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YHA Queenstown Central - Hostel

3.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with free parking connected to a shopping center in Queenstown

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, YHA Queenstown Central - Hostel is in Queenstown City Centre neighborhood and is connected to a shopping center. Queenstown Beach and Lake Wakatipu reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Underwater Observatory and Cookie Time. CaddyShack City Mini Golf and Kiwi and Birdlife Park are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including skiing.
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Map
9300, Queenstown, 48 Shotover Street

What's nearby

  • Queenstown Mall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • TSS Earnslaw Steamship - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Queenstown Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kiwi and Birdlife Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Skyline Queenstown - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Fergburger - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Patagonia Chocolates - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pog Mahones - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Smiths Craft Beer House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mrs. Ferg Beach Street - ‬4 min walk

About this property

YHA Queenstown Central - Hostel

Eco-certified hotel located in Queenstown City Centre
YHA Queenstown Central - Hostel provides amenities like a library and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • A vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises and a reception hall
Room features
All guestrooms at YHA Queenstown Central - Hostel have amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Communal kitchens, daily housekeeping, and desks

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

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

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

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

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Alcohol is not served at this property

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

Is YHA Queenstown Central - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at YHA Queenstown Central - Hostel?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

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

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

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

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is YHA Queenstown Central - Hostel located?

Located in Queenstown City Centre, this eco-certified hotel is steps from Fear Factory Queenstown, Toi o Tahuna, and Skycity Queenstown Casino. Creative Queenstown Arts & Crafts Market and Underwater Observatory are just steps away.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Bruna

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 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

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
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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

8/10 Good

Martine

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

Où mettre sa voiture ?

Queenstown est une ville où se garer est quasi impossible ! Le site annonce "parking gratuit dans la rue", ok, mais il n'y a pas de place et on tourne longtemps pour trouver quelque chose. Sinon, l'auberge de jeunesse est bien. Chambre spacieuse et bien équipée. Le bruit est un autre problème de l'endroit, aussi bien celui de dehors que celui des guests... Staff très sympathique.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad, Auckland

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

Jia Hui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
クイーズタウン中心部でリーズナブルな値段で泊まることができます。
Stayed 2 nights in May 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

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

MYUNG SUNG

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