Queenstown City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A beach with clear turquoise water, a forested mountain in the background, and people relaxing on the sand.
A group of people relaxing on a beach with a clear blue lake and mountains in the background.
A waterfront with a dock, boats, and a building with a clock.
A riverside promenade with people walking, trees, and buildings in the background.
A red chimney emitting smoke against a clear blue sky.

Stay near popular Queenstown City Centre attractions

A town nestled between mountains and a large lake with several islands.

Skyline Queenstown

9.2/10 (3,768 reviews)
One of the steepest cable-car rides in the world, offering incredible panoramic views of the Queenstown region.
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Activities

Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise

Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise (90 Minutes)

NZ$79
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise (90 Minutes)
Milford Sound Nature Cruise

Milford Sound Wilderness Cruise

NZ$175
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Milford Sound Wilderness Cruise
Queenstown: Kiwi Park Admission Ticket

Kiwi Park Admission Ticket

NZ$64
per adult
Kiwi Park Admission Ticket
TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Walter Peak Farm Tour

TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Walter Peak Farm Tour

NZ$159
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Walter Peak Farm Tour
TSS Earnslaw Cruise on Lake Wakatipu

TSS Earnslaw Cruise on Lake Wakatipu

NZ$119
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
TSS Earnslaw Cruise on Lake Wakatipu
TSS Earnslaw Cruise with Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dinner

TSS Earnslaw Cruise with Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dinner

NZ$219
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
TSS Earnslaw Cruise with Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dinner
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Our pick of the best Queenstown City Centre Hotel Deals

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

4 out of 5
24 Frankton Road Queenstown
The price is NZ$394 per night from 28 July to 29 July
NZ$394
28 July - 29 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,015 reviews)
"We loved our stay at Ramada Queenstown! The room was spacious & beautifully appointed. It had everything fo4 a comfortable stay. The views make the hill worthwhile 😊 and the staff are so friendly & helpful. Would highly recommend!"

Reviewed on 8 July 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG

4 out of 5
CNR STANLEY AND SYDNEY STREET Queenstown
The price is NZ$389 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$389
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Hotel was very clean and the staff pleasant. However there was some construction work ongoing throughout and the room aircon wasn't working correctly. Gym and sauna was good and once complete will be a great hotel."

Reviewed on 5 July 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG
Blue Peaks Lodge

Blue Peaks Lodge

4 out of 5
11 Sydney Street Queenstown
The price is NZ$405 per night from 11 July to 12 July
NZ$405
11 July - 12 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Queenstown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (985 reviews)
"Everything was very good, from the room to the location."

Reviewed on 21 June 2026

Blue Peaks Lodge
Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

4 out of 5
88 Frankton Road Queenstown
The price is NZ$305 per night from 22 July to 23 July
NZ$305
22 July - 23 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,002 reviews)
"The room was clean and tidy. The transfer of noise from the occupants in the above room was annoying when children were not under control which went on until well after 9.30pm. The reception staff were prompt in sorting the issue out and contact us afterwards to inform us. Issue resolved smartly. ..."

Reviewed on 7 July 2026

Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
QT Queenstown

QT Queenstown

5 out of 5
38-54 Lake Esplanade Queenstown
The price is NZ$589 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
NZ$589
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"Perfect location for a quick trip to Queenstown kid free"

Reviewed on 28 June 2026

QT Queenstown
Crowne Plaza Hotel Queenstown by IHG

Crowne Plaza Hotel Queenstown by IHG

4.5 out of 5
93 Beach Street Queenstown Otago
The price is NZ$513 per night from 28 July to 29 July
NZ$513
28 July - 29 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"The staff were the highlight of my trip, they were kind and so helpful anything I needed they were available"

Reviewed on 26 June 2026

Crowne Plaza Hotel Queenstown by IHG
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Our guide on where to stay in Queenstown City Centre

Find the best Queenstown City Centre areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Queenstown City Centre
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Frankton

Frankton is known for its fantastic lake views, and you can make a stop by Remarkables Park Town Centre and Lake Wakatipu while in the area.

A coastal town with a lake, mountains, and houses.

Fernhill

Fernhill is well-regarded for its captivating mountain views, ample dining options and fantastic lake views, and you might also want to make a stop by Lake Wakatipu, a top sight in the neighbourhood.

A coastal town with a bay, mountains, and a clear sky.

Goldfield Heights

Though Goldfield Heights may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Queenstown Mall and Skycity Queenstown Casino.

A calm lake with mountains in the background, a small town on the right, and a clear sky.

Boydtown

When in Boydtown, you can plan a visit to Skyline Queenstown and Kiwi Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

A coastal town nestled between forested hills and a clear blue lake.

Sunshine Bay

Visitors to Sunshine Bay like its mountain views and restaurants, and Lake Wakatipu is a sight worth a stop.

Queenstown City Centre Travel Guide

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