Best Hostels in Wanaka
Adventure Wanaka Hostel
- BBQ facilities
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Garden area
This hostel is within 2 km of the Basecamp Wanaka Climbing Centre and 250 m from such cultural venues as the Wanaka Fine Art Gallery. In addition, Puzzling World can be found within 10 minutes' drive of the Wanaka accommodation.
Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to the Roys Bay Recreational Reserve, which is merely 500 metres away.
- BBQ facilities
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Garden area
This hostel is within 2 km of the Basecamp Wanaka Climbing Centre and 250 m from such cultural venues as the Wanaka Fine Art Gallery. In addition, Puzzling World can be found within 10 minutes' drive of the Wanaka accommodation.
Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to the Roys Bay Recreational Reserve, which is merely 500 metres away.
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
The Wonder Room welcomes shopping lovers 0.7 km away, while the Pembroke Park is just 450 m from the Wanaka hostel. Natural sights in the area include the Roys Bay Recreational Reserve, just moments from the 18-room Haka House Wanaka hostel, and a beach is 0.6 km away.
Puzzling World is around 25 minutes' walk from this property.
Along with views of the lake, the rooms offer complimentary Wi-Fi, as well as such comforts as an air conditioner.
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
The Wonder Room welcomes shopping lovers 0.7 km away, while the Pembroke Park is just 450 m from the Wanaka hostel. Natural sights in the area include the Roys Bay Recreational Reserve, just moments from the 18-room Haka House Wanaka hostel, and a beach is 0.6 km away.
Puzzling World is around 25 minutes' walk from this property.
Along with views of the lake, the rooms offer complimentary Wi-Fi, as well as such comforts as an air conditioner.
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Top location
Mountain View Backpackers
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
This Wanaka hostel is 2.2 km from such educational sites as Holy Family Catholic Church and steps away from the Picture Lounge. The hostel is also merely 450 metres from Southern Lakes Heliski.
In proximity to the 24-room Mountain View Backpackers hostel, guests will find natural sights, such as the Pembroke Park, which is 11 minutes' walk away.
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
This Wanaka hostel is 2.2 km from such educational sites as Holy Family Catholic Church and steps away from the Picture Lounge. The hostel is also merely 450 metres from Southern Lakes Heliski.
In proximity to the 24-room Mountain View Backpackers hostel, guests will find natural sights, such as the Pembroke Park, which is 11 minutes' walk away.
The Brownston Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Billiard tables
- Sun terrace
The Wonder Room welcomes shopping lovers 550 metres away, while the Go Jets Wanaka is just moments from the hostel. This hostel is also only 7 minutes' walk from New World Wanaka.
Guests will enjoy proximity to entertainment attractions like the historic Rippon Winery, which is 2.5 km away.
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Billiard tables
- Sun terrace
The Wonder Room welcomes shopping lovers 550 metres away, while the Go Jets Wanaka is just moments from the hostel. This hostel is also only 7 minutes' walk from New World Wanaka.
Guests will enjoy proximity to entertainment attractions like the historic Rippon Winery, which is 2.5 km away.
Zula Lodge
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Live entertainment
- Terrace
The Wanaka Lakefront 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 within 15 minutes' drive of the hostel.
The nearby cultural landmarks include the automotive museum "Warbirds and Wheels", which is around 7 km away.
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Live entertainment
- Terrace
The Wanaka Lakefront 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 within 15 minutes' drive of the hostel.
The nearby cultural landmarks include the automotive museum "Warbirds and Wheels", which is around 7 km away.
Base Wanaka Hostel
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Skiing
- Garden area
The Wanaka hostel is a 10-minute ride from the Mount Iron Loop Track and in close proximity to such cultural venues as the Picture Lounge. The historic Rippon Winery is located 2.5 km from the Wanaka property.
Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to the Roys Bay Recreational Reserve, which is about 500 metres away.
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Skiing
- Garden area
The Wanaka hostel is a 10-minute ride from the Mount Iron Loop Track and in close proximity to such cultural venues as the Picture Lounge. The historic Rippon Winery is located 2.5 km from the Wanaka property.
Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to the 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
This budget hostel is nestled in the very heart of Queenstown, not far from the Go Orange Jet Boat Queenstown. The St Peter's Anglican Church, a nearby place of worship, is nearly a 5-minute ride from the Queenstown hostel.
The Basket of Dreams is 2.5 km from the accommodation.
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
This budget hostel is nestled in the very heart of Queenstown, not far from the Go Orange Jet Boat Queenstown. The St Peter's Anglican Church, a nearby place of worship, is nearly a 5-minute ride from the Queenstown hostel.
The Basket of Dreams is 2.5 km from the accommodation.
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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
Found 3 km from the Basket of Dreams, the eco-friendly hostel is 400 metres from worship locations like the St Peter's Anglican Church. Vesta Design Shop can be reached fairly close to the Queenstown property.
Skyline Queenstown can also be found 8 minutes' walk away.
Absoloot Hostel Queenstown
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Entertainment
Absoloot Hostel Queenstown
Found 3 km from the Basket of Dreams, the eco-friendly hostel is 400 metres from worship locations like the St Peter's Anglican Church. Vesta Design Shop can be reached fairly close to the Queenstown property.
Skyline Queenstown can also be found 8 minutes' walk away.
Adventure Queenstown Hostel
- BBQ facilities
- Security
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
The Queenstown Cemetery is only 500 metres from the hostel, and the nearby cultural attractions include the Ivan Clarke Gallery, which is around 5 minutes' walk away. There is the St Peter's Anglican Church steps away from the comfortable hostel.
Also, Adventure Queenstown hostel is 2.8 km from the Basket of Dreams.
Adventure Queenstown Hostel
- BBQ facilities
- Security
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
Adventure Queenstown Hostel
The Queenstown Cemetery is only 500 metres from the hostel, and the nearby cultural attractions include the Ivan Clarke Gallery, which is around 5 minutes' walk away. There is the St Peter's Anglican Church steps away from the comfortable hostel.
Also, Adventure Queenstown hostel is 2.8 km from the Basket of Dreams.
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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
The hostel is located 100 metres from the Flyboard Queenstown and in the vicinity of the St Peter's Anglican Church. The SKYCITY Queenstown Casino is only a 12-minute walk from the stylish hostel.
Guests will enjoy proximity to entertainment attractions like the Winery, which is 1 km 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
The hostel is located 100 metres from the Flyboard Queenstown and in the vicinity of the St Peter's Anglican Church. The SKYCITY Queenstown Casino is only a 12-minute walk from the stylish hostel.
Guests will enjoy proximity to entertainment attractions like the Winery, which is 1 km away.
Adventure Q2 Hostel
- BBQ facilities
- Security
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
The Queenstown Mall is in the vicinity of the hostel, and natural sites like the skate park "Queenstown Garden" are merely 0.8 km away. The St Peter's Anglican Church, a nearby place of worship, is 400 metres from the Queenstown hostel.
Adventure Q2 hostel provides a prime location within a few blocks of Skyline Queenstown.
Adventure Q2 Hostel
- BBQ facilities
- Security
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
Adventure Q2 Hostel
The Queenstown Mall is in the vicinity of the hostel, and natural sites like the skate park "Queenstown Garden" are merely 0.8 km away. The St Peter's Anglican Church, a nearby place of worship, is 400 metres from the Queenstown hostel.
Adventure Q2 hostel provides a prime location within a few blocks of Skyline Queenstown.
The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
The Ivan Clarke Gallery is only 150 metres from the hostel, while Queenstown airport is 5 km away. There is Skyline Gondola and Luge within reach of the Queenstown property.
The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers hostel is located merely a 7-minute walk from AJ Hackett Bungy.
The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers
The Ivan Clarke Gallery is only 150 metres from the hostel, while Queenstown airport is 5 km away. There is Skyline Gondola and Luge within reach of the Queenstown property.
The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers hostel is located merely a 7-minute walk from AJ Hackett Bungy.
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Great deal
Alpine Lodge Queenstown
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Flat-screen TV
- Skiing
- Sun terrace
Skyline Queenstown is only 0.8 km from this hostel, while the Shotover Canyon Swing is around 5 minutes' walk away. Also, the Queenstown hostel is in proximity to such natural sights as the Kiwi and Birdlife Park.
Alpine Lodge Queenstown hostel is situated a 16-minute walk from the skate park "Queenstown Garden" and just 400 metres from Hetties Rock & Crystal Shop.
Alpine Lodge Queenstown
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Flat-screen TV
- Skiing
- Sun terrace
Alpine Lodge Queenstown
Skyline Queenstown is only 0.8 km from this hostel, while the Shotover Canyon Swing is around 5 minutes' walk away. Also, the Queenstown hostel is in proximity to such natural sights as the Kiwi and Birdlife Park.
Alpine Lodge Queenstown hostel is situated a 16-minute walk from the skate park "Queenstown Garden" and just 400 metres from Hetties Rock & Crystal Shop.
Lylo Queenstown
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
US$ 17.79 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Skiing
- Terrace
The lovely hostel is 2.8 km from the Basket of Dreams and in the immediate vicinity of such cultural venues as the Moa Statue. The hostel is also just a 6-minute walk from Vesta Design Shop.
Guests will find Skyline Queenstown, which is a mere 550 metres away.
Lylo Queenstown
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
US$ 17.79 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Skiing
- Terrace
Lylo Queenstown
The lovely hostel is 2.8 km from the Basket of Dreams and in the immediate vicinity of such cultural venues as the Moa Statue. The hostel is also just a 6-minute walk from Vesta Design Shop.
Guests will find Skyline Queenstown, which is a mere 550 metres away.
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Popular choice
Nomads Queenstown Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sauna
Found 2.9 km from the Basket of Dreams, the Queenstown hostel is only a few steps from worship locations like the St Peter's Anglican Church. The hostel is located in a busy area, a mere 9 minutes on foot from the Queenstown Cemetery.
The 371-room Nomads Queenstown hostel is only 350 metres from the Earnslaw Park and within a few blocks of the skate park "Queenstown Garden".
Nomads Queenstown Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sauna
Nomads Queenstown Hostel
Found 2.9 km from the Basket of Dreams, the Queenstown hostel is only a few steps from worship locations like the St Peter's Anglican Church. The hostel is located in a busy area, a mere 9 minutes on foot from the Queenstown Cemetery.
The 371-room Nomads Queenstown hostel is only 350 metres from the Earnslaw Park and within a few blocks of the skate park "Queenstown Garden".
Dunstan Downs High Country Sheep Station
- BBQ facilities
- Laundry
- Tea and coffee facilities
Dunstan Downs High Country Sheep Station
- BBQ facilities
- Laundry
- Tea and coffee facilities
Dunstan Downs High Country Sheep Station
The Black Sheep Backpackers
- BBQ facilities
- Express check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sauna
- Sun terrace
The Queenstown beach is in the vicinity of this hostel, while the Queenstown Mall is merely 550 metres away. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the Queenstown hostel is a mere 14 minutes' walk from the Kiwi and Birdlife Park.
The landscaped park "Queenstown Garden" is just 600 metres away, and the SKYCITY Queenstown Casino, available to diversify your stay, is 0.6 km away.
The Black Sheep Backpackers
- BBQ facilities
- Express check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sauna
- Sun terrace
The Black Sheep Backpackers
The Queenstown beach is in the vicinity of this hostel, while the Queenstown Mall is merely 550 metres away. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the Queenstown hostel is a mere 14 minutes' walk from the Kiwi and Birdlife Park.
The landscaped park "Queenstown Garden" is just 600 metres away, and the SKYCITY Queenstown Casino, available to diversify your stay, is 0.6 km away.
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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