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Our top choices for Cardrona hostels

Terrace/patio
LyLo Queenstown

LyLo Queenstown

LyLo Queenstown
5.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (701)
"Staff was excellent. Loved the balcony."
Canada
Ron
The price is NZ$231
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan 2026
LyLo Queenstown
Interior entrance
Nomads Queenstown Backpackers

Nomads Queenstown Backpackers

Nomads Queenstown Backpackers
2.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (740)
"The staff were all very friendly and helpful. The location is central to the tourist area."
United States
Rachel
The price is NZ$214
includes taxes & fees
29 Jan - 30 Jan 2026
Nomads Queenstown Backpackers
BBQ/picnic Area
Haka House Queenstown Lakefront

Haka House Queenstown Lakefront

Haka House Queenstown Lakefront
3.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (89)
"Nice and warm stay! "
Australia
Kirsty
The price is NZ$193
includes taxes & fees
29 Jan - 30 Jan 2026
Haka House Queenstown Lakefront
Property grounds
The Black Sheep Backpackers

The Black Sheep Backpackers

The Black Sheep Backpackers
2.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (65)
"Staff was amazing and a nice clean spot"
Canada
Cody
The price is NZ$251
includes taxes & fees
16 Jan - 17 Jan 2026
The Black Sheep Backpackers
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Absoloot Hostel Queenstown

Absoloot Hostel Queenstown

Absoloot Hostel Queenstown
2.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (152)
"I stay here often. The staff make the process easy, room is clean, location is great. "
Australia
Toni
The price is NZ$440
includes taxes & fees
15 Jan - 16 Jan 2026
Absoloot Hostel Queenstown
Fridge, microwave
Tahuna Pod Hostel

Tahuna Pod Hostel

Tahuna Pod Hostel
1.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (204)
"Loved stay here. Wish there were more like it across the country"
Australia
Adele
The price is NZ$182
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Tahuna Pod Hostel
Apartment
Haka House Queenstown

Haka House Queenstown

Haka House Queenstown
4.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (286)
"Apartment was great for 4. Thanks for the luggage storage while we did our hike. Double rooms were quite tight for 2 with suitcases. Strange layout but two shared kitchens and plenty of bathrooms "
Australia
Lisa
The price is NZ$149
includes taxes & fees
29 Jan - 30 Jan 2026
Haka House Queenstown
6 Beds Female Dormitory | Living room
Lakeside Backpackers

Lakeside Backpackers

Lakeside Backpackers
2.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
6.4 out of 10, (17)
"I didn’t get email back about late checking. But some young man was there helping me to get key and carried my luggage up to the two staircases."
United States
Qingyi
The price is NZ$164
includes taxes & fees
29 Jan - 30 Jan 2026
Lakeside Backpackers
Dining
The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers

The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers

The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers
2.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (108)
"It was a great stay! The manager was very accommodating and nice. The room was great too! The place is also very close to most shops and restaurants. "
New Zealand
Julius Abel
The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers
Shared kitchen facilities
The Brownston Hostel

The Brownston Hostel

The Brownston Hostel
2.0 star property
Wanaka
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (105)
"Top notch. Clean, quiet, comfortable and in a good location. "
United States
Ofer
The price is NZ$220
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan 2026
The Brownston Hostel
Outdoor dining
Haka House Wanaka

Haka House Wanaka

Haka House Wanaka
5.0 star property
Wanaka
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (235)
"Very strategic location and parking availability"
Australia
Yoong
The price is NZ$245
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Haka House Wanaka
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Top Cardrona Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Good breakfast"
Varsha 4-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG

Find out more about Cardrona

Cardrona Hostels information

Number of reviews
2,692
Accommodation
12 Hostels
Lowest Price
NZ$149
Highest Price
NZ$440

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Cardrona?
The weather is important 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 12°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 3°C. Average annual precipitation for Cardrona is 1126 mm.
What is there to see and do in Cardrona?
Depending on how you want to spend your time, you might appreciate the area around Cardrona. Get out into nature with places such as Crown Range, Arrow River and Roys Peak. Cultural attractions include Lakes District Museum, Off The Wall Gallery and Picture Lounge. Visit landmarks such as St Patrick's Catholic Church & Mary MacKillop's Cottage.
What's the best way to get to and around Cardrona while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in Cardrona on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.), located 16.1 mi (25.9 km) away from the city centre. An alternative is Wānaka Airport (WKA), situated 16.1 mi (25.9 km) away.

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