Top Hostels in Picton
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Guest favorite
Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Security
- Flat-screen TV
- Billiard tables
- Sun terrace
In addition, the Picton Heritage and Whaling Museum can be found within a few blocks of the motel.
Families can have quality time by visiting EcoWorld Aquarium and Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, which is just 1.3 km away.
Certain rooms at the Picton hostel include an adjoining terrace and a balcony, as well as views of the ocean. Apart from entertainment options like a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, guests may also make use of a wardrobe.
Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Security
- Flat-screen TV
- Billiard tables
- Sun terrace
Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers
In addition, the Picton Heritage and Whaling Museum can be found within a few blocks of the motel.
Families can have quality time by visiting EcoWorld Aquarium and Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, which is just 1.3 km away.
Certain rooms at the Picton hostel include an adjoining terrace and a balcony, as well as views of the ocean. Apart from entertainment options like a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, guests may also make use of a wardrobe.
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Beach access
Atlantis Backpackers
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Patio
Lochmara Lodge Arts Centre is situated around 7 km from the hostel, and EcoWorld Aquarium and Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre is approximately 5 minutes' walk away.
Nearby cultural landmarks feature Picton Heritage and Whaling Museum, located 200 metres away.
Atlantis Backpackers
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Patio
Atlantis Backpackers
Lochmara Lodge Arts Centre is situated around 7 km from the hostel, and EcoWorld Aquarium and Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre is approximately 5 minutes' walk away.
Nearby cultural landmarks feature Picton Heritage and Whaling Museum, located 200 metres away.
The Villa
- BBQ facilities
- 24-hour security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Laundry
- Billiard tables
- Sun terrace
This hostel is situated 1.3 km from Alexanders Holiday Park and just around the corner from Picton Sound.
Each room at the comfortable hostel also includes a private bathroom with a separate toilet and a shower.
- BBQ facilities
- 24-hour security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Laundry
- Billiard tables
- Sun terrace
This hostel is situated 1.3 km from Alexanders Holiday Park and just around the corner from Picton Sound.
Each room at the comfortable hostel also includes a private bathroom with a separate toilet and a shower.
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Top location
Sequoia Lodge Backpackers
- BBQ facilities
- Free shuttle service
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Leisure/ TV room
- Jacuzzi
- Garden area
Tirohanga Track is located a mere 1.8 km from this hostel.
Guests can also enjoy natural sights such as Kaipupu Wildlife Sanctuary, which is 25 minutes' walk away.
- BBQ facilities
- Free shuttle service
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Leisure/ TV room
- Jacuzzi
- Garden area
Tirohanga Track is located a mere 1.8 km from this hostel.
Guests can also enjoy natural sights such as Kaipupu Wildlife Sanctuary, which is 25 minutes' walk away.
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Best-rated
The Marion Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Sun terrace
Located nearly 20 minutes' walk from such significant cultural landmarks as the hilltop Cable Car Museum, this Wellington hostel is also just 1.2 km from National War Memorial. The hostel is situated a short way from Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.
Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to Wellington Waterfront, which is a mere 450 metres away.
The Marion Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Sun terrace
The Marion Hostel
Located nearly 20 minutes' walk from such significant cultural landmarks as the hilltop Cable Car Museum, this Wellington hostel is also just 1.2 km from National War Memorial. The hostel is situated a short way from Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.
Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to Wellington Waterfront, which is a mere 450 metres away.
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Beach access
Tasman Bay Backpackers
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Concierge desk
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Sun terrace
The Anglican Christ Church Cathedral is located merely 1.5 km from the hostel, and the free museum "Suter Art Gallery" is merely 13 minutes' walk away.
Tasman Bay Backpackers
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Concierge desk
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Sun terrace
Tasman Bay Backpackers
The Anglican Christ Church Cathedral is located merely 1.5 km from the hostel, and the free museum "Suter Art Gallery" is merely 13 minutes' walk away.
Haka House Wellington
- Shared kitchen
- Security
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Billiard tables
Wellington District Court Courthouse is located a mere 1.3 km from the cosy hotel and Dominion Museum is 17 minutes' walk away. This hostel is situated in the centre of Wellington and in close proximity to Cuba Street.
Guests can also enjoy natural sights such as Wellington Waterfront, which is 450 metres away.
Haka House Wellington
- Shared kitchen
- Security
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Billiard tables
Haka House Wellington
Wellington District Court Courthouse is located a mere 1.3 km from the cosy hotel and Dominion Museum is 17 minutes' walk away. This hostel is situated in the centre of Wellington and in close proximity to Cuba Street.
Guests can also enjoy natural sights such as Wellington Waterfront, which is 450 metres away.
The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour security
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Bar/ Lounge area
Greek-New Zealand Memorial is located a short way from the affordable hotel, while natural sites, such as Waitangi Park are 0.8 km away. ICPE Mission NZ Catholic Church, a nearby place of worship, is 950 metres from the hostel.
Also, the 105-room The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers is 2.3 km from the historic Space Place at Carter Observatory.
The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour security
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Bar/ Lounge area
The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers
Greek-New Zealand Memorial is located a short way from the affordable hotel, while natural sites, such as Waitangi Park are 0.8 km away. ICPE Mission NZ Catholic Church, a nearby place of worship, is 950 metres from the hostel.
Also, the 105-room The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers is 2.3 km from the historic Space Place at Carter Observatory.
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Beach access
Jack'S Backpackers
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf course
- Sun terrace
The Blenheim hostel is located only 6 minutes' walk from Millennium Public Art Gallery and 3.4 km from the exceptionally brilliant museum "Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre". The hostel is also located within easy reach of Blenheim Baptist Church.
Jack'S Backpackers hostel boasts location within a 500-metre distance of Seymour Square.
Jack'S Backpackers
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf course
- Sun terrace
Jack'S Backpackers
The Blenheim hostel is located only 6 minutes' walk from Millennium Public Art Gallery and 3.4 km from the exceptionally brilliant museum "Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre". The hostel is also located within easy reach of Blenheim Baptist Church.
Jack'S Backpackers hostel boasts location within a 500-metre distance of Seymour Square.
Moana Lodge
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Garden area
Karehana Bay can be reached fairly close to the affordable hostel.
Guests can also enjoy natural sights such as Ngati Toa Domain Park, which is 2.7 km away.
Moana Lodge
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Garden area
Moana Lodge
Karehana Bay can be reached fairly close to the affordable hostel.
Guests can also enjoy natural sights such as Ngati Toa Domain Park, which is 2.7 km away.
Trek Global Backpackers
- BBQ facilities
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Car park
US$ 16.60 per day
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Billiard tables
- Terrace
The hostel is located in the CBD - Lambton Quay district of Wellington, a short way from the hilltop Cable Car Museum. Trek Global Backpackers hostel is situated around 5 minutes' drive from Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.
Also, visiting the full-dome planetarium "Space Place at Carter Observatory", which is within reach of the property, can be great fun for the whole family.
Trek Global Backpackers
- BBQ facilities
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Car park
US$ 16.60 per day
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Billiard tables
- Terrace
Trek Global Backpackers
The hostel is located in the CBD - Lambton Quay district of Wellington, a short way from the hilltop Cable Car Museum. Trek Global Backpackers hostel is situated around 5 minutes' drive from Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.
Also, visiting the full-dome planetarium "Space Place at Carter Observatory", which is within reach of the property, can be great fun for the whole family.
Worldwide Backpackers
- Shared kitchen
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Laundry
- Heating
- Terrace
Staying at the comfortable hostel in Wellington, guests will also find entertainment venues in the vicinity, including Embassy Theatre, which is about a 20-minute walk away. Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa can be reached just 1.7 km from this Wellington hostel.
The 13-room Worldwide Backpackers hostel enjoys a central location approximately 25 minutes' walk from ZEALANDIA Sanctuary.
Worldwide Backpackers
- Shared kitchen
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Laundry
- Heating
- Terrace
Worldwide Backpackers
Staying at the comfortable hostel in Wellington, guests will also find entertainment venues in the vicinity, including Embassy Theatre, which is about a 20-minute walk away. Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa can be reached just 1.7 km from this Wellington hostel.
The 13-room Worldwide Backpackers hostel enjoys a central location approximately 25 minutes' walk from ZEALANDIA Sanctuary.
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Great deal
Capital Wellington (Adults Only)
- BBQ facilities
- Car park
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Billiard tables
- Garden area
Nestled in a central neighbourhood, the elegant hostel is a mere 1.7 km from notable religious landmarks, including the Gothic revival Old St Paul's Cathedral. In addition, Wellington Museum can be found in the vicinity of this hostel.
The 48-room Capital Wellington hostel is around 10 minutes on foot from Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa and about 500 metres from Wellington Underground Market.
Capital Wellington (Adults Only)
- BBQ facilities
- Car park
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Billiard tables
- Garden area
Capital Wellington (Adults Only)
Nestled in a central neighbourhood, the elegant hostel is a mere 1.7 km from notable religious landmarks, including the Gothic revival Old St Paul's Cathedral. In addition, Wellington Museum can be found in the vicinity of this hostel.
The 48-room Capital Wellington hostel is around 10 minutes on foot from Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa and about 500 metres from Wellington Underground Market.
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Popular choice
Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
Staying at the hotel in Wellington, guests will also find entertainment venues in the vicinity, including BATS Theatre, which is merely 1.9 km away. Famous natural sights near the 172-room Waterloo & Backpackers hostel are Wellington Waterfront (800 metres) and Lady Norwood Rose Garden (1.2 km).
The property is situated within 10 minutes' drive of the Lady Norwood Wellington Botanic Rose Garden and approximately 500 metres from New Zealand Parliament.
Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers
Staying at the hotel in Wellington, guests will also find entertainment venues in the vicinity, including BATS Theatre, which is merely 1.9 km away. Famous natural sights near the 172-room Waterloo & Backpackers hostel are Wellington Waterfront (800 metres) and Lady Norwood Rose Garden (1.2 km).
The property is situated within 10 minutes' drive of the Lady Norwood Wellington Botanic Rose Garden and approximately 500 metres from New Zealand Parliament.
The Palace Backpackers
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Sun terrace
Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the hostel is a short way from the botanical park "Queen's Gardens".
This Nelson hostel provides a convenient location a mere 0.7 km from the Anglican Christ Church Cathedral.
The Palace Backpackers
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Sun terrace
The Palace Backpackers
Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the hostel is a short way from the botanical park "Queen's Gardens".
This Nelson hostel provides a convenient location a mere 0.7 km from the Anglican Christ Church Cathedral.
House Of Pirie
- Shared kitchen
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Laundry
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
Staying at the hostel in Wellington, guests will also find entertainment venues in the vicinity, including Embassy Theatre, which is merely 0.8 km away. City & sea views can be reached around 30 minutes on foot from the Wellington hostel.
Lady Norwood Rose Garden is 2.3 km from this accommodation.
This Wellington hostel also provides shared bathrooms with a separate toilet and a shower.
House Of Pirie
- Shared kitchen
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Laundry
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
House Of Pirie
Staying at the hostel in Wellington, guests will also find entertainment venues in the vicinity, including Embassy Theatre, which is merely 0.8 km away. City & sea views can be reached around 30 minutes on foot from the Wellington hostel.
Lady Norwood Rose Garden is 2.3 km from this accommodation.
This Wellington hostel also provides shared bathrooms with a separate toilet and a shower.
The Bug Backpackers
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Laundry
- Sun loungers
There is the Wide Tahunanui Sandy Beach 2.3 km from this hostel.
Also, the Nelson hostel is 10 minutes' drive from Tahunanui Beach Playground.
The Bug Backpackers hostel offers guest rooms with a view of the garden, and in certain rooms, high-speed internet is available. There are private bathrooms with a roll-in shower for a more pleasant stay. Also, the presence of hairdryers and bath sheets in the bathrooms ensures a comfortable stay.
The Bug Backpackers
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Laundry
- Sun loungers
The Bug Backpackers
There is the Wide Tahunanui Sandy Beach 2.3 km from this hostel.
Also, the Nelson hostel is 10 minutes' drive from Tahunanui Beach Playground.
The Bug Backpackers hostel offers guest rooms with a view of the garden, and in certain rooms, high-speed internet is available. There are private bathrooms with a roll-in shower for a more pleasant stay. Also, the presence of hairdryers and bath sheets in the bathrooms ensures a comfortable stay.
Are you in a hurry?
Here is a quick list of Hostels in Picton, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers |
8.8 / 10 (1424 Reviews) |
From 18$ | |
| Atlantis Backpackers |
8.3 / 10 (1794 Reviews) |
From 13$ | |
| The Villa |
8.0 / 10 (1499 Reviews) |
From 18$ | |
| Sequoia Lodge Backpackers |
7.2 / 10 (877 Reviews) |
From 16$ | |
| The Marion Hostel |
9.2 / 10 (1256 Reviews) |
From 26$ |
More accommodations in Picton
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Picton hostels are best for staying close to the city center?
The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers and Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers are excellent choices for central locations. They offer easy access to major attractions like the waterfront and local cafes.
For the best experience, explore the nearby attractions on foot, especially during the morning when streets are quieter.
Which hostels near the waterfront should I consider?
Trek Global Backpackers and Atlantis Backpackers are both near the waterfront. They allow you to enjoy beautiful views and waterfront activities.
Visit the marina area during sunset for stunning views and local seafood spots that open after 5 pm.
What are the best hostels for exploring local neighborhoods?
Worldwide Backpackers and Haka House Wellington are set in lively neighborhoods ideal for meeting locals. They provide a feel for the true Picton lifestyle.
Join local events on Sunday mornings in the town square for a genuine taste of community culture.
Which hostels are close to train stations for easier travel?
The Palace Backpackers and Moana Lodge are both near the train station, providing quick access to the surrounding areas. They eliminate stress when needing to catch a train.
Arrive early to catch the scenic trains to nearby destinations like Marlborough Sounds, especially before 10 am.
What budget-friendly hostels have breakfast options?
The Bug Backpackers and Tombstone Motel provide budget-friendly stays with breakfast included. They help you save time and money during your trip.
Enjoy the included breakfast before 9 am for a good start to your day of exploration.
Which Picton hostels are suitable for families?
The Villa and Jack's Backpackers offer comfortable family rooms and communal kitchens. They help families feel at home during their stay.
Consider cooking meals together as a way to bond and save on dining costs, particularly on weekdays.
Which Picton hostels offer easy access to local attractions?
Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers and Sequoia Lodge Backpackers are close to major local attractions. They make it easy to discover the best parts of Picton.
Take the walking tour that starts from the town center to see highlights like the Picton Maritime Village, especially on Saturdays.
What unique events should I plan to see during my Picton visit?
The Annual Picton Maritime Festival in February is a must-see. It features local seafood, crafts, and live music by the waterfront.
Book accommodations nearby as early as possible, since the festival attracts many visitors.
How can I get around Picton efficiently?
Picton is small, making walking the best option for getting around. Buses are also available for wider explorations outside the city.
Plan your walking route to include stops at parks and shops for a more enjoyable experience.
What are the best dining options close to Picton hostels?
For great local food, try the eateries along London Quay, with options like fresh seafood and casual cafes. They cater to various budgets.
Visit during lunch hours for fixed price menus that are often cheaper than dinner options.
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