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The Brownston Hostel

Property class: 2

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The Brownston Hostel provides a comfortable retreat in the center of a vibrant neighborhood. Guests can stay connected with WiFi throughout their stay, challenge fellow travelers to a game at the billiards table, or take advantage of the convenient luggage safekeeping service.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

Room options

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Shared Dormitory | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Quadruple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed OR 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Triple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Basic Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi
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About the neighborhood

Wānaka is home to The Brownston Hostel. Gallery Thirty Three and Picture Lounge are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Wānaka Golf Club and Rhyme and Reason Brewery. Puzzling World and The Great Maze are also worth visiting. Visit our Wānaka travel guide
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9305, Otago, Wanaka, 73 Brownston St

What's nearby

  • Pembroke Park
    Pembroke Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Wānaka Golf Club
    Wānaka Golf Club
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Picture Lounge
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Gallery Thirty Three
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Rhyme and Reason Brewery
    5 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Wānaka Airport (WKA)
    9 min drive

Restaurants

  • Wanaka Brew Bar
    6 min walk
  • Firebird
    2 min walk
  • Kai Whaka Pai
    4 min walk
  • Big Fig
    4 min walk
  • Relishes Cafe
    5 min walk

About this property

The Brownston Hostel

Property highlights
The Brownston Hostel provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • A billiards/pool table and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Brownston Hostel include amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 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 front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 16 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 16 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 credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 16 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

The Brownston
73 Brownston Street
The Brownston Hostel Wanaka
The Brownston Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
The Brownston Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Wanaka

Frequently asked questions

Is The Brownston Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

The Brownston Hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Brownston Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Brownston Hostel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Brownston Hostel located?

Situated in Wānaka, this hostel is steps from Picture Lounge, Pembroke Park, and Gallery Thirty Three. Wānaka Golf Club and Rhyme and Reason Brewery are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Brownston Hostel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 130 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 130 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 130 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 130 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 130 reviews

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location was very nice, with walking distance to the lake, the restaurants and shops. The communal kitchen was very nice, clean, and spacious. The room was very small, without even a nightstand.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Place was very clean. Staff seemed to be constantly wiping wn the kitchen.Staff were very helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ofer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top notch. Clean, quiet, comfortable and in a good location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tetsuya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super helpful reception staff, who kindly let us know local whereabouts. Walking distance to grocery store and the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Probably the nicest hostel I've stayed at. Great facilities! great location. Parking is a little bit of a hassle; the 30 minute parks out front for loading/unloading are never free, but the supermarket parking next door works (limited time there too), and I observed others doing the same. Then you have to stash your car further away, but at least that parking is free. The supermarket is great. really this isi a terrrific place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good place to stay, good facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fantastic placevto stay , very central to everything
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay and friendly staffs.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and the staff was very kind
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

Donna

Location was perfect staff and amenities were excellent and clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's very close to Lake Wanaka. And convenient to restaurants, grocery stores.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and setup.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kayleena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to everything & staff were nice:)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great hostel in a great location. A
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Martina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Perfectly situated in Warnaka.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Priced well and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great kitchen facilities. Great french patisserie and charcuterie next door, as well as coffee cart. Great bookshop and cinema across the road, supermarket just behind building. Easy walk to lake. Superb position!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location near to the lake, shops and supermarket. Also great facilities available in the hotel. Staff were super friendly! Very recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, clean and quiet after 10 pm
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Wonderful upscale Hostel/Hotel.

We had a private room with a bathroom. Tje bes was extremely comfortable. We lived being able to cook dinner and breakfast in the large and well stocked communal kitchen. I highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jacqui

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

Basic but comfortable

Nice and clean room, within easy walking distance to shops and restaurants. We had the king bed room with private ensuite which was very basic, but comfortable enough for our one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Wei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The service is good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and friendly,also a very very good position.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was compact, comfortable large bed. Air conditioning in communal areas but not in bedroom, able to borrow a fan from reception. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025