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20 Nov - 22 Nov
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27 Nov - 29 Nov
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11 Dec - 13 Dec
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8 Jan - 10 Jan

Our top choices for Ben Lomond 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
4.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (143 reviews)
"Lovely staff, attractions were walking distance so very good."
Australia
Keri
The price is NZ$286
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
Haka House Queenstown Lakefront
A stone staircase surrounded by lush greenery and a wooden fence.

2. 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 NZ$162
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers
A balcony with a view of a street, stone wall, and a row of chairs.

3. Nomads Queenstown Backpackers

Nomads Queenstown Backpackers
2.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (784 reviews)
"Location is excellent"
Australia
Kayomi
The price is NZ$237
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Nomads Queenstown Backpackers
A modern interior with a view of a lake and mountains. It includes a bar area with stools and a kitchen counter.

4. Absoloot Hostel Queenstown

Absoloot Hostel Queenstown
2.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (179 reviews)
"Great central location, the shared kitchens is well equiped."
Australia
Carolina
The price is NZ$285
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Absoloot Hostel Queenstown
A wooden interior with a table and chairs, a view of a mountain, and a sign with text.

5. LyLo Queenstown

LyLo Queenstown
5.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (779 reviews)
"Good stay"
United States
Ryan
The price is NZ$238
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec
LyLo Queenstown
A living room with a sofa, a television on a shelf, and a window with a view of trees and mountains.

6. Lakeside Backpackers

Lakeside Backpackers
2.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
6.0 out of 10, (25 reviews)
"Location was the only plus (lakeside, 5 minutes walk from Steamer Wharf). Negatives: tired, scruffy, very poorly equipped kitchen, same twin room we had last December STILL stank of cigarette smoke. Room needs some hanging space and/or shelves. Showers need to be completely replaced."
Australia
Simon
The price is NZ$170
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Lakeside Backpackers
A wooden barrel-shaped structure with a bench and potted plants on a wooden deck.

7. The Black Sheep Backpackers

The Black Sheep Backpackers
2.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (82 reviews)
"Great first hostel stay! Loved everything."
United States
Renee
The price is NZ$274
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
The Black Sheep Backpackers
A hot tub with a wooden deck and a view of mountains and a lake.

8. Kinloch Wilderness Retreat

Kinloch Wilderness Retreat
4.0 star property
Kinloch
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (154 reviews)
"Views from"
Australia
Amy
The price is NZ$263
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Kinloch Wilderness Retreat
A wooden deck with two chairs, one with a towel and another with a blanket, and a small round table with a teapot and cups.

9. Haka House Queenstown

Haka House Queenstown
4.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (314 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 NZ$220
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Haka House Queenstown
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Learn more about Ben Lomond

Ride the Skyline Gondola for breathtaking views of Lake Wakatipu and the surrounding Remarkables mountain range. Hiking trails lead to Ben Lomond's summit, where adventurous travellers are rewarded with panoramic alpine vistas.

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Top reviews in Ben Lomond

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, and a view of a deck and mountains.
Haka House Queenstown Lakefront

Haka House Queenstown Lakefront

Haka House Queenstown Lakefront
Queenstown City Centre

10/10 Excellent

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
Reviewed October 25, 2026
Haka House Queenstown Lakefront

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Ben Lomond?

Good weather's definitely a plus when you want to venture out and explore, so here's some information about the seasons: 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 Ben Lomond is 1506 mm.

What is there to see and do in Ben Lomond?

Get out into nature with places such as Moke Lake, Lake Wakatipu and Crown Range. Cultural attractions include Toi o Tahuna, Off The Wall Gallery and Lakes District Museum. Locals like to shop at Steamer Wharf and Queenstown Mall.

What's the best way to get to and around Ben Lomond while staying at a hostel?

Keep this information about transit options in and around Ben Lomond on hand to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the nearest airport, which is Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.), located 6.5 mi (10.4 km) from the city centre.

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