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title: "Southern Laughter Backpackers, Queenstown | StayVersus"
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Hostel · ★★★★★
# Southern Laughter Backpackers

Queenstown Hill, Queenstown, New Zealand

7.6 ·  Good 415 reviews ·  #118 #118 of 119 in Queenstown ·  3.5/5 on Google, 406 reviews ·  8.1 Location score
## About Southern Laughter Backpackers

Southern Laughter Backpackers is a hostel in Queenstown Hill, Queenstown, New Zealand. It holds a 4.5-star rating. Guests rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 415 reviews. Facilities include free parking, free wi-fi. It is 910 m from the centre of Queenstown. The nearest beach is 330 m away. The nearest airport, Queenstown Airport (ZQN), is 7.0 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 13:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 9

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 49

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## How Southern Laughter Backpackers scores

Better rated than 2% of hotels in Queenstown

-   Guest rating **7.6**
-   Location **8.1**
-   Beach access **9.2**

Queenstown average

## Rating on Google

3.5/5

406 Google reviews

-   5★33%
-   4★32%
-   3★20%
-   2★7%
-   1★8%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

### Pool & wellness

-   Hot tub

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Kitchen
-   Coffee or tea maker

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **8.1**/10

- **Walk grade:** **81**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **150**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **3**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">330 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Queenstown Airport (ZQN)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">7.0 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">16 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Queenstown</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">910 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">15 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Odyssey Sensory Maze220 m
-   Kiwi Park Queenstown240 m
-   Fear Factory Queenstown250 m

## Southern Laughter Backpackers: in detail

Southern Laughter Backpackers provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. Stay connected with your associates, as complimentary Wi-Fi is available during your entire visit. When arriving by car, you'll be grateful for the on-site complimentary parking at hostel. The hostel offers reception amenities including express check-in or check-out and luggage storage to ensure a comfortable stay for guests. Should you require it, the tours can even assist you in booking tickets and securing reservations for the finest shows and events in the vicinity. Whether you're here for an extended stay or simply require fresh garments, the hostel ensures your cherished travel attire remains spotless and accessible with the convenience of laundry service located on the premises. To ensure the well-being and convenience of all visitors, smoking is strictly prohibited throughout the entire hostel. Smoking is permitted solely in the specified smoking zones allocated by hostel. In order to ensure the utmost level of relaxation, the guestrooms feature an inviting design and are equipped with all basic necessities, creating a delightful stay experience. Rest assured, quenching your thirst is not a concern with a coffee or tea maker available in select accommodations. Throughout the day and night, guests can enjoy light refreshments with the hostel offering vending machines. Within the hostel, discerning guests will also find on-site culinary facilities like BBQ facilities and shared kitchen to further cater to their needs. Throughout the day, engage in the entertaining activities available at Southern Laughter Backpackers. Experience the perfection of your winter getaway with ski slopes offered to enhance your stay. Unwind effortlessly each day by exploring the hot tub, conveniently situated within the hostel.

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## Questions about Southern Laughter Backpackers

### How do guests rate Southern Laughter Backpackers?

Southern Laughter Backpackers has a guest rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 415 reviews, which is better than 2% of rated hotels in Queenstown.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Southern Laughter Backpackers?

Check-in starts at 13:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Is there parking at Southern Laughter Backpackers?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Southern Laughter Backpackers from the airport?

The nearest airport, Queenstown Airport (ZQN), is 7.0 km away in a straight line.

### Is Southern Laughter Backpackers close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 330 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Southern Laughter Backpackers have?

Southern Laughter Backpackers has 9 rooms.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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