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Absoloot Hostel Queenstown

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A room with a large window overlooking a lake, a boat docked at the pier, and a small round table with two white chairs.
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A modern interior with a view of a lake and mountains. It includes a bar area with stools and a kitchen counter.
A modern interior with a large window overlooking a lake and autumn foliage.
A modern building with large windows and a flat roof.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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50 Beach Street, Queenstown, Otago, 9300
  • Place, Skycity Queenstown Casino
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Queenstown Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Queenstown Mall
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for One Bed in 6 Bed Dorm with Shared Bathroom

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a sink, and a window with curtains.

One Bed in 6 Bed Dorm with Shared Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for One Bed in 6 Bed En-Suite Dorm

A dormitory-style room with bunk beds, a wooden wardrobe, and a mirror on the wall.

One Bed in 6 Bed En-Suite Dorm

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for One Bed in 4 Bed En-Suite Dorm

A bunk bed room with a window view, a ladder, and a small table with a book.

One Bed in 4 Bed En-Suite Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room with En-Suite Bathroom

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, multiple framed pictures on the wall, and a window with blinds.

Deluxe Double Room with En-Suite Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Queen Room with En-Suite Bathroom

A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, and a small table.

Deluxe Queen Room with En-Suite Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Private Family Room with En-Suite Bathroom

A bunk bed room with a window, a desk, and a chair.

Private Family Room with En-Suite Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Double Bunk Bed

View all photos for Private En-Suite Room for Three People

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a window with a view of greenery, and a closed window with a sign.

Private En-Suite Room for Three People

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Double Bunk Bed OR 3 Single Beds

View all photos for Private En-Suite Room for Two People

A modern interior with a view of a lake and mountains. It includes a bar area with stools and a kitchen counter.

Private En-Suite Room for Two People

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Private En-Suite Room for Six People

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a suitcase, and a laptop on one of the beds.

Private En-Suite Room for Six People

  • Lake view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Private En-Suite Room for Four People

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a window with a view of greenery, and a closed window with a sign.

Private En-Suite Room for Four People

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Double Bunk Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Women only

A bunk bed with a laptop and a book, wooden floor, and a window with safety instructions.

Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

About the area

Queenstown

Absoloot Hostel Queenstown puts you in the heart of Queenstown, within steps of Creative Queenstown Arts & Crafts Market and Queenstown Beach. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a games room and a library. Added amenities include laundry facilities, ski passes and a microwave in a common area. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Queenstown City Centre hostel include Toi o Tahuna and Lake Wakatipu.
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What's nearby

  • Skycity Queenstown Casino - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Queenstown Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Queenstown Mall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Steamer Wharf - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Skyline Queenstown - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fergburger - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Patagonia Chocolates - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Vudu Cafe & Larder - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pog Mahones - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pier - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Absoloot Hostel Queenstown

As a guest of Absoloot Hostel Queenstown, you'll find a library, barbecue grills, and a vending machine. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. An arcade/games room, tour/ticket assistance, and a fireplace in the lobby are also featured at Absoloot Hostel Queenstown.

This Queenstown hostel is smoke free.

  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • Ski lift tickets
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Library
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Computer for guest use
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Locker space
Absoloot Hostel Queenstown offers 23 accommodations with rice cookers. This Queenstown hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include a shower. An iron/ironing board, hairdryers and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • Ski passes
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • On a lake

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Oven
  • Rice cooker
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Toaster oven

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.75 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (9:00 AM - 9:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.75 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Union Pay, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Property is also known as

Absoloot Queenstown Backpackers Hostel
Absoloot Backpackers Hostel
Absoloot Backpackers
Absoloot Queenstown Backpackers
Absoloot Hostel Queenstown Queenstown
Absoloot Hostel Queenstown Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Absoloot Hostel Queenstown?

Yep, Absoloot Hostel Queenstown is a short 1-minute walk from Queenstown Beach. Fun beach activities include fishing.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Absoloot Hostel Queenstown?

No, Absoloot Hostel Queenstown does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Absoloot Hostel Queenstown?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Absoloot Hostel Queenstown?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Absoloot Hostel Queenstown Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 177 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 177 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 177 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 177 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 177 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
convenient location, clean room
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly staff and superb location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, clean hostel with friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Great place - shame about the unfriendly and disinterested front staff. Fantastic location and would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was good as usual friendly staff great location ill be back next time im in queenstown
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stafff welcoming and very helpful. Room clean, kitchen facilities good, didn't need to use the laundry. Perfect location in city, very close to wharf / waterfront, boat trips, sky gondola & luge, ice bar, restaurants, shopping and bus's. Great value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay great location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stay here often. The staff make the process easy, room is clean, location is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is super friendly. I stayed in a private room for 1 person, it had all I needed: spacious bed, private bathroom, a mini fridge and coffee! The location is perfect, walking distance from all restaurants and just in front of the lake. Good thing they have elevators! Being on a 3rd floor and no elevator would’ve been painful Definitely a place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hostel and awesome central location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great central location. Good kitchen facilities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
not bad, but no personal parking
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really excellent hostel! The staff were all super helpful and the rooms were spacious and clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location.-
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

I loved my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Best location in Queenstown by far! Fantastic family room and great kitchen. Cleaning staff were super friendly. Front staff were very unfriendly - hardly said hello and definitely didn’t want to be there… just holiday workers I believe so didn’t care at all about customer service! They need to up their game on customer service!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This ain’t the Grand Hyatt, you’re not going find a mint under your pillow, Friday and Saturday nights it can get a bit raucous outside, inside the guests were very well behaved. But clean, functional and a tremendous value , with excellent kitchen facilities, and the best location in Queenstown.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, great facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The best location in the town

Amazing location, friendly staff, clean facilities.
The view from the kitchen
Cute bathroom sign
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, friendly, quiet and good location. Kitchen is also great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024