Queenstown City Centre

Queenstown

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Queenstown City Centre showing general coastal views and a beach as well as a small group of people
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TSS Earnslaw Steamship
Discover superb adventure sports, art, nightlife and shopping attractions in this compact district nestled between Lake Wakatipu and soaring mountains.

Queenstown City Centre is the heart of the “Adventure Capital of the World.” It presents both beauty and boundless outdoor pursuits for the hordes of thrill-seekers that descend upon its streets. Visit Queenstown City Centre to find historic landmarks, galleries, specialty shops and tour companies. Enjoy the calm of the beach and a lively nightlife scene.

If you are in the mood to shop then peruse the many bookstores, gourmet food shops, wine stores and luxury fashion outlets. For heart-pumping activities, arrange bungee jumping, skydiving, skiing and zip lining excursions at tour agencies. View works by South Island artists at Queenstown Arts Centre and Maori art at the Silver Fern Gallery. Local artisans hawk their wares at the Creative Queenstown Arts and Crafts Market.

Pause to appreciate the striking architecture of the Church of St. Peter’s and St. Joseph’s Parish. The 150-year-old Williams Cottage is a former boatman’s home and one of the most authentic timber cottages in New Zealand.

Visitors of all ages will enjoy the Odyssey Sensory Maze Queenstown and go-karts, laser tag and video games at Thrillzone Queenstown. Prepare to be spooked at the Fear Factory haunted house. The city’s buzzing nightlife ranges from Irish pubs and taprooms to cocktail longes, live music venues, wine bars and the Skycity Queenstown Casino.

Kick off your shoes and relax on Queenstown Beach while taking in the lake and mountain scenery. Traverse Lake Wakatipu by rented kayak and paddleboat. Alternatively, reach high speeds on a jet boat ride or cruise at a leisurely pace onboard the TSS Earnslaw Queenstown.

Tour the Kiwi Birdlife Park to see New Zealand’s national bird and over a dozen other native bird and reptile species. Close by, the Skyline Gondola travels to Bob’s Peak in the Ben Lomond Scenic Reserve. Marvel at jaw-dropping views, follow hiking trails and race around mountain slopes on the Queenstown Luge.

Queenstown City Centre is a buzzing year-round destination. Backpacker hostels, boutique hotels, lodges and motels provide accommodation for varied budgets.


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Queenstown City Centre Hotel Deals

Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

4 out of 5
88 Frankton Road, Queenstown
$153 nightly
The price is $176 total per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
$176 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Lovely view, lovely staff, free parking available, and short walk into town. Shower pressure a bit low."

Reviewed on Jul 22, 2025

Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
Holiday Inn Express And Suites Queenstown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express And Suites Queenstown by IHG

4 out of 5
CNR STANLEY AND SYDNEY STREET, Queenstown
$149 nightly
The price is $171 total per night from Aug 26 to Aug 27
$171 total
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
"Overall it’s a nice hotel and very convenient as it’s within walking distance to Queenstown shopping and dining centre. There are also ski transport stops right next to the hotel. And a ski drying room for guests gears. Hotel has daily breakfast included which is very convenient specially on days ..."

Reviewed on Jul 26, 2025

Holiday Inn Express And Suites Queenstown by IHG
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

4 out of 5
24 Frankton Road, Queenstown
$128 nightly
The price is $148 total per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
$148 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,015 reviews)
"Spacious room, very convenient to city centre. Great and friendly staff!"

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

4 out of 5
Corner of Earl and Marine Parade, Queenstown
$158 nightly
The price is $182 total per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
$182 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Thank you so much for an amazing stay! This property was clean, the bed was comfy, and it is in such a great location - very walkable and close to all the main transportation. The only downside was that the heater in my room didn’t work - however, maintenance was very prompt in attempting to fix ..."

Reviewed on Jul 26, 2025

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
Mi-pad Queenstown

Mi-pad Queenstown

4 out of 5
4 Henry Street, Queenstown, Otago
$132 nightly
The price is $152 total per night from Jul 30 to Jul 31
$152 total
Jul 30 - Jul 31
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (792 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on Jul 16, 2025

Mi-pad Queenstown
Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown Lakefront

Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown Lakefront

4 out of 5
27 Frankton Road, Queenstown
$159 nightly
The price is $183 total per night from Aug 4 to Aug 5
$183 total
Aug 4 - Aug 5
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Loved the staff, helpful as due to the size of hotel we had to get directions a couple of times from the lobby to our room in another block/ wing of the hotel. Staff provided a map and other and staff were helpful when asked. The view from our room was gorgeous of the mountains. There is path through ..."

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025

Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown Lakefront
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighborhoods around Queenstown City Centre

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Boydtown

Though Boydtown might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Skyline Queenstown and Kiwi and Birdlife Park.

Boydtown
Queenstown featuring a sunset, a river or creek and mountains

Fernhill

Nestled on the lower slopes of Ben Lomond mountain, this suburb offers stunning views of Lake Wakatipu and Sunshine Bay. Explore walking and biking tracks, and access Queenstown via a single road.

Fernhill
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Goldfield Heights

While there might not be top attractions in Goldfield Heights, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Queenstown Mall and Skycity Queenstown Casino.

Goldfield Heights
Sunshine Bay featuring forests, mountains and a small town or village

Sunshine Bay

5/5(7 area reviews)

Nestled on the lower slopes of Ben Lomond mountain, this picturesque suburb offers stunning views of Lake Wakatipu. Accessible by a single road, it's a serene escape from bustling Queenstown.

Sunshine Bay
Frankton featuring a small town or village, forests and mountains

Frankton

4/5(42 area reviews)

Frankton is known for its lake views, and you can plan a trip to Queenstown Event Centre and Lake Wakatipu while you're in town.

Frankton


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