Lakeside Backpackers | Hostel in Queenstown

5.3 (526 Reviews) |   15 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  5 Guests
Queenstown Hostel | Lakeside Backpackers

15 Bedroom Hostel in Queenstown

Located in Queenstown, within a 11-minute walk of Skyline Gondola and Luge and 4.9 miles of Queenstown Event Centre, Lakeside Backpackers provides accommodations with free WiFi. The property is around 6.9 miles from Lake Wakatipu, 14 miles from Shotover River and 15 miles from The Remarkables. The property has a shared kitchen and a shared lounge for guests. Rooms have a shared bathroom with a shower, while certain rooms come with a kitchen with a fridge. Popular points of interest near the hostel include Queenstown Lakes District Council, Fear Factory Queenstown and Queenstown Resort College. Queenstown Airport is 5 miles from the property.

Lakeside Backpackers is located in Queenstown.

This 15 Bedrooms Hostel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Internet, Kitchen, Laundry, and several others. This is a good star rated property and has over 526 reviews with the average score of 5.3 . Coming to Queenstown and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hostel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 15 Bedrooms Hostel if you want to learn more about this place in Queenstown. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This Lakeside Backpackers in Queenstown is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “Lakeside Backpackers”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this Hostel, please let us know.

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Amenities

TV
Security/Safety
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Entertainment
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
General
  • Adults only
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
Guest Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Wifi
Security/Safety
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • First aid kits available
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18 and the maximum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

Please note that there is a 3.15% surcharge when all payments made through visa card, master card, and american express using tap mode (including debit card). there is no surcharge on payments made using debit cards inserted or swiped at the pos machine & also no surcharge on payments made using eftpos cards, if you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform lakeside backpackers in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation, please note that this lakeside backpackers has a strict 'no party policy', guests under the age of 18 years old can only check in with a parent or official guardian. the legal guardian must provide a current photo id or proof of guardianship if requested upon check-in, guests must show a valid credit card upon check in. this credit card must be in the same name as the guest's name on the booking confirmation.

Reviews

Value for money:
6.66
Location:
8.44
Staff:
7.04
Facilities:
6.07
Comfort:
6.43
Cleanliness:
6.36
smyth
Feb 18, 2026 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   7
Australia
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: leisure
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Twin Room
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 20 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
Twin Room

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Shared bathroom, Shower, Body soap, Toilet

Kitchen

Oven, Cleaning products, Kitchen, Stovetop, Washing machine, Microwave, Electric kettle, Refrigerator, Toaster

Living Area

Sitting area

Bedroom

Walk-in closet, Linens

General

Carpeted, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm

View

Lake view, View

Room amenities

Drying rack for clothing
Bed in 4 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 25 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Bed in 4 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Shared bathroom, Shower, Body soap, Toilet

Bedroom

Linens

Room amenities

Socket near the bed

General

Smoke Alarm
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 25 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Shared bathroom, Shower, Body soap, Toilet

Bedroom

Linens

Room amenities

Socket near the bed
Bed in 4 Bed Female Dormitory Room
Room Type: Single
Room Size: 25 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
Bed in 4 Bed Female Dormitory Room

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Shared bathroom, Shower, Body soap, Toilet

Bedroom

Linens

Room amenities

Socket near the bed

General

Smoke Alarm
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