Hostels in Drift Bay

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Our top choices for Drift Bay hostels

LyLo Queenstown

LyLo Queenstown
5.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (716 reviews)
"Clean room, great staffs, convenient location for tours."
United States
Eiichi
The price is NZ$275
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar
LyLo Queenstown

Haka House Queenstown Lakefront

Haka House Queenstown Lakefront
3.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (101 reviews)
"The room was great, the washrooms and kitchen were clean and staff was very friendly and on point."
Canada
Gillian
The price is NZ$236
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar
Haka House Queenstown Lakefront

Nomads Queenstown Backpackers

Nomads Queenstown Backpackers
2.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (750 reviews)
"The staff were all very friendly and helpful. The location is central to the tourist area."
United States
Rachel
The price is NZ$252
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Nomads Queenstown Backpackers

Absoloot Hostel Queenstown

Absoloot Hostel Queenstown
2.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (157 reviews)
"Great location "
United States
Susan
The price is NZ$228
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar
Absoloot Hostel Queenstown

The Black Sheep Backpackers

The Black Sheep Backpackers
2.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (67 reviews)
"Staff was amazing and a nice clean spot"
Canada
Cody
The price is NZ$284
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb
The Black Sheep Backpackers

The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers

The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers
2.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (114 reviews)
"well maintained, centrally located, front desk did an excellent job "
Australia
Sergio
The price is NZ$180
includes taxes & fees
18 Feb - 19 Feb
The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers

Lakeside Backpackers

Lakeside Backpackers
2.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
6.6 out of 10, (19 reviews)
"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$335
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar
Lakeside Backpackers

Haka House Queenstown

Haka House Queenstown
4.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (292 reviews)
"Beautiful room with beautiful view. Small place with no "
Canada
Jade
The price is NZ$205
includes taxes & fees
13 Mar - 14 Mar
Haka House Queenstown
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Drift Bay Hostels information

Number of reviews
2,208
Accommodation
10 Hostels
Lowest Price
NZ$180
Highest Price
NZ$335

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 Queenstown Arts Centre, Toi o Tahuna and Off The Wall Gallery. 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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