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6 Nov - 8 Nov
In two weeks
13 Nov - 15 Nov
In one month
27 Nov - 29 Nov
In two months
25 Dec - 27 Dec

Our top choices for Drift Bay hostels

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

1. Haka House Queenstown Lakefront

Haka House Queenstown Lakefront
3.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (141 reviews)
"Great location,only stayed one night and left early so can't comment on amenities but looked clean in shared kitchen dining area. Bedroom was fine with a nice view of the lake"
Australia
Doug
The price is NZ$227
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Haka House Queenstown Lakefront
A room with a large window overlooking a lake, a boat docked at the pier, and a small round table with two white chairs.

2. Absoloot Hostel Queenstown

Absoloot Hostel Queenstown
2.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (176 reviews)
"Great central location, the shared kitchens is well equiped."
Australia
Carolina
The price is NZ$229
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Absoloot Hostel Queenstown
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, (81 reviews)
"Great first hostel stay! Loved everything."
United States
Renee
The price is NZ$138
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
The Black Sheep 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, (773 reviews)
"Good stay"
United States
Ryan
The price is NZ$179
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
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, (780 reviews)
"A great place to stay although a little noisy with bars close by open very late."
Australia
Craig
The price is NZ$207
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Nomads Queenstown Backpackers
A modern building with large windows, a wooden staircase, and a metal railing.

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$148
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers
A living room with a sofa, a television on a shelf, and a window with a view of trees and mountains.

7. 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$103
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Lakeside Backpackers
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, (313 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$184
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Haka House Queenstown
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Mi-pad Queenstown

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Drift Bay Hostels information

Number of reviews
1,643
Accommodation
10 Hostels
Lowest Price
NZ$103
Highest Price
NZ$229

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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