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The Black Sheep Backpackers

2.0 star property
Queenstown hostel in mountains

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Enjoy your visit to Queenstown with a stay at The Black Sheep Backpackers. Guests can enjoy the hot tub or take advantage of nearby hiking/biking trails. Other highlights include free bike rentals, a terrace, and a garden.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Child-friendly activities
  • Ski facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Hot tub
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Computer station
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Communal living room
  • Vending machine
  • Microwave in a common area

Feel at home (6)

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Free parking nearby
The current price is CNY936
CNY1,105 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026

Room options

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King Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Triple Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Double Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Mixed Dorm, Mountain View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
13 Frankton Road, Queenstown, 9300

What's nearby

  • Queenstown Gardens - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Queenstown Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Queenstown Mall - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • TSS Earnslaw Steamship - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Skyline Queenstown - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cookie Time - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Novotel Queenstown Lakeside - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Odd Saint - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Elements Restaurant - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Black Sheep Backpackers

Enjoy your visit to Queenstown with a stay at The Black Sheep Backpackers. Guests can enjoy the hot tub or take advantage of nearby hiking/biking trails. Other highlights include free bike rentals, a terrace, and a garden.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 24 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • The property charges 3.5 percent for credit card payments
    • The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 9 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Guests are recommended to download the property's GOKI mobile app before check-in
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite parking includes off-street options
    • Free offsite parking within 20 ft
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Barbecue grills
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Free bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in common areas
  • Communal living room
  • Hot tub
  • Lockers available
  • Reception hall
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Ski

  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Skiing nearby

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Guidebooks/recommendations

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of NZD 15 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 3.5 percent

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Black Sheep Backpackers Hostel Queenstown
Black Sheep Backpackers Hostel
Black Sheep Backpackers Queenstown
Black Sheep Backpackers
The Black Sheep Backpackers Queenstown
The Black Sheep Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Does The Black Sheep Backpackers offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Black Sheep Backpackers does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Black Sheep Backpackers?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Black Sheep Backpackers?

No, unfortunately, but there's free parking nearby.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Black Sheep Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of NZD 15 (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at The Black Sheep Backpackers?

No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Skycity Queenstown Casino (7-min walk) and SKYCITY Wharf Casino (9-min walk) are both nearby.

What is there to do at The Black Sheep Backpackers and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling. Relax in the hot tub or enjoy the use of other amenities, which include a picnic area and a garden.

What's the area around The Black Sheep Backpackers like?

The Black Sheep Backpackers is a short 1-minute walk from Queenstown Gardens and 3 minutes' walk from Queenstown Beach.

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Reviews

The Black Sheep Backpackers Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

8/10 Very good

Really great amenenties with the sauna, hot tub and bikes. Room and bathrooms clean. Wall are thin so heard a lot of walking around and movement but the hotel does a good job of strongly reminding everyone to be quiet during sleeping hours and everyone was curteous about that. Great location. Nice staff and early drop off of luggage was allowed which was helpful.
Amanda, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Well, the staff was very lovely, and all the areas very well cleaned. Close to town and the price absolutely worth it.
Jeannette, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, organized, great location!
Shari, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Was a really great time spent at black sheep 👍😉
Alice, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The person at the front desk was super nice, the facility was super clean with nice amenities.
Shari, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The keyless code system worked well. Staff were friendly and helpful. Comfortable, good facilities, and very convenient to the centre of town and bus routes
Bernadette, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

We enjoyed our stay for 2 nights in Queenstown. The location was close to the Queenstown gardens and to many nice restaurants and shopping. We also rented bikes from the hostel and biked all around the Frankton Arm. The hot tub and outdoor seating were a bonus as well!
Victoria, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

location great but felt for what our room was ,was somewhat overpriced
Monica, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great to have bike hire for free. Very useful
Bogard, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

No hot water for shower in the morning
Chun Yin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Black sheep backpackers was incredible. The staff are friendly and professional. The facilities were excellent. The dorm rooms are clean with ample storage and a privacy curtain. The beds were comfortable and warm during the winter season. The kitchen has everything you could need to prepare your meals. There is good storage for food in the fridge and a place for dry goods. The hot tub and sauna are real assets. Great after a day skiing biking or hiking or just to relax. Above all, the highlight to this property is the people you meet. All ages and backgrounds are welcome and mingle to share experiences and make new memories. Don’t hesitate. Book this hostel. You won’t be disappointed. 😊
Nicholas, 17-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

One annoying thing was that the sauna ‘wasn’t working’ the whole time I was there and I was there for 7 days
Deann, 5-night trip

2/10 Poor

Restroom was outside, so inconvenient
REIKO, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Private room was good size and comfortable, but there was nowhere to hang a towel. Would’ve been good to have a socket by the bed and a lamp in the room. Hostel itself has nice facilities - good kitchen for cooking, big communal lounge area which always has someone in it, outdoor tables, clean bathrooms and showers. Staff were friendly and helpful. Location is close to town but a short walk up a hill. There were a lot of long term stays which did make the social vibe a bit different and maybe not so geared towards solo travellers just passing through for a few days, although everyone I spoke to was really nice.
3-night trip

4/10 Fair

Loud with issues - Very Nice staff

Super nice staff in a convenient area. Unfortunately noise was a frequent issue- be it door slamming, drinking, people wrestling at night, blasting music etc. Broken hot tub not fixed the week I was there, kitchen burners not working well, Wi-Fi unable to keep up with the demand on it. The staff are quite helpful and really pleasant- the accommodation is lacking in many areas unfortunately so I cannot recommend it overall.
7-night trip

8/10 Very good

When booking our reservation, there were definitely a few potentially concerning reviews, but frankly I have to wonder if those people understood they were booking at a hostel. The overall experience was quite good -- my partner and I stayed in one of the private rooms and while it was a nice stay. Bed was quality, good black-out blinds for the windows. Heater was very effective. Helpful friendly staff. Objectively, the fact that you have to go outside and walk a bit to access the bathroom and the bathroom needs a keycode to enter becomes a bit annoying, but you do not need your phone to enter the bathroom as one reviewer seemed to think.
Zachary, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Although there were 2 bathrooms I found them to not have enough hanging space, bathroom benches were small and often wet to put anything on. Had to use toilet paper to wipe dry, no paper towels. The second shower offered no privacy to change or dress or shelf to put shampoo etc on
Lee, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

夜になるとスタッフがいないため、ハメをはずすゲスト。 また、チェックインがミッドナイト 2時以降で4時近く迄ガサガサと騒音が止まらない。
Mayumi, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

クイーンズタウン中心部から徒歩10分程度、空港から市内のシャトルバスの停留所から徒歩5分と非常に便利なロケーションにあります。初めてこの手の施設を利用したので最初使い方には戸惑いましたがスタッフさんが丁寧に教えてくれます。（専用のアプリをダウンロードしてチェックイン、ルームキーやお風呂のキーも、そのアプリに表示される形です） 共用のキッチンは広く、フライパンや色々なものが揃っています。（電子レンジやポットなどもあります。コーヒー・紅茶はfreeです） 共用のシャワーバスとトイレは一緒になっていて、脱衣所がないので最初どうしようかな、と？思いましたが手洗い場をうまく使って乗り切りました。シャワーバスの左右にはフックがあり物が掛けられるようになってます。そこに着替えなどが入る袋をかけておくと便利かもしれません。ドライヤーは備え付けがあるので便利です。かなりオススメです！
Fumi, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

公共区域还行，床有点小，热水不好调
yingdi, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Muy bien ubicado
Natalia, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

バスルームに、着替えなどを置く場所が欲しかったです。 スタッフの対応や施設はとても清潔で良かったです。
??, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean, staff are welcoming and friendly.
Kyla, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good value for money
Sivam, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great backpackers, cosy lounge area, good kitchen, we stayed for one night but were really impressed with the facilities including a free dinner if you wanted it. Super close to town.
Keely, 1-night trip