Is parking available at the property?

Nearby parking is available at a fee of NZD 4 per hour. Reservations are not required.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 15:00 to 23:00, and check-out is by 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in the heart of Queenstown, just steps from the Church of St Peters and Cookie Time Cookie Bar. It is 0.1 km from Queenstown Mall and 0.2 km from Queenstown Gardens. The preferred airport is Queenstown International Airport, located 7.6 km away.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not mentioned.

Nomads Queenstown Hostel - Affordable Stay in NZ

Average nightly price at Nomads Queenstown Hostel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$112
February	$106
March	$86
April	$76
May	$72
June	$76
July	$107
August	$110
September	$116
October	$64
November	$89
December	$99

What guests think

Nomads Queenstown Hostel sits in a very central, walkable spot with friendly staff and good value, but many reviews repeatedly warn of loud late night noise from surrounding bars and clubs that can continue until 2–4 am.

Rooms range from basic dorms to private ensuites; some have balconies, while several internal rooms lack windows and feel dated. Shared spaces like the large kitchen and lounges are a plus, though occasional kitchen odors, bathroom drainage issues, and crowded fridges are reported. Best for travelers who prioritize value and location over quiet.

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Facilities

Popular facilities include a large shared kitchen, lounges with a fireplace and pool table, and a sauna, plus app‑based room access. Some areas feel older or well used, and the kitchen/common spaces can get crowded.

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6

Ofer

Nov 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was good, facilities were good. But room was very noisy (earplugs on the pillows should have been a give away.) Not their fault, the central location is just in the heart of the all night club zone. But if you need to sleep, think about staying somewhere a little more out of the action.

10

Pao-Ting

Mar 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic location with street parking in front of hotel. This is more of a hostel/backpacker hotel. Can be loud at night due to bars/clubs across the street and behind the building. Only like a minute walk to the lake and maybe 5 minutes walk to the main street. Price is good and has a central kitchen if you like to cook your own meals (can be crowded at times)

10

JOHN

May 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rachael is very friendly, welcoming and very pleasant to interact with. This place was perfect for our needs and the amenities (large shared kitchen, couches next to fireplaces, sauna, etc.) were the icing on the cake. Thank you, Nomads!

10

A

Apr 5, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The stay was amazing and exceeded expectations. Location is perfect and the convenience of the luggage store was well appreciated. Would recommend to others.

10

Gillian

Jan 23, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I was impressed with how clean quiet and high tech this hostel was. I was even able to rent a towel and do many things from the app they use for all guests. It is right in the middle of everything. Great location. Staffed 24/7 made me feel safer than the ones who don't have someone watching the door at night. Would love to return to this one someday!

8

Katsu

Nov 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Located in center of the city nice neighborhood. I enjoyed walking to the riverside market as well as the park area. The staff was helpful at the check in. There are rooms that the guests can eat, drink, and chat, as well as work. I stayed in the bigger room to take care of some tasks. The ambiance was comfy,!

10

LiLiane

Dec 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Jared at the front desk is awesome. I only wish that there was a hallway light into my room. I booked a double, thinking that I had full bath access. The baths are shared. I love that they offer cooking class as well as you get a free dinner. I'm not sure when they cook for the free dinner but when I checked in I was told that there was going to be complementary Indian food in the kitchen if I wanted some. The theme does change. You use an app to unlock your door. Unfortunately the app keeps messing up and for some reason it takes about 15 tries for my door to open There is a sona, it is usually occupied and I think it only seats two people. When I went up it was occupied by two gentlemen, so it was a tight fit for two people. There is also a backyard terrace. Parking can be a little tricky. I parked on the street in front of the hostel, and got lucky both times. They have some pretty cool stickers I purchase. Super convenient location to downtown Queenstown. Literally a 6 minute walk

10

Sarah

Jul 9, 2023

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Stayed 7 nights

Walking distance to everything in Queenstown, huge kitchen and great entertainment area with a fireplace, couches, and a pool table. Water pressure in the showers was great and instantly hot water. Staff were lovely and always at the desk. Will be staying again!

10

Amanda

Dec 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location in central Queenstown with good facilities and comfortable rooms.

10

William

Feb 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It's an older, well used property. Basic amenities. We didn't take advantage of the kitchen facility but looked like the young adults were getting good use out of it. Good value considering how popular the area is. We loved our small balcony.

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Cleanliness

Most guests find rooms and shared areas clean, though the property is older. Reports note kitchen odors or cluttered fridges and occasional bathroom drainage or leakage issues.

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10

Klara

Mar 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great value for the money. Clean. Safe. Convenient

8

minchwa

Jan 26, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

직원들은 친절해요. 단지 숙소 앞의 그 바가 너무 시끄러워요. 그리고 키친의 그 냄새는 오랜 전부터 쌓인 음식물 쓰레기 썪은 냄새 같아요. 10시까지 키친 이용이 가능한데 그 이후 직원들이 열심히 치워요. 하지만 배수구 아래까지 관리 신경 써야할 듯 합니다. 한밤중에 12시30분 넘어 소방훈련도 경험 합니다.

6

Myrese

Dec 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Ik raad het af om in dit hostel te slapen op vrijdagavond, de muziek van de buren (uitgaansgelegenheid) stond enorm hard aan tot 03:00. Verder is het een groot hostel, wat niet ten goede komt van de netheid van de keuken

8

Lynette

Feb 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly service with clean spacious rooms

6

brian

Dec 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I don't enjoy staying in Queenstown because everything is so expensive, but the en-suite rooms at Nomad's Backpackers are a reasonable price for the area, and provide you with your own private bath, a balcony, and a mini-fridge. What they don't provide you though is hand towels, soap, or shampoo ... There is a soap dispenser, but we stayed in two different rooms a week apart, and neither of the dispensers had any soap. So bring your own.

6

Chihiro

Jul 21, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

It was clean enough for Backpackers, and staff were kind. But there were many things in the fridge. So I couldn’t use it. And because of the neighbors (bar or restaurants), it was noisy until midnight. So I won’t recommend if you are sensitive to noise. Anyway It was good for me.

8

Samantha

Sep 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything was nice and clean albeit slightly older. The balcony was lovely to use on the sunny afternoon! The free earplugs were perfect to block out the rowdy partygoers downstairs!

8

KUAN TING

Sep 2, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

房間整體整潔度不錯，唯一缺點是浴室排水孔有堵塞，會積水。冷氣空調無法自行開啟，須透過櫃檯人員控制。

8

Shun

Dec 7, 2022

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Stayed 19,333 nights

良かった点は、チェックイン時に身分証明書の原本を忘れていても、コピーで対応してくださったことや、ホステル内のロンダリーがコインを入れても作動しなかった時に対応してくださったことなど、とにかくスタッフが素晴らしかったことである。また、何よりも、お手軽な価格で宿泊できるのがありがたかった。良くなかった点は、部屋の中のwifiは無料となっているが、非常に通信速度が遅いので、結局モバイルデータ通信に頼ることになる点や、部屋のロッカーは自分の南京錠を持ってないとロックできない点や、潔癖症の方にとっては抵抗のありそうな部屋(そんなに臭わないが埃が目立つ)である点や、部屋の近くのバーから深夜でも音楽や声が聴こえてくる点である。さらに、ロビーの奥の共用の荷物置き場は、チェックイン前でも利用できるが、埃が多くあまり清潔でなかった。また、部屋は12月初旬だからか、夜には布団をかけて寝ると暑苦しいと感じた。

6

Athawit

Jun 21, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

คนเยอะไป เหมือนมาอยู่กันแบบระยะยาว ผ้าห่มมีกลิ่น ห้องไม่เก็บเสียง

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Rooms

Rooms range from basic dorms to private ensuites; some have balconies, while several internal rooms lack windows and feel dated. Wi‑Fi is reported as unreliable by multiple guests, and noise from nearby venues affects many rooms.

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Ofer

Nov 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was good, facilities were good. But room was very noisy (earplugs on the pillows should have been a give away.) Not their fault, the central location is just in the heart of the all night club zone. But if you need to sleep, think about staying somewhere a little more out of the action.

4

Louise

Feb 21, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I understand that Queenstown is expensive, but for a small ensuite room with no external windows and an air-conditioner that not only didn't work but sounded like an aircraft was flying over the room, the value was terrible. The location however was great.

6

Michael

Apr 15, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Good: location, right near the lake and many dining options. Bad: depending on room you get very noisy music for half the night making it near impossible to sleep. In my room the fridge was also so frozen up that the door wouldnt close. Couldn’t open room curtains as it was directly opposite an office window and if you opened the window you are staring straight at officeworkers about 3 metres away

8

Christopher

Feb 20, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

I was impressed with my king bed with own Bathroom. The room was spacious and clean except for when house keeping overlooked the please tidy my room sign on my door when l was out on a day trip. Nomads is in central Queenstown and l perfectly located fo the attractions and town nightlife.. tours can be arranged on sight. The room could do with a clock as it has no windows so it's hard to know what time of day it is. Other than that l can highly recommend staying at Nomads

6

scott

Nov 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Had a box room (no window) If you stay get a balcony room. Place looks well used , bit run down and tired. Otherwise OK

8

Mathias

Mar 5, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Das Hotel war ok, Zimmerfenster war schmal und klein im 2 Bettzimmer (oben unter der Decke). Das Preis - Leistungsverhältnis war nicht passend. Aber alle Mitarbeiter waren sehr freundlich, Zimmer konnte über App geöffnet werden, Klimaanlage top gesteuert über Rezeption.

6

BEVERLEY

Dec 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Was close to waterfront. Pleasant staff. Not too happy with internal room

6

Nara

May 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

O WIFI NAO FUNCIONA, e nao foi algo pontual porque fiquei la mais de uma semana. Eles sabem que nao funciona e tudo bem. Um hostel gigante como esse tinha que ter 5 redes de wifi, eles nao tem nenhuma

10

William

Feb 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It's an older, well used property. Basic amenities. We didn't take advantage of the kitchen facility but looked like the young adults were getting good use out of it. Good value considering how popular the area is. We loved our small balcony.

10

Robert

Dec 3, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room is excellent

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Service

Staff are consistently friendly, helpful and accommodating, and check‑in/out is smooth.

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10

John

Mar 19, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was fabulous. Friendly, helpful, informed about the area

8

Kathleen

Oct 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were always friendly & helpful.

8

Jan

Nov 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Booked incorrectly as single beds, but upgraded & amended on site, excellent service. Towels available but not face cloth’s? Also the pedestal basin with no where to put anything you need. Awesomely close to everything.

10

Jacques

Oct 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was extremely helpful and friendly

8

Katsu

Nov 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Located in center of the city nice neighborhood. I enjoyed walking to the riverside market as well as the park area. The staff was helpful at the check in. There are rooms that the guests can eat, drink, and chat, as well as work. I stayed in the bigger room to take care of some tasks. The ambiance was comfy,!

10

Martin

Apr 7, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great friendly staff. Lovely vibe overall.

10

Jorge

May 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff was very accommodating and professional. Will come back!

8

Sawa

Dec 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Check-in and out smooth and comfortable.

8

Shun

Dec 7, 2022

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Stayed 19,333 nights

良かった点は、チェックイン時に身分証明書の原本を忘れていても、コピーで対応してくださったことや、ホステル内のロンダリーがコインを入れても作動しなかった時に対応してくださったことなど、とにかくスタッフが素晴らしかったことである。また、何よりも、お手軽な価格で宿泊できるのがありがたかった。良くなかった点は、部屋の中のwifiは無料となっているが、非常に通信速度が遅いので、結局モバイルデータ通信に頼ることになる点や、部屋のロッカーは自分の南京錠を持ってないとロックできない点や、潔癖症の方にとっては抵抗のありそうな部屋(そんなに臭わないが埃が目立つ)である点や、部屋の近くのバーから深夜でも音楽や声が聴こえてくる点である。さらに、ロビーの奥の共用の荷物置き場は、チェックイン前でも利用できるが、埃が多くあまり清潔でなかった。また、部屋は12月初旬だからか、夜には布団をかけて寝ると暑苦しいと感じた。

8

SALESHNI

Jul 17, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

This is always my home away from home. Love to stay here. Always feel safe and is has everything nearby, very convenient location.

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Location

Very central and walkable, close to the lake, dining and attractions. The trade‑off is frequent late‑night noise from nearby bars and clubs, sometimes until 2–4 am.

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Pao-Ting

Mar 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic location with street parking in front of hotel. This is more of a hostel/backpacker hotel. Can be loud at night due to bars/clubs across the street and behind the building. Only like a minute walk to the lake and maybe 5 minutes walk to the main street. Price is good and has a central kitchen if you like to cook your own meals (can be crowded at times)

10

Frida

Dec 17, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Centralt

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Frida

Dec 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Centralt

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Luisa

Jan 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing close to town very handy.

10

Marina

Oct 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Center of town, everything at your doorstep

10

Gihan De

Apr 19, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Very central location to all the attractions.

8

Marcus C

Jan 12, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Boa localização. Falta tomada do lado da cama.

10

Amanda

Dec 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location in central Queenstown with good facilities and comfortable rooms.

8

Le Quan

Apr 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice lively place in central location of Queenstown

8

Elin

Jan 20, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Bra läge, nära till det mesta!

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Dining

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10

Pao-Ting

Mar 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic location with street parking in front of hotel. This is more of a hostel/backpacker hotel. Can be loud at night due to bars/clubs across the street and behind the building. Only like a minute walk to the lake and maybe 5 minutes walk to the main street. Price is good and has a central kitchen if you like to cook your own meals (can be crowded at times)

10

LiLiane

Dec 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Jared at the front desk is awesome. I only wish that there was a hallway light into my room. I booked a double, thinking that I had full bath access. The baths are shared. I love that they offer cooking class as well as you get a free dinner. I'm not sure when they cook for the free dinner but when I checked in I was told that there was going to be complementary Indian food in the kitchen if I wanted some. The theme does change. You use an app to unlock your door. Unfortunately the app keeps messing up and for some reason it takes about 15 tries for my door to open There is a sona, it is usually occupied and I think it only seats two people. When I went up it was occupied by two gentlemen, so it was a tight fit for two people. There is also a backyard terrace. Parking can be a little tricky. I parked on the street in front of the hostel, and got lucky both times. They have some pretty cool stickers I purchase. Super convenient location to downtown Queenstown. Literally a 6 minute walk

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $47	2 $54	3 $59	4 $54	5 $54	6 $64	7 $53
8 $59	9 $69	10 $56	11 $77	12 $63	13 $92	14 $98
15 $105	16 $72	17 $68	18 $73	19 $72	20 $86	21 $60
22 $75	23 $72	24 $70	25 $63	26 $79	27 $79	28 $74
29 $68	30 $69

Nomads Queenstown Hostel

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Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (6 Beds)

King Twin Interior Room (No Window)

Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (8 Beds)

Shared Dormitory, Women Only, Ensuite (4 Beds)

Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (8 Beds)

Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (4 Beds)

Shared Dormitory (12 Beds)

Shared Dormitory, Women Only, Ensuite (6 Beds)

Shared Dormitory (10 Beds)

Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (6 Beds)

Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (10 Beds)

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