Nomads Queenstown Backpackers

2.0 star property
Lakefront hostel with sauna and 24-hour front desk

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Located in Queenstown City Centre, Nomads Queenstown Backpackers offers practical comforts with laundry facilities and a welcoming lobby fireplace. Guests can use WiFi, relax in the sauna, or enjoy a game at the pool table. Multilingual staff helps travelers feel at home.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
The current price is S$146
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov

Room options

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Showing 29 of 29 rooms

Shared Dormitory (4 Beds)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Mobile key entry
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (4 Beds)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite (4 Beds)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite (6 Beds)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (8 Beds)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory (10 Beds)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (10 Beds)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory (12 Beds)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Twin Room, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room with Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

Bed In 12 Beds Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 10 Beds Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 10 Beds Dormitory Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 8 Beds Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 6 Beds Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 6 Beds Dormitory Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 4 Beds Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 4 Beds Dormitory Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 8 Beds Dormitory Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 6 Beds Female Dormitory Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1

Triple Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 3

Internal King or Twin Room with Ensuite and No Windows

  • Sleeps 2

King or Twin Room with Private Bathroom and Shared Balcony - Gondola View

  • Sleeps 2

King Room with Ensuite and Shared Balcony-Remarkable Mountain View

  • Sleeps 2

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (6 Beds)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (6 Beds)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (8 Beds)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

King/Twin Interior Room (No Window)

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Map
5-11 Church Street, Queenstown, 9300

What's nearby

  • Queenstown Mall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Queenstown Gardens - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Queenstown Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • TSS Earnslaw Steamship - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Skyline Queenstown - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cookie Time - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Eichardt's Private Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Botswana Butchery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Elements Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Nomads Queenstown Backpackers

Hostel located in Queenstown City Centre
At Nomads Queenstown Backpackers, you can look forward to laundry facilities, a fireplace in reception and a sauna. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Express check-out, express check-in and a billiards/pool table
  • A vending machine, multilingual staff and a water dispenser
  • A reception hall, a 24-hour front desk and a front desk safe
Room features
All 78 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Communal kitchens and daily 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 transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Offsite parking available (NZD 4 per hour)
  • Ski shuttle nearby

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Sauna
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On a lake

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2009
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: NZD 4 per hour

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Nomads Queenstown Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Nomads Queenstown Backpackers?

As of 13 Nov, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Nomads Queenstown Backpackers on 17 Nov, 2025 start from S$145.94, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Nomads Queenstown Backpackers?

This hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Nomads Queenstown Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Nomads Queenstown Backpackers?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Nomads Queenstown Backpackers located?

Located in Queenstown City Centre, this hostel is steps away from Church of St Peters, Cookie Time and Queenstown Mall. Williams Cottage and Queenstown Gardens are just steps away.

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Nomads Queenstown Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 267 out of 724 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 286 out of 724 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 109 out of 724 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 724 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 724 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jacques

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in central Queenstown with good facilities and comfortable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very impressed, considering it’s a backpackers, it was very quiet! Would definitely stay here again, location was great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very accommodating and professional. Will come back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lynette

Friendly service with clean spacious rooms
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rachael is very friendly, welcoming and very pleasant to interact with. This place was perfect for our needs and the amenities (large shared kitchen, couches next to fireplaces, sauna, etc.) were the icing on the cake. Thank you, Nomads!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
It's an older, well used property. Basic amenities. We didn't take advantage of the kitchen facility but looked like the young adults were getting good use out of it. Good value considering how popular the area is. We loved our small balcony.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was just like a hotel as we had a private room, only downside is there is a nightclub round the corner which goes till 4am but was such a nice stay

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good for this type of property
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Peter

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The Surrounding Scenery

10/10 Excellent

Deidre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
M
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

SEUNGHWAN

Good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Ashley

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thank goodness I was only staying for 3 nights. I understand it’s a hostel, but it’s impossible to sleep. For 3 nights in a row, either the hostel itself or a bar right next door was blasting music until 3 AM in the morning; I literally laid in bed from 10 PM to 2 AM one night trying to fall asleep. Need to soundproof the doors more/be more considerate of guests who aren’t staying in Queenstown just to drink and party. If I came to Queenstown again, I’d rather pay 3x the amount and get a hotel. Room itself was ok. Shower door doesn’t seal, so it constantly flooded the bathroom and left a mildew smell.

10/10 Excellent

LiLiane

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

Great! Stay in double bed room

Jared at the front desk is awesome. I only wish that there was a hallway light into my room. I booked a double, thinking that I had full bath access. The baths are shared. I love that they offer cooking class as well as you get a free dinner. I'm not sure when they cook for the free dinner but when I checked in I was told that there was going to be complementary Indian food in the kitchen if I wanted some. The theme does change. You use an app to unlock your door. Unfortunately the app keeps messing up and for some reason it takes about 15 tries for my door to open There is a sona, it is usually occupied and I think it only seats two people. When I went up it was occupied by two gentlemen, so it was a tight fit for two people. There is also a backyard terrace. Parking can be a little tricky. I parked on the street in front of the hostel, and got lucky both times. They have some pretty cool stickers I purchase. Super convenient location to downtown Queenstown. Literally a 6 minute walk
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were always friendly & helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was nice and clean albeit slightly older. The balcony was lovely to use on the sunny afternoon! The free earplugs were perfect to block out the rowdy partygoers downstairs!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

J R

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Didnt like this place at all. Ended up sleeping in my car
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Chrissie

Not really what we class as a hotel room, no chairs to sit on, no counter space in the bathroom, no suitcase stand. Was close to the action, but horrendously loud at night, hence the complimentary ear plugs, not sufficient to drown out the noise until 2:am. Would not stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Ótimo

Ótimo atendimento, tudo foi excelente! Quarto quieto e escuro!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Som

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unsafe about leaving my luggage on storage coz you just need number and went to get it by self. The room number using digital key which seem to be unsafe . I could hear people getting in and out of the room . Good to have Netflix & yiutube
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

SALESHNI

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

Home away from home

This is always my home away from home. Love to stay here. Always feel safe and is has everything nearby, very convenient location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Nara

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

WIFI NAO FUNCIONA

O WIFI NAO FUNCIONA, e nao foi algo pontual porque fiquei la mais de uma semana. Eles sabem que nao funciona e tudo bem. Um hostel gigante como esse tinha que ter 5 redes de wifi, eles nao tem nenhuma
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Le Quan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice lively place in central location of Queenstown
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

Good vibe

Great friendly staff. Lovely vibe overall.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025