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Lakeside Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel near Skyline Queenstown in Queenstown

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6 Beds Female Dormitory | Living room
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
6 Beds Mixed Dormitory | Lake view
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
6 Beds Mixed Dormitory | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Reviews
5.6

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18a Lake Esplanade, Queenstown, 9300
  • Popular LocationKiwi and Birdlife Park11 min walk
  • Popular LocationSkyline Queenstown13 min walk
  • Popular LocationQueenstown Gardens17 min walk
  • AirportQueenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.)9 min drive

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

6 Beds Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

6 Beds Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

8 Beds Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Exterior
LyLo Queenstown
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Laundry
24/7 front desk
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, (548)
The price is $63
per night
$73 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 6 - Jun 7
LyLo Queenstown

About the neighborhood

Queenstown

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

  • Skycity Queenstown Casino - 7 min walk
  • Kiwi and Birdlife Park - 11 min walk
  • Skyline Queenstown - 13 min walk
  • Queenstown Gardens - 17 min walk
  • Bob's Peak - 12 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Fergburger - 7 min walk
  • Pub on Wharf - 4 min walk
  • Patagonia Chocolates - 6 min walk
  • Little Blackwood - 5 min walk
  • Smiths Craft Beer House - 6 min walk

About this property

Lakeside Backpackers

Hostel near Skyline Queenstown in 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.

Languages

English, Hindi

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

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 3.50 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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 3.50 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 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

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Lakeside Backpackers to the airport?

Lakeside Backpackers is 5.2 mi (10-min drive) away from the Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lakeside Backpackers?

As of May 23, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakeside Backpackers on Jun 4, 2024 start from $88.49, 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.

Does Lakeside Backpackers have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Lakeside Backpackers.

How close is Lakeside Backpackers to the beach?

This hostel is a short 6-minute walk from Queenstown Beach and 4.8 mi (14-min drive) from Frankton Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Lakeside Backpackers offer free breakfast?

Lakeside Backpackers does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Lakeside Backpackers?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but SKYCITY Wharf Casino (4-min walk) and Skycity Queenstown Casino (7-min walk) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Lakeside Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Lakeside Backpackers?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Lakeside Backpackers have a pool?

Lakeside Backpackers does not have a pool.

Does Lakeside Backpackers have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Lakeside Backpackers to downtown Queenstown?

Lakeside Backpackers is 0.3 mi away from Queenstown.

Lakeside Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

5.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 5 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 5 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 5 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 5 reviews" "

5.6/10

Cleanliness

5.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Federico

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
No hospitality, before check in I wasn’t allowed to go to the toilet because it wasn’t check in time… weird
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Uillians

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

DIEGO

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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

2/10 Terrible

Shaked

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024