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Nomads Queenstown Backpackers

2.0 star property

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Interior entrance
Reception
Balcony
Double Room, Ensuite
Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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5-11 Church Street, Queenstown, 9300
  • Place, Queenstown Mall
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Queenstown Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Queenstown Gardens
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory (4 Beds)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (4 Beds)

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite (4 Beds)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite (6 Beds)

Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite (6 Beds)

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (8 Beds)

Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (8 Beds)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory (10 Beds)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (10 Beds)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory (12 Beds)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Combi/Twin Bunk Interior Room (Does Not Have Balcony)

Twin Room, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite

Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room with Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

Bed In 12 Beds Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 10 Beds Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 10 Beds Dormitory Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 8 Beds Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 6 Beds Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 6 Beds Dormitory Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 4 Beds Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 4 Beds Dormitory Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 8 Beds Dormitory Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 6 Beds Female Dormitory Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1

Triple Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 3

Internal King or Twin Room with Ensuite and No Windows

  • Sleeps 2

King or Twin Room with Private Bathroom and Shared Balcony - Gondola View

  • Sleeps 2

King Room with Ensuite and Shared Balcony-Remarkable Mountain View

  • Sleeps 2

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (6 Beds)

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (6 Beds)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (8 Beds)

Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (8 Beds)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

King/Twin Interior Room (No Window)

  • Sleeps 2

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About this property

Nomads Queenstown Backpackers

Lakefront hostel with a sauna and a 24-hour front desk
Along with a sauna, this hostel has laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and tour/ticket assistance.
Nomads Queenstown Backpackers offers 78 accommodations with hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. This Queenstown hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Nomads Queenstown Backpackers, you're just a quick walk from Church of St Peters. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, laundry facilities, and a multilingual staff
  • Onsite recreation includes a sauna
  • Steps from Church of St Peters and Cookie Time
As a guest of Nomads Queenstown Backpackers, you'll find a sauna, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. WiFi is free in public spaces. Ski storage, tour/ticket assistance, and a fireplace in the lobby are also featured at Nomads Queenstown Backpackers.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Queenstown hostel.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Offsite parking available (NZD 4 per hour)
  • Ski shuttle nearby

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Sauna
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2009
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Nearby parking fee: NZD 4 per hour

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Backpackers Nomads
Backpackers Queenstown
Nomads Backpackers Hostel Queenstown
Nomads Backpackers Queenstown
Nomads Queenstown
Nomads Queenstown Backpackers
Queenstown Backpackers Nomads
Queenstown Nomads
Queenstown Nomads Backpackers
Nomads Queenstown Backpackers Hotel Queenstown
Nomads Queenstown Backpackers Hostel
Nomads Backpackers Hostel
Nomads Queenstown Backpackers Queenstown
Nomads Queenstown Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Reviews

Nomads Queenstown Backpackers Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 277 out of 735 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 286 out of 735 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 735 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 735 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 735 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Antoinette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

J R

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Didnt like this place at all. Ended up sleeping in my car
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Krista

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Chrissie

Not really what we class as a hotel room, no chairs to sit on, no counter space in the bathroom, no suitcase stand. Was close to the action, but horrendously loud at night, hence the complimentary ear plugs, not sufficient to drown out the noise until 2:am. Would not stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Som

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unsafe about leaving my luggage on storage coz you just need number and went to get it by self. The room number using digital key which seem to be unsafe . I could hear people getting in and out of the room . Good to have Netflix & yiutube
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

SALESHNI

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

Home away from home

This is always my home away from home. Love to stay here. Always feel safe and is has everything nearby, very convenient location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Latoya

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kim

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very accommodating and professional. Will come back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rachael is very friendly, welcoming and very pleasant to interact with. This place was perfect for our needs and the amenities (large shared kitchen, couches next to fireplaces, sauna, etc.) were the icing on the cake. Thank you, Nomads!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

KUN-YUAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Le Quan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice lively place in central location of Queenstown
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

Good vibe

Great friendly staff. Lovely vibe overall.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Jingle, Ross

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
i didn't know you can bring other people and have sex so loud in a mix dorm. that was crazy inconsiderate!

10/10 Excellent

zam

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good one
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Latoya

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would recommend to those travelling , newly couples or for those on a budget or want to see and try new things and new places
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pao-Ting

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location with street parking in front of hotel. This is more of a hostel/backpacker hotel. Can be loud at night due to bars/clubs across the street and behind the building. Only like a minute walk to the lake and maybe 5 minutes walk to the main street. Price is good and has a central kitchen if you like to cook your own meals (can be crowded at times)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Klara

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for the money. Clean. Safe. Convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Can’t beat the location.

Stayed in one of the private rooms with an ensuite bathroom. The best location, right in the heart of Queenstown a few steps from the lake. Fairly clean. As others have mentioned, it can get loud in the evenings, but they do give you ear plugs, just in case you need them. Tour bookings on site, which make it really convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher, Greensborough

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was impressed with my king bed with own Bathroom. The room was spacious and clean except for when house keeping overlooked the please tidy my room sign on my door when l was out on a day trip. Nomads is in central Queenstown and l perfectly located fo the attractions and town nightlife.. tours can be arranged on sight. The room could do with a clock as it has no windows so it's hard to know what time of day it is. Other than that l can highly recommend staying at Nomads
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

William, Liberty Lake

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
It's an older, well used property. Basic amenities. We didn't take advantage of the kitchen facility but looked like the young adults were getting good use out of it. Good value considering how popular the area is. We loved our small balcony.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025