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Our top choices for Kingston hostels

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, and a view of a deck and mountains.

1. Haka House Queenstown Lakefront

Haka House Queenstown Lakefront
3.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (142 reviews)
"Great location,only stayed one night and left early so can't comment on amenities but looked clean in shared kitchen dining area. Bedroom was fine with a nice view of the lake"
Australia
Doug
The price is AU$187
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Haka House Queenstown Lakefront
A wooden interior with a table and chairs, a view of a mountain, and a sign with text.

2. LyLo Queenstown

LyLo Queenstown
5.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (774 reviews)
"Good stay"
United States
Ryan
The price is AU$159
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
LyLo Queenstown
A multi-story building with a stone facade, balconies, and a glass entrance.

3. Nomads Queenstown Backpackers

Nomads Queenstown Backpackers
2.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (780 reviews)
"A great place to stay although a little noisy with bars close by open very late."
Australia
Craig
The price is AU$168
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Nomads Queenstown Backpackers
A modern building with large windows, a wooden staircase, and a metal railing.

4. 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$108
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers
A modern house with a deck, outdoor seating, and a pergola.

5. The Black Sheep Backpackers

The Black Sheep Backpackers
2.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (81 reviews)
"Great first hostel stay! Loved everything."
United States
Renee
The price is AU$104
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
The Black Sheep Backpackers
A room with a large window overlooking a lake, a boat docked at the pier, and a small round table with two white chairs.

6. Absoloot Hostel Queenstown

Absoloot Hostel Queenstown
2.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (176 reviews)
"Great central location, the shared kitchens is well equiped."
Australia
Carolina
The price is AU$185
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Absoloot Hostel Queenstown
A living room with a sofa, a television on a shelf, and a window with a view of trees and mountains.

7. Lakeside Backpackers

Lakeside Backpackers
2.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
6.0 out of 10, (24 reviews)
"Pretty location, definitely would benefit from frequent cleanings."
Canada
Natalie
The price is AU$123
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Lakeside Backpackers
A wooden deck with outdoor seating and a covered area.

8. Haka House Queenstown

Haka House Queenstown
4.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (313 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$135
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Haka House Queenstown
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Top Kingston Hotel Reviews

LyLo Queenstown

LyLo Queenstown

10/10 Excellent
"Recommended"
pricilia 1-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
LyLo Queenstown

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Kingston Hostels information

Number of reviews
2,418
Accommodation
10 Hostels
Lowest Price
AU$104
Highest Price
AU$187

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Kingston?
The weather is important when you're experiencing new places, so here's a little information that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually February and January, with an average temperature of 13°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 3°C. Average annual precipitation for Kingston is 1506 mm.
What is there to see and do in Kingston?
Depending on what you're interested in, you might enjoy the area around Kingston. Get out into nature with places such as Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown Gardens and Queenstown Beach. Additional attractions include Kingston Golf Club, Kingston Library and Walter Peak High Country Farm.
What's the best way to get to and around Kingston while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in and around Kingston in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.), 21.5 mi (34.6 km) from the city centre.