Wakatipu and Queenstown Gardens. Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
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Overall 8.8 Excellent
Based on 1,143 reviews
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Excellent
10.0
Pros: Everything! Location is fantastic, right in the centre of town but no road noises. Staff was amazing, spoke with Anne and Aiofe. Both so lovely, helpful and friendly. Really nice kitchen and social area, cozy couches with blankets and pillows! Good wifi connection throughout the hostel. The entire hostel is sparkling clean. The bathroom is shared but it is immaculate, looks freshly cleaned every time I go in there and have spare bath mats and hand towels. Bed is really comfy too, the double room (15) is wonderful, got a little mountain view too. Definitely good value. Would love to come back next time!
Excellent
10.0
Pros: It’s in the city center
Excellent
10.0
Pros: I stayed in a four bed dorm , we had curtains to have some privacy which was really good
Excellent
8.8
Pros: Good location, walking distance to most tourist places. Friendly staff & clean bathrooms and toilets. Good heating on the room.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Location was excellent! so close to the middle of town and the snow centre to get the bus to the ski field. Really appreciated having the on site car parks as parking in Queenstown is expensive. Reception staff were so helpful and friendly.
Excellent
9.3
Pros: The place was very good but the only problem is with room 8 it gets very loud in the morning with everyone in the kitchen and going up and down the stairs apart from that everything was excellent.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Aoife on the front desk was brilliant
Excellent
10.0
Pros: This is only the second hostel I have yet to give 10 stars, and let me tell you, this hostel deserves it. Originally, I only planned on staying 2 nights, but extended to 7 because I loved this place so much. In fact, I think I can say that Haka is my favourite hostel in Queenstown. This place goes ABOVE AND BEYOND - the staff are so kind and understanding, and are always willing to help. The beds were really comfortable and I appreciated that each one had its own curtain, light, and shelf. The kitchen was great and I enjoyed the fact that it usually never got too busy. They had filtered water (which I have not found at ANY other hostel in QT), nice pots and pans, plates, bowls, etc. They also had colouring books which was cool. Although I did not spend much time in the lounge, it was nice and pretty cosy. In the lounge, they also had a list of places to volunteer at in QT which I found to be really thoughtful. Speaking of thoughtfulness, this must be the most environmentally friendly hostel I’ve yet to visit - motion censored lights, no paper towels (THANK YOU!), a clothesline, and more. The bathrooms were nice - and always clean - along with the showers. They also had a nice little booklet of local walks and paths for mountain biking - UM, COOL!! They had good luggage storage. Overall, a VERY homey hostel, friendly staff, great location (that’s just far enough to get away from all of the noise and commotion of the town center), and great facilities. I would stay here again in a heartbeat. Thank you Haka for providing such great hospitality and for providing such a nice place to stay. If you’re reading this, just stay here, you won’t regret it!
Excellent
8.8
Pros: Very clean facilities. Kitchens and bathrooms were cleaned multiple times per day. Quiet hostel as advertised. Great place to stay if you want a quiet nights rest. Showers were hot and had good water pressure. Each bunk bed had its own privacy curtain.
Excellent
8.8
Pros: Clean rooms and facilities. Very handy location..it was right in town so can just walk to the lakefront and shops.
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Overall 8.8 Excellent
Based on 1,143 reviews
Cleanliness
9.4
WiFi
8.9
Service
8.7
Location
8.5
Room
7.8
Comfort
6.1
Cleanliness
9.6
Service
9.1
Location
8.7
Room
8.5
Vibe
7.8
Cleanliness
9.5
Service
8.5
Location
8.3
Room
7.4
Comfort
6.0
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Everything! Location is fantastic, right in the centre of town but no road noises. Staff was amazing, spoke with Anne and Aiofe. Both so lovely, helpful and friendly. Really nice kitchen and social area, cozy couches with blankets and pillows! Good wifi connection throughout the hostel. The entire hostel is sparkling clean. The bathroom is shared but it is immaculate, looks freshly cleaned every time I go in there and have spare bath mats and hand towels. Bed is really comfy too, the double room (15) is wonderful, got a little mountain view too. Definitely good value. Would love to come back next time!
Cons: Nothing.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: It’s in the city center
Cons: Less parking but understandabke because of the location. (City center).
10.0 Excellent
Pros: I stayed in a four bed dorm , we had curtains to have some privacy which was really good
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8.8 Excellent
Pros: Good location, walking distance to most tourist places. Friendly staff & clean bathrooms and toilets. Good heating on the room.
Cons: Limited parking spaces and parking options on street. Small room.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Location was excellent! so close to the middle of town and the snow centre to get the bus to the ski field. Really appreciated having the on site car parks as parking in Queenstown is expensive. Reception staff were so helpful and friendly.
Cons: The room door locked automatically when you closed it which was helpful security wise, but we ended up locking ourselves out twice which was very annoying! Really don't have many complaints about Haka Lodge!
9.3 Excellent
Pros: The place was very good but the only problem is with room 8 it gets very loud in the morning with everyone in the kitchen and going up and down the stairs apart from that everything was excellent.
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10.0 Excellent
Pros: Aoife on the front desk was brilliant
Cons: nothing
10.0 Excellent
Pros: This is only the second hostel I have yet to give 10 stars, and let me tell you, this hostel deserves it. Originally, I only planned on staying 2 nights, but extended to 7 because I loved this place so much. In fact, I think I can say that Haka is my favourite hostel in Queenstown. This place goes ABOVE AND BEYOND - the staff are so kind and understanding, and are always willing to help. The beds were really comfortable and I appreciated that each one had its own curtain, light, and shelf. The kitchen was great and I enjoyed the fact that it usually never got too busy. They had filtered water (which I have not found at ANY other hostel in QT), nice pots and pans, plates, bowls, etc. They also had colouring books which was cool. Although I did not spend much time in the lounge, it was nice and pretty cosy. In the lounge, they also had a list of places to volunteer at in QT which I found to be really thoughtful. Speaking of thoughtfulness, this must be the most environmentally friendly hostel I’ve yet to visit - motion censored lights, no paper towels (THANK YOU!), a clothesline, and more. The bathrooms were nice - and always clean - along with the showers. They also had a nice little booklet of local walks and paths for mountain biking - UM, COOL!! They had good luggage storage. Overall, a VERY homey hostel, friendly staff, great location (that’s just far enough to get away from all of the noise and commotion of the town center), and great facilities. I would stay here again in a heartbeat. Thank you Haka for providing such great hospitality and for providing such a nice place to stay. If you’re reading this, just stay here, you won’t regret it!
Cons: Nothing, except that the WiFi didn’t work at times, but no big deal really!
8.8 Excellent
Pros: Very clean facilities. Kitchens and bathrooms were cleaned multiple times per day. Quiet hostel as advertised. Great place to stay if you want a quiet nights rest. Showers were hot and had good water pressure. Each bunk bed had its own privacy curtain.
Cons: A bit more expensive than other hostels we stayed at but the city was more expensive in general.
8.8 Excellent
Pros: Clean rooms and facilities. Very handy location..it was right in town so can just walk to the lakefront and shops.
Cons: Our room was right under the kitchen and we could clearly hear the footsteps from above.
A stay at Haka Lodge Queenstown - Hostel places you in the heart of Queenstown, within a 15-minute walk of Lake Wakatipu and Queenstown Gardens. Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
With a stay at YHA Queenstown Central - Hostel in Queenstown, you'll be just steps from Lake Wakatipu and 6 minutes by foot from Skyline Gondola. Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library.
Overall 8.4 Excellent
Based on 997 reviews
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Excellent
9.5
Pros: perfect location Easy going staff No hassles Didn't feel unwelcome Highly reccommended
Good
7.5
Pros: Location was perfect.
Excellent
8.3
Pros: Good location, the view from common space is spectacular. Clean toilet and bath. We'll stay again!
Excellent
8.3
Pros: I like the Kitchen view & location
Good
7.0
Pros: Location is good, close to everything. The hostel is on a main street but it was not too noisy and earplugs were provided. It is all how it is advertised. Easy and accessible.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Great location, clean, good wi-fi and welcoming staff
Excellent
8.0
Pros: I loved the location, the service from staff, facilities, comfort in rooms.
Excellent
8.0
Pros: Location
Excellent
9.5
Pros: Common room is extremely comfortable and clean. It is warm inside the building. The room is a bit small for 3 adults but comfy. Location is very handy
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Friendly staff and strategic location as it is in the city centre
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Overall 8.4 Excellent
Based on 997 reviews
Service
9.2
Location
8.9
WiFi
8.6
Value
8.3
Room
7.2
Comfort
5.3
Amenities
5.2
Location
9.1
Room
5.9
Comfort
4.8
9.5 Excellent
Pros: perfect location Easy going staff No hassles Didn't feel unwelcome Highly reccommended
Cons: ?
7.5 Good
Pros: Location was perfect.
Cons:
8.3 Excellent
Pros: Good location, the view from common space is spectacular. Clean toilet and bath. We'll stay again!
Cons: We stayed for 4 nights, our room was only cleaned once though they give us new towels everyday.
8.3 Excellent
Pros: I like the Kitchen view & location
Cons: The bunk bed is too low ceiling for someone who get below bed.
7.0 Good
Pros: Location is good, close to everything. The hostel is on a main street but it was not too noisy and earplugs were provided. It is all how it is advertised. Easy and accessible.
Cons: The staff were not very friendly. There were a lot of kids hanging in the hallways through our entire stay, not too sure why. I realised the lakefront YHA around the corner looked like a much more appealing option, especially as any parking was the same distance away as the other hostel.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Great location, clean, good wi-fi and welcoming staff
Cons:
8.0 Excellent
Pros: I loved the location, the service from staff, facilities, comfort in rooms.
Cons: Nothing !
8.0 Excellent
Pros: Location
Cons: Noisy. Very noisy
9.5 Excellent
Pros: Common room is extremely comfortable and clean. It is warm inside the building. The room is a bit small for 3 adults but comfy. Location is very handy
Cons: No parking space, took me 25 minutes to find a free parking. And it's in low season. Can't imagine if it is high season
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Friendly staff and strategic location as it is in the city centre
Cons: None as all is well
With a stay at YHA Queenstown Central - Hostel in Queenstown, you'll be just steps from Lake Wakatipu and 6 minutes by foot from Skyline Gondola. Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library.
With a stay at Nomads Queenstown Backpackers, you'll be centrally located in Queenstown, just a 3-minute walk from Lake Wakatipu and 7 minutes by foot from Queenstown Gardens. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
Overall 7.8 Good
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Excellent
10.0
Pros: The staff were super friendly and helpful, the location was central and convenient perfect. An awesome view in every direction.
Good
7.5
Excellent
8.3
Pros: Comfortable
Excellent
9.3
Pros: Good location, generally clean
Good
6.3
Pros: Location was great, all bars and restaurants within walking distance
Excellent
9.5
Pros: Staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, great facilities and room was excellent.
Excellent
9.5
Pros: Nice staff with many tour to book Hostel in central of Queenstown, easy to go around Kitchen to cook your meal & space to share with other people Nice room but no windown
Okay
5.8
Pros: Location
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Excellent location Super friendly staff
Okay
4.5
Pros: none
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Overall 7.8 Good
Based on 2,957 reviews
Location
9.0
Value
8.1
Service
8.1
Breakfast
6.8
Room
6.4
WiFi
5.6
Food
5.5
Comfort
5.0
Bar
4.9
Cleanliness
4.7
Location
9.1
Service
8.3
Room
6.1
Comfort
5.3
Cleanliness
5.2
Location
9.2
Value
8.4
Service
8.2
Room
5.4
Comfort
4.9
WiFi
3.9
Location
9.1
Service
8.2
Room
6.0
10.0 Excellent
Pros: The staff were super friendly and helpful, the location was central and convenient perfect. An awesome view in every direction.
Cons: I loved my stay here
7.5 Good
Pros:
Cons: Bed was a bit creaky on top bunks so could hear people moving all night
8.3 Excellent
Pros: Comfortable
Cons: Kitchen too many stuff
9.3 Excellent
Pros: Good location, generally clean
Cons: It can be really hard just to find a parking space...
6.3 Good
Pros: Location was great, all bars and restaurants within walking distance
Cons: The kitchen layout could be improved, constantly tripping over someone just to get a plate or cup. The mattress was lumpy and the duvet was not big enough for the bed.
9.5 Excellent
Pros: Staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, great facilities and room was excellent.
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9.5 Excellent
Pros: Nice staff with many tour to book Hostel in central of Queenstown, easy to go around Kitchen to cook your meal & space to share with other people Nice room but no windown
Cons: Nice room but no window in room
5.8 Okay
Pros: Location
Cons: Our beds were located right next to the door which made the loudest noises a door could ever make. Couldn’t even tell which beds were ours because all of them looked slept in. One of our group members couldn’t use the doona as it stunk of vomit.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Excellent location Super friendly staff
Cons: None
4.5 Okay
Pros: none
Cons: ROOM HEATING WAS BAD BECAUSE IT IS CONTOL FROM THE FRONT DESK DOWNSTAIR. WE STAY ON THE THIRD FLOOR AND WE HAD TO GO DOWNSTAIRS TO REQUEST FOR HEATING. THE HEAT PUMP WAS ALSO VERY NOISY.WONDER WHY THE CONTROL WAS REMOVED FROM THE ROOM? REQUESTED FOR AN EXTRA BLANKET BUT THE STAFF SAID THEY HAVE RAN OUT OF BLANKET. WE STAYED IN A 3 PERON ROOM AND THERE WAS ONLY 2 BLANKETS AVAILABLE. THE BATHROOM SINK WAS CHOKED AND NOT WORKING PROPERLY.
With a stay at Nomads Queenstown Backpackers, you'll be centrally located in Queenstown, just a 3-minute walk from Lake Wakatipu and 7 minutes by foot from Queenstown Gardens. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
Overall 7.6 Good
Based on 471 reviews
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8.3
Pros: I only stayed here one night so can’t really give that in-depth of a review, but overall the hostel seemed alright. The staff were pretty friendly, the kitchen seemed nice and reasonably clean - even though I didn’t use it. The beds were comfortable and I even got the whole dorm to myself the night I stayed. The WiFi worked well. Pretty decent value for your money, but not my first choice for hostels in QT.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Great staff, WiFi and location and the price is cheap for location
Excellent
9.5
Pros: Very friendly staff, great location, and overall a very pleasant stay :)
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Awesome little place, good vibe, warm fireplace, very clean.
Excellent
8.0
Pros: Simple, cheap, casual
Excellent
9.5
Pros: Location was superb. bed was comfortable. Room was always warm.
Excellent
9.3
Pros: Tidy place! Close to town.
Good
7.5
Pros: It's super clean. The kitchen and the bathroom are comfortable.
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Overall 7.6 Good
Based on 471 reviews
WiFi
9.8
Location
9.4
Room
6.2
Comfort
5.8
Service
4.8
8.3 Excellent
Pros: I only stayed here one night so can’t really give that in-depth of a review, but overall the hostel seemed alright. The staff were pretty friendly, the kitchen seemed nice and reasonably clean - even though I didn’t use it. The beds were comfortable and I even got the whole dorm to myself the night I stayed. The WiFi worked well. Pretty decent value for your money, but not my first choice for hostels in QT.
Cons: Maybe the bathrooms could have been a bit nicer. Wish there were lights near each bed. Dorm room was just a little cold despite the heater. Reception closes at 7pm, and in my opinion could stay open one extra hour for those checking in a bit later. You can arrange a later check it, but it would just save the hassle ;)
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Great staff, WiFi and location and the price is cheap for location
Cons:
9.5 Excellent
Pros: Very friendly staff, great location, and overall a very pleasant stay :)
Cons: The shower upstairs is a little bit short, I had to crouch down and I'm only 173cm tall. But other than that everything was great!
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Awesome little place, good vibe, warm fireplace, very clean.
Cons:
8.0 Excellent
Pros: Simple, cheap, casual
Cons: The shower could have more water pressure
9.5 Excellent
Pros: Location was superb. bed was comfortable. Room was always warm.
Cons: The showers were not that great, I had to hold a handle so it didnt flick off all the time. But thats the only problem I had.
9.3 Excellent
Pros: Tidy place! Close to town.
Cons: Bunk bed is too low for the tall people.
7.5 Good
Pros: It's super clean. The kitchen and the bathroom are comfortable.
Cons: You are not allowed to turn the heater on in the room. If you do so, the manager comes in and turns it off. In the morning he comes in the room, unannounced and turn the heater off, opens the curtains and the windows, even though is freezing cold outside.
Set in Queenstown and within 700 metres of Skyline Gondola and Luge, Alpine Lodge Backpackers has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. 7 km from Queenstown Event Centre and 12 km from Lake Wakatipu, the property provides a ski pass sales point and ski storage space. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, a tour desk and luggage storage for guests. The hostel offers a sun terrace. Skiing is among the activities that guests can enjoy near Alpine Lodge Backpackers. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Queenstown Chamber Of Commerce, Queenstown Lakes District Library and Department for Courts. The nearest airport is Queenstown Airport, 8 km from Alpine Lodge Backpackers.
With a stay at Pinewood Lodge in Queenstown, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Skyline Gondola and Lake Wakatipu. Featured amenities include a computer station, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Overall 7.5 Good
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Good
6.8
Pros: Facilities was just alright nothing exceptionally great.
Good
7.5
Pros: The gentleman who checked us in was very good.
Excellent
8.0
Pros: Good location, just a walk from the town. It was everything you’d usually expect from a hostel - but the staff were friendly, access to facilities was good and general cleanliness, quality and quietness was better than the hostel our friends stayed in.
Good
6.8
Pros: Staff: The second check in was much more pleasant with a friendly staff member providing much more information and was very approachable. Facilities: Shared kitchen and communal area huge, with plenty of fridge storage etc. Nice balcony area in 2 bed apartment with views. Bathroom: excellent shower pressure! Location: Was great, a huge bonus to be within walking distance of town with free parking.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Cloud, Moon and Remi were excellent representatives of your property
Good
7.5
Pros: Good basic value for money
Excellent
8.0
Pros: - location is a short walk to the centre
Excellent
10.0
Pros: The bed is comfy
Excellent
9.5
Pros: Great place to stay! Very comfortable and clean.
Okay
5.5
Pros: Staff were very friendly. Overall for the amount we paid was reasonable.
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Overall 7.5 Good
Based on 3,456 reviews
Cleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.2
Location
8.0
Services
7.2
Staff
8.1
Value for money
7.2
6.8 Good
Pros: Facilities was just alright nothing exceptionally great.
Cons: Toilets
7.5 Good
Pros: The gentleman who checked us in was very good.
Cons: The room smelt musty and of BO. Went and bought some air freshener
8.0 Excellent
Pros: Good location, just a walk from the town. It was everything you’d usually expect from a hostel - but the staff were friendly, access to facilities was good and general cleanliness, quality and quietness was better than the hostel our friends stayed in.
Cons:
6.8 Good
Pros: Staff: The second check in was much more pleasant with a friendly staff member providing much more information and was very approachable. Facilities: Shared kitchen and communal area huge, with plenty of fridge storage etc. Nice balcony area in 2 bed apartment with views. Bathroom: excellent shower pressure! Location: Was great, a huge bonus to be within walking distance of town with free parking.
Cons: We stayed here for 2 nights in a 3- bed room, and a third night in a 2 bed apartment. Staff: the initial girl who checked us is wasn't overly helpful & did not provide much information on the local area. Facilities: We had to ask for an extra towel as there were only two provided in a 3 bed room. 3-bed room was small, just about fitting 3 beds in. The heater was broken, they did provide a small portable heater however it was quite noisy and dried out the air. In the 2 bed apartment, there was a musty smell and we had to ask maintaince to fix a faulty bathroom door (jammed shut).
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Cloud, Moon and Remi were excellent representatives of your property
Cons:
7.5 Good
Pros: Good basic value for money
Cons:
8.0 Excellent
Pros: - location is a short walk to the centre
Cons: - No hangers to hang our winter jackets, therefore had put them on the floor. - No hair Dyer provided in room, need to deposit from reception
10.0 Excellent
Pros: The bed is comfy
Cons:
9.5 Excellent
Pros: Great place to stay! Very comfortable and clean.
Cons:
5.5 Okay
Pros: Staff were very friendly. Overall for the amount we paid was reasonable.
Cons: You could hear the people in the room beside like they were in our room. The showers had hair all over the walls! Beds were uncomfortable.
With a stay at Pinewood Lodge in Queenstown, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Skyline Gondola and Lake Wakatipu. Featured amenities include a computer station, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
With a stay at The Black Sheep Backpackers in Queenstown, you'll be a 4-minute walk from Lake Wakatipu and 6 minutes by foot from Queenstown Gardens. Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Limited parking is available onsite.
Overall 7.4 Good
Based on 1,134 reviews
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Okay
5.1
Good
6.8
Good
6.8
Pros: Good value for money
Good
6.3
Pros: Power points at every bunk
Good
6.8
Excellent
9.5
Pros: Everything it was a really nice place
Okay
5.8
Pros: Queenstown is a cool place.
Excellent
8.0
Pros: Easy and cheap
Okay
5.5
Pros: It was clean, comfy beds, location is good
Good
7.5
Pros: Kind staffs, easy going (for example, i had to leave by 7:30 for catching up a bus. The reception desk opens at 8am and she was asking key deposit but then when she heard the leaving time, she just told me to leave the key at the drop box) The instant coffee there was better than i had for 19 days at SHPG, near wanaka lol Oh the summit, was nice to hike. Would've gone to the highest one there if my wife's situation was fine...
Excellent
9.3
Pros: We stayed in a mountain view 8 bed unisex dorm. It was so warm and so nice! You have your own pod basically - a big locker under your bunk bed that you can bring your own lock and lock up. It can fit a large suitcase! There’s a curtain to close off your bed, your own lamp light, USB charger port and normal PowerPoint. There’s a full length mirror in the room. The bathrooms were always clean. There were two showers on our level which was plenty and a hairdryer to use. Would highly recommend and will be staying again.
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Overall 7.4 Good
Based on 1,134 reviews
Location
8.6
WiFi
8.3
Service
7.1
Room
6.1
Cleanliness
5.4
Comfort
5.4
Food
3.5
Breakfast
0.0
Room
5.4
5.1 Okay
Pros:
Cons: Price changed every night. Bathroom was small and smelly. Kitchen door was very difficult to slide open.
6.8 Good
Pros:
Cons: The bathroom is not very clean and due to no door outside the shower curtain so the shower curtain was flying , very annoying.
6.8 Good
Pros: Good value for money
Cons: Poor WiFi Not soundproof Not working TV & Remote
6.3 Good
Pros: Power points at every bunk
Cons: Bathroom to small, overbooked room and let staff know before they left and they just took someone elses stuff off bed and said sleep here - had to shuffle beds twice threw night as reception went home knowing of the problem, check in time of 3pm was a pain
6.8 Good
Pros:
Cons: The beds in the twin room were not the best, the springs poking you in the night. To be woken regularly by the squeaky door outside the room
9.5 Excellent
Pros: Everything it was a really nice place
Cons: All was good
5.8 Okay
Pros: Queenstown is a cool place.
Cons: The beds were uncomfortable I couldn’t sit up, it was so cramped, there wasn’t any space to put my bag. Other guests bags were all over the floor nearly tripped over getting up in the dark. Wifi wasn’t very good either.
8.0 Excellent
Pros: Easy and cheap
Cons: They overcharged me
5.5 Okay
Pros: It was clean, comfy beds, location is good
Cons: There needs to be doors on the main level showers, it's weird to expect people to shower publicly. I went and found other showers as I wasnt anout to shower without any privacy. There also needs to be better policies around long term guests, I understand the housing shortage but it felt like 90% of the people staying lived there and so this presented a whole host of issues.
7.5 Good
Pros: Kind staffs, easy going (for example, i had to leave by 7:30 for catching up a bus. The reception desk opens at 8am and she was asking key deposit but then when she heard the leaving time, she just told me to leave the key at the drop box) The instant coffee there was better than i had for 19 days at SHPG, near wanaka lol Oh the summit, was nice to hike. Would've gone to the highest one there if my wife's situation was fine...
Cons: Jesus F**king Christ, whoever moves, every god d**n second or minute, some banging sound from the first floor or other room kept on. Very annoying, more like i was awake because of it. Probably the builduing was built with wood? But it was too much for real. I'm a no complainer but no it was not nice.
9.3 Excellent
Pros: We stayed in a mountain view 8 bed unisex dorm. It was so warm and so nice! You have your own pod basically - a big locker under your bunk bed that you can bring your own lock and lock up. It can fit a large suitcase! There’s a curtain to close off your bed, your own lamp light, USB charger port and normal PowerPoint. There’s a full length mirror in the room. The bathrooms were always clean. There were two showers on our level which was plenty and a hairdryer to use. Would highly recommend and will be staying again.
Cons: The staff were not very friendly and didn’t offer any advice or really any info. I’ve been to Queenstown before so didn’t really bother me, but I found it unusual and like to get local knowledge.
With a stay at The Black Sheep Backpackers in Queenstown, you'll be a 4-minute walk from Lake Wakatipu and 6 minutes by foot from Queenstown Gardens. Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Limited parking is available onsite.
With a stay at Bumbles Backpackers in Queenstown, you'll be just steps from Lake Wakatipu and 11 minutes by foot from Skyline Gondola. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Overall 7.3 Good
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7.5
Okay
4.5
Pros: location
Excellent
9.3
Pros: Our room was really nice and comfortable. Location is perfect, close to the city and lake.
Good
7.0
Pros: The receptionist and location were both superb! Good job to them
Good
6.8
Pros: Location
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Fantastic check in from a very chirpy lass :) didnt use the facilities so csnt comment. Cabin very nice and clean, prime location.
Excellent
9.5
Pros: Great little cabin with comfy bed and pillows! We enjoyed our stay.
Excellent
9.3
Pros: Lovely helpful staff
Excellent
8.0
Pros: Grey view and location
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Overall 7.3 Good
Based on 59 reviews
Value
10.0
Service
9.4
Location
8.9
Comfort
8.1
Room
7.7
Amenities
4.2
7.5 Good
Pros:
Cons: Water pressure in the shower was terrible
4.5 Okay
Pros: location
Cons: no internet and no parking but says free wifi and parking
9.3 Excellent
Pros: Our room was really nice and comfortable. Location is perfect, close to the city and lake.
Cons: One toilet and one shower for two rooms (one of them was for about six people) wasn't comfortable.
7.0 Good
Pros: The receptionist and location were both superb! Good job to them
Cons: The kitchen was small and did not have proper cookware. There were dirty dishes and stuff laying around in the kitchen, people did not wash their stuff. There were not enough space in the fridge or freezer, and it seemed like these were neither emptied for old food or ever cleaned. The bathrooms were cold, like really cold. The room itself did not have any closet or place to store stuff, besides a long table. There were 3 hangers, but nowhere really to hang them with halfway wet ski clothes.
6.8 Good
Pros: Location
Cons: the beddings didn't change.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Fantastic check in from a very chirpy lass :) didnt use the facilities so csnt comment. Cabin very nice and clean, prime location.
Cons:
9.5 Excellent
Pros: Great little cabin with comfy bed and pillows! We enjoyed our stay.
Cons: Shower and toilet facilities need an overhaul, they are quite run down and shower pressure was very low.
9.3 Excellent
Pros: Lovely helpful staff
Cons:
8.0 Excellent
Pros: Grey view and location
Cons: I was in a private room and the adjoining share accomodation was noisy
With a stay at Bumbles Backpackers in Queenstown, you'll be just steps from Lake Wakatipu and 11 minutes by foot from Skyline Gondola. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
With a stay at Base Queenstown - Hostel in Queenstown, you'll be in the entertainment district, a 3-minute walk from Lake Wakatipu and 6 minutes by foot from Skyline Gondola. Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.
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Overall 7.1 Good
Based on 2,929 reviews
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Good
6.8
Pros: Location is perfect
Okay
5.8
Pros: The staff is friendly.
Excellent
8.8
Pros: Perfect location right in the middle of town, and the reception and staff were incredibly helpful with getting activities organised regarding skiing and nights out. There was ample street parking nearby, so even with a hire car we had no problems. The value for money for the 6 nights we stayed was unbeatable!
Okay
4.5
Pros: Great location to the city
Excellent
8.0
Pros: Location
Okay
4.3
Pros: Probably a good place to stay if you're interested in partying while in Queenstown and don't mind being kept up late by loud, drunk people returning home. Facilities were okay. Location is good, but many other hostels share this minus the noise from the club next door.
Excellent
8.3
Pros: The location was amazing. Your in the heart of Queenstown. The price was great for the location. The room was spacious, with comfy bed and pillows.
Okay
5.5
Pros: location and character. staff were good
Okay
5.5
Excellent
9.5
Pros: 10/10 for location, in the heart of Queenstown, very close to Ferg! I had a double room no window with private bathroom and the room also came with a small fridge and kettle which was great
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Overall 7.1 Good
Based on 2,929 reviews
Location
9.0
Service
8.6
Value
7.9
Breakfast
6.8
Bar
6.8
Vibe
5.7
WiFi
5.3
Room
4.9
Cleanliness
3.8
Comfort
3.7
Amenities
3.6
Food
3.4
Location
9.0
Service
8.6
Room
4.7
Cleanliness
4.0
Amenities
3.7
Comfort
3.4
Location
9.1
Service
8.3
Room
5.1
Comfort
4.3
Cleanliness
3.5
6.8 Good
Pros: Location is perfect
Cons: Breakfast, you have to take it in the disco ( smelly) The door of our room was broken and it was always open
5.8 Okay
Pros: The staff is friendly.
Cons: The heater is out of order and the room is inadequate of light.
8.8 Excellent
Pros: Perfect location right in the middle of town, and the reception and staff were incredibly helpful with getting activities organised regarding skiing and nights out. There was ample street parking nearby, so even with a hire car we had no problems. The value for money for the 6 nights we stayed was unbeatable!
Cons: The bunk I was given was quite squeaky, and would make noise any time even a slight movement was made.
4.5 Okay
Pros: Great location to the city
Cons: Dirty bedroom and toilet Coffee and tea provide with mugs but no mixing spoons?!
8.0 Excellent
Pros: Location
Cons: None
4.3 Okay
Pros: Probably a good place to stay if you're interested in partying while in Queenstown and don't mind being kept up late by loud, drunk people returning home. Facilities were okay. Location is good, but many other hostels share this minus the noise from the club next door.
Cons: Biggest issue here was the fact that the water never heated up to more than a luke warm temperature, and came out in a drizzle, seemed to be an issue throughout the hostel- not ideal in winter. Other guests were generally really inconsiderate and messy- coming home early in the morning making massive amounts of noise in the corridor. Wiping their muddy shoes all over the carpet to clean them. Staff didn't seem to be able to keep up with the cleaning demands. Laundry wasn't working, wasn't informed of this when checking in. Staff seem much more concerned by trying to pressure you into spending huge amounts of money booking tours and activities through them than anything else.
8.3 Excellent
Pros: The location was amazing. Your in the heart of Queenstown. The price was great for the location. The room was spacious, with comfy bed and pillows.
Cons: The hot water was TERRIBLE. The whole week we stayed we only got 1 hot shower. Every other day was barely warm. Also the cleaners kept leaving the door unlocked once they had finished. We told the staff down at the front desk but clearly nothing was done as it happened another 3 times. Also they don't monitor guests. Every day during late/early times groups of people being extremely loud in the halls.
5.5 Okay
Pros: location and character. staff were good
Cons: too many drunk people banging on the door through the night trying to get in to the rooms. breakfast was only between eight and nine and I could not eat it as I had to catch a bus away
5.5 Okay
Pros:
Cons: What we expected but bathroom could use some attention. Also couldn’t sleep more than 10 minutes at a time because of loud screaming/yelling down the hall ways from drunk people. Obviously don’t stick to quiet after 10pm or you’re kicked out rule that they gave stuck all over the place. For what the room cost us I wish I looked into other options
9.5 Excellent
Pros: 10/10 for location, in the heart of Queenstown, very close to Ferg! I had a double room no window with private bathroom and the room also came with a small fridge and kettle which was great
Cons: Some may find the location a bit noisy, my room was fine and I wasn’t disturbed however since it is a backpackers in central Queenstown expect to have some guests returning back to their rooms in the early hours of the morning
With a stay at Base Queenstown - Hostel in Queenstown, you'll be in the entertainment district, a 3-minute walk from Lake Wakatipu and 6 minutes by foot from Skyline Gondola. Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.
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