Hippo Lodge Backpackers Queenstown New Zealand
Stands Above the Rest

Hippo Lodge’s backpackers guide rating is as big as the sound of its name ─ one of the highest BBH scores for budget facilities in Queenstown. The backpackers’ hostel has great lake and mountain views, comfy duvets, friendly owners, and tour booking services to make your stay pleasant.

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The convenience of a ten-minute walk from downtown vies with fantastic hilltop views. The location is close to shops, stores, restaurants, pubs, and many attractions, including the great outdoors, but its lofty vantage point ensures peace and quiet, as well as the absence of TV.

Hosts at Hippo Lodge Backpackers Queenstown New Zealand will help you choose arrangements for walks, hikes, tramps, hot air balloons, bungy jumping, paragliding, hang gliding, jet boating, rafting, canyoning, and river surfing. At night, they point you to restaurants and dance venues, or you may just take in the view from the hostel.

Accommodation prices range from $15 (BBH member)/$16 for tent sites to $37.50/$40 for a ensuite doubles. Hippo Lodge has sparkling clean, attractive dorm rooms with 4 or more beds, as well as singles, doubles, and triples.

The ensuite double room is like a small lodge apartment, with small kitchenette, TV, dining table, shower and toilet, plus a view of the lake to boot. The buildings are in recently redecorated and in good condition.

Hippo Lodge Backpackers Queenstown, New Zealand doesn’t accept group tours, so individual travelers can expect a tranquil and personalized experience. Beds are fully made up with linen and duvets. There are lots of amenities, including laundry, email, a drying room for skiers and boarders, and storage. A fully catered kitchen and outdoor BBQ take care of meal needs.

Finding Hippo Lodge Backpackers Queenstown, New Zealand can be a bit of a challenge on narrow, hilly Queenstown roads. The lodge is tucked away uphill from the beaten path, although very close by. Staying at this backpacker inn is easy, if it’s value and tranquility you seek on your visit to Queenstown.

Parking is available next to this budget backpackers hostel - BBH, although it’s rather small. The lodge office has lots of friendly information about what Queenstown has to offer to you on your New Zealand vacation.