Best Hostels in Wanaka
Adventure Wanaka Hostel
- BBQ facilities
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Garden area
Staying at this hostel in Wanaka, guests will also find entertainment venues in the vicinity, including Wanaka Golf Club, which is a mere 1.2 km away. Famous natural sights near the Wanaka hostel are Roys Bay Recreational Reserve (500 metres) and Pembroke Park (0.6 km).
Basecamp Wanaka Climbing Centre is within 25 minutes' walk of the property.
- BBQ facilities
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Garden area
Staying at this hostel in Wanaka, guests will also find entertainment venues in the vicinity, including Wanaka Golf Club, which is a mere 1.2 km away. Famous natural sights near the Wanaka hostel are Roys Bay Recreational Reserve (500 metres) and Pembroke Park (0.6 km).
Basecamp Wanaka Climbing Centre is within 25 minutes' walk of the property.
Haka House Wanaka
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
US$ 5.93 per day
- 24-hour security
- Flat-screen TV
- Golf centre
- Garden area
Pembroke Park is located in close proximity to this Wanaka hostel, while natural sites, such as Roys Bay Recreational Reserve are merely 150 metres away. There is MT Outdoors a mere 10 minutes on foot from the hostel.
Also, the 18-room Haka House Wanaka hostel is 2.2 km from Puzzling World.
Haka House Wanaka
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
US$ 5.93 per day
- 24-hour security
- Flat-screen TV
- Golf centre
- Garden area
Haka House Wanaka
Pembroke Park is located in close proximity to this Wanaka hostel, while natural sites, such as Roys Bay Recreational Reserve are merely 150 metres away. There is MT Outdoors a mere 10 minutes on foot from the hostel.
Also, the 18-room Haka House Wanaka hostel is 2.2 km from Puzzling World.
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Top location
Mountain View Backpackers
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
The Picture Lounge Gallery is within reach of this Wanaka hostel, and natural sites like Pembroke Park are merely 0.8 km away. The hostel is only 450 metres from Southern Lakes Heliski.
Also, the 24-room Mountain View Backpackers hostel is within 25 minutes' walk of Puzzling World.
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
The Picture Lounge Gallery is within reach of this Wanaka hostel, and natural sites like Pembroke Park are merely 0.8 km away. The hostel is only 450 metres from Southern Lakes Heliski.
Also, the 24-room Mountain View Backpackers hostel is within 25 minutes' walk of Puzzling World.
The Brownston Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Billiard tables
- Sun terrace
The hostel is situated a mere 450 metres from Go Jets Wanaka, 2.5 km from such to entertainment venues as the historic Rippon Winery. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the Wanaka hostel is within easy reach of Roys Bay Recreational Reserve.
Nearby cultural landmarks feature The Picture Lounge Gallery, located nearly a 5-minute walk away.
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Billiard tables
- Sun terrace
The hostel is situated a mere 450 metres from Go Jets Wanaka, 2.5 km from such to entertainment venues as the historic Rippon Winery. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the Wanaka hostel is within easy reach of Roys Bay Recreational Reserve.
Nearby cultural landmarks feature The Picture Lounge Gallery, located nearly a 5-minute walk away.
Zula Lodge
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Live entertainment
- Terrace
Wanaka Lakefront Park can be found 4.8 km from the Wanaka hostel, located in the Albert Town district of Wanaka. In addition, the unique National Transport and Toy Museum can be found approximately a 15-minute ride from the hostel.
That Wanaka Tree is within a 7-km distance of the accommodation.
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Live entertainment
- Terrace
Wanaka Lakefront Park can be found 4.8 km from the Wanaka hostel, located in the Albert Town district of Wanaka. In addition, the unique National Transport and Toy Museum can be found approximately a 15-minute ride from the hostel.
That Wanaka Tree is within a 7-km distance of the accommodation.
Base Wanaka Hostel
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Skiing
- Garden area
This hostel is located 150 metres from Outside Sports and 2.3 km from Mount Iron Loop Track. The historic Rippon Winery is a 30-minute stroll from the Wanaka hostel.
Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to Roys Bay Recreational Reserve, which is about 500 metres away.
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Skiing
- Garden area
This hostel is located 150 metres from Outside Sports and 2.3 km from Mount Iron Loop Track. The historic Rippon Winery is a 30-minute stroll from the Wanaka hostel.
Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to Roys Bay Recreational Reserve, which is about 500 metres away.
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Best-rated
Tahuna Pod Hostel
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
US$ 11.86 per day
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Skiing
- Sun terrace
The Queenstown hostel is in the centre of the centre of the city and is not far from Kiwi and Birdlife Park. Guests can explore nearby places of worship, including St Peter's Anglican Church, which is only 450 metres from this budget hostel.
Go Orange Jet Boat Queenstown can also be found just 0.7 km away.
Tahuna Pod Hostel
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
US$ 11.86 per day
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Skiing
- Sun terrace
Tahuna Pod Hostel
The Queenstown hostel is in the centre of the centre of the city and is not far from Kiwi and Birdlife Park. Guests can explore nearby places of worship, including St Peter's Anglican Church, which is only 450 metres from this budget hostel.
Go Orange Jet Boat Queenstown can also be found just 0.7 km away.
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Guest favorite
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Beach access
Absoloot Hostel Queenstown
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Entertainment
The hostel is located 5 minutes' walk from Queenstown Mall and 3 km from Basket of Dreams Sculpture. Absoloot Hostel Queenstown is also located steps away from Vesta Design Shop.
Guests will find Skyline Queenstown, which is about 650 metres away.
Absoloot Hostel Queenstown
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Entertainment
Absoloot Hostel Queenstown
The hostel is located 5 minutes' walk from Queenstown Mall and 3 km from Basket of Dreams Sculpture. Absoloot Hostel Queenstown is also located steps away from Vesta Design Shop.
Guests will find Skyline Queenstown, which is about 650 metres away.
Adventure Queenstown Hostel
- BBQ facilities
- Security
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
Located 150 metres from such significant cultural landmarks as Ivan Clarke Gallery, the hostel is also 2.8 km from Basket of Dreams Sculpture. The comfortable hostel is only steps away from St Peter's Anglican Church.
Adventure Queenstown hostel boasts location 7 minutes on foot from Kiwi and Birdlife Park.
Adventure Queenstown Hostel
- BBQ facilities
- Security
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
Adventure Queenstown Hostel
Located 150 metres from such significant cultural landmarks as Ivan Clarke Gallery, the hostel is also 2.8 km from Basket of Dreams Sculpture. The comfortable hostel is only steps away from St Peter's Anglican Church.
Adventure Queenstown hostel boasts location 7 minutes on foot from Kiwi and Birdlife Park.
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Beach access
Haka House Queenstown Lakefront
- BBQ facilities
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Car park
US$ 8.89 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Skiing
Located in a skiing part of Queenstown, the hostel is 1.9 km from worship sites like the Catholic church "St Joseph Parish". The stylish hostel also boasts a prime location, just moments from Flyboard Queenstown.
Nearby cultural landmarks feature the commercial Artbay Gallery, located 14 minutes' walk away.
Haka House Queenstown Lakefront
- BBQ facilities
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Car park
US$ 8.89 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Skiing
Haka House Queenstown Lakefront
Located in a skiing part of Queenstown, the hostel is 1.9 km from worship sites like the Catholic church "St Joseph Parish". The stylish hostel also boasts a prime location, just moments from Flyboard Queenstown.
Nearby cultural landmarks feature the commercial Artbay Gallery, located 14 minutes' walk away.
Adventure Q2 Hostel
- BBQ facilities
- Security
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
The Queenstown hostel boasts a convenient location 2.7 km from Basket of Dreams Sculpture, a stone's throw from shopping opportunities such as DF Souvenirs. Also, the hostel is just 11 minutes on foot from such natural sights as the landscaped park "Queenstown Garden".
SKYCITY Queenstown Casino is in close proximity to the accommodation.
Adventure Q2 Hostel
- BBQ facilities
- Security
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
Adventure Q2 Hostel
The Queenstown hostel boasts a convenient location 2.7 km from Basket of Dreams Sculpture, a stone's throw from shopping opportunities such as DF Souvenirs. Also, the hostel is just 11 minutes on foot from such natural sights as the landscaped park "Queenstown Garden".
SKYCITY Queenstown Casino is in close proximity to the accommodation.
The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
This hostel is located 150 metres from Ivan Clarke Gallery and within a few blocks of the skate park "Queenstown Garden". The Queenstown hostel is also 7 minutes' stroll from Skyline Gondola and Luge.
The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers hostel boasts location in the vicinity of AJ Hackett Bungy.
The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers
This hostel is located 150 metres from Ivan Clarke Gallery and within a few blocks of the skate park "Queenstown Garden". The Queenstown hostel is also 7 minutes' stroll from Skyline Gondola and Luge.
The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers hostel boasts location in the vicinity of AJ Hackett Bungy.
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Great deal
Alpine Lodge Queenstown
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Flat-screen TV
- Skiing
- Sun terrace
Ziptrek Ecotours is around 5 minutes on foot from the comfortable hostel, while Skyline Queenstown is a mere 0.8 km away. The hostel is also located in close proximity to AJ Hackett Bungy.
Alpine Lodge Queenstown hostel boasts location 0.6 km from the family-friendly Odyssey Sensory Maze Queenstown.
Alpine Lodge Queenstown
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Flat-screen TV
- Skiing
- Sun terrace
Alpine Lodge Queenstown
Ziptrek Ecotours is around 5 minutes on foot from the comfortable hostel, while Skyline Queenstown is a mere 0.8 km away. The hostel is also located in close proximity to AJ Hackett Bungy.
Alpine Lodge Queenstown hostel boasts location 0.6 km from the family-friendly Odyssey Sensory Maze Queenstown.
Lylo Queenstown
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
US$ 17.79 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Skiing
- Terrace
Guests can explore nearby places of worship, including St Peter's Anglican Church, which is 350 metres from the Queenstown hostel.
Also, the Queenstown property is 2.8 km from Basket of Dreams Sculpture.
Lylo Queenstown hostel features guest rooms complete with bedside reading lights, and in some rooms, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.
Lylo Queenstown
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
US$ 17.79 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Skiing
- Terrace
Lylo Queenstown
Guests can explore nearby places of worship, including St Peter's Anglican Church, which is 350 metres from the Queenstown hostel.
Also, the Queenstown property is 2.8 km from Basket of Dreams Sculpture.
Lylo Queenstown hostel features guest rooms complete with bedside reading lights, and in some rooms, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.
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Popular choice
Nomads Queenstown Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sauna
Located in the centre of Queenstown, the hostel gives easy access to the skate park "Queenstown Garden", which is only 0.6 km away. The Catholic church "St Joseph Parish", a nearby place of worship, is a short way from the Queenstown hostel.
Basket of Dreams Sculpture is approximately a 15-minute ride from the accommodation.
Nomads Queenstown Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sauna
Nomads Queenstown Hostel
Located in the centre of Queenstown, the hostel gives easy access to the skate park "Queenstown Garden", which is only 0.6 km away. The Catholic church "St Joseph Parish", a nearby place of worship, is a short way from the Queenstown hostel.
Basket of Dreams Sculpture is approximately a 15-minute ride from the accommodation.
Dunstan Downs High Country Sheep Station
- BBQ facilities
- Laundry
- Tea and coffee facilities
Including a dining area, the rooms come with high-speed internet, as well as tea and coffee-making facilities.
Dunstan Downs High Country Sheep Station
- BBQ facilities
- Laundry
- Tea and coffee facilities
Dunstan Downs High Country Sheep Station
Including a dining area, the rooms come with high-speed internet, as well as tea and coffee-making facilities.
The Black Sheep Backpackers
- BBQ facilities
- Express check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sauna
- Sun terrace
Queenstown beach is in the vicinity of this hostel, while Queenstown Mall is a mere 550 metres away. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the Queenstown hostel is 1.4 km from Earnslaw Park.
The Black Sheep Backpackers hostel is merely 600 metres from the skate park "Queenstown Garden" and only steps away from Department for Courts.
A shared bathroom is fitted with a separate toilet and a shower.
The Black Sheep Backpackers
- BBQ facilities
- Express check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sauna
- Sun terrace
The Black Sheep Backpackers
Queenstown beach is in the vicinity of this hostel, while Queenstown Mall is a mere 550 metres away. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the Queenstown hostel is 1.4 km from Earnslaw Park.
The Black Sheep Backpackers hostel is merely 600 metres from the skate park "Queenstown Garden" and only steps away from Department for Courts.
A shared bathroom is fitted with a separate toilet and a shower.
Are you in a hurry?
Here is a quick list of Hostels in Wanaka, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Adventure Wanaka Hostel |
8.5 / 10 (1025 Reviews) |
From 33$ | |
| Haka House Wanaka |
8.3 / 10 (1922 Reviews) |
From 34$ | |
| Mountain View Backpackers |
8.7 / 10 (458 Reviews) |
From 45$ | |
| The Brownston Hostel |
8.3 / 10 (1793 Reviews) |
From 39$ | |
| Zula Lodge |
8.7 / 10 (136 Reviews) |
From 109$ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which budget hostels in Wanaka are closest to the city center?
Haka House Wanaka and Adventure Wanaka Hostel are both located just minutes from the city center. You can easily walk to cafes, shops, and the lake.
Explore local cafes on Helwick Street for breakfast before 10am for more affordable options.
What are the best budget options for families in Wanaka?
The Brownston Hostel and The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers offer family rooms and activities nearby. They are also close to playgrounds and the lake.
Visit the Wanaka Lavender Farm on weekends for free entry and fun family activities.
Which budget hostels are near popular landmarks in Wanaka?
Stay at Base Wanaka or Adventure Wanaka Hostel for a short walk to attractions like the Wanaka Tree and waterfront.
Take a morning stroll to the Wanaka Tree for fewer crowds and great sunrise photos.
Are there any budget hostels in Wanaka that allow pets?
Some budget options like Haka House Wanaka welcome pets. Make sure to check their pet policy before booking.
Call ahead to confirm room availability for pets as spaces can be limited.
Which hostels in Wanaka offer great views?
Try Alpine Lodge Queenstown and Haka House Wanaka for stunning views of Lake Wanaka and surrounding mountains.
Request a lake-view room when booking to enjoy the scenery right from your window.
What are the best budget options for socializing in Wanaka?
The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers is known for its relaxed vibe and communal spaces, perfect for meeting fellow travelers.
Join the evening social events organized by hostels for a chance to mingle with others.
Which budget hostels in Wanaka are best for adventure activities?
Adventure Wanaka Hostel and Dunstan Downs High Country Sheep Station provide easy access to outdoor activities like hiking and biking.
Check out local tour companies on Ardmore Street for discounted activity packages.
What unique events are happening in Wanaka throughout the year?
The Wanaka A&P Show in March is a popular event featuring agricultural displays and family-friendly activities. Also, the Winter Festival in July offers fun events for the whole community.
Book accommodation early for the Wanaka A&P Show to secure the best rates and locations.
How can I get around Wanaka easily?
Wanaka is walkable, with many cafes and shops located in the city center. Local buses provide service to surrounding areas.
Consider renting a bike for the day to explore the lakefront bike paths and parks freely.
What activities should I not miss during my stay in Wanaka?
Don't miss hiking in Mount Aspiring National Park and visiting the famous Wanaka Tree. Both offer stunning views and photo opportunities.
Start your hike early in the morning to enjoy fewer crowds and cooler temperatures.
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