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Lakeside Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel in the heart of Queenstown

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Experience the vibrant atmosphere of Queenstown City Centre at Lakeside Backpackers. Connect to in-room WiFi, enjoy free self parking, and take advantage of laundry facilities and barbecue grills. Guests have praised the helpful staff.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (11)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Airport shuttle
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • TV in a common area

Feel at home (5)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Free self parking
The current price is $53
$60 total
includes taxes & fees
May 31 - Jun 1

Room options

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Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

6 Beds Mixed Dormitory

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

6 Beds Female Dormitory

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

8 Beds Mixed Dormitory

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
18a Lake Esplanade, Queenstown, 9300

What's nearby

  • Steamer Wharf - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • TSS Earnslaw Steamship - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Queenstown Mall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kiwi Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Skyline Queenstown - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) - 10 min drive
  • Airport shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪Patagonia Chocolates - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Finz - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Smiths Craft Beer House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪My Thai Lounge - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pub On Wharf - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Lakeside Backpackers

Located in the entertainment district, Lakeside Backpackers is a great choice for a stay in Queenstown. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 4 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The property charges 3.15 percent for credit card payments
    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Barbecue grills
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

What to do

  • Skiing nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Picnic area
  • Television in common areas

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Freshen up

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared accommodations
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 3.15 percent

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Long-term renters welcome.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a security system and a first aid kit on site.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Lakeside Backpackers Queenstown

Lakeside Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Lakeside Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Queenstown

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Lakeside Backpackers?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Lakeside Backpackers?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Lakeside Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at Lakeside Backpackers?

No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but SKYCITY Wharf Casino (4-min walk) and Skycity Queenstown Casino (7-min walk) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Lakeside Backpackers and nearby?

Have fun with nearby winter activities like skiing. Lakeside Backpackers also has a picnic area.

What's the area around Lakeside Backpackers like?

Lakeside Backpackers is in Queenstown City Centre, a short 1-minute walk from Lake Wakatipu and 4 minutes' walk from Steamer Wharf.

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Reviews

Lakeside Backpackers Reviews

6.0

Good

5.6

Cleanliness

5.2

Amenities

6.0

Staff & service

5.2

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great value for money. Awesome location. Facilities are old and dated but certainly provided an authentic experience. Really appreciate the flexibility to check in late. Ideal if you are in transit after a hike and need a one night lay over.
Jared, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Very basic. Old, and could do with some love
Aimee, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

It was a good place to stay for a night.
Dominic, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Sadly, backpacker accommodation in Queenstown seems to have sunk to a lowest common denominator. Clean but scruffy and unloved, would not be tolerated if there were any options. Compare with AKL... One issue is that many residents are there long-term while working, not the typical travelling backpacker clientel.
Simon, 1-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

There's no on site parking for backpacker room even the app says "parking included". It's a dirty hostel but for the price and location you get what your paying for. I wouldn't stay there for more than just a sleep over night.
Wai Shun Wilson, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

I didn’t get email back about late checking. But some young man was there helping me to get key and carried my luggage up to the two staircases.
Qingyi, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The room and living spaces were overall clean but the bathroom was not so much. The only light in the bathroom with the toilet was burnt out for the 4 days I was there and the 2nd toilet was out of order. The shower stalls were not the cleanest and the drains would not drain the best causing them to fill up and overflow if you didn't pay attention. The oven also does not work. I did cancel my nights at another hostel and stayed here 2 extra nights as I did feel very safe and street parking was overall decent. I would stay here again. A good price for what you get.
Sophia, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Blanket was full of hair that was not mine
brooke, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good
Uillians, 1-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

Roome, kitchen and bathroom were dirty. Everything needs a deep cleaning..
Alexander, 1-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

Last resort hostel

Went there only because I had no other option. It's far from the center and poorly maintained. I was offered hard drugs by the people who stayed there for a long time. Wouldn't go there, unless I have to.
Shaked, 1-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

No hospitality, before check in I wasn’t allowed to go to the toilet because it wasn’t check in time… weird
Federico, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Absolute dump, don’t stay there

Very run down and neglected property. But in a prime location. I would say the building will soon be bulldozed, so current operators are doing zero maintainence. Dirty and mouldy. Kitchen/Dining filthy. Kitchen sink tap fallen off. Absolute scum hole. Not recommended. Don’t know why Hotel.com lists this place. It is very substandard.
T G A Buma, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

This is the worst hostel, the staff was really rude with me, I was asking for the manager or supervisor to complain about something and the guy that it was working was challenging me to do the complaint. I send an email to get some help but they didn’t reply to me. No space in the rooms to leave you luggage. Do not stay in this hostel
Verified

6/10 Good

So I stayed in a dorm. You are required to sign a sheet that says they aren't responsible for stolen items, however to get to the dorms it's a code that is laminated on the front counter so probably never changes and then there are no locks on the doors and no lockers in the room. They charge you to use the lockers in the small common area. So to me that is wrong to make guest sign something when anyone can walk in and take something of yours as the security is very low. Upon arrival I was told that I couldn't use the parking lot and I had to park on street (very busy street and it would have taken hours to find a free street parking spot. ) I had to show them on hotels.com where it said I could park on site and they did let me as long as they didn't need the spot. So it worked out. The kitchen was okay. It's really only as clean as the people using it leave it. Wasn't super clean, it wasn't well stocked but not scarce either. I stayed one night and it worked for that. I literally only booked here because of the advertised free parking. (So read carefully they may not offer the free parking option in the future)
1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

位置極佳, 價錢平. 呢個價錢就冇得要求咁多
1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Preis Leistung stimmt definitv. Die Betten waren bequem . Uns war die Küche nicht sauber genug. Essen wollten wir da nicht sind aber sonst auch eher im Motel und das vielleicht nicht gewöhnt.
Bärbel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

NOPPORN, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Paul, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Michael, 1-night trip