A clear lake with rocky shores, surrounded by mountains and dense forest.

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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 Cecil Peak hostels

A modern house with a deck, outdoor seating, and a pergola.

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

2. 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.

3. 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 wooden interior with a table and chairs, a view of a mountain, and a sign with text.

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

5. 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 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 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 wooden deck with outdoor seating and a covered area.

8. 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 Cecil Peak 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 9 hours ago
Garden Court Suites And Apartments

Find out more about Cecil Peak

Cecil Peak Hostels information

Number of reviews
1,476
Accommodation
10 Hostels
Lowest Price
NZ$161
Highest Price
NZ$320

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Cecil Peak?
Good weather's always better when you're discovering new places, so here's a little information that might be helpful: 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 Cecil Peak is 1506 mm.
What is there to see and do in Cecil Peak?
In general, Cecil Peak is known for its parks. Get out into nature with places such as Lake Wakatipu, Cecil Peak and Queenstown Gardens. Cultural attractions include Toi o Tahuna. Locals like to shop at Steamer Wharf and Queenstown Mall.
What's the best way to get to and around Cecil Peak while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in and around Cecil Peak 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 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from the city centre.

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