The Black Sheep Backpackers | Hostel in Queenstown

| 7.7 (975 Reviews) |   64 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  27 Guests
Queenstown City Centre Hostel | The Black Sheep Backpackers

64 Bedroom Hostel in Queenstown City Centre, Queenstown

Located in Queenstown, 2297 feet from Skyline Gondola and Luge, The Black Sheep Backpackers features a hot tub and multiple storage spaces including ski storage. Guests can enjoy multiple social events on site. The Black Sheep Backpackers features free WiFi throughout the property. Each room includes a shared bathroom. A flat-screen TV with DVD player is featured in private rooms, along with tea and coffee making facilities. The dormitory rooms feature pod beds with a private charging outlet, reading light and curtain for privacy. There is a shared kitchen at the property. You can engage in various activities, such as skiing and cycling. The hostel also offers free use of bicycles. Shotover River is 1 mi from The Black Sheep Backpackers, while AJ Hackett Bungy Jumping - Kawarau Bridge is 3.7 mi away. Queenstown Airport is 3.7 mi from the property.

The Black Sheep Backpackers is located in Queenstown.

This 64 Bedrooms Hostel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Fireplace/Heating, Bar, Laundry, and several others. This is a 4 star rated property and has over 975 reviews with the average score of 7.7 . Coming to Queenstown and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hostel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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Amenities

Designated Smoking Area
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Skiing
Wellness Facilities
Spa
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Hot Tub
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Skiing
  • Cooking class
  • Evening entertainment
  • Movie nights
  • Themed dinners
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
  • Game room
  • Cycling
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Entertainment staff
  • Sauna
  • Spa facilities
  • Bar crawls
Entertainment
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Designated smoking area
  • Heating
Guest Services
  • Lockers
  • Express check-in/out
  • Laundry
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Baggage storage
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Tour desk
Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Internet
  • Wifi
Outdoors
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Picnic area
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
Security/Safety
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • First aid kits available
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Cashless payment available
  • Contactless check-in/out
Skiing
  • Ski storage
Spa
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Payment Policy
Credit card required
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

Please note that the reception is open from 08:00 until 21:00. late check-in is available until midnight/24:00. please let the property know your expected time of arrival, in advance, using the special request box when booking or using the contact details found on the booking confirmation, please note that there is a 3.5% charge when you pay with a visa or mastercard, please note for bookings of 6 or more people, different policies and procedures apply. for further information please contact the property in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation. please be aware that group bookings are required to leave a $50 deposit upon arrival which you will receive back if no damage to the property has been done, please note room number is not guaranteed and can be changed as required by the property, all guests must sign the property's terms of stay, all bookings with a value over $500 will be pre charged, they are still fully refundable if canceled outside of the standard free cancelation policy window, we also have available towels available $10 deposit + $2 cleaning fee.

Reviews

Value for money:
7.49
Location:
8.94
Staff:
8.63
Facilities:
7.49
Comfort:
7.61
Cleanliness:
7.65
Daniel
Aug 29, 2025 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
Japan
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Staff were very flexible and very helpful when I broke my leg during my holiday.
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 14 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Toilet, Shared bathroom, Towels

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, DVD player, TV

General

Carpeted, Reading light, Earplugs, Iron, Smoke Alarm, Heating

Living Area

Desk

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Layout

Window

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Twin Room
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 14 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Toilet, Shared bathroom, Towels

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, DVD player, TV

General

Carpeted, Reading light, Earplugs, Iron, Smoke Alarm, Heating

Living Area

Desk

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Triple Room
Room Type: Triple
Room Size: 18 m2
3 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 King bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Toilet, Shared bathroom, Towels

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, DVD player, TV

General

Carpeted, Reading light, Earplugs, Iron, Smoke Alarm, Heating

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Refrigerator

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Linens

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Deluxe King Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 14 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Toilet, Shared bathroom, Towels

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, DVD player, TV

General

Carpeted, Reading light, Earplugs, Iron, Smoke Alarm, Heating

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Refrigerator

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Linens

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Single Pod in a Mixed Shared Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 20 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Toilet, Shared bathroom, Towels

General

Lockers, Carpeted, Reading light, Earplugs, Iron, Privacy curtain, Smoke Alarm, Heating

Bedroom

Linens

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Single Pod in a 4 Bed-Mixed Budget Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 20 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Single Pod in a 4 Bed-Mixed Budget Room

Bathroom

Shower, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Toilet, Shared bathroom, Towels

General

Lockers, Carpeted, Reading light, Earplugs, Iron, Privacy curtain, Smoke Alarm, Heating

Bedroom

Linens

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 20 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room

Bathroom

Shower, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Toilet, Shared bathroom, Towels

General

Lockers, Carpeted, Reading light, Earplugs, Iron, Privacy curtain, Smoke Alarm, Heating

Bedroom

Linens

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Single Pod in a Mixed Shared Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 20 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Single Pod in a Mixed Shared Room

Bathroom

Shower, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Toilet, Shared bathroom, Towels

General

Lockers, Carpeted, Reading light, Earplugs, Iron, Privacy curtain, Smoke Alarm, Heating

Bedroom

Linens

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Pod in Shared Dorm
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 20 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Pod in Shared Dorm

Bathroom

Shower, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Toilet, Shared bathroom, Towels

General

Lockers, Carpeted, Reading light, Earplugs, Iron, Privacy curtain, Smoke Alarm, Heating

Bedroom

Linens

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Single Pod in a Mixed Shared Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 20 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Single Pod in a Mixed Shared Room

Bathroom

Shower, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Toilet, Shared bathroom

General

Lockers, Carpeted, Reading light, Earplugs, Iron, Privacy curtain, Smoke Alarm, Heating

Bedroom

Linens

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Single Pod in a Mixed Shared Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 20 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Single Pod in a Mixed Shared Room

Bathroom

Shower, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Toilet, Shared bathroom, Towels

General

Lockers, Carpeted, Reading light, Earplugs, Iron, Privacy curtain, Smoke Alarm, Heating

Bedroom

Linens

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Single Pod in a Mixed Shared Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Toilet, Shared bathroom, Towels

General

Reading light
Single Pod in a Mixed Shared Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
1 Bunk bed Bed
Single Pod in a Mixed Shared Room

Bathroom

Shower, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Toilet, Shared bathroom

General

Reading light
Single Pod in a Mixed Shared Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
1 Bunk bed Bed
Single Pod in a Mixed Shared Room

Bathroom

Shower, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Toilet, Shared bathroom, Towels

General

Reading light
Family Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Family
1 Full bed(s) Bed
6 Bunk bed Bed
8 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Toilet, Shared bathroom, Towels
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