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Next weekend
20 Nov - 22 Nov
In two weeks
27 Nov - 29 Nov
In one month
11 Dec - 13 Dec
In two months
8 Jan - 10 Jan

Our top choices for Cardrona hostels

A deck with a wooden floor and glass doors leading to an interior space, overlooking a mountainous landscape.

1. The Brownston Hostel

The Brownston Hostel
2.0 star property
Wanaka
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (133 reviews)
"Very good location clean and comfortable room. "
United States
Levent
The price is NZ$148
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
The Brownston Hostel
A view from inside a room with large windows overlooking a parking area and mountains.

2. Haka House Wanaka

Haka House Wanaka
5.0 star property
Wanaka
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (279 reviews)
"Good place to stay."
Australia
Robyn
The price is NZ$309
includes taxes & fees
12 Dec - 13 Dec
Haka House Wanaka
A modern house with a deck, outdoor seating, and a pergola.

3. 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 balcony with a view of a street, stone wall, and a row of chairs.

4. 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 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 stone staircase surrounded by lush greenery and a wooden fence.

6. 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$161
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers
A modern interior with a view of a lake and mountains. It includes a bar area with stools and a kitchen counter.

7. 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$320
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Absoloot Hostel Queenstown
A living room with a sofa, a television on a shelf, and a window with a view of trees and mountains.

8. 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 hotel room with a large window, a bed, and a view of a deck and mountains.

9. 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$289
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
Haka House Queenstown Lakefront
A wooden deck with outdoor seating and a covered area.

10. 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$222
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Haka House Queenstown
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Top Cardrona Hotel Reviews

Garden Court Suites And Apartments

Garden Court Suites And Apartments

8/10 Good
"Location was good for the Lake and about 10 minutes from the centre, which was more hilly than expected. Room a good size."
Suzanne 2-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Garden Court Suites And Apartments

Find out more about Cardrona

Cardrona Hostels information

Number of reviews
1,888
Accommodation
12 Hostels
Lowest Price
NZ$148
Highest Price
NZ$320

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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