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 an elevator
A reception hall, a front-desk safe, and multilingual staff
A water dispenser, a 24-hour front desk, 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
Languages
English
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
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.
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 within a 10-minute walk of Church of St Peters and Skyline Queenstown. Cookie Time and Queenstown Mall are just steps away.
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Nomads Queenstown Backpackers Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 260 out of 705 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 279 out of 705 reviews
8 - Good
279
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 705 reviews
6 - Okay
105
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 705 reviews
4 - Poor
40
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 705 reviews
2 - Terrible
21
8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10
Staff was very accommodating and professional. Will come back!
Jorge
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10
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!
JOHN
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
8/10
Was very impressed, considering it’s a backpackers, it was very quiet! Would definitely stay here again, location was great
tracey
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10
Amazing close to town very handy.
Luisa
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
8/10
Friendly service with clean spacious rooms
Lynette
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10
Great location in central Queenstown with good facilities and comfortable rooms.
Amanda
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10
Great value for the money. Clean. Safe. Convenient
Klara
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10
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.
Verified traveler
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
10/10
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 🤗
Brenda
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10
It so good to stay at the hostel.
MAN FAI
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
10/10
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.
William
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10
Great location. Surprisingly quiet despite overlooking the bars.
Friendly staff
Better of the places I stayed in QT
Gavin
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10
Fantastic location, good accomodations and great atmosphere.
Christopher
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10
AMAZING..perfect location. GREAT staff.
James
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10
Very central location to all the attractions.
Gihan De
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
4/10
i didn't know you can bring other people and have sex so loud in a mix dorm. that was crazy inconsiderate!
Jingle
10/10
It's very a good location. Excellent service and prices. I highly recommend it
Maria Cruz
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10
Great experience
Muhammad
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
8/10
Located in center of the city nice neighborhood. I enjoyed walking to the riverside market as well as the park area. The staff was helpful at the check in. There are rooms that the guests can eat, drink, and chat, as well as work. I stayed in the bigger room to take care of some tasks. The ambiance was comfy,!
Katsu
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
10/10
Nice!!
TETSUYA
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
6/10
Night club plays super loud music until about 3 am every night. Even on the top floor the sound level is way too high to really fall deeply asleep. They provide earplugs in your room which is a foreshadowing of the night to come.
Chris
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
8/10
Booked incorrectly as single beds, but upgraded & amended on site, excellent service.
Towels available but not face cloth’s? Also the pedestal basin with no where to put anything you need.
Awesomely close to everything.
Jan
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
8/10
The location is great. A good backpackers environment.
Jim
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10
I like the way they treat their costumers
Israel Ivan
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
8/10
Was just like a hotel as we had a private room, only downside is there is a nightclub round the corner which goes till 4am but was such a nice stay