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Nomads Queenstown Backpackers

2.0 star property
Travelers warm up by the lobby fireplace or play a competitive game of billiards at this centrally located hostel offering express check-in and luggage storage

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Located in Queenstown City Centre, Nomads Queenstown Backpackers offers practical comforts with laundry facilities and a welcoming lobby fireplace. Guests can use WiFi, relax in the sauna, or enjoy a game at the pool table. Multilingual staff helps travelers feel at home.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NT$3,881
NT$4,463 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 29 - Jan 30

Room options

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

Shared Dormitory (4 Beds)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (4 Beds)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite (4 Beds)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

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

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite (6 Beds)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

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

Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (8 Beds)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory (10 Beds)

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

Shared Dormitory (10 Beds)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (10 Beds)

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

Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (10 Beds)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory (12 Beds)

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

Shared Dormitory (12 Beds)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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King/Twin Interior Room (no window) | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

King/Twin Interior Room (no window)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
  • 161 sq ft
  • 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

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (6 Beds)

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

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (6 Beds)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

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

Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (6 Beds)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

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

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (8 Beds)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

King/Twin Interior Room (No Window)

  • Sleeps 2
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About the neighborhood

Located on a lake, Nomads Queenstown Backpackers is in Queenstown City Centre, a neighborhood in Queenstown. Queenstown Arts Centre and Toi o Tahuna are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Coronet Peak Ski Area and Fear Factory Queenstown. Cookie Time and Queenstown Gardens are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, and snowboarding, or check out other outdoor activities such as ice skating. Visit our Queenstown travel guide
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Map
5-11 Church Street, Queenstown, 9300

What's nearby

  • Landscape of Queenstown, New Zealand
    Queenstown Mall
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Queenstown Beach showing a pebble beach, kayaking or canoeing and bird life
    Queenstown Beach
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Queenstown Gardens which includes a bridge and a pond
    Queenstown Gardens
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • TSS Earnslaw Steamship which includes a bay or harbor, picnicing and a sandy beach
    TSS Earnslaw Steamship
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Skyline Gondola which includes a coastal town and a bay or harbor
    Skyline Queenstown
    10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN)
    9 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cookie Time
    1 min walk
  • Odd Saint
    2 min walk
  • Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
    3 min walk
  • Starbucks
    2 min walk
  • The World Bar
    1 min walk

About this property

Nomads Queenstown Backpackers

Hostel located in Queenstown City Centre
At Nomads Queenstown Backpackers, you can look forward to laundry facilities, a fireplace in the lobby, and a sauna. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and a TV in the lobby
  • A 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage
  • An elevator, a vending machine, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All 78 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Communal kitchens and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite 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.
  • Elevator
  • 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

Pets not allowed

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

  • Nearby parking fee: NZD 4 per hour

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
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

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Nomads Queenstown Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Nomads Queenstown Backpackers?

As of 2026/1/25, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Nomads Queenstown Backpackers on 2026/1/29 start from NT$3,881, 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?

This hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Nomads Queenstown Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Nomads Queenstown Backpackers?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Nomads Queenstown Backpackers located?

Located in Queenstown City Centre, this hostel is steps from Church of St Peters, Cookie Time, and Queenstown Mall. Williams Cottage and Queenstown Gardens are just steps away.

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Reviews

Nomads Queenstown Backpackers Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 280 out of 746 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 292 out of 746 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 111 out of 746 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 746 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 746 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were all very friendly and helpful. The location is central to the tourist area.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Qingyi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were super helpful and nice. Staff cleaned kitchen constantly. Location is great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were always friendly & helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacques

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The amenities were great. The tourist information desk was also convenient. Maybe it was just the dorm I stayed in, but wish the outlet plugs were closer to the bed instead of across the room without any shelving to place the electronics while charging.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Ofer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was good, facilities were good. But room was very noisy (earplugs on the pillows should have been a give away.) Not their fault, the central location is just in the heart of the all night club zone. But if you need to sleep, think about staying somewhere a little more out of the action.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 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

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

8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was nice and clean albeit slightly older. The balcony was lovely to use on the sunny afternoon! The free earplugs were perfect to block out the rowdy partygoers downstairs!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in central Queenstown with good facilities and comfortable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very impressed, considering it’s a backpackers, it was very quiet! Would definitely stay here again, location was great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

Great stay at Nomads

Fantastic location, good accomodations and great atmosphere.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Lynette

Friendly service with clean spacious rooms
Stayed 1 night 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

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

Brenda

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, great location, was able to walk to every destination we needed to go to. Nomads and Queenstown is amazing! Highly recommend for first time visitors 🤗
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sawa

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in and out smooth and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Surprisingly quiet despite overlooking the bars. Friendly staff Better of the places I stayed in QT
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Hostel like a Hotel.

AMAZING..perfect location. GREAT staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

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

A

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

Amazing time!

The stay was amazing and exceeded expectations. Location is perfect and the convenience of the luggage store was well appreciated. Would recommend to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria Cruz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's very a good location. Excellent service and prices. I highly recommend it
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Klara

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

Verified traveler

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