Book ABSOLOOT HOSTEL QUEENSTOWN in Queenstown

Absoloot Hostel Queenstown offers private rooms and dormitories, each equipped with heating/air conditioning and security card entry. Private en-suite rooms feature private bathrooms, while some dorms include shared facilities. Beds come with privacy curtains, USB charging ports, reading lights, and under-bed lockers. Select rooms overlook Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables mountain range. Guests have access to a communal kitchen with lake views, free tea and coffee, and a spice rack. Daily housekeeping and laundry facilities are available.

The hostel does not have an onsite restaurant, but guests can use the well-equipped communal kitchen on the second floor, which offers free tea, coffee, and hot chocolate. The dining area features large windows overlooking the lake. A vending machine is available in the building. Nearby, visitors can find a variety of restaurants, cafes, and street food along the waterfront, all within a short walk.

Leisure facilities include a games room with satellite TV, a shared lounge area, and board games. The hostel organizes nightly activities such as movie nights with free popcorn, pub crawls (Friday ice bar crawl for NZ$30), and themed dinner nights. Guests can also enjoy bike tours, live sport events, and ski pass sales. Ski storage is available in winter, and secure bike storage in summer. The tour desk can arrange adventure activities like bungy jumping, heli-hikes, and Nevis Swing.

Situated on the lakefront in central Queenstown, the hostel is a 5-minute walk from the Gondola and a 2-minute walk from transport to ski resorts like Coronet Peak. The intercity bus stop and Southern Discoveries Visitor Center are nearby. Shops, restaurants, bars, and the Queenstown Gardens are right outside. Both on-street parking (limited free 30-minute spots) and paid parking lots are within a 5-6 minute walk. Key card access and 24-hour security ensure safe entry.

Services include daily housekeeping, laundry facilities (washing machine NZ$6, dryer NZ$6), luggage storage, lockers, and a tour desk. The hostel offers 24-hour security with CCTV, fire extinguishers, and key card access. Guests can use the fax/photocopying service, vending machines, and the shared lounge/TV area. A lift operates from 9am to 10pm. Staff provide additional information on local transport and activities. Public transport tickets and ski pass cards are available at reception.