This is THE place to stay when you are in Queenstown. A lot of the people staying here are just…read morebackpackers who are looking for jobs, so it won't be easy to fit in right away (if that's what you're looking for). But the staff here are amazing. The rooms are easily the cleanest in comparison to any other hostel in the world. We always booked last minute. So unfortunately we only got to stay here for 4 nights. The last night they were fully booked, so we moved over to Base Hostel which isn't far. But you do not want to stay at Base. It's loud from the club they have right next door and it's not as clean as Bumbles. Bumbles also has a very nice lounge area along with a kitchen that has plenty of dishes that you can use. The rooms are very spacious (even the dorms). I had an opportunity to stay in both a dorm as well as a private. I honestly can't say a single negative thing about this place. You should totally stay here!

This hostel was great. Good service from all the staff especially Lucy. They gave clean bathrooms…read moreand good cooking area as well as a travel information booth in the lobby.

This is a review for their private room with private en suite bathroom (this is not a review for…read morethe shared hostel backpacker part of the accommodations that are also available from Nomads here). I would recommend staying here, if you're looking for a budget accommodation that's private, safe, central and clean. It gets loud on the streets, even in low tourist season, because the bars go on all night, so bring a pair of ear plugs. The king bed is comfy, there's heat and everything is adequate for what I needed in town. Staff at the front desk is almost available, knowledgable, effective and friendly. I would stay here again. Note that this is by far not a luxury hotel (it's somehow categorized as a five star hotel on Expedia).

I rented a private room in this hostel and I do not regret my decision in any way. The rooftop bar…read morewas cool and spacious but not too loud - I had a room directly underneath it and couldn't hear anything at night which was great. The food from the bar was pretty good - had a Pizza one night and a breakfast butty - coffee also good. There are blackout shades that work perfectly and a plug-in heater. The bed was nice a comfortable. The bathroom was perfect, came with towels and they even had soaps and a hair dryer! There is a linen closet for your luggage and storage underneath the bed. The shared kitchen worked well - everyone labeled and cleaned their stuff. The staff cleans daily and they will hold your luggage at the front desk if you need them to for a few hours. Everything in Queenstown is a 1 block walk from this place and the Red Rock is right across the street which is a great bar and place to get a good breakfast. All the tour companies are also close - the shuttle to the ski resorts literally around the corner. I highly recommend! **Don't forget to stop and get your Fergburger!

A really great hostel in the heart of Queenstown. Steps away from everything such as restaurants,…read moreshopping, bars, beach, etc. We got a private room here for the night and it was great value. The room is clean and tidy. It has all the basic amenities and offers plenty of privacy. The staff are super friendly and knowledgable so any questions you have, they can help answer. We were able to store our stuff in their storage room since we were a few hours early for check-in. That was absolutely no problem for them. Check-in and check-out is really painless so I would highly you stay with Base Backpackers Queenstown for your stay.

Low grade hostel, feels like how many people can we put in one building. Staff are not very…read morehelpful. $10 to rent a towel! Go to a different hostel.

Last Resort offers a cheap, cozy stay. The staff describe the hostel as more of a "homestay," and…read morethe atmosphere is quiet and homey. There are lots of amenities such as a common room with a large TV, movies, kitchen, free wifi, and free breakfast. It is also a 2 minute walk from downtown Qtown. The building looks very aged and has a "work-in-progress" feel, but is under new management and is actively being improved every day. For 30/night, it's the best you can do.

Location, location, location!!! Absoloot Value Accomodation is friendly, clean and trendy. One of…read morethe best youth hostel I have stayed in New Zealand. Great value for your money.

I really enjoyed my stay at Absoloot! It was my first time in Queenstown, and I felt like it was a…read morecentral location. It's right near the water, and there's a good cafe right behind it so you can easily get breakfast in the morning! There were community style bathrooms, but they were very clean and each shower/toilet had privacy. By each of the beds there was a plug, so you don't have to worry about finding a plug for everyone's cell phones. Highly recommend you to stay here! You won't regret it!

Good location, and clean and comfortable. But don't expect to get much sleep. Quiet hours (10 p.m…read more - 7 a.m.) are neither respected or enforced. (We saw too late that there is a number to call to report noise, but guests shouldn't have to do a staffer's job, anyway). Our three nights there were like staying in a frat house -- loud partying and music until well after midnight, including one night until 4 a.m. Never again for us.

Decent, no-fuss accommodations with an excellent location...just close enough to the action but not…read moresurrounded by it. The lounge area isn't well ventilated or spacious, but the deck is nice if the weather is too.

They're ableist and don't respect allergens they spray daily. My friend is allergic to botanical…read moresprays and they made a big stink about it and said she was being disrespectful when really she was just explaining that she's allergic and wish she'd been warned prior to them spraying all of her stuff and bedding. As for me, I admittedly drank while coming there and had a broken leg and they kicked both of us out the day after I got there and accused my friend of potentially money laundering... completely absurd and unacceptable. Zero out of ten.

My time at black sheep was mediocre at best. I stayed there for what was a longterm rate for 350…read moreweekly made it very clear to the manager that if I were to leave he would have 2 weeks notice before me leaving which I think is more then enough time to fill the bed. 6 weeks in, on the day that I meant to pay my rent I was told by management I could only stay 1 more night.That was about 10 days from snow machine, the biggest festival they have in Queenstown, leaving me with no where to stay. When I went and spoke to the manager Jared he essentially talked down to me and told me he has nothing to do with the rules he just enforced them. He wasn't at all apologetic in the matter, which really bugged me. I would have loved to at least speak to someone who could have given me a better explenation like an owner however I got to deal with a super grumpy manager that didn't seem to care what so ever. Not to mention black sheep is advertised as a party hostel but your not allowed to drink past 8:30 on the property What.

It's a good backpacker place near the centre of Queenstown. My room was clean but very basic so ne…read morechair or table etc. But it was ok for sleeping there. The kitchen was clean as well and you'll find everything to cook a nice meal there. Located only 5 min from the supermarket the town centre Coach stop and lakefront it's a good place to stay.

Stayed 1 night with great service. The room is cozy with beautiful bathroom. Both kitchen and…read morebathroom are shared but are fully equipped. There is one bar and restaurant nearby. The beer - steinlager is superb

Although classified in the BBH guide as a backpacker hostel, this accomodation gives you some…read moreextras you would not even expect from much pricier alternatives. This really is the place to go if you want to get away from it all for a while. Placed between the mountains of the Alps and offering a great lake view (especially from the free(!) hot tub on the roof of the main building) it is hard to find a more scenic spot to sleep in NZ (most rooms have lake view). Though quite remote it still offers numerous activities: Cayaking, Biking, Horse riding, to name only a few. A stop over can be easily combined with the greenstone, caples or routeburn track. If you go there, you should definitely enjoy the luxury of heaving an excellent english breakfast in the small restaurant.