Lakeside Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel perfectly located for exploring Queenstown

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6 Beds Female Dormitory | Living room
Twin Room
Living area
6 Beds Female Dormitory | Private kitchen
6 Beds Mixed Dormitory | Lake view

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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18a Lake Esplanade, Queenstown, 9300
  • Place, Steamer Wharf
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Queenstown Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Skyline Queenstown
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

6 Beds Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

6 Beds Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

8 Beds Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Queenstown

Heart of Queenstown.At this Queenstown City Centre hostel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Lake Wakatipu and SKYCITY Wharf Casino. Steamer Wharf and TSS Earnslaw Steamship are also within half a mile (1 km).

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 perfectly located for exploring Queenstown
Lakeside Backpackers offers its guests barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Lakeside Backpackers also features laundry facilities, a television in a common area, and a microwave in a common area. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Queenstown hostel.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
Lakeside Backpackers offers 4 shared accommodations. This Queenstown hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.15 percent

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a security system and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination.

We should mention

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

National rating

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Property is also known as

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