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Nomads Queenstown Backpackers

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

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Interior entrance
Double Room, Ensuite | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Reception
Balcony
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
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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

Shared Dormitory (4 Beds)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

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

Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (4 Beds)

Highlights

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

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Blackout drapes, 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 drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

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

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite (6 Beds)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (8 Beds)

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

Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (8 Beds)

Highlights

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

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

Shared Dormitory (10 Beds)

Highlights

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

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Blackout drapes, 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 drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory (12 Beds)

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

Shared Dormitory (12 Beds)

Highlights

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

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King/Twin Interior Room (no window) | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

King/Twin Interior Room (no window)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

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

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (6 Beds)

Highlights

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

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

Blackout drapes, 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 drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (8 Beds)

Blackout drapes, 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 drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Located on a lake, Nomads Queenstown Backpackers is in Queenstown City Centre, a neighborhood in Queenstown. Williams Cottage and St Josephs Parish are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Queenstown Mall and Creative Queenstown Arts & Crafts Market. Cookie Time and Queenstown Gardens are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, and snowboarding, or check out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.
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Map
5-11 Church Street, Queenstown, 9300

What's nearby

  • Queenstown Mall - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Queenstown Gardens - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • TSS Earnslaw Steamship - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kiwi and Birdlife Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Skyline Queenstown - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cookie Time - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Eichardt's Private Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Novotel Queenstown Lakeside - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Elements Restaurant - ‬2 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 the lobby, and a sauna. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and a reception hall
  • A 24-hour front desk, a water dispenser, and a front-desk safe
  • Multilingual staff, a billiards/pool table, and a vending machine
Room features
All 78 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Communal kitchens and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite 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.
  • Elevator
  • 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

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

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 available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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 rating system.

Property is also known as

Backpackers Nomads
Backpackers Queenstown
Nomads Backpackers Hostel Queenstown
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Nomads Queenstown Backpackers
Queenstown Backpackers Nomads
Queenstown Nomads
Queenstown Nomads Backpackers
Nomads Queenstown Backpackers Hotel Queenstown
Nomads Queenstown Backpackers Hostel
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Nomads Queenstown Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Nomads Queenstown Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Nomads Queenstown Backpackers located?

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

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Reviews

Nomads Queenstown Backpackers Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 266 out of 721 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 285 out of 721 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 721 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 721 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 721 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jacques

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was nice and clean albeit slightly older. The balcony was lovely to use on the sunny afternoon! The free earplugs were perfect to block out the rowdy partygoers downstairs!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

SALESHNI

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

Home away from home

This is always my home away from home. Love to stay here. Always feel safe and is has everything nearby, very convenient location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Luisa

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing close to town very handy.
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

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

Jorge

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

8/10 Good

Lynette

Friendly service with clean spacious rooms
Stayed 1 night in Feb 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Verified traveler

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

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

Muhammad

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

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
It's an older, well used property. Basic amenities. We didn't take advantage of the kitchen facility but looked like the young adults were getting good use out of it. Good value considering how popular the area is. We loved our small balcony.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jim

Good backpacker stuff

The location is great. A good backpackers environment.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

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