Hostels in Drift Bay

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Next weekend
22 May - 24 May
In two weeks
29 May - 31 May
In one month
12 Jun - 14 Jun
In two months
10 Jul - 12 Jul

Our top choices for Drift Bay hostels

Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Haka House Queenstown Lakefront

Haka House Queenstown Lakefront
3.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (121 reviews)
"Great value. Excellent service."
Australia
Sarah
The price is NZ$114
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May
Haka House Queenstown Lakefront
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Absoloot Hostel Queenstown

Absoloot Hostel Queenstown
2.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (169 reviews)
"Lovely, clean hostel with friendly staff."
United States
Cara
The price is NZ$188
includes taxes & fees
14 May - 15 May
Absoloot Hostel Queenstown
Terrace/patio

LyLo Queenstown

LyLo Queenstown
5.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (746 reviews)
"Clean room, great staffs, convenient location for tours."
United States
Eiichi
The price is NZ$143
includes taxes & fees
19 May - 20 May
LyLo Queenstown
Balcony

Nomads Queenstown Backpackers

Nomads Queenstown Backpackers
2.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (761 reviews)
"Location location location - absolute top spot near the waterfront and all that Queenstown has to offer."
Australia
Miriam
The price is NZ$146
includes taxes & fees
14 May - 15 May
Nomads Queenstown Backpackers
Garden

The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers

The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers
2.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (125 reviews)
"super close to city centre and supermarket! was so easy to walk where we needed to go! The staff were so lovely and we felt we could always just ask a question, it was warm, clean, and had all the things we needed for our weekend stay. would definitely stay here again 100% ! "
Australia
Aimee
The price is NZ$115
includes taxes & fees
14 May - 15 May
The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers
Sun deck

The Black Sheep Backpackers

The Black Sheep Backpackers
2.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (73 reviews)
"Staff was amazing and a nice clean spot"
Canada
Cody
The price is NZ$101
includes taxes & fees
15 May - 16 May
The Black Sheep Backpackers
6 Beds Female Dormitory | Living room

Lakeside Backpackers

Lakeside Backpackers
2.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
6.0 out of 10, (23 reviews)
"Great value for money. Awesome location. Facilities are old and dated but certainly provided an authentic experience. Really appreciate the flexibility to check in late. Ideal if you are in transit after a hike and need a one night lay over."
Australia
Jared
The price is NZ$115
includes taxes & fees
14 May - 15 May
Lakeside Backpackers
Terrace/patio

Haka House Queenstown

Haka House Queenstown
4.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (305 reviews)
"Excellent location!"
Canada
Cathi
The price is NZ$106
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Haka House Queenstown
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Top Drift Bay Hotel Reviews

Millennium Hotel Queenstown

Millennium Hotel Queenstown

10/10 Excellent
"Breakfast was ok, not much variety. Location was excellent to get around. Very walkable. Gym was a little small, but the shower and sauna feature inside the gym was excellent."
Roline 5-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Millennium Hotel Queenstown

Find out more about Drift Bay

Drift Bay Hostels information

Number of reviews
2,018
Accommodation
10 Hostels
Lowest Price
NZ$101
Highest Price
NZ$188

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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