The Best Hostels in Queenstown for Backpackers, Solo Travellers, Couples, and Skiers

The Best Hostels in Queenstown for Backpackers, Solo Travellers, Couples, and Skiers
Queenstown has quite a few hostels which all receive very high marks from guests. This might make it difficult to pick a hostel, but rest assured knowing that you'll be staying somewhere great. The following hostels all have their own unique charm while offering great amenities, a social environment, and more!
How much do hostels in Queenstown cost?

You can find our comprehensive analysis of all hostel prices in Queenstown here. We've found the average prices of dorms and private rooms, as well as the typical prices of hostels with various amenities, too.



A social hostel, great for solo travelers, couples, and groups

Dorm Bed from $38.89
Private Room from $55.79
Overall Rating: 95%
Level 1 36 Camp Street, Queenstown
Great balconies, large common areas, and nightly social activities make this hostel very social, but also relaxing. Located in the middle of town, but in a quiet spot, guests can rest here, meet other travelers, cook their own food in the shared kitchen, and plan the next day's adventures. Dorm rooms are clean and spacious, and ensuite bathrooms are modern, clean, and have everything you need. Hairdryers are even available! Private rooms are also available for couples or larger groups. This hostel receives tons of positive reviews from guests, so check it out!


An active, social hostel in the heart of Queenstown

Dorm Bed from $22.95
Private Room from $10.63
Overall Rating: 94%
50 Beach St, Queenstown
A refurbished building on the lakefront with spectacular views, everything about this hostel is modern and new (even the noise reducing windows). Offering smaller dorm rooms with ensuite bathrooms, as well as private rooms in a variety of sizes, there is something for everyone. The spacious community kitchen is clean and modern for those that want to cook meals (and it has a great view). The common areas have TVs, a game room, and comfortable sofas and chairs for unwinding with your new friends. The onsite laundromat is also fantastic!

Guests claim that the vibe is social and fun, and that the staff is super friendly and helpful!


A social, fun hostel that is great for solo travelers and couples

Dorm Bed from $35.07
Private Room from $54.19
Overall Rating: 95%
Level 1 5 Athol Street, Queenstown
With large common areas and a central location, this somewhat new and relatively smaller hostel (with 55 beds) offers a lot of nice features. Lockers, laundry, a communal kitchen, Wi-Fi, BBQ, terrace, TVs, hot showers, and more are just a start with the long list of benefits here at the Adventure Q2. The game room brings people together to meet and mingle, creating a fun, social vibe. Bathrooms are clean and modern, too!

You can't go wrong here. Guest reviews tend to highlight the cleanliness of the modern facilities, the friendly staff, nightly social activities, and comfortable beds.


A social hostel for solo travelers and couples

Dorm Bed from $37.62
Overall Rating: 83%
39 Robins Road Queenstown, Queenstown
This is another clean and modern hostel with a long list of hostel amenities and a huge number of positive reviews. What sets it apart is the location (still walking distance to everything) slightly up the hill, and with great views over town. They have a shared kitchen, internet, laundry, hot showers, and more.

Guest reviews tend to highlight the home-like feeling it has, making everyone comfortable. And the staff gets high marks for helpfulness, too!


Dorm Bed from $12.75
Private Room from $6.38
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 92%
88-90 Lake Esplanade, Queenstown
This terrific hostel offers friendly service and board games. The good location and overall vibe also make it very popular. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's self-catering facilities and a microwave. Wi-fi, laundry facilities, luggage storage, internet access, air conditioning, and housekeeping are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.


Dorm Bed from $37.62
Private Room from $42.29
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 86%
13 Frankton Road, Queenstown
You'll love this hostel because of it's good location and quality amenities. It features friendly service, bicycle hire, a common room, a games room, and board games. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's self-catering facilities and a microwave. Wi-fi, laundry facilities, security lockers, luggage storage, internet access, and housekeeping are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.


Dorm Bed from $20.66
Private Room from $19.13
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 86%
13, Gorge Road, Queenstown
Alpine Lodge is very popular due to the atmosphere, great location, and long list of amenities. It features friendly service, a common room, and board games. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's self-catering facilities and a microwave. Wi-fi, luggage storage, parking, towels included, internet access, and housekeeping are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.


Dorm Bed from $25.41
Private Room from $30.67
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 83%
6 Henry St, Queenstown
You'll love this hostel because of it's good location and quality amenities. It features friendly service, a common room, and board games. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's self-catering facilities and a microwave. Wi-fi, laundry facilities, security lockers, luggage storage, internet access, and housekeeping are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.
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