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The Brownston Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Wānaka

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In the heart of this vibrant neighborhood, The Brownston Hostel offers a cozy retreat. Connect to WiFi, play a game of pool at the billiards table or drop off your luggage for safekeeping.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (4)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
$81 nightly
The total price is $93
Jan 13 - Jan 14, 2026
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
3 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Quadruple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed OR 4 Twin Beds

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Triple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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The price is $108
Dec 18 - Dec 19
Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

Map
73 Brownston St, Wanaka, Otago, 9305

What's nearby

  • Pembroke Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Picture Lounge - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Gallery Thirty Three - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Wānaka Golf Club - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Rhyme and Reason Brewery - 5 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Wānaka Airport (WKA) - 9 min drive
  • Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Big Fig - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Firebird - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kai Whaka Pai - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Doughbin Bakery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Scroggin - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Brownston Hostel

The Brownston Hostel is a great choice for a stay in Wānaka. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 49 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance 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

    • Children (16 years old and younger) not allowed
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

What to do

  • Pool table

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)

More

  • Housekeeping on request

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

The Brownston
73 Brownston Street
The Brownston Hostel Wanaka
The Brownston Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
The Brownston Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Wanaka

Frequently asked questions

Does The Brownston Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Brownston Hostel 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 Brownston Hostel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Brownston Hostel?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at The Brownston Hostel.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Brownston Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

What's the area around The Brownston Hostel like?

The Brownston Hostel is a short 2-minute walk from Pembroke Park and 11 minutes' walk from Wānaka Golf Club.

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Reviews

The Brownston Hostel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.2

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

good place to stay, good facilities
Peter, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location
Angie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A fantastic placevto stay , very central to everything
Andy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It's very close to Lake Wanaka. And convenient to restaurants, grocery stores.
Grant, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very clean and the staff was very kind
Diana, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and setup.
Julia, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A great hostel in a great location. A
Christy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good stay and friendly staffs.
Tian, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Location was perfect staff and amenities were excellent and clean
Donna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Priced well and clean
Wim, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great kitchen facilities. Great french patisserie and charcuterie next door, as well as coffee cart. Great bookshop and cinema across the road, supermarket just behind building. Easy walk to lake. Superb position!
Amanda, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful upscale Hostel/Hotel.

We had a private room with a bathroom. Tje bes was extremely comfortable. We lived being able to cook dinner and breakfast in the large and well stocked communal kitchen. I highly recommend staying here.
Patricia, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice place, clean and quiet after 10 pm
Charlotte, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Walking distance to everything & staff were nice:)

8/10 Very good

Basic but comfortable

Nice and clean room, within easy walking distance to shops and restaurants. We had the king bed room with private ensuite which was very basic, but comfortable enough for our one night stay.
Jacqui, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Perfectly situated in Warnaka.
Martina, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The service is good.
Wei, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location near to the lake, shops and supermarket. Also great facilities available in the hotel. Staff were super friendly! Very recommended!
Carmen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room was compact, comfortable large bed. Air conditioning in communal areas but not in bedroom, able to borrow a fan from reception. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Margaret, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was clean and friendly,also a very very good position.
Adam, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We stayed here (4 adults) for a night and had a quad room. Quite happy to have multiple options for dining just around the corner. This property does not have it's own parking but can park on any of the surrounding streets (free parking). Walkable distance to the lake and a supermarket right beside the property. Overall was a lovely stay. Will highly recommend.
Prachi Shriram, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The property was very central, the room was clean but small with few amenities. Quite expensive but I have no comparison with other nearby properties
Sarah, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Surprisingly very quiet (individual room/bathroom). Well positioned in town, easy access and parking. Clean, renovated (in my corridor at least). Good to split chill out room from tv room. Don’t be rebutted by reception on first floor. A bit sad that over 5 washing machine only 1 was not out of order.
LAURENCE ELISABETH, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Value for money. This was a couple room with private bathroom. Very basic things very there like soap, towels and shampoo. They have separate kitchen for everyone if any one need utensils or cooking related amenities . Kitchen is all the way down and a bit confusing location. The don’t have parking
Ishan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Overall good stay. Appreciated a plug in and additional cord charging port. The chill space being separate from the TV space was appreciated. The kitchen was strange. You had to ascend the ground floor to first floor steps, walk partway across the property, and then go down another set of stairs. A lot of space to cook in the kitchen, as well as dine and relax. Wifi however was mediocre at best so if you’re needing to use it, I would look elsewhere.
Ashlee, 1-night trip