When my friend and I arrive at this hostel we where charmed right away. Everything in there is made for you too feel good and to push people to socialize. They put guitars in the living room for everyone, the super old-swing-jazzy music make a really warm ambiance and the BBQ they organized was a great way to meet everyone... More

We stayed in a double room for 2 nights - room was clean and comfy and had great shared facilities (2 bathrooms in our "house") The staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful - thanks to Dave for lending me his fishing rod for free (Caught a big fish for dinner that night!). From the free art corner, the musical instruments,... More

This was my favorite hostel of all...the vibe was clean and cozy with character! There's an art station and they'll give you a little canvas if you want to do a painting; music station with guitars, drums, and ukeleles; and lots of worn in couches for lounging. The mattresses were the best in 6 weeks of hostelling and the sleeping... More

Build in old post and telecom office, place is pretty and at the same time reminded me of an adult kindergarten, alot of room to be creative from arts to music and plenty of space to laze about. Huge kitchen and clean communal areas. Hostel is child friendly, so watch out for crying babies in the middle of the night... More

I loved everything about this hostel: a great atmosphere; a brilliant manager who was super helpful; fun activities (BBQ, pudding nights); wide mix of people from families to singles, young and old; a really well laid out living area for eating and relaxing. Seemed like everyone else was having a great time too. I stayed longer than planned and was... More

This place was recommended to me by a few different people and now I know why! The Albatross has the nicest atmosphere of any hostel I have stayed at in New Zealand. Dave and the gang are so welcoming and friendly and you really feel part of the family! The kitchen and living area are great and the free baking... More

I have been backpacking around New Zealand and was told by 4 different people to check this place out so i booked 3 nights with a friend. It's now been over a week and I'm still not planning on leaving (neither is my friend!) The guys that work here make anyone and everyone feel at home and you really become... More

Hi just thought I would let people know about my experience of stopping at the Albatross,in december 2011. I arrived late after travelling all the way up Queenstown,in the same day,but when I saw the Albatross I went in and asked if there was any room that night.Thankfully there was ,and I was booked into a shared dormitory by Ben... More

first of all i will start with the positives...Welcoming and friendly staff on arrival and the hostel itself has a nice feel about it encouraging people to get to know each other .... it has a an art station, a large bed area to chill on and loads of instruments to jam with it also has no TV which is... More