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YHA Queenstown Central - Hostel

3.0 star property
3-star eco-certified hotel, connected to a shopping center in Queenstown City Centre

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Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
48 Shotover Street, Queenstown, 9300
  • Queenstown Mall
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Queenstown Gardens
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Skyline Queenstown
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Queenstown

Queenstown City Centre stay.With a stay at this Queenstown City Centre hotel, you'll be steps from Toi o Tahuna and Fear Factory Queenstown. Skycity Queenstown Casino and Creative Queenstown Arts & Crafts Market are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Queenstown Mall - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • TSS Earnslaw Steamship - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Queenstown Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kiwi and Birdlife Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Skyline Queenstown - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fergburger - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Patagonia Chocolates - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Smiths Craft Beer House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mrs. Ferg Beach Street - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Madam Woo - ‬2 min walk

About this property

YHA Queenstown Central - Hostel

3-star eco-certified hotel, connected to a shopping center in Queenstown City Centre
As a guest of YHA Queenstown Central - Hostel, you'll find a library, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. The eco-certified YHA Queenstown Central - Hostel also features laundry facilities, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Queenstown hotel is smoke free.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
YHA Queenstown Central - Hostel offers 30 accommodations with hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, Japanese

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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

  • Free offsite parking within 0.6 miles
  • Street parking available
  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Library

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets 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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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 major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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 major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Alcohol isn't served at YHA Queenstown Central - Hostel.

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Queenstown Central YHA
YHA Backpacker Hostel Queenstown Central
Yha Queenstown Central Hostel
YHA Queenstown Central - Hostel Hotel
YHA Queenstown Central - Hostel Queenstown
YHA Queenstown Central - Hostel Hotel Queenstown

Frequently asked questions

How close is YHA Queenstown Central - Hostel to the airport?

YHA Queenstown Central - Hostel is 4.8 mi (9-min drive) away from the Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does YHA Queenstown Central - Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at YHA Queenstown Central - Hostel.

How close is YHA Queenstown Central - Hostel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Queenstown Beach and 4.4 mi (14-min drive) from Frankton Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does YHA Queenstown Central - Hostel offer free breakfast?

YHA Queenstown Central - Hostel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at YHA Queenstown Central - Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Skycity Queenstown Casino (2-min walk) and SKYCITY Wharf Casino (3-min walk) are nearby.

What time is check-in at YHA Queenstown Central - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

Is there free parking at YHA Queenstown Central - Hostel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does YHA Queenstown Central - Hostel have a pool?

YHA Queenstown Central - Hostel does not have a pool.

Does YHA Queenstown Central - Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is YHA Queenstown Central - Hostel to downtown Queenstown?

YHA Queenstown Central - Hostel is 0.1 mi away from Queenstown.

YHA Queenstown Central - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 247 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 121 out of 247 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 247 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 247 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 247 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

JIHYUN

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the fantastic view from the lounge, nothing not to like.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right from the beginning of the booking, it was easy. Then when we arrived we had the lovely Eve step us through anything and everything, she made our stay super. I would recommend the YHA hostel to anyone looking for cheap accommodation in the heart of Queenstown with great facilities. Thanks YHA 😍
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great location, close to every place we visited, service staff service. thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Kitchen was very spacious and clean. But bed sheets weren't.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

2/10 Terrible

Guess, Queenstown

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No free parking. Spent $48 on man street parking. No towel, no bath soap and shampoo and terrible bed. I thought i save money cause the hotel is only $140 but after i paid parking fees of $48 it’s way dearer. ☹️☹️☹️
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We got an en-suite room and it was bigger than some hotel rooms. Very warm, big bed and good tv. Walkable distance from town. A+
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very good, quiet, fast, friendly services, clean, traffic ok,
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location to the center of Queenstown and value for money
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My friends and I had a great stay here. We booked the room for 4 person and to our surprise it has its own balcony 😲 Sad that we were only able to book it for a night. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Gerard

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

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

Convenient, Clean, Simple

On our entire trip, Queenstown was the one place that felt touristy. It's a backpackers haven, with a condensed town filled with food, activities, and people. As such, a great option for lodging is the YHA Queenstown Central, party of the YHA New Zealand group. They offer perks for worldwide members, so be sure to ask. This facility is nicer than a typical hostel, with private room and private bathroom options. Once you get past the checkin desk and sparse lobby, it feels like a hotel. Our room was clean, and even had a view of the lake. The restroom was spacious and very modern. There isn't much in the way of amenities here, it's just a cheap, safe, and clean place to stay. They do not have elevators, so be ready to carry your luggage. We had some issues with noise as our room was below the common kitchen area, which despite being closed, was cleaned early morning. More than anything, this place is convenient to everything worth doing in town. For people venturing outside of the town, Uber is the easiest bet. There airport shuttles to/from the Frankton Airport just a 15 minute drive down the road. The Skyline is also just a quick walk away. We'd stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad, Auckland

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly. Met some amazing people at my dorm. I did have a small hiccup in which I forgot the door code and called the emergency number but no one was picking up and ended up freezing outside for 2 hours. But overall, I would highly recommend travellers and students coming here again. Really good location to everywhere!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall pleasant experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

weijie

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

Enjoyable stay. Clean room and toilet. Fast wifi.

Enjoyable stay. Clean room and toilet. Fast wifi. TV in the room and a outdoor balcony.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Kazza, Hibiscus Coast, New Zealand

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The YHA was in an excellent central location but we were on the first floor, closest to the side streets and waterfront and so it was a very noisy room. Thanks for the complimentary ear plugs!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Friendly and helpful staff

Staff is friendly and helpful. The common room view is spectacular. The bed, however, is time to change (become too soft in the middle) and there is no free locker provided inside the room.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

M, japan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Clean and comfortable. But there’s no concent near beds.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Lucy

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Brittney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great. The room was very clean, beds were comfy. Check-in, quick. Will stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Sarah, Whangarei New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
There for the half marathon wanted budget accommodation close to the centre of town. Very happy with our choice it was only 4 minutes walk to where we needed to register and catch the bus to the start line.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018