Hippo Lodge Backpackers, Queenstown
Overview
Featuring location only 5 minutes on foot from Queenstown Lakes District Library, Hippo Lodge Backpackers Queenstown hostel also offers a storage for belongings and ski hire for ski lovers.
Location
Staying at the Queenstown hostel, guests can pay a visit to Shotover Canyon Swing, located just 200 metres away. The hostel is situated just near Ivan Clarke Gallery.
Alpine Aqualand is about a 15-minute ride from the accommodation.
Well-connected to many sights, the Queenstown hostel is just moments from Coronet Peak & The Remarkables Ski bus station.
Rooms
Along with views of the mountain, Hippo Lodge Backpackers hostel offers 47 rooms, some of which come with a patio and a balcony. A shower are also among the bathroom comforts.
Eat & Drink
For dinner, guests have the option of dining at Tiki Town Street Food Village, located in close proximity to the property, or at The Spice Room, situated just 200 metres away. This Queenstown hostel features a shared kitchen, available for cooking purposes.
Leisure & Business
Hippo Lodge Backpackers hostel features a private garden.
Services
You can rent bicycles to access Queenstown tourist places and discover the city.
Rooms and availability
Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wi-Fi
- No parking
- No pets allowed
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Ski storage
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Sports & Fitness
- Skiing
- Hiking
Guest Parking
- Shared kitchen
- Electric kettle
Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
Dining
- Picnic area/ Tables
Children
- Board games
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
- BBQ facilities
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Heating
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
Self-catering
- Shared kitchen
- Electric kettle
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Recommended for:
Bungy jumpingExperience the thrill of jumping off a platform and freefalling with stunning mountain views.
Canyon swingSwing at speeds of up to 150 km/h through a scenic canyon.
ParaglidingSoar above the mountains and lakes of Queenstown with an experienced guide.
Jet boatingTake a high-speed ride through narrow canyons and twists and turns of the Shotover River.
HikingExplore the beautiful trails of the nearby mountains and forests, with plenty of scenic lookout points.
Wine tastingTry some of the best wine New Zealand has to offer, with a guide to take you through the region's vineyards.
- BBQ nights
- Cooking classes
- French café
- Maori cultural performance
- Kiwi bird sanctuary
- Art gallery
- Sustainability tours
- Yoga
- Massage
- Meditation
Location
* Situated in central Queenstown, the lodge is close to Lake Wakatipu, the Skyline Queenstown Gondola, and Queenstown Gardens. * The neighborhood offers access to historic sites, adventure activities like bungy jumping and jet boating, dining options, and shopping at Queenstown Mall. * Queenstown Hill Recreation Reserve and Ben Lomond Track are ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers.
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants