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Our top choices for Cardrona hostels

A modern waiting area with a stone wall, comfortable seating, a fireplace, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

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 ₹6,315
₹7,262 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 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 ₹11,683
₹13,721 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Haka House Wanaka
A balcony with a view of a street, stone wall, and a row of chairs.

3. Nomads Queenstown Backpackers

Nomads Queenstown Backpackers
2.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (784 reviews)
"Location is excellent"
Australia
Kayomi
The price is ₹9,935
₹11,442 total
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.

4. LyLo Queenstown

LyLo Queenstown
5.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (779 reviews)
"Good stay"
United States
Ryan
The price is ₹10,429
₹11,993 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
LyLo Queenstown
A stone staircase surrounded by lush greenery and a wooden fence.

5. 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 ₹6,602
₹7,593 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers
A wooden barrel-shaped structure with a bench and potted plants on a wooden deck.

6. The Black Sheep Backpackers

The Black Sheep Backpackers
2.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (82 reviews)
"Great first hostel stay! Loved everything."
United States
Renee
The price is ₹12,244
₹14,540 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
The Black Sheep Backpackers
A modern interior with a view of a lake and mountains. It includes a bar area with stools and a kitchen counter.

7. Absoloot Hostel Queenstown

Absoloot Hostel Queenstown
2.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (179 reviews)
"Great central location, the shared kitchens is well equiped."
Australia
Carolina
The price is ₹12,906
₹14,842 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
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 ₹6,918
₹7,988 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Lakeside Backpackers
A wooden deck with two chairs, one with a towel and another with a blanket, and a small round table with a teapot and cups.

9. Haka House Queenstown

Haka House Queenstown
4.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (315 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 ₹8,876
₹10,234 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
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 ₹13,195
₹15,194 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 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

Good hostel
United Kingdom
Nikunj Kanubhai
Reviewed June 27, 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.