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Absoloot Hostel Queenstown

2.0 star property
Hostel in Queenstown

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Deluxe Queen Room with En-Suite Bathroom | Lake view
Deluxe Double Room with En-Suite Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Deluxe Queen Room with En-Suite Bathroom | Lake view
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Absoloot Hostel Queenstown, in the city centre, is perfect for adventure-seekers. Guests warm up by the lobby fireplace, challenge each other in the arcade room, or browse the library. High-speed WiFi keeps everyone connected, and staff help with booking tours and tickets.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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One Bed in 6 Bed Dorm with Shared Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bed in 6 Bed Dorm with Shared Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
3 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Rice cooker
Freezer
Toaster
Toaster oven
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bed in 6 Bed En-Suite Dorm

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Rice cooker
Freezer
Toaster
Toaster oven
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bed in 4 Bed En-Suite Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Rice cooker
Freezer
Toaster
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Deluxe Double Room with En-Suite Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room with En-Suite Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Toaster oven
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 15 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Queen Room with En-Suite Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Queen Room with En-Suite Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Toaster oven
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 18 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Family Room with En-Suite Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Rice cooker
Freezer
Toaster
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Double Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private En-Suite Room for Three People

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Rice cooker
Freezer
Toaster
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Double Bunk Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Private En-Suite Room for Two People

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Rice cooker
Freezer
Toaster
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private En-Suite Room for Six People

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Rice cooker
Freezer
Toaster
  • 18 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private En-Suite Room for Four People

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Rice cooker
Freezer
Toaster
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Double Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
50 Beach Street, Queenstown, Otago, 9300

What's nearby

  • Queenstown Mall - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • TSS Earnslaw Steamship - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Queenstown Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kiwi and Birdlife Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Skyline Queenstown - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fergburger - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Patagonia Chocolates - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pog Mahones - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pub On Wharf - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mrs. Ferg Beach Street - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Absoloot Hostel Queenstown

Hostel located in Queenstown City Centre
You can look forward to an airport shuttle, an arcade/game room, and a library at Absoloot Hostel Queenstown. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Barbecue grills, smoke-free premises, and an elevator
  • A computer station, luggage storage, and a TV in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Absoloot Hostel Queenstown offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products, communal kitchens, and ovens

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • Ski passes
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Oven
  • Rice cooker
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Toaster oven

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.75 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (9:00 AM - 9:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.75 percent

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards

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 rating system.

Property is also known as

Absoloot Queenstown Backpackers Hostel
Absoloot Backpackers Hostel
Absoloot Backpackers
Absoloot Queenstown Backpackers
Absoloot Hostel Queenstown Queenstown
Absoloot Hostel Queenstown Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Absoloot Hostel Queenstown pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Absoloot Hostel Queenstown?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Absoloot Hostel Queenstown?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Absoloot Hostel Queenstown?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Absoloot Hostel Queenstown provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Absoloot Hostel Queenstown located?

Located in Queenstown City Centre, this hostel is steps from Creative Queenstown Arts & Crafts Market, Queenstown Beach, and Toi o Tahuna. Lake Wakatipu and Steamer Wharf are just steps away.

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Absoloot Hostel Queenstown Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 143 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 143 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 143 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 143 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 143 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paresh Ramchandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHIH-HSIEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Huang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the location. Great view in the kitchen
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great central location. Good kitchen facilities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Othilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, friendly, quiet and good location. Kitchen is also great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice location very near intercity bus. Accessible to go bus in coronet peak and shops plus restaurant. Clean room though I give 3 stars as I don’t expect no toiletries we only have one toilet paper which been used before coz u will noticed its not new. Next day they top up soap and tissue only which is good. Kitchen has a good view.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hostel and awesome central location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great. Amazing location. Dope kitchen
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is really good located, near to the shop
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Can't beat the location, everything is literally in walking distance with the only need for a hire car for roaming, all the shuttles are the next street over for most activities and tours. We cracked it with free parking aswell which was close to accommodation. And views from the shared kitchen area are breathtaking. Clean accommodation, staff friendly with lots of advice.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Grisel

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location.-
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really excellent hostel! The staff were all super helpful and the rooms were spacious and clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

I loved my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marina

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

The best location in the town

Amazing location, friendly staff, clean facilities.
The view from the kitchen
Cute bathroom sign
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra

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

Great location

Our family of three stayed in a private room with two bunk beds and private bath. Worked fine- clean and comfortable. Location was stellar, right downtown by the lake. Staff were helpful with local information, tour booking etc
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

JINSU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Kaye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, great facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Crystal

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
short of staff so front desk was not manned all the time. No parking available. Very basic as is a hostel.Location is awesome. overpriced for a hostel with no parking
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super convenient to be in the heart of Queenstown! It was very clean in the rooms and common areas. I would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

chintana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super convenient location , tiny but efficient room with great view ,clean , functional, great kitchen friendly front desk. Love this place
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Location unbeatable.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely view from our room. Clean and comfortable. Located in the city centre.The streets can get a bit noisy on weekend nights.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sangeeta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the convenient, restaurant all near by and very good food, safe area, walkable and all good activities near by. Cleanness and tidy room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

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