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The Black Sheep Backpackers

2.0 star property
Ski-in/ski-out hostel with hot tub

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Take advantage of a terrace, a garden and a library at The Black Sheep Backpackers. Skiers and snowboarders can spend time on the slopes at this hostel featuring ski-in/ski-out access. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as laundry facilities and a fireplace in reception.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$199
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov

Room options

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King Room

King Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Minibar
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Double Room

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Mixed Dorm, Mountain View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Blackout curtains
2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the area

Map
13 Frankton Road, Queenstown, 9300

What's nearby

  • Queenstown Gardens - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Queenstown Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Queenstown Mall - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • TSS Earnslaw Steamship - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Skyline Queenstown - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cookie Time - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Novotel Queenstown Lakeside - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Eichardt's Private Hotel - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Botswana Butchery - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Black Sheep Backpackers

Hostel located in Queenstown City Centre
A terrace, a garden and a library are just a few of the amenities provided at The Black Sheep Backpackers. Hit the slopes at this hostel featuring ski-in/ski-out access. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as laundry facilities and a fireplace in reception.
Additional perks include:
  • Free bike hire, express check-out and express check-in
  • A reception hall, luggage storage and tour/ticket information
  • A vending machine, outdoor furniture and a computer station
Room features
All guest rooms at The Black Sheep Backpackers have amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Hairdryers and toilet paper
  • Communal kitchens, heating and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 6 metres
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Books
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Games
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 15
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests are recommended to download the property's GOKI mobile app before check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours), private entrance

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

  • Late check-out fee: NZD 15 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.5 per cent

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, debit card or cash deposit 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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

Black Sheep Backpackers Hostel Queenstown
Black Sheep Backpackers Hostel
Black Sheep Backpackers Queenstown
Black Sheep Backpackers
The Black Sheep Backpackers Queenstown
The Black Sheep Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is The Black Sheep Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Black Sheep Backpackers?

As of 15 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Black Sheep Backpackers on 16 Nov 2025 start from NZ$198.51, 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 The Black Sheep Backpackers?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at The Black Sheep Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM.

What time is check-out at The Black Sheep Backpackers?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for NZD 15 (subject to availability).

Where is The Black Sheep Backpackers located?

Located in the mountains, this Queenstown City Centre hostel offers ski-in/ski-out access and is within a 5-minute walk of Queenstown Gardens, Queenstown Mall and Queenstown Ice Arena. Cookie Time and Queenstown Beach are also within 5 minutes.

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Reviews

The Black Sheep Backpackers Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.4

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 59 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Bogard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great to have bike hire for free. Very useful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Black sheep backpackers was incredible. The staff are friendly and professional. The facilities were excellent. The dorm rooms are clean with ample storage and a privacy curtain. The beds were comfortable and warm during the winter season. The kitchen has everything you could need to prepare your meals. There is good storage for food in the fridge and a place for dry goods. The hot tub and sauna are real assets. Great after a day skiing biking or hiking or just to relax. Above all, the highlight to this property is the people you meet. All ages and backgrounds are welcome and mingle to share experiences and make new memories. Don’t hesitate. Book this hostel. You won’t be disappointed. 😊
Stayed 17 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loud with issues - Very Nice staff

Super nice staff in a convenient area. Unfortunately noise was a frequent issue- be it door slamming, drinking, people wrestling at night, blasting music etc. Broken hot tub not fixed the week I was there, kitchen burners not working well, Wi-Fi unable to keep up with the demand on it. The staff are quite helpful and really pleasant- the accommodation is lacking in many areas unfortunately so I cannot recommend it overall.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Mayumi

夜になるとスタッフがいないため、ハメをはずすゲスト。 また、チェックインがミッドナイト 2時以降で4時近く迄ガサガサと騒音が止まらない。
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The keyless code system worked well. Staff were friendly and helpful. Comfortable, good facilities, and very convenient to the centre of town and bus routes
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Although there were 2 bathrooms I found them to not have enough hanging space, bathroom benches were small and often wet to put anything on. Had to use toilet paper to wipe dry, no paper towels. The second shower offered no privacy to change or dress or shelf to put shampoo etc on
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When booking our reservation, there were definitely a few potentially concerning reviews, but frankly I have to wonder if those people understood they were booking at a hostel. The overall experience was quite good -- my partner and I stayed in one of the private rooms and while it was a nice stay. Bed was quality, good black-out blinds for the windows. Heater was very effective. Helpful friendly staff. Objectively, the fact that you have to go outside and walk a bit to access the bathroom and the bathroom needs a keycode to enter becomes a bit annoying, but you do not need your phone to enter the bathroom as one reviewer seemed to think.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Fumi

Liked: Amenities
クイーンズタウン中心部から徒歩10分程度、空港から市内のシャトルバスの停留所から徒歩5分と非常に便利なロケーションにあります。初めてこの手の施設を利用したので最初使い方には戸惑いましたがスタッフさんが丁寧に教えてくれます。（専用のアプリをダウンロードしてチェックイン、ルームキーやお風呂のキーも、そのアプリに表示される形です） 共用のキッチンは広く、フライパンや色々なものが揃っています。（電子レンジやポットなどもあります。コーヒー・紅茶はfreeです） 共用のシャワーバスとトイレは一緒になっていて、脱衣所がないので最初どうしようかな、と？思いましたが手洗い場をうまく使って乗り切りました。シャワーバスの左右にはフックがあり物が掛けられるようになってます。そこに着替えなどが入る袋をかけておくと便利かもしれません。ドライヤーは備え付けがあるので便利です。かなりオススメです！
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One annoying thing was that the sauna ‘wasn’t working’ the whole time I was there and I was there for 7 days
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jeannette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well, the staff was very lovely, and all the areas very well cleaned. Close to town and the price absolutely worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

yingdi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
公共区域还行，床有点小，热水不好调
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, organized, great location!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The person at the front desk was super nice, the facility was super clean with nice amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy bien ubicado
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay for 2 nights in Queenstown. The location was close to the Queenstown gardens and to many nice restaurants and shopping. We also rented bikes from the hostel and biked all around the Frankton Arm. The hot tub and outdoor seating were a bonus as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

REIKO

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restroom was outside, so inconvenient
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

??

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
バスルームに、着替えなどを置く場所が欲しかったです。 スタッフの対応や施設はとても清潔で良かったです。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Private room was good size and comfortable, but there was nowhere to hang a towel. Would’ve been good to have a socket by the bed and a lamp in the room. Hostel itself has nice facilities - good kitchen for cooking, big communal lounge area which always has someone in it, outdoor tables, clean bathrooms and showers. Staff were friendly and helpful. Location is close to town but a short walk up a hill. There were a lot of long term stays which did make the social vibe a bit different and maybe not so geared towards solo travellers just passing through for a few days, although everyone I spoke to was really nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a really great time spent at black sheep 👍😉
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Monica

Liked: Staff & service
location great but felt for what our room was ,was somewhat overpriced
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, staff are welcoming and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Sivam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keely

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great backpackers, cosy lounge area, good kitchen, we stayed for one night but were really impressed with the facilities including a free dinner if you wanted it. Super close to town.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were great, kids loved the beds
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outside hot tub was a bonus. It was cheap in price but understandably...rooms are tiny, advertised free parking but this refers to "find your own on the street", advertised as "family room" but no toilet or bathroom as picture lead me to believe and bunks had no safety rails for the kids, lounge room full of foreigners lying over furniture talking innappropriately so not child friendly, stated no drinking after 830pm but everyone was. Friendly and helpful staff and cheap...get what you pay i guess
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021