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Verandahs Parkside Lodge 4.5 stars
Auckland
Set in Auckland, Verandahs Parkside Lodge has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property. This property is located a short distance from attractions such as SKYCITY Auckland Convention Centre, Auckland Art Gallery, and Sky Tower. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and a tour desk for guests.
Popular points of interest near the hostel include Aotea Centre, Aotea Square and Auckland Town Hall. The nearest airport is Auckland Airport, 20 km from Verandahs Parkside Lodge.
Chile
What a lovely place to stay in Auckland ! I really love this hostel, in my opinion one of the best in Auckland, if I have to choose for a place to stay there again, I definitely would choose this one again.
LyLo Auckland 5 stars
Auckland Central Business District, Auckland
Boasting a shared lounge, a restaurant as well as a bar, LyLo Auckland is set in the centre of Auckland, 2.9 km from Masefield Beach. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is situated 3 km from Hamilton Beach Reserve.
Popular points of interest near the hostel include Aotea Centre, Aotea Square and Auckland Town Hall. The nearest airport is Auckland Airport, 20 km from LyLo Auckland.
Brazil
awesome place to stay if you are backpacking.
Haka Lodge Auckland 5 stars
Auckland Central Business District, Auckland
There are private and dormitory rooms on offer, all with linen provided. Dormitory rooms have shared bathroom facilities. Private rooms offer a flat-screen TV, towels and private bathroom. There is a shared guest laundry.
Germany
Clara was a very nice Person at the rezeption. She helped in every case to manage my journey.. She was looking that everything goes a good way. The house is clean, the shower comfortable, It is on the hill. An a shorts way to the beach.
Eden Lodge
Mount Eden, Auckland
Situated in Auckland, within 2.4 km of Eden Park Stadium and 2.6 km of Auckland Domain, Eden Lodge features accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 2.7 km from Auckland Town Hall, 2.8 km from Aotea Square and 2.9 km from Auckland Art Gallery. SKYCITY Auckland Convention Centre is 3.7 km away and The Civic is 3.8 km from the hostel.
Poland
Helpful personell, great location near Eden Park. Very clean place, nice bathrooms (many to choose from), comfortable beds, sink in room, fridge. Great place to stay while in Auckland:)
Haka House Auckland City 5 stars
Auckland Central Business District, Auckland
Featuring a TV lounge and a communal kitchen, Haka House Auckland City is just 10 minutes’ walk from the famous Sky Tower. Situated in Auckland CBD (Central Business District), this hostel offers rooms with free bed linen.
United Kingdom
As with most haka house hostels, the dorms were amazing… individual cubicles with privacy, curtain, light and plug! The shared toilet & shower facilities were clean. The kitchen was big with plenty of space and working appliances. Good location… outside the city, but close enough to walk to everything. Really friendly staff. Comfortable areas to lounge and chill out.
Metro Adventurer Backpackers
Auckland Central Business District, Auckland
Situated in the heart of Auckland, 200 metres from SKYCITY Auckland Convention Centre, Metro Adventurer Backpackers features free WiFi access and private parking.
The hostel offers dormitory and private rooms. Some include a seating area and storage lockers.
Georgia
Clean, vibe is great. Location perfect.
Choice Backpackers 3 stars
Auckland Central Business District, Auckland
Choice Backpackers offers self-catering accommodation in the Auckland CBD. All guests enjoy free, high-speed unlimited WiFi throughout the property.
Guests may stay in private or shared dormitory style air-conditioned rooms, with hotel-quality mattresses and all linen provided. Private rooms come with towels, shampoo and soap.
Malaysia
best location, very good staff, very cleaning, very helpful staff.
Surf 'N' Snow Backpackers 4 stars
Auckland Central Business District, Auckland
Surf 'N' Snow Backpackers offers a friendly environment, where guests can benefit from a semi-furnished shared kitchen (Kitchenware are provided on request from reception for limited time). The hostel is situated in a central location, just moments away from shops, restaurants and bars. A travel desk is available to help further discover the area’s attractions, such as the Harbour Bridge and Eden Park.
Argentina
The people at the front desk are very polite and helpful. Also all the staff is working and cleaning all the time. I had a very good stay at the hostel and met a lot of people from everywhere.
Fort Street Accommodation 4 stars
Auckland Central Business District, Auckland
Fort Street Accommodation is located in a beautiful historic building in Auckland CBD (Central Business District).
Fort Street is within a 10-minute walk from Spark Arena, Sky Tower and Viaduct Harbour. It is a 5-minute walk to Britomart Train Station and Queen Street is just around the corner.
New Zealand
so close to everything - friendly and helpful staff - beds were oh so comfortable
City Lodge Accommodation 5 stars
Auckland Central Business District, Auckland
Located in a quiet tree-lined street, the 5-star City Lodge - Backpackers Accommodation is just 10 minutes' walk from central Auckland and the SkyTower. Facilities include a 24/7 reception and a communal lounge with a big-screen TV. Each room offers a refrigerator and TV.
Canada
Location, could see the sky tower from my window, friendly and helpful staff
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Verandahs Parkside Lodge
AucklandBudget options available9.0Scored 9.0SuperbRated superb· 1,395 reviewsSet in Auckland, Verandahs Parkside Lodge has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.
Exceptional Accommodation Facility; best in Auckland...
LyLo Auckland
AucklandBudget options available8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 3,853 reviewsBoasting a shared lounge, a restaurant as well as a bar, LyLo Auckland is set in the centre of Auckland, 2.9 km from Masefield Beach.
The location was perfect for where we needed to be
Haka Lodge Auckland
AucklandBudget options available8.1Scored 8.1Very goodRated very good· 1,308 reviewsHaka Lodge Auckland offers accommodation in Auckland CBD (Central Business District). Guests enjoy free WiFi. You can prepare a meal in the shared kitchen, or socialise in the shared lounge area.
You can do the cooking yourself,which is practical.
Haka House Auckland City
AucklandBudget options available8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 169 reviewsFeaturing a TV lounge and a communal kitchen, Haka House Auckland City is just 10 minutes’ walk from the famous Sky Tower.
Bigger space to manoeuvre compared to Haka at Rotorua
Choice Backpackers
AucklandBudget options available6.2Scored 6.2PleasantRated pleasant· 1,114 reviewsChoice Backpackers offers self-catering accommodation in the Auckland CBD. All guests enjoy free, high-speed unlimited WiFi throughout the property.
It was the cheapest accommodation for 5 night stay.
Surf 'N' Snow Backpackers
AucklandBudget options available5.5Scored 5.5AverageRated passable· 1,705 reviewsSet in refurbished historic building just across from Sky Tower, Surf ‘N’ Snow Hostel offers budget accommodation in Auckland CBD (Central Business District).
It was generally clean, the environment was respectful
Fort Street Accommodation
AucklandBudget options available4.8Scored 4.8DisappointingRated disappointing· 1,962 reviewsFort Street Accommodation is located in a beautiful historic building in Auckland CBD (Central Business District).
Very good location. Decent price for central city.
Garden Hostel
AucklandBudget options available6.4Scored 6.4PleasantRated pleasant· 281 reviewsSet in the centre of Auckland, Garden Hostel is located 2.9 km from Masefield Beach and 600 metres from Viaduct Harbour.
I like Edward, he is great guy and nice hostel; he operates!
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United Auckland
AucklandCentral location9.2Scored 9.2SuperbRated superb· 4 reviewsAttractively situated in the Auckland Central Business District district of Auckland, United Auckland is situated 700 metres from Aotea Square, 800 metres from Auckland Art Gallery and less than 1 km...
Attic Backpackers
AucklandCentral location7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 780 reviewsAttic Backpackers is conveniently set in the centre of Auckland, and provides a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.
The location . Quite close to the bus stop to airport
Newton Lodge Auckland
AucklandCentral location7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 567 reviewsOffering rooms and dorms with free Wi-Fi, Newton Lodge Auckland is within 5 minutes’ walk of K Road and the airport bus stop.
Very good people there and it's very friendly and comfy
K Road City Travellers
AucklandCentral location7.6Scored 7.6GoodRated good· 458 reviewsLocated in Auckland CBD (Central Business District), this renovated hostel offers free WiFi in all rooms. The bus stop to nearby shopping centers is located across the road.
Actually a really nice hostel with clean facilities.
Hobson Lodge
AucklandCentral location7.3Scored 7.3GoodRated good· 708 reviewsAttractively situated in the centre of Auckland, Hobson Lodge is within 2.9 km of Masefield Beach and 500 metres of Aotea Centre.
Stayed before, would stay again. Great staff etc :))
BK Hostel
AucklandCentral location7.3Scored 7.3GoodRated good· 217 reviewsLocated in the heart of Auckland CBD (Central Business District) , BK Hostel offers free, unlimited WiFi.
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YMCA Hostel
AucklandCentral location7.2Scored 7.2GoodRated good· 792 reviewsYMCA Hostel offers budget accommodation in the heart of Auckland CBD (Central Business District).
Nice rooms. SImple but you have everything you need
HIT Hostel
AucklandCentral location7.1Scored 7.1GoodRated good· 551 reviewsSituated in Auckland and with Auckland Town Hall reachable within 700 metres, HIT Hostel features concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge...
location is good, staff are good, people are good.
City Lodge Accommodation
AucklandCentral location6.8Scored 6.8PleasantRated pleasant· 1,105 reviewsLocated in a quiet tree-lined street, the 5-star City Lodge - Backpackers Accommodation is just 10 minutes' walk from central Auckland and the SkyTower.
Available at short notice and close to all amenities
Frienz Backpacker
AucklandCentral location6.6Scored 6.6PleasantRated pleasant· 74 reviewsFrienz Backpacker is attractively set in Auckland, and has a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace. This 3-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and room service.
bed," "location," and "wifi" clean tidy. i love to stay here.
215 Edinburgh Castle
AucklandCentral location5.7Scored 5.7Above averageRated okay· 86 reviews215 Edinburgh Castle features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Auckland. With free WiFi, this 2-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and an ATM.
Comfy bed, table and mirror in a room. Clean bathrooms
Silverfern Backpackers
AucklandCentral location5.4Scored 5.4AverageRated passable· 790 reviewsLocated in Auckland CBD (Central Business District), Silverfern Backpackers features rooms offering city views. Guests have access to a games room and a BBQ area.
Good quality mattress and pillow. Not even noisy beds.
Uenuku Lodge
AucklandCentral location4.5Scored 4.5DisappointingRated disappointing· 11 reviewsUenuku Lodge is located in the heart of Ponsonby Village, a 6-minute drive from central Auckland. It offers a guest kitchen and a garden area with barbecue.
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Hostels that guests love in Auckland
- Avg. price/night: £64.189.0Scored 9.0SuperbRated superb· 1,395 reviewsBy far the best Hostel in Auckland. The kitchen as well as the bathrooms are always clean, the staff is friendly and the other Backpackers are respectful. It is a little bit more expensive than the other Hostels, but it is definitley worth the money.
Jasper ViktorSolo traveller - 6.0Scored 6.0PleasantRated pleasant· 1,728 reviewsNice Backpacker hostel with a great location in Auckland. Everything is in about 10 min walking distance. The rooms are big and the people were really nice there. We had a good time staying there.
AlexanderSolo traveller - Avg. price/night: £81.907.7Scored 7.7GoodRated good· 12,792 reviewsGreat location and an easy walk to domestic and international terminal Cheap and easy bus service to both terminals too Staff on the desk super helpful- awesome that as a single woman travelling the staff on check in showed me my room number rather than telling me Cheap stay and can use rewards on stays
ElizabethSolo traveller - Avg. price/night: £38.325.5Scored 5.5AverageRated passable· 1,705 reviewsHave a great ubicación, and it is really cheap. If you are travelling with reduce budget, this is the best option, even you can apply for free accommodation for a long stay, working for the hostel 20 h/ weekAdrianYoung couple
- Avg. price/night: £42.156.2Scored 6.2PleasantRated pleasant· 1,114 reviewsIt was cheap accommodation and a great location. It was pretty clean for the hostel.alex lehSolo traveller
- Avg. price/night: £38.325.5Scored 5.5AverageRated passable· 1,705 reviewsThe hostel has everything you need and it´s location is the best in the city. Sky tower, AA centre, Supermarkets, Buses, Queen street and a huge variant of restaruant just a few steps away. Beds are comfortables and you have a box locker to place safe your belongings. The staff is also super nice and helpful and the place is full of backpackers all the time so you will get to make friends for sure.LeandroSolo traveller
- Avg. price/night: £50.776.9Scored 6.9PleasantRated pleasant· 1,952 reviewsGreat location, has everything you need, felt safe, good linens, basic facilities to make drinks and snacks, heat pump in room, good shower and the staff were really nice and helpful - all in all for budget accommodation it was a really good deal.
CharlotteSolo traveller - Avg. price/night: £55.087.1Scored 7.1GoodRated good· 551 reviewscommon areas, toilets and showers were very clean. Well equipped kitchen. Comfortable bunk bed. Felt safe and secure and met some great people. Receptionist was amazing. Hostel has a great city centre locationJaspalYoung couple
- Avg. price/night: £34.134.8Scored 4.8DisappointingRated disappointing· 1,962 reviewsGreat location, a cheap hostel, it felt safe with secured card access.KnightYoung couple
- Avg. price/night: £57.338.1Scored 8.1Very goodRated very good· 1,308 reviewsVery clean, very modern, felt very safe, loved the privacy curtains on the bunk beds, made friends even as a shy introvert, room felt spacious and quiet even with ten people! I stayed for a few weeks and couldn't believe how much it felt like home! Best hostel I've stayed in. Wish they were all this good!
RyanSolo traveller
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