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Our top choices for Central Otago District hostels

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1. LyLo Queenstown

LyLo Queenstown
5.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (779 reviews)
"Good stay"
United States
Ryan
The price is AU$187
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
LyLo Queenstown
A balcony with a view of a street, stone wall, and a row of chairs.

2. Nomads Queenstown Backpackers

Nomads Queenstown Backpackers
2.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (784 reviews)
"Location is excellent"
Australia
Kayomi
The price is AU$192
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Nomads Queenstown Backpackers
A hotel room with a large window, a bed, and a view of a deck and mountains.

3. Haka House Queenstown Lakefront

Haka House Queenstown Lakefront
4.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (143 reviews)
"Lovely staff, attractions were walking distance so very good."
Australia
Keri
The price is AU$233
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
Haka House Queenstown Lakefront
A view from inside a room with large windows overlooking a parking area and mountains.

4. Haka House Wanaka

Haka House Wanaka
5.0 star property
Wanaka
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (279 reviews)
"Good place to stay."
Australia
Robyn
The price is AU$235
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Haka House Wanaka
A modern waiting area with a stone wall, comfortable seating, a fireplace, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

5. The Brownston Hostel

The Brownston Hostel
2.0 star property
Wanaka
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (133 reviews)
"Very good location clean and comfortable room. "
United States
Levent
The price is AU$113
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
The Brownston Hostel
A modern interior with a view of a lake and mountains. It includes a bar area with stools and a kitchen counter.

6. Absoloot Hostel Queenstown

Absoloot Hostel Queenstown
2.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (179 reviews)
"Great central location, the shared kitchens is well equiped."
Australia
Carolina
The price is AU$232
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Absoloot Hostel Queenstown
A wooden deck with two chairs, one with a towel and another with a blanket, and a small round table with a teapot and cups.

7. Haka House Queenstown

Haka House Queenstown
4.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (314 reviews)
"I had a great stay at Haka. The staff were very helpful, my room was good and everything was very clean. It was also in a great location and walkable to everything. I wouldn’t hesitate to stay again."
United Kingdom
Katie
The price is AU$177
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Haka House Queenstown
A wooden barrel-shaped structure with a bench and potted plants on a wooden deck.

8. The Black Sheep Backpackers

The Black Sheep Backpackers
2.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (82 reviews)
"Great first hostel stay! Loved everything."
United States
Renee
The price is AU$221
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
The Black Sheep Backpackers
A living room with a sofa, a television on a shelf, and a window with a view of trees and mountains.

9. Lakeside Backpackers

Lakeside Backpackers
2.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
6.0 out of 10, (25 reviews)
"Location was the only plus (lakeside, 5 minutes walk from Steamer Wharf). Negatives: tired, scruffy, very poorly equipped kitchen, same twin room we had last December STILL stank of cigarette smoke. Room needs some hanging space and/or shelves. Showers need to be completely replaced."
Australia
Simon
The price is AU$139
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Lakeside Backpackers
An indoor patio area with a wooden table and chairs, a bamboo fence, and a small garden bed with plants.

10. Tahuna Pod Hostel

Tahuna Pod Hostel
1.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (216 reviews)
"Good stay, staff and location "
United Kingdom
Stavros
Tahuna Pod Hostel
A stone staircase surrounded by lush greenery and a wooden fence.

11. The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers

The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers
2.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (128 reviews)
"well maintained, centrally located, front desk did an excellent job "
Australia
Sergio
The price is AU$119
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers
A bedroom with a large window, a wooden bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

12. Adventure Q2 Hostel

Adventure Q2 Hostel
2.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
Adventure Q2 Hostel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Top Central Otago District Hotel Reviews

Garden Court Suites And Apartments

Garden Court Suites And Apartments

8/10 Good
"Location was good for the Lake and about 10 minutes from the centre, which was more hilly than expected. Room a good size."
Suzanne 2-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
Garden Court Suites And Apartments

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Central Otago District Hostels information

Number of reviews
2,104
Accommodation
12 Hostels
Lowest Price
AU$113
Highest Price
AU$235