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Lakeside Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel in Queenstown with free parking

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Lakeside Backpackers offers a lively base in Queenstown City Centre with practical comforts for budget travelers. Guests can use in-room WiFi, park for free, and access laundry facilities and barbecue grills. The staff earns praise for their helpfulness.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

6 Beds Mixed Dormitory

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

6 Beds Female Dormitory

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

8 Beds Mixed Dormitory

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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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 Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Queenstown Mall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Skyline Queenstown - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Smiths Craft Beer House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Saigon Kingdom - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Finz - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pog Mahones - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bella Cucina - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Lakeside Backpackers

Hostel located in Queenstown City Centre
Lakeside Backpackers provides amenities like an airport shuttle and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a TV in the lobby, and barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Lakeside Backpackers include amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Shared bathrooms with showers
  • Communal kitchens, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Airport shuttle available
  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.15 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 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
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

Lakeside Backpackers Queenstown
Lakeside Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Lakeside Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Queenstown

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakeside Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakeside Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Lakeside Backpackers?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakeside Backpackers located?

Located in Queenstown City Centre, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Lake Wakatipu, SKYCITY Wharf Casino, and Steamer Wharf. TSS Earnslaw Steamship and Creative Queenstown Arts & Crafts Market are also within 10 minutes.

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