Hippo Lodge Backpackers

Queenstown · New Zealand

Hippo Lodge Backpackers

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53% SHIT
Medium confidence 60 reviews

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Facilities

🍳 Kitchen 👕 Laundry 🅿️ Parking 🔥 BBQ 🅿️ Free Parking 🌅 Outdoor Terrace 🍳 Breakfast
Other facilities (19)
Luggage Storage Housekeeping Reception (Limited Hours) Internet Access Book Exchange DVD's Cable TV Wi-Fi Linen Included Reading Light Hair Dryers Towels For Hire Security Lockers Safe Deposit Box Common Room Free City Maps Free WiFi Free Internet Access Hot Showers

Prices

Dorms $30 / night

HW prices from today

Recent reviews

Germany FEMALE 18-24 Feb 27, 2026 Atm 100%

Haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und sehr schöner Ausblick!

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USA MIXEDGROUP 25-30 Feb 2, 2026 Atm 60%

Good value for the price, recommend if you just need a clean and fine place to sleep for a couple nights. Nice folks, not a huge social scene (more so people gathered in common spaces on their phones or talking with one friend), but homey. Facilities were fine, comfy beds. Not a bad walk into town.

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Taiwan China FEMALE Dec 31, 2025 Atm 100%

位置在山上,対駕車者沒有問題,但對背包客要爬長上坡及階梯很辛苦 設備都齊全,但房間有點潮濕,環境衛生似乎沒有每天整理,但位置眺望皇后鎮最美麗的,以該區住宿價應該也是合理的。

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USA FEMALE 31-40 Dec 3, 2025 Atm 100%

I really enjoyed the vibe of Hippo! Definitely my favorite place I’ve stayed in Queenstown. The common space feels very homey and everyone there when I was was chill and open to chatting and hanging out.

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Canada COUPLE 25-30 Oct 18, 2025 Atm 20%

So unimpressed with the cleanliness. clearly hasn’t had a good clean in a very long time . The bathroom didn’t even have a sink to clean your hands . Beds were pointy and uncomfortable. Cheap but wouldn’t pay a cent to stay here again .

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Colombia MALE 25-30 Jun 18, 2025 Atm 80%

Was good, perfect location but doesn’t have enough spot for parking and when to ask the staff they don’t help with that

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Mar 14, 2025 Atm 80%

Nice Hostel, clean Rooms and a lovely view! The Kitchen could have been cleaner and walking up the hill really is a challenge haha, but close to the center and free parking is available in-front of the building anf down the street

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England ALLFEMALEGROUP 25-30 Mar 12, 2025 Atm 60%

Very skanky and stinky kitchen, bathrooms also constantly wet and a bit stinky. Room was fine but a bit cold so if staying in colder seasons wear a jumper. Up a steep hill but great views. Very difficult to park.

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England FEMALE 18-24 Mar 6, 2025 Atm 80%

For the money, the stay was very good. Decent bed space and lockers with warm showers and nice common area. The gas stoves were half broken though and the hill is not great!

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England MALE 31-40 Mar 3, 2025 Atm 100%

I met lifelong friends at Hippo. Generally a good vibe in the long term house. only thing is I wish they'd allow the hammock back up!!

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Feb 24, 2025 Atm 100%

Ein tolles Hostel, wo man sich direkt zu Hause fühlt. Das Personal war sehr offen und freundlich. Es gibt sogar ein Klavier und BBQ platz, sowie nette Communal areas, in denen man schnell mit anderen in Kontakt kommt. Kurz gesagt haben wir direkt nochmal eine Nacht mehr gebucht, weil wir uns so gut aufgehoben gefühlt haben.

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Israel FEMALE 18-24 Feb 9, 2025 Atm 100%

Great hostel, has limited parking. Enjoyed my time here. Would have stayed for longer if I could

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England MIXEDGROUP 25-30 Jan 25, 2025 Atm 60%

this hostel is decent but at the top of the steepest hill in queenstown! there are also lots of stairs. the beds are comfy enough and yhe showers are clean. kitchen is well equipped although good luck finding fridge space! the lounge is swealteringly hot but has great views. overall fairly average.

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New Zealand MALE 31-40 Jan 13, 2025 Atm 80%

A good hostel for Queenstown. some nice facilities and good views but nothing else of impressive note.

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Australia FEMALE 18-24 Dec 30, 2024 Atm 80%

Fun hostel! Cool city view but a pesky hill to climb to get there but worth it!

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Canada MALE 31-40 Dec 15, 2024 Atm 40%

was a good hostel, everything you need. close to town!

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England MALE 25-30 Oct 25, 2024 Atm 40%

The location would be good and is manageable but is up a very very steep hill which is very difficult with multiple heavy bags - something to be aware of when booking. There were a couple of long term guests who were always high and drunk in the lounge - one night they were tattooing in the lounge. There was a boiler leak that soaked all of our stuff - the staff were nice and did what they could to wash and dry our clothes for us - big thanks for that. The facilities were lacking a little...

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France FEMALE 25-30 Oct 18, 2024 Atm 80%

I had a fun stay there !

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France MIXEDGROUP 18-24 Aug 26, 2024 Atm 100%

Very nice staff, close to the city center, we had a great time here, thanks ((:

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USA FEMALE 18-24 Aug 7, 2024 Atm 100%

Stay here, just do it. Incredible vibes. Like one big family. Not a lot of kitchen storage space.

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