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Absoloot Hostel Queenstown

2.0 star property
Hostel in Queenstown

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Absoloot Hostel Queenstown, in the city centre, is perfect for adventure-seekers. Guests warm up by the lobby fireplace, challenge each other in the arcade room, or browse the library. High-speed WiFi keeps everyone connected, and staff help with booking tours and tickets.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is ₩184,742
₩212,453 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11

Room options

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One Bed in 6 Bed Dorm with Shared Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bed in 6 Bed Dorm with Shared Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hair dryer
3 bathrooms
Toaster oven
Oven
Toaster
Stovetop
Rice cooker
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bed in 6 Bed En-Suite Dorm

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Toaster oven
Oven
Toaster
Stovetop
Rice cooker
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bed in 4 Bed En-Suite Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Toaster oven
Oven
Toaster
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Deluxe Double Room with En-Suite Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room with En-Suite Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Toaster
Oven
  • 15 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Queen Room with En-Suite Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Queen Room with En-Suite Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Toaster
Oven
  • 18 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Family Room with En-Suite Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Toaster oven
Oven
Toaster
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Double Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private En-Suite Room for Three People

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Toaster oven
Oven
Toaster
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Double Bunk Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Shared fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Private En-Suite Room for Two People

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Toaster oven
Oven
Toaster
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private En-Suite Room for Six People

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Toaster oven
Oven
Toaster
  • 18 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private En-Suite Room for Four People

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Toaster oven
Oven
Toaster
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Double Bunk Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
50 Beach Street, Queenstown, Otago, 9300

What's nearby

  • Queenstown Mall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • TSS Earnslaw Steamship - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Queenstown Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kiwi and Birdlife Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Skyline Queenstown - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fergburger - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Patagonia Chocolates - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pog Mahones - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pub On Wharf - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mrs. Ferg Beach Street - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Absoloot Hostel Queenstown

Hostel located in Queenstown City Centre
You can look forward to an airport shuttle, an arcade/game room, and a library at Absoloot Hostel Queenstown. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a TV in the lobby, and an elevator
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and barbecue grills
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a computer station, and a vending machine
Room features
All guestrooms at Absoloot Hostel Queenstown offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products, communal kitchens, and ovens

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • Ski passes
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • On a lake

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Oven
  • Rice cooker
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Toaster oven

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.75 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (9:00 AM - 9:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.75 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Absoloot Queenstown Backpackers Hostel
Absoloot Backpackers Hostel
Absoloot Backpackers
Absoloot Queenstown Backpackers
Absoloot Hostel Queenstown Queenstown
Absoloot Hostel Queenstown Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Absoloot Hostel Queenstown pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Absoloot Hostel Queenstown?

As of Nov 6, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Absoloot Hostel Queenstown on Nov 10, 2025 start from ₩184,742, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Absoloot Hostel Queenstown?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Absoloot Hostel Queenstown?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Absoloot Hostel Queenstown?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Absoloot Hostel Queenstown provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Absoloot Hostel Queenstown located?

Located in Queenstown City Centre, this hostel is steps from Creative Queenstown Arts & Crafts Market, Queenstown Beach, and Toi o Tahuna. Lake Wakatipu and Steamer Wharf are just steps away.

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Absoloot Hostel Queenstown Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 144 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 144 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 144 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 144 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 144 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

SHIH-HSIEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hostel and awesome central location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Othilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, friendly, quiet and good location. Kitchen is also great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kaye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, great facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yuet Kiu Vicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cool place right in the center of the town Nice view of the lake in the kitchen, save some money by hitting the kitchen instead of the bar
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Can't beat it for the price as long as you don't mind snorers.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean enough but our room smelled like the bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tidy but Noisy

Clean and tidy but being above restaurants it’s very noisy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing find

What an amazing find. Not what I expected at all. So central to everything, perfect mattress and pillow, a/c was preset to an optimum temperature. Kitchen is clean and very functional with beautiful views. $40 from the airport with an uber or $60 with a large vehicle. Staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

arlene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great, very friendly and helpful. Room was fine, the bedding could use a bit of an update. (maybe better laundry?) Kitchen was well stocked and people were friendly--especially to two boomer age women!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice location very near intercity bus. Accessible to go bus in coronet peak and shops plus restaurant. Clean room though I give 3 stars as I don’t expect no toiletries we only have one toilet paper which been used before coz u will noticed its not new. Next day they top up soap and tissue only which is good. Kitchen has a good view.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mieko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
客室は広い。ベッド下にロッカーがあるので、南京錠などを持参すると良い。 バスタオルはタダで貸してくれる。 徒歩圏内にお土産屋さん、スーパー、レストランあり。インターシティバス停とのアクセスも良い。 周りが繁華街のため、夜も少しうるさいので、気になる人は避けた方がよい。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Huang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the location. Great view in the kitchen
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paresh Ramchandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great central location. Good kitchen facilities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent séjour! Chambre privée au top, bien décorée et bien équipée, avec une superbe vue sur le lac. Un peu bruyant le soir mais forcément, on est en plein centre ville, on ne peut pas tout avoir. Je recommande à 200%!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great. Amazing location. Dope kitchen
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

What a great surprise!

My 22-year-old daughter gets full credit for encouraging us to stay at this hostel. Since I remember hostels from the late 80s/early 90s, you can imagine my surprise to find something that was so similar to an actual hotel. (We had a private room with our own bathroom for the three of us, though the showers were across the hall and my husband liked the shower pressure better over there.) The location cannot be beat! I should really put that in all caps. Truly, the location is in the heart of everything, it is very safe, and we could not have been more pleased with our decision to stay there!! (Actually, it was our daughter's decision, but we're glad we played along!) We stayed on the first floor, but the ground floor had a lounge where people could hang out, and the second floor had a kitchen area where you could get free coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. There is a laundry facility right next-door, in case you need it. Again, everything was very clean. And I should note that my husband was very pleased after his first night's sleep there, because he said it was the best sleep he had in the 10 days we have been in New Zealand. (I also turned on a noise cancellation app that night. It is a bustling city after all. )
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Can't beat the location, everything is literally in walking distance with the only need for a hire car for roaming, all the shuttles are the next street over for most activities and tours. We cracked it with free parking aswell which was close to accommodation. And views from the shared kitchen area are breathtaking. Clean accommodation, staff friendly with lots of advice.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

MARCUS V

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Central e barato, mas não tão confortável

Se você é jovem, dorme tarde e dorme em quaisquer condições, talvez aqui funcione para você. Eu durmo cedo e foi bastante difícil dormir lá porque fiquei em um quarto no primeiro andar que ficava em frente à orla, com muito barulho dos bares e restaurantes ao redor até de madrugada. Precisei dormir de fone de ouvido na sexta e no sábado, o que foi bastante desconfortável. O banheiro privado é bem pequeno. A pia e o chuveiro são bem baixos. Apesar disso, os funcionários são bem solícitos, a cozinha coletiva é bem organizada, você pode deixar seus itens separados tanto em geladeira quanto em prateleiras. O hostel é absurdamente central e você consegue fazer tudo andando. Sendo assim, é mais interessante para quem NÃO está de carro, uma vez que o hostel fica no centro e é extremamente difícil estacionar em Queenstown. Fui em baixa temporada (abril) e já era péssimo. Imagino como fica pior para estacionar em alta temporada. Se estiver de carro, talvez faça mais sentido se hospedar em um local mais afastado do centro, porém maior e mais confortável por preço semelhante. Se estiver sem carro e precisar ficar em local central e barato, o Absoloot é uma boa opção.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is really good located, near to the shop
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Crystal

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
short of staff so front desk was not manned all the time. No parking available. Very basic as is a hostel.Location is awesome. overpriced for a hostel with no parking
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Our family of three stayed in a private room with two bunk beds and private bath. Worked fine- clean and comfortable. Location was stellar, right downtown by the lake. Staff were helpful with local information, tour booking etc
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing experience

A+ . Location, friendly, renovated and amazing other travelers who connected perfection to make memories
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Marilou

Liked: Staff & service
Accessible in all means..
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024