YHA Queenstown Central - Hostel

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Dates

April 2026

May 2026

Excellent

Popular amenities

Kitchen
Parking included
Free Wi-Fi
Laundry room
Housekeeping

Explore the area

48 Shotover Street, Queenstown, 9300

Place, Skycity Queenstown Casino
‪1 min walk‬
Place, Queenstown Mall
‪2 min walk‬
Place, TSS Earnslaw Steamship
‪2 min walk‬
Airport, Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.)
‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

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About the area

Queenstown

Located near the beach, YHA Queenstown Central - Hostel is in Queenstown City Centre neighbourhood and is connected to a shopping centre. Queenstown Beach and Lake Wakatipu reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Underwater Observatory and Queenstown Mini Golf. Kiwi Park and Queenstown Gardens are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including skiing.

What's nearby

Skycity Queenstown Casino - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Queenstown Mall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
TSS Earnslaw Steamship - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Kiwi Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Skyline Queenstown - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

‪Fergburger - ‬2 min walk
‪Patagonia Chocolates - ‬1 min walk
‪Smiths Craft Beer House - ‬2 min walk
‪Beechtree - ‬2 min walk
‪Mrs. Ferg Beach Street - ‬4 min walk

About this property

YHA Queenstown Central - Hostel

Along with a microwave in a common area, this smoke-free hotel has a fridge in a common area and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a library, tour/ticket assistance and a reception hall are on-site. Change of towels is available on request

YHA Queenstown Central - Hostel offers 30 accommodations with a hairdryer. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and change of towels can be requested.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property

This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Amenities

Kitchen

Parking included

Free WiFi

Laundry

Housekeeping

House Rules

Check in after 2:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10 AM

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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 major credit cards, debit cards and cash

Cashless transactions are available

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Frequently asked questions

Is YHA Queenstown Central - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at YHA Queenstown Central - Hostel?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at YHA Queenstown Central - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM.

What time is check-out at YHA Queenstown Central - Hostel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is YHA Queenstown Central - Hostel located?

Located in Queenstown City Centre, this hotel is steps away from Fear Factory Queenstown, Toi o Tahuna and Skycity Queenstown Casino. Creative Queenstown Arts & Crafts Market and Underwater Observatory are just steps away.

YHA Queenstown Central - Hostel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Verified

10/10 Excellent

stephen

7 Nov, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great location

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

18 Aug, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Loved the fantastic view from the lounge, nothing not to like.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

23 Jul, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Right from the beginning of the booking, it was easy. Then when we arrived we had the lovely Eve step us through anything and everything, she made our stay super. I would recommend the YHA hostel to anyone looking for cheap accommodation in the heart of Queenstown with great facilities. Thanks YHA 😍

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

8 Feb, 2021

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

great location, close to every place we visited, service staff service. thanks

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

31 Dec, 2020

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Kitchen was very spacious and clean. But bed sheets weren't.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

Verified

2/10 Terrible

Guess

5 Jul, 2020

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

No free parking. Spent $48 on man street parking. No towel, no bath soap and shampoo and terrible bed. I thought i save money cause the hotel is only $140 but after i paid parking fees of $48 it’s way dearer. ☹️☹️☹️

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

Verified

10/10 Excellent

J

21 Jun, 2020

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

We got an en-suite room and it was bigger than some hotel rooms. Very warm, big bed and good tv. Walkable distance from town. A+

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

24 Mar, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

very good, quiet, fast, friendly services, clean, traffic ok,

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

7 Mar, 2020

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

Location to the center of Queenstown and value for money

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

26 Nov, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

My friends and I had a great stay here. We booked the room for 4 person and to our surprise it has its own balcony 😲 Sad that we were only able to book it for a night. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

9 Oct, 2019

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

Convenient, Clean, Simple

On our entire trip, Queenstown was the one place that felt touristy. It's a backpackers haven, with a condensed town filled with food, activities, and people. As such, a great option for lodging is the YHA Queenstown Central, party of the YHA New Zealand group. They offer perks for worldwide members, so be sure to ask. This facility is nicer than a typical hostel, with private room and private bathroom options. Once you get past the checkin desk and sparse lobby, it feels like a hotel. Our room was clean, and even had a view of the lake. The restroom was spacious and very modern. There isn't much in the way of amenities here, it's just a cheap, safe, and clean place to stay. They do not have elevators, so be ready to carry your luggage. We had some issues with noise as our room was below the common kitchen area, which despite being closed, was cleaned early morning. More than anything, this place is convenient to everything worth doing in town. For people venturing outside of the town, Uber is the easiest bet. There airport shuttles to/from the Frankton Airport just a 15 minute drive down the road. The Skyline is also just a quick walk away. We'd stay here again!

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

Verified

8/10 Good

Martine

2 Oct, 2019

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

Où mettre sa voiture ?

Queenstown est une ville où se garer est quasi impossible ! Le site annonce "parking gratuit dans la rue", ok, mais il n'y a pas de place et on tourne longtemps pour trouver quelque chose. Sinon, l'auberge de jeunesse est bien. Chambre spacieuse et bien équipée. Le bruit est un autre problème de l'endroit, aussi bien celui de dehors que celui des guests... Staff très sympathique.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

22 Sept, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The staff were very friendly. Met some amazing people at my dorm. I did have a small hiccup in which I forgot the door code and called the emergency number but no one was picking up and ended up freezing outside for 2 hours. But overall, I would highly recommend travellers and students coming here again. Really good location to everywhere!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

29 Jun, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Overall pleasant experience.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

7 May, 2019

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

クイーズタウン中心部でリーズナブルな値段で泊まることができます。

Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

Verified

10/10 Excellent

weijie

1 May, 2019

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

Enjoyable stay. Clean room and toilet. Fast wifi.

Enjoyable stay. Clean room and toilet. Fast wifi. TV in the room and a outdoor balcony.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

Verified

6/10 Okay

Kazza

24 Apr, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The YHA was in an excellent central location but we were on the first floor, closest to the side streets and waterfront and so it was a very noisy room. Thanks for the complimentary ear plugs!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

4 Mar, 2019

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

Friendly and helpful staff

Staff is friendly and helpful. The common room view is spectacular. The bed, however, is time to change (become too soft in the middle) and there is no free locker provided inside the room.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

16 Feb, 2019

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

町中の便利な宿。

繁華街に近くて便利。個室でしたが、清掃が行き届いていて綺麗だった。アメニティや設備などに秀でたものがあるわけではないので、泊まるだけと考えれば立地も良く快適。滞在時にこのホテルを含む街の一区画が停電したが、フロントはできる限りの対応をしてくれて頑張っていた。

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

Verified

6/10 Okay

M

3 Feb, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Clean and comfortable. But there’s no concent near beds.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

26 Jan, 2019

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

エレベーターがないのが辛かったが、スタッフも優しく、部屋のデザインもかわいく清潔だった。

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

16 Dec, 2018

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

Everything was great. The room was very clean, beds were comfy. Check-in, quick. Will stay again!

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

Verified

8/10 Good

KAZUE

16 Dec, 2018

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

街のど真ん中です

街の中心にあり、町歩きにはとても便利でしたただ、レンタカー利用だったので、駐車場に困りました【近隣に無料駐車場あり】との事ですが、少し離れた所にある無料で停めることが可能な路上駐車のことでしたハイシーズンだったので、路上駐車も無料の所はいっぱいでかなり離れたところに停めたり、近くの有料駐車場に停めました建物が古めで、階段なので、スーツケースの移動が大変でしたこのお値段で、街のど真ん中のホテルなので、仕方ないのかな…

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah

18 Nov, 2018

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

There for the half marathon wanted budget accommodation close to the centre of town. Very happy with our choice it was only 4 minutes walk to where we needed to register and catch the bus to the start line.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

Verified

8/10 Good

takashi

5 Nov, 2018

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

必要十分でした

街のど真ん中にあり、どこに行くにも便利です。フロントのお兄さんもちょっとぶっきらぼうな感じでしたが親切でよかったです。機会があれば、また泊まりたいです。

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018