What makes it 66% Couple-Friendly: Private ensuite rooms and a shared sauna plus cinema offer affordable together-time, and the hostel sits metres from lakeside bars; expect dorm-style noise and limited privacy.
Queenstown Airport: 7.6 km (15 min drive)
Taxi or shuttle connects you to domestic flights in 15 minutes.
TSS Earnslaw Steamship Cruise: 300 m (4 min walk)
Historic steamship departing from Steamer Wharf for scenic Lake Wakatipu cruises.
Tip: Book your ticket at the 24-hr front desk to catch the next departure slot.
Queenstown Gardens: 530 m (7 min walk)
Botanical gardens with lakeside paths, disc golf and panoramic mountain views.
Tip: Join the free weekend Parkrun for an active start to your morning.
Shotover Canyon Swing: 180 m (2 min walk)
Thrilling swing 109 m above the Shotover River for an adrenaline rush.
Tip: Visit early in the day to avoid the busiest time slots.
Free Wi-Fi:
High-speed wireless internet in all public areas.
Shared Kitchen:
Fully equipped communal kitchen for meal prep and socializing.
Sauna:
On-site sauna to relax after hiking or skiing.
Luggage and Ski Storage:
Secure storage space for luggage and outdoor gear at no extra cost.
Billiards Room:
Pool table and seating area in the common lounge.
Priority Airport Pick-up:
Private shuttle service to and from Queenstown Airport (additional charge).
Car Rentals:
On-site car hire desk to explore the region independently.
Laundry Service:
Coin-operated washers/dryers and paid laundry options.
Vending Machines:
24-hour snack and drink machines for quick refreshments.
Stair-free main entrance and elevator access to all public areas and rooms.

William Morgan
The room was quite spacious but we our balcony was straight out onto a busy street with bars and pubs. This just meant that it was quite noisy through the night, of course not the hostels fault. The facilities were all clean, just for the amount of people, the kitchen/storage space was limited.
Jesse “James” Reid
Terrible service, recommend staying anywhere else. Stayed here November 5th, 2025, under my friend Nina's original booking. Originally checking was great but at that time I was given an option to download and app or not to access the front door after hours. I chose not to use the app because I was only staying one night, the front desk person told me no problem and that the doors would be locked ...
Zen Choo
The room is spacious, door is digital lock via apps, aircond no remote, you must use the apps to contact reception for turning it on/off, kind of weird, the car parking is a huge headache for me this town. I must find free parking with 5min+ walking distance, take note if you are driving. Water dispenser available at lobby. You will hear some music from the Bar on Saturday night, I didn’t hear it ...
Hoops
I loved my stay at Nomads Queenstown. It was central to everything I needed and bonus of having a spectacular view from my dorm. I stayed in a female 4 dorm room which has a separate bathroom and toilet. There are bars in the laneway downstairs that have extremely LOUD music until 3 am which I was warned about prior to arrival. You will need ear plugs. !!!! The kitchen setup is large with plenty...
Elisa Müller
We stayed in a double bed room with Mountain View & a shared balcony! We absolutely loved it. We had our own bathroom & a small fridge! Everything was super clean & the staff was super friendly and helpful🙌🏼 On the other side or the hostel is a bar, sometimes you can hear the bar in the evening but Queenstown is a city so that’s what you can expect - didn’t bother us at all! Thank you for the ...
Address: 5/11 Church Street, South island, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
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Take a taxi or arrange the hostel’s priority airport pick-up service (extra charge) from Queenstown Airport (7.6 km, 15 min drive).
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