Hippo Lodge Backpackers

4 Anderson Heights, Queenstown, New Zealand - Close to activities
7.4/10 · 331 reviews

Located just a 5-minute walk from Shotover Canyon Swing, the 47-room Hippo Lodge Backpackers Queenstown hostel offers a sundeck and a picnic area for added enjoyment.

Location

AJ Hackett Bungy is just near this hostel, while the contemporary Cloakroom gallery "Queenstown Arts Centre" is 450 metres away. Also, the Queenstown hostel is 0.7 km from such natural sights as Earnslaw Park. Hippo Lodge Backpackers hostel boasts location within a few blocks of Kiwi and Birdlife Park.

Food & Drinks

Fergburger quick bites is located only a few steps from the hostel. There is a fully equipped shared kitchen available. Transportation alternatives in the area comprise Coronet Peak & The Remarkables Ski bus stop, which is within 5 minutes' walk of this Queenstown accommodation. Guests can rent hire and cars to explore the local sites.

Why choose Hippo Lodge Backpackers Queenstown

Select room

  • Spectacular lake views

  • Fully equipped shared kitchen

  • Free limited wifi available

  • Storage for ski gear

Main amenities

  • Wi-Fi

  • Sports activities

  • No Smoking

  • No pets allowed

General
  • Wi-Fi
  • Sports activities
  • No Smoking
  • No pets allowed
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Internet

  • Wi-Fi

Parking options

  • Parking

Activities

  • Skiing
  • Hiking

Property services

  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Ski storage
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Dining options

  • Picnic area/ Tables

In the kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Electric kettle

For kids

  • Board games

Recreation

  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Leisure/ TV room

In the rooms

  • Heating
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture

Design

  • Carpeted floor

General facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Important information

Check-in:
from 14:00 until 23:00
Check-out:
until 10:00
  • Children and extra beds
  • There are no cots provided in a room.

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From USD 21 per night
Check-in 31 Oct 2026
Check-out 1 Nov 2026
Guests 2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0
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          Check-in 31 Oct 2026
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          Guests 2 guests

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          Hippo Lodge Backpackers
          Check-in:
          from 14:00 until 23:00
          Check-out:
          until 10:00
          • Children and extra beds
          • There are no cots provided in a room.