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Check prices for these dates

Next weekend
18 Sept - 20 Sept
In two weeks
25 Sept - 27 Sept
In one month
9 Oct - 11 Oct
In two months
6 Nov - 8 Nov

Our top choices for Drift Bay hostels

Terrace/patio

1. LyLo Queenstown

LyLo Queenstown
5.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (763 reviews)
"Top notch, helpful staff and a very comfortable stay."
United States
Dana
The price is NZ$191
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
LyLo Queenstown
Room

2. Haka House Queenstown Lakefront

Haka House Queenstown Lakefront
3.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (135 reviews)
"Good location"
Australia
Kate
The price is NZ$160
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
Haka House Queenstown Lakefront
Sun deck

3. The Black Sheep Backpackers

The Black Sheep Backpackers
2.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (76 reviews)
"Staff was amazing and a nice clean spot"
Canada
Cody
The price is NZ$175
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
The Black Sheep Backpackers
Balcony

4. Nomads Queenstown Backpackers

Nomads Queenstown Backpackers
2.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (772 reviews)
"Great place to stay and meet people."
Australia
Peter
The price is NZ$155
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Nomads Queenstown Backpackers
Garden

5. The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers

The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers
2.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (127 reviews)
"well maintained, centrally located, front desk did an excellent job "
Australia
Sergio
The price is NZ$179
includes taxes & fees
11 Sept - 12 Sept
The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers
6 Beds Female Dormitory | Living room

6. Lakeside Backpackers

Lakeside Backpackers
2.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
6.0 out of 10, (24 reviews)
"Pretty location, definitely would benefit from frequent cleanings."
Canada
Natalie
The price is NZ$123
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Lakeside Backpackers
Terrace/patio

7. Haka House Queenstown

Haka House Queenstown
4.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (310 reviews)
"Excellent location!"
Canada
Cathi
The price is NZ$180
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
Haka House Queenstown
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Top Drift Bay Hotel Reviews

Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

10/10 Excellent
"Had a great stay for skiing in Queenstown. The room is clean, and it was convenient to have a supermarket within walking distance"
Lachlan 4-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

Find out more about Drift Bay

Drift Bay Hostels information

Number of reviews
1,996
Accommodation
10 Hostels
Lowest Price
NZ$123
Highest Price
NZ$191

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Drift Bay?
Good weather's always better when you want to venture out and explore, so here's some 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 Drift Bay is 1506 mm.
What is there to see and do in Drift Bay?
Get out into nature with places such as Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown Gardens and Queenstown Beach. Cultural attractions include Toi o Tahuna, Off The Wall Gallery and Lakes District Museum. Locals like to shop at Remarkables Park Town Centre and Queenstown Mall.
What's the best way to get to and around Drift Bay while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in and around Drift Bay in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the closest airport, which is Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.), 5.7 mi (9.2 km) away from the city centre.

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