8 Affordable Hostels in Wanaka for Your Next Adventure

Set against the backdrop of awe-inspiring views, Haka House Wanaka is a welcoming hostel that serves as your gateway to discovering the Southern Alps. With scenic wonders like Pembroke Park and Lake Wanaka just moments away, you'll be immersed in nature's beauty. Our contemporary facilities and well-appointed rooms strike the perfect balance between comfort and convenience, ensuring that every guest feels right at home.

- "Perfect!" - "Comfortable and private stay" - "Great Place" - "great location, clean bed and room nice staff for sure." - "Great location, room, and staff." - "Wonderful Wānaka stay!" - "Found my new go to accomodation accross new zealand" - "Best possible location for a stay in Wanaka" - "Great place to stay" - "Loved my time here so much :))" - "Best experience ever. No complaints at all." - "Super comfy beds, warm, lots of space for the price."

Hostel in Wānaka
Along with self parking, this smoke-free hostel has a microwave in a common area and a refrigerator in a common area. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, laundry facilities, a garden, and a picnic area are onsite.
Housekeeping is available on request.
Haka House Wanaka offers 32 accommodations. Each accommodation is individually furnished. This Wānaka hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "Service was really great, ensuite room with good value for money. Location is unbeatable. Very clean, and comfy. " - "Great location, nice facilities and staff. Super close to awesome food and shopping options as well as the lake." - "Friendly vibe, great location" - "Fantastic staff, and bed was comfy. Always love the private pods in dorm rooms with haka " - "Nice place although didn’t realise it was a hostel. Small room. But workable and functional. Great location. Easy walk to lake shops restaurants. "

Featuring a terrace, The Brownston Hostel is located in Wanaka in the Otago region, 1.5 miles from Puzzling World and 1.2 miles from The Wanaka Tree. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Cardrona is 22 miles from the hostel. Queenstown Airport is 39 miles away.

- "Location was perfect, just next to the cookie cinema, i loved the concept of 3 bed rooms, it was very comfortable. I met" - "The best stay yet!" - "Very clean and nice hostel" - "Okay." - "This was a great place to stay on a budget" - "Perfect for my needs" - "Value for money" - "Very basic and clean" - "We stayed in twin room for 2. More expensive for what we got compared to other facilities on our trip, but it was a busy"

Hostel in Wānaka
Laundry facilities and free WiFi in public areas are available at this hostel.
Housekeeping is available on request.
The Brownston Hostel offers 49 accommodations. This Wānaka hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Bathrooms include showers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

- "Great accommodation." - "Walking distance to everything & staff were nice:)" - "Quite different to what i expected in a very good way. Facilities very clean and located a very short walk to town center. Beds very comfortable and very quiet." - "Very close to the centre of Wanaka, basic room but comfortable and clean, fantastic kitchen and eating area and nice chill space on the second floor. Very good value." - "Very accommodating staff great location. "

Located in Wanaka, 1.5 miles from Puzzling World, Adventure Wanaka Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms and a garden. Providing barbecue facilities, the property is located within 1.2 miles of The Wanaka Tree. The property has a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and luggage storage for guests. Cardrona is 22 miles from the hostel. Queenstown Airport is 39 miles away.

- "It’s a nice place to stay!" - "Nearly perfect" - "Very good." - "Social, clean and welcoming hostel! Highly recommend ☺️" - "comfortable" - "Lovely stay in a lovely place" - "Fantastic value" - "A excellent place to stay , with so much to do within walking distance, cinema 2 mins, lake front 5." - "Great spot, location and friendly staff. Would 100% stay again." - "Comfortable stay" - "Excellent" - "Good value for money"

Hostel in Albert Town with free parking
This smoke-free hostel features WiFi in public areas, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area. Self parking is free. Additionally, a library, a garden, and barbecue grills are onsite.
Bathrooms are shared.
Zula Lodge and Backpackers offers 8 shared accommodations with hair dryers. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "Nice owner, fully equipped kitchen, Large lounge. must stay again" - "The owners were friendly & lovely. The kitchen & tv room was fully stocked with everything you could possibly need. The room was comfy & great." - "Pros: Clean, good wifi, ample parking, quiet neighborhood, spacious, enough toilets/shower. Cons: Corridors are too cold due to insufficient heating. Freezing when heading between showers/toilet/kitchen. Room heaters turn off every 2 hours or less. Kitchen only has 1 washing basin. "

Located in Wanaka, 1.3 miles from Puzzling World, Mountain View Backpackers has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and barbecue facilities. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The property provides a tour desk, and luggage storage for guests. Featuring a shared bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at the hostel also have free WiFi. All rooms feature bed linen. Guests at Mountain View Backpackers will be able to enjoy activities in and around Wanaka, like hiking, skiing and cycling. The Wanaka Tree is 1.3 miles from the accommodation, while Cardrona is 22 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Queenstown Airport, 39 miles from Mountain View Backpackers.

- "Friendly family vibes hostel close to the heart of Wanaka" - "Comfortable, friendly, and warm backpackers, would come again!" - "Pretty nice, comfortable @ Alpine room it’s an individual room" - "Cute but cramped"

Featuring a garden and barbecue facilities, Wanaka Backpackers Bothy is located in Wanaka, 1.7 km from Puzzling World and 19 km from Treble Cone. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hostel has ski storage space. All units include a shared bathroom, slippers and bed linen. Guests at the hostel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Wanaka, like hiking, skiing and cycling. Prophet's Rock Wines is 48 km from Wanaka Backpackers Bothy, while The Wanaka Tree is 1.8 km away. The nearest airport is Queenstown Airport, 48 km from the accommodation.

Smoking • Air Conditioner • Balcony/Terrace • Wheelchair Accessible • Internet • Kitchen • Parking

Located in Wanaka, 1.9 miles from Puzzling World, Zula Lodge provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a grill. The hostel features family rooms. Featuring a shared bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, certain rooms at the hostel also offer a garden view. Guests at Zula Lodge will be able to enjoy activities in and around Wanaka, like hiking, skiing and windsurfing. The Wanaka Tree is 4.4 miles from the accommodation, while Cardrona is 24 miles away. Queenstown Airport is 40 miles from the property.

- "Overall - Good stay!" - "Didn’t take any picture unfortunately as we had a camper van and this was an emercany stop due to heating failure. Hosts" - "excellent staying here" - "Good good"