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Nomads Queenstown Backpackers

2.0 star property
Lakefront hostel with sauna and 24-hour front desk

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Interior entrance
Balcony
Double Room, Ensuite
Exterior
Reception
Located in Queenstown City Centre, Nomads Queenstown Backpackers offers practical comforts with laundry facilities and a welcoming lobby fireplace. Guests can use WiFi, relax in the sauna, or enjoy a game at the pool table. Multilingual staff helps travelers feel at home.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$149
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept

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Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite

Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (10 Beds)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory (12 Beds)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Twin Room, Ensuite

Twin Room, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite (6 Beds)

Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite (6 Beds)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (8 Beds)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory (10 Beds)

Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory (10 Beds)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (8 Beds)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (6 Beds)

Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (6 Beds)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (4 Beds)

Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (4 Beds)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (6 Beds)

Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (6 Beds)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite (4 Beds)

Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite (4 Beds)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory (4 Beds)

Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory (4 Beds)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Mobile key entry
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the area

Located on a lake, Nomads Queenstown Backpackers is in Queenstown City Centre, a neighbourhood in Queenstown. Queenstown Arts Centre and Toi o Tahuna are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at The Remarkables Ski Area and Fear Factory Queenstown. Cookie Time and Queenstown Gardens are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, downhill skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.
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5-11 Church Street, Queenstown, 9300

What's nearby

  • Queenstown Mall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Queenstown Gardens - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • TSS Earnslaw Steamship - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kiwi and Birdlife Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Skyline Queenstown - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cookie Time - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Novotel Queenstown Lakeside - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The World Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Margo’s queenstown - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Nomads Queenstown Backpackers

Hostel located in Queenstown City Centre
At Nomads Queenstown Backpackers, you can look forward to laundry facilities, a fireplace in reception and a sauna. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Express check-out, express check-in and a billiards/pool table
  • A TV in reception, luggage storage and tour/ticket information
  • A vending machine, multilingual staff and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 78 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Communal kitchens and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Offsite parking available (NZD 4 per hour)
  • Ski shuttle nearby

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Sauna
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On a lake

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2009
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: NZD 4 per hour

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

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Backpackers Queenstown
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Queenstown Nomads
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Frequently asked questions

Is Nomads Queenstown Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Nomads Queenstown Backpackers?

As of 16 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Nomads Queenstown Backpackers on 22 Sept 2025 start from NZ$148.82, 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 Nomads Queenstown Backpackers?

This hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Nomads Queenstown Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Nomads Queenstown Backpackers?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Nomads Queenstown Backpackers located?

Located in Queenstown City Centre, this hostel is steps away from Church of St Peters, Cookie Time and Queenstown Mall. Williams Cottage and Queenstown Gardens are just steps away.

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Nomads Queenstown Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 265 out of 718 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 283 out of 718 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 718 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 718 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 718 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

J R

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Didnt like this place at all. Ended up sleeping in my car
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Le Quan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice lively place in central location of Queenstown
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Chrissie

Not really what we class as a hotel room, no chairs to sit on, no counter space in the bathroom, no suitcase stand. Was close to the action, but horrendously loud at night, hence the complimentary ear plugs, not sufficient to drown out the noise until 2:am. Would not stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Latoya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would recommend to those travelling , newly couples or for those on a budget or want to see and try new things and new places
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

Good vibe

Great friendly staff. Lovely vibe overall.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luisa

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing close to town very handy.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very accommodating and professional. Will come back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very impressed, considering it’s a backpackers, it was very quiet! Would definitely stay here again, location was great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in central Queenstown with good facilities and comfortable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Lynette

Friendly service with clean spacious rooms
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Som

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unsafe about leaving my luggage on storage coz you just need number and went to get it by self. The room number using digital key which seem to be unsafe . I could hear people getting in and out of the room . Good to have Netflix & yiutube
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

Great stay at Nomads

Fantastic location, good accomodations and great atmosphere.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

MAN FAI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It so good to stay at the hostel.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rachael is very friendly, welcoming and very pleasant to interact with. This place was perfect for our needs and the amenities (large shared kitchen, couches next to fireplaces, sauna, etc.) were the icing on the cake. Thank you, Nomads!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

zam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good one
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Hostel like a Hotel.

AMAZING..perfect location. GREAT staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Klara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for the money. Clean. Safe. Convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Surprisingly quiet despite overlooking the bars. Friendly staff Better of the places I stayed in QT
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gihan De

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very central location to all the attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pao-Ting

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location with street parking in front of hotel. This is more of a hostel/backpacker hotel. Can be loud at night due to bars/clubs across the street and behind the building. Only like a minute walk to the lake and maybe 5 minutes walk to the main street. Price is good and has a central kitchen if you like to cook your own meals (can be crowded at times)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Cruz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's very a good location. Excellent service and prices. I highly recommend it
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, great location, was able to walk to every destination we needed to go to. Nomads and Queenstown is amazing! Highly recommend for first time visitors 🤗
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Can’t beat the location.

Stayed in one of the private rooms with an ensuite bathroom. The best location, right in the heart of Queenstown a few steps from the lake. Fairly clean. As others have mentioned, it can get loud in the evenings, but they do give you ear plugs, just in case you need them. Tour bookings on site, which make it really convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025