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Featured Hostels in South Island

LyLo Christchurch

LyLo Christchurch

5 out of 5
5 Peter Leeming Road Christchurch
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$155 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
NZ$155
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Christchurch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
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Haka House Lake Tekapo

Haka House Lake Tekapo

5 out of 5
5 Motuariki Lane Lake Tekapo Canterbury
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$334 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
NZ$334
31 Mar - 1 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Maclaren Footbridge and Cowans Hill Walkway are ...
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LyLo Queenstown

LyLo Queenstown

5 out of 5
47 Camp Street Queenstown
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$194 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
NZ$194
12 Apr - 13 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Queenstown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
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Nomads Queenstown Backpackers

Nomads Queenstown Backpackers

2 out of 5
5-11 Church Street Queenstown
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$199 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
NZ$199
1 Apr - 2 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Queenstown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a sauna and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Cookie Time and Queenstown Mall are located ...
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Haka House Queenstown Lakefront

Haka House Queenstown Lakefront

3 out of 5
88-90 Lake Esplanade Queenstown
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$193 per night from 8 Apr to 9 Apr
NZ$193
8 Apr - 9 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Queenstown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Mt Crichton Loop Track and SKYCITY Wharf ...
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Haka House Wanaka

Haka House Wanaka

5 out of 5
94 Brownston Street Wanaka
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$319 per night from 16 Apr to 17 Apr
NZ$319
16 Apr - 17 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Wānaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a garden. Popular attractions Pembroke Park and Picture Lounge are located nearby.
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Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers

Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers

2 out of 5
3a Nelson Square Picton
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$85 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
NZ$85
18 Mar - 19 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Picton. Enjoy free parking, a free ferry terminal shuttle and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
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Christchurch Backpackers

Christchurch Backpackers

1 out of 5
6 Union St Christchurch Canterbury
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$77 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
NZ$77
26 Mar - 27 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Christchurch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Sumner Beach and He Puna Taimoana Hot Pools are ...
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Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel

Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel

2 out of 5
338 Lincoln Road Christchurch
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$110 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
NZ$110
18 Mar - 19 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this historic hostel in Christchurch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions The Court Theatre and ...
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South Island Student & Backpacker Accommodation

For you, life is a journey, not a destination. If not for the whole needing a job thing, you’d be a world traveller, and all your friends would be #sojelly. But instead you’ve saved up your time off (or maybe even scored a sweet freelance gig), and you’ve been thinking about all the places you could go. In fact, maybe you’ve been thinking a little too hard—it’s holiday time, and you need a place to stay. You also know you don’t have to be flush with heaps of moolah to find your perfect spot. You just need a place to crash after all your adventures, anyway. We’ve got South Island budget backpackers accommodation to save the day.

Hostels were literally made for last minute travel. They’re cheap, they’re fun, and they’re always around. Kinda like your bestie, hostels are the sort of friend who’s always there for you in a pinch, with a pitcher of margaritas and an epic playlist, ready to party. They’re youth accommodation at its finest. You’ll be out exploring South Island all day, then coming back just to get ready for the nightlife. You’ll probably meet loads of newfound friends, and the next morning—or more likely, afternoon—it all starts again.

When it comes to holidaying on the cheap, backpackers know where it’s at: South Island hostel bookings from lastminute.co.nz. They’ve got everything you need, and nothing you don’t. So throw a few things in your backpack and get travelling—South Island isn’t going to wait forever!

South Island Hostels essential information

Accommodation
51 Hostels
Lowest Price
NZ$77
Highest Price
NZ$429
Popular accommodation
LyLo Christchurch, Haka House Lake Tekapo, LyLo Queenstown, Nomads Queenstown Backpackers, Haka House Queenstown Lakefront, Haka House Wanaka, Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers, Christchurch Backpackers, Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel

Top trending hotels in South Island

Kamana Lakehouse

Kamana Lakehouse

4.5 out of 5
139 Fernhill Road Queenstown
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$429 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
NZ$429
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and hot springs on-site. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
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Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

4 out of 5
24 Frankton Road Queenstown
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$388 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
NZ$388
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
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Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

4 out of 5
88 Frankton Road Queenstown
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$321 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
NZ$321
6 Apr - 7 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
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Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

4.5 out of 5
91 Fernhill Road Queenstown
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$409 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
NZ$409
2 Apr - 3 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
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