The Black Sheep Backpackers | Hostel in Queenstown

| 7.7 (915 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: Security/Safety, Spa, Bar, and several others. This is a 4 star rated property and has over 915 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.

You can check the reviews and description of this 64 Bedrooms Hostel if you want to learn more about this place in Queenstown. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This The Black Sheep Backpackers in Queenstown is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “The Black Sheep Backpackers”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this Hostel, please let us know.

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

The property’s reception opening hours are: 08:00 to 20:00. 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 cancellation 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
Luke
Apr 15, 2026 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   7
New Zealand
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Close to town
Negative: Had to wait til 5 until we could use the washing machine
Summary: Close to town, clean room
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Room Arrangement

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

Bathroom

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

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, DVD player

General

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

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

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

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, DVD player

General

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

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

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

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, DVD player

General

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

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

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

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, DVD player

General

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

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

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

General

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

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

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

General

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

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

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

General

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

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

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

General

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

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

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

General

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

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

Toilet, Shared bathroom, Hairdryer, Toilet paper, Shower

General

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

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

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

General

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

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

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

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

Toilet, Shared bathroom, Hairdryer, Toilet paper, Shower

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

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

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

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

FAQ's

Is this The Black Sheep Backpackers pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at The Black Sheep Backpackers?

Check-in time for The Black Sheep Backpackers starts counting from 3:00 PM and check-out is until 10:00 AM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the The Black Sheep Backpackers have a swimming pool?

No, this The Black Sheep Backpackers does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in The Black Sheep Backpackers?

Best-rates for the The Black Sheep Backpackers starts from $70 per night with includes Child Friendly, Balcony/Terrace, Skiing, Wellness Facilities, Restaurant, Entertainment, Hot Tub, Internet, TV, Ocean View, Security/Safety, Spa, Bar, Guest Services, Kitchen, Designated Smoking Area, Sports/Activities, Fireplace/Heating, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Laundry, View, Oceanfront with all other facilities. matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is The Black Sheep Backpackers a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this hostel 4 stars or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the hostel has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the The Black Sheep Backpackers wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the The Black Sheep Backpackers has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the The Black Sheep Backpackers?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the The Black Sheep Backpackers indicates 1 day stay policy at this hostel. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for The Black Sheep Backpackers?

Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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