Is Lakeside Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lakeside Backpackers?

As of 23 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakeside Backpackers on 29 Sept 2025 start from NZ$175.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Lakeside Backpackers?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakeside Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

Where is Lakeside Backpackers located?

Located in Queenstown City Centre, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Lake Wakatipu, SKYCITY Wharf Casino and Steamer Wharf. TSS Earnslaw Steamship and Creative Queenstown Arts & Crafts Market are also within 10 minutes.

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About the area

Located in Queenstown City Centre, a neighbourhood in Queenstown, Lakeside Backpackers is in the entertainment district. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Wakatipu and Queenstown Beach, while Toi o Tahuna and Queenstown Arts Centre are cultural highlights. Underwater Observatory and CaddyShack City Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including skiing.

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4/10 Poor

Wai Shun Wilson

28 Aug 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

There's no on site parking for backpacker room even the app says "parking included". It's a dirty hostel but for the price and location you get what your paying for. I wouldn't stay there for more than just a sleep over night.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

brooke

20 Sept 2025

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Blanket was full of hair that was not mine

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Dominic

2 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

It was a good place to stay for a night.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

T G A Buma

7 Apr 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Absolute dump, don’t stay there

Very run down and neglected property. But in a prime location. I would say the building will soon be bulldozed, so current operators are doing zero maintainence. Dirty and mouldy. Kitchen/Dining filthy. Kitchen sink tap fallen off. Absolute scum hole. Not recommended. Don’t know why Hotel.com lists this place. It is very substandard.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Uillians

14 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Good

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Alexander

30 Sept 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Roome, kitchen and bathroom were dirty. Everything needs a deep cleaning..

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Federico

7 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Staff & service

No hospitality, before check in I wasn’t allowed to go to the toilet because it wasn’t check in time… weird

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Shaked

17 Nov 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Last resort hostel

Went there only because I had no other option. It's far from the center and poorly maintained. I was offered hard drugs by the people who stayed there for a long time. Wouldn't go there, unless I have to.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

24 Mar 2025

So I stayed in a dorm. You are required to sign a sheet that says they aren't responsible for stolen items, however to get to the dorms it's a code that is laminated on the front counter so probably never changes and then there are no locks on the doors and no lockers in the room. They charge you to use the lockers in the small common area. So to me that is wrong to make guest sign something when anyone can walk in and take something of yours as the security is very low. Upon arrival I was told that I couldn't use the parking lot and I had to park on street (very busy street and it would have taken hours to find a free street parking spot. ) I had to show them on hotels.com where it said I could park on site and they did let me as long as they didn't need the spot. So it worked out. The kitchen was okay. It's really only as clean as the people using it leave it. Wasn't super clean, it wasn't well stocked but not scarce either. I stayed one night and it worked for that. I literally only booked here because of the advertised free parking. (So read carefully they may not offer the free parking option in the future)

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

DIEGO

3 Jun 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

This is the worst hostel, the staff was really rude with me, I was asking for the manager or supervisor to complain about something and the guy that it was working was challenging me to do the complaint. I send an email to get some help but they didn’t reply to me. No space in the rooms to leave you luggage. Do not stay in this hostel

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

14 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

位置極佳, 價錢平. 呢個價錢就冇得要求咁多

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Bärbel

14 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Preis Leistung stimmt definitv. Die Betten waren bequem . Uns war die Küche nicht sauber genug. Essen wollten wir da nicht sind aber sonst auch eher im Motel und das vielleicht nicht gewöhnt.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

NOPPORN

23 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Staff & service

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

8 Aug 2024

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

9 Mar 2024

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

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