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23 Jan - 25 Jan
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20 Feb - 22 Feb

Our top choices for Devils Staircase hostels

Terrace/patio
LyLo Queenstown

LyLo Queenstown

LyLo Queenstown
5.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (699)
"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, (739)
"The staff were all very friendly and helpful. The location is central to the tourist area."
United States
Rachel
The price is NZ$247
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 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, (88)
"Nice and warm stay! "
Australia
Kirsty
The price is NZ$161
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan 2026
Haka House Queenstown Lakefront
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
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, (203)
"Loved stay here. Wish there were more like it across the country"
Australia
Adele
The price is NZ$452
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
Tahuna Pod Hostel
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
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
The Black Sheep Backpackers
Apartment
Haka House Queenstown

Haka House Queenstown

Haka House Queenstown
4.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (285)
"Apartment was good. Enjoyed the balcony. Other rooms were on the tighter end for two people. "
Australia
Lisa
The price is NZ$146
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 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$166
includes taxes & fees
15 Jan - 16 Jan 2026
Lakeside Backpackers
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Top Devils Staircase Hotel Reviews

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room, friendly staff"
Kenya 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

Find out more about Devils Staircase

Devils Staircase Hostels information

Number of reviews
2,243
Accommodation
10 Hostels
Lowest Price
NZ$146
Highest Price
NZ$452

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Devils Staircase?
Good weather's definitely a plus when you're discovering new places, so here are some stats that may 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 Devils Staircase is 1506 mm.
What is there to see and do in Devils Staircase?
Get out into nature with places such as Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown Gardens and Queenstown Beach. Cultural attractions include Queenstown Arts Centre and Toi o Tahuna. Locals like to shop at Remarkables Park Town Centre and Queenstown Mall.
What's the best way to get to and around Devils Staircase while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in and around Devils Staircase on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.), 12.2 mi (19.7 km) away from the city centre.

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