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Our top choices for Cardrona hostels

A deck with a wooden floor and glass doors leading to an interior space, overlooking a mountainous landscape.

1. The Brownston Hostel

The Brownston Hostel
2.0 star property
Wanaka
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (133 reviews)
"Very good location clean and comfortable room. "
United States
Levent
The price is S$98
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
The Brownston Hostel
A view from inside a room with large windows overlooking a parking area and mountains.

2. Haka House Wanaka

Haka House Wanaka
5.0 star property
Wanaka
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (279 reviews)
"Good place to stay."
Australia
Robyn
The price is S$218
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Haka House Wanaka
A guitar with a black body and a yellow pickguard, labeled "BLACK SHEEP PROPERTY."

3. The Black Sheep Backpackers

The Black Sheep Backpackers
2.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (81 reviews)
"Great first hostel stay! Loved everything."
United States
Renee
The price is S$136
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
The Black Sheep Backpackers
A balcony with a view of a street, stone wall, and a row of chairs.

4. Nomads Queenstown Backpackers

Nomads Queenstown Backpackers
2.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (783 reviews)
"Location is excellent"
Australia
Kayomi
The price is S$156
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Nomads Queenstown Backpackers
A wooden interior with a table and chairs, a view of a mountain, and a sign with text.

5. LyLo Queenstown

LyLo Queenstown
5.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (778 reviews)
"Good stay"
United States
Ryan
The price is S$170
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
LyLo Queenstown
A modern building with large windows, a wooden staircase, and a metal railing.

6. The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers

The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers
2.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (128 reviews)
"well maintained, centrally located, front desk did an excellent job "
Australia
Sergio
The price is S$104
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers
A room with a large window overlooking a lake, a boat docked at the pier, and a small round table with two white chairs.

7. Absoloot Hostel Queenstown

Absoloot Hostel Queenstown
2.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (177 reviews)
"Great central location, the shared kitchens is well equiped."
Australia
Carolina
Absoloot Hostel Queenstown
A living room with a sofa, a television on a shelf, and a window with a view of trees and mountains.

8. Lakeside Backpackers

Lakeside Backpackers
2.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
6.0 out of 10, (25 reviews)
"Location was the only plus (lakeside, 5 minutes walk from Steamer Wharf). Negatives: tired, scruffy, very poorly equipped kitchen, same twin room we had last December STILL stank of cigarette smoke. Room needs some hanging space and/or shelves. Showers need to be completely replaced."
Australia
Simon
The price is S$112
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Lakeside Backpackers
A wooden deck with outdoor seating and a covered area.

9. Haka House Queenstown

Haka House Queenstown
4.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (314 reviews)
"I had a great stay at Haka. The staff were very helpful, my room was good and everything was very clean. It was also in a great location and walkable to everything. I wouldn’t hesitate to stay again."
United Kingdom
Katie
The price is S$154
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Haka House Queenstown
A hotel room with a large window, a bed, and a view of a deck and mountains.

10. Haka House Queenstown Lakefront

Haka House Queenstown Lakefront
4.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (143 reviews)
"Lovely staff, attractions were walking distance so very good."
Australia
Keri
The price is S$176
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Haka House Queenstown Lakefront
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Learn more about Cardrona

Between snow-capped mountains, Cardrona Alpine Resort offers world-class skiing in winter and thrilling mountain biking in summer. Nearby historic Cardrona Hotel serves hearty meals after your adventures on the slopes or hiking trails.

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The exterior of the Cardrona Hotel with a vintage car parked in front.
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Top reviews in Cardrona

A view from inside a room with large windows overlooking a parking area and mountains.
Haka House Wanaka

Haka House Wanaka

Haka House Wanaka
Wanaka

10/10 Excellent

Near the lake, supermarket and food options
Singapore
debbie
Reviewed September 12, 2026
Haka House Wanaka

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Cardrona?

The weather is important when you want to venture out and explore, so here's some information about the seasons: The hottest months are usually February and January, with an average temperature of 12°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 3°C. Average annual precipitation for Cardrona is 1126 mm.

What is there to see and do in Cardrona?

Depending on how you want to spend your time, you might appreciate the area around Cardrona. Get out into nature with places such as Crown Range, Arrow River and Roys Peak. Cultural attractions include Lakes District Museum, Off The Wall Gallery and Picture Lounge. Visit landmarks such as St Patrick's Catholic Church & Mary MacKillop's Cottage.

What's the best way to get to and around Cardrona while staying at a hostel?

Keep this information about transit options in Cardrona on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.), located 16.1 mi (25.9 km) away from the city centre. An alternative is Wānaka Airport (WKA), situated 16.1 mi (25.9 km) away.

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