Bumbles BackpackersvsHippo Lodge Backpackers
Both properties are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Hippo Lodge Backpackers scores marginally better than Bumbles Backpackers. Hippo Lodge Backpackers comes in at 70 with positive reviews from 2 publications including Rough Guide, Lonely Planet.
Bumbles Backpackers
Lake Esplanade & Brunswick Street, Queenstown, New Zealand
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Free Parking
- Bicycle rental
- Refrigerator
Rough Guide
"Refurbished hostel, well sited on the lakefront road, offering great views from most rooms and common areas, a spacious kitchen, a BBQ area and off-street parking."
Lonely Planet
"This popular hostel is colourfully decorated. Its prime lakeside location near the heart of town ensures excellent views and easy access to the best of Queenstown." Full review
Hippo Lodge Backpackers
4 Anderson Heights, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
From $24/night
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Free Parking
- Baggage storage
- Flatscreen TV
Rough Guide
"A couple of suburban houses imaginatively converted into four sections, each with its own bathroom, kitchen and living area."
Lonely Planet
"Well-maintained, relaxed hostel with good views and a correspondingly high number of stairs." Full review