Nomad's Backpackers features one of the best locations in Queenstown, located in the heart of the town center, a 328 feet from the stunning Lake Whakatipu. Nomads Queenstown offers a variety of room types, from small and large dormitories to Private King rooms with en-suite. Many of the rooms have balconies with picturesque views of Lake Whakatipu and the Remarkables mountain range. There is an onsite cinema room, sauna and common area complete with smart TV, pool table, foosball table and vending machine. Guests can sample some of Otago’s finest wines or dabble in adrenaline, our onsite information desk will be able to book and organize a range of activities. As we are located in the heart of Queenstown one side of our property backs onto a popular social street (Searle Lane). Due to this we do experience noise from local bars especially over the weekend so please contact us directly if you are a lighter sleeper and we will do our best to allocate you to a room on the Church Street side of our property which is quieter. We also have free ear plugs available at our 24-hour reception if required. Please note that although the majority of our rooms have balconies, there is a small amount which face onto the laneway and only have a window. If you would like to ensure you have a balcony please email us directly on [email protected] or call us on +64 3 4413922.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Queenstown, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3!


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Escallier
Australia Australia
The place is what a hostel should be! Social and alive! Comfortable common areas and the beds are good as well. Clean and tidy. Receptionist Santi was really nice during my stay :)
Sophia
United States United States
I came to do a bus tour of Milford sound. There's a nice fireplace you can sit by when you're cold. I'm used to group dorms being very dirty but they kept the showers very clean. Great water pressure and very hot water. It was easy to stay warm...
Patrik
Canada Canada
In the centre of town, good price, friendly staff.
Ninie
Australia Australia
Rachelle was exceptionally kind, professional, and truly one of the best staff members I’ve encountered. She upgraded my room from a 10 bed dormitory to a 4 bed dormitory & that completely changed my experience for the better. Her thoughtful...
Juliana
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Really central and the en-suite private suite is a good deal. You’re just a few steps away from the most beautiful scenery! Your phone is your key to everything around Nomads. Once you have the all, you can message the front desk from there and...
Jane
United States United States
The room was a bit small, but reasonable for the price and for a hostel. There was a balcony, a desk with extra space, frig, chair which was really nice. Good lighting. Comfortable bed. Nice linen. Great location. Coffee//tea. Tastefully...
Qianxi
New Zealand New Zealand
Clean and good facilities, very nice environment, the staff were all friendly and helpful. And the location is super convenient as it is surrounded by stores and close to the lake.
Willem
New Zealand New Zealand
Pretty much everything,nice view from the balcony of my room and the balcony near the common room. I liked that there was a shower and toilet in my dorm as it saved me a walk to the ones outside. Everything was good really. Can't complain
Stephen
United States United States
Staff very helpful and large shared kitchen was helpful
R
Japan Japan
Great location to walk around Queenstown from. Parking garage nearby. Very friendly staff, free towels, large rooms, with a shared bathroom per room.

Area info

Amenities of Nomads Queenstown Hostel

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry

House rules

Nomads Queenstown Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

When booking the nonrefundable rate an automatic payment of the charges in full will be processed at the time of booking, this includes the "pay later" option.

Please note we are a dry hostel, meaning guests are not permitted to bring or consume alcohol onsite.

All children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and cannot be accommodated in dormitory rooms.

Please note that there is a 2.5% charge when you pay with a credit card.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Nomads Queenstown Hostel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

This property is located in a busy area so guests might experience some noise.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

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