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Compare 11 Hostels in Drift Bay with updated reviews, rates, and availability.

LyLo Queenstown
Exterior

LyLo Queenstown

5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (611)
"Simple but guaranteed clean bed and shower. If you don't mind the shared living space it’s a great affordable option right in town!"
The price is AED 408
AED 469 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan
LyLo Queenstown
Nomads Queenstown Backpackers
Exterior

Nomads Queenstown Backpackers

2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (679)
"Amazing close to town very handy. "
The price is AED 365
AED 423 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
Nomads Queenstown Backpackers
Haka House Queenstown Lakefront
Room

Haka House Queenstown Lakefront

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (45)
"Beyond expectation"
The price is AED 422
AED 493 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 Jan
Haka House Queenstown Lakefront
Tahuna Pod Hostel
Room

Tahuna Pod Hostel

1.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (180)
"clean and great location"
The price is AED 347
AED 398 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Feb - 7 Feb
Tahuna Pod Hostel
Absoloot Hostel Queenstown
Shared kitchen

Absoloot Hostel Queenstown

2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (120)
"Accessible in all means.. "
The price is AED 519
AED 599 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan
Absoloot Hostel Queenstown
Haka House Queenstown
Living area

Haka House Queenstown

2.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (262)
"The service is good"
The price is AED 326
AED 378 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Feb - 12 Feb
Haka House Queenstown
The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers
Front of property

The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers

2.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (79)
"Showers were leaking downstairs but good otherwise"
The price is AED 249
AED 290 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan
The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers
The Black Sheep Backpackers
Exterior detail

The Black Sheep Backpackers

2.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (55)
"The keyless code system worked well. Staff were friendly and helpful. Comfortable, good facilities, and very convenient to the centre of town and bus routes"
The Black Sheep Backpackers
Lakeside Backpackers
Room

Lakeside Backpackers

2.0 star property
6.6 out of 10, (11)
"It was a good place to stay for a night. "
The price is AED 284
AED 331 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jan - 31 Jan
Lakeside Backpackers
Adventure Queenstown Hostel
Exterior

Adventure Queenstown Hostel

2.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2)
"Great Hostel, really clean and well organized for our after hours arrival. Had wished a bit more info on where to park due to no onsite parking available in the busy city centre of Queenstown."
Adventure Queenstown Hostel
Adventure Q2 Hostel
Front of property

Adventure Q2 Hostel

2.0 star property
Adventure Q2 Hostel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
Exterior

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1004)
"This was a great room for a longer term stay. Cooking, dishwasher and clothes washer available in room. Although located out of town, was close to airport with a spectacular view of the Remarkables and the location was great to avoid the traffic congestion in town. Parking is limited, but we were lucky enough to get onsite parking each day of our stay. Worst case scenario, there is paid parking directly behind the hotel for a reasonable cost $10. Overall, we enjoyed the hotel and the...
The price is AED 535
AED 615 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
View from property

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1253)
"Unit was nice, two bedroom with two bathrooms was great for our family of four. I was a bit disappointed with the view. We were in a ground floor unit in the back building, from the photo’s it looked like you were right on the water."
The price is AED 465
AED 537 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Jan - 25 Jan
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
Highview Apartments
Front of property

Highview Apartments

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (479)
"Beautiful view, the best since uphill. Nice apartment. Walking distance to park, boat, dining options but property is uphill and everything else is down hill. "
The price is AED 656
AED 755 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Feb - 5 Feb
Highview Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Drift Bay?
Good weather’s always better when you’re experiencing new places, so here’s a little information that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually February and January with an average temp of 55°F, while the coldest months are July and August with an average of 37°F. Average annual precipitation for Drift Bay is 59 inches.
What is there to see and do in Drift Bay?
Get out into nature with places like Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown Gardens, and Queenstown Beach. Cultural attractions include Queenstown Arts Centre, Toi o Tahuna, and Off The Wall Gallery. Locals like to shop at Queenstown Mall and Steamer Wharf.
What's the best way to get to and around Drift Bay while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in and around Drift Bay in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the closest airport, which is Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN), located 5.7 mi (9.2 km) away from the city center.