Is it cheaper to stay in a hostel than in a hotel in Wanaka?

The average price for a night in a hostel in Wanaka is AED 201 compared to AED 633 for a night in a hotel.

Hostels in Wanaka from AED 202/night

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Best Wanaka hostels

These are the best prices for 15-16 Sep.

Adventure Wanaka Hostel

Wanaka, New Zealand

8.5Very Good(401)

AED 444+

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Mountain View Backpackers

Wanaka, New Zealand

Wanaka, New Zealand

Holly's Backpackpacker

Wanaka, New Zealand

8.2Very Good(411)

AED 202+

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Booking Insights

KAYAK’s insights for hostels in Wanaka

Discover seasonal trends, ideal booking windows, and other data-driven tips to plan your stay in Wanaka with confidence.

What is the cheapest day of the week to book a hostel in Wanaka?

Sunday offers the lowest rates in Wanaka, with an average nightly price of AED 111/night. The highest prices are found on Saturday, with average rates at AED 633/night.

How much is a hostel in Wanaka for tonight?

The cheapest deal for a hostel in Wanaka found by KAYAK users in the last 5 days was AED 119.

How much is a hostel in Wanaka for this weekend?

The cheapest hostel room in Wanaka for the upcoming weekend found on KAYAK in the last 5 days was for AED 115 per night.

How early should you book a hostel in Wanaka?

Book at least 13 days before your stay begins to get the best price for your Wanaka hostel.

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2 stars and below

Low season	High season	Average price (weeknight)	Average price (weekend night)
August	December	AED 349	AED 434
Cheapest month to stay with an average 56% drop in price.	Most expensive month to stay with an average 129% rise in price.	Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.	Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

If you want to ensure you grab a bargain, try to book at least 13 days before your stay to get the best price for a Wanaka hostel.

How much is a hostel in Wanaka for tonight?
The best price a KAYAK user has found for a 3-star hostel in Wanaka in the last 3 hours was AED 129 and the lowest priced 4-star hostel was AED 117. The cheapest hostel found on KAYAK for tonight is AED 117.
How much is a hostel in Wanaka for this weekend?
In the last 72 hours, KAYAK users have booked Wanaka hostel for this weekend for as low as AED 118. Users have also found 3 star hotels from AED 133 and 4-star plus hotels from AED 118.
Is it cheaper to stay in a hostel than in a hotel in Wanaka?
The average price for a night in a hostel in Wanaka is AED 201 compared to AED 633 for a night in a hotel.