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The Brownston Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Wānaka

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Shared kitchen facilities
Quadruple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Reception
Living area
The Brownston Hostel provides a comfortable retreat in the center of a vibrant neighborhood. Guests can stay connected with WiFi throughout their stay, challenge fellow travelers to a game at the billiards table, or take advantage of the convenient luggage safekeeping service.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Quadruple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed OR 4 Twin Beds

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Basic Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
3 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Wānaka is home to The Brownston Hostel. Gallery Thirty Three and Picture Lounge are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Wānaka Golf Club and Rhyme and Reason Brewery. Puzzling World and Wānaka Lavender Farm are also worth visiting.
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Map
73 Brownston St, Wanaka, Otago, 9305

What's nearby

  • Pembroke Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Wānaka Golf Club - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Puzzling World - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Rippon Vineyard - 6 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Mount Iron Lookout - 12 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • Wānaka Airport (WKA) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Big Fig - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Water Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Relishes Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Muttonbird - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Coco Hut Asian Food Truck - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Brownston Hostel

Property highlights
The Brownston Hostel provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Luggage storage and a billiards/pool table
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Brownston Hostel include amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and housekeeping

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

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 16 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 16 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 16 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

The Brownston
73 Brownston Street
The Brownston Hostel Wanaka
The Brownston Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
The Brownston Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Wanaka

Frequently asked questions

Is The Brownston Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Brownston Hostel?

The Brownston Hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Brownston Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Brownston Hostel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Brownston Hostel located?

Situated in Wānaka, this hostel is steps from Picture Lounge, Pembroke Park, and Gallery Thirty Three. Wānaka Golf Club and Rhyme and Reason Brewery are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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