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Located in Auckland, Verandahs Parkside Lodge has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.

Nothing. There wasn’t always someone at the desk but that worked out alright.
Review score
9.0
Wonderful
1,725 reviews
Price from
$56.14
1 night, 2 adults

Featuring a shared lounge, a restaurant as well as a bar, LyLo Auckland Hotel is located in the center of Auckland, 1.8 miles from Masefield Beach.

Convenience, great rooms, great food, great price
Review score
8.7
Excellent
5,571 reviews
Price from
$69.13
1 night, 2 adults

Attic Backpackers is conveniently set in Auckland, and features a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace. The property is close to Sky Tower, Aotea Centre and Aotea Square.

Good location and good wifi. I like the common areas. The bus from the airport leaves you 5 min away from the hostel
Review score
8.1
Very Good
895 reviews
Price from
$59.51
1 night, 2 adults

Ideally set in the Queen Street district of Auckland, Newton Lodge Auckland is located a 10-minute walk from Aotea Square, 0.6 miles from Auckland Art Gallery and a 12-minute walk from Aotea Centre.

Clean
Review score
8.1
Very Good
645 reviews
Price from
$86.96
1 night, 2 adults

TMACS Auckland is well situated in Auckland, and has a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace. The property is close to Sky Tower, The Civic and Auckland Town Hall.

Review score
8.6
Excellent
322 reviews
Price from
$50.03
1 night, 2 adults

Experience the perfect blend of comfort and style at Haka House Auckland K'Road, a modern hostel located on the vibrant Karangahape Road, in one of the coolest neighborhoods in Auckland’s CBD – with...

Exceptionally clean. Nice rooms with bathrooms close by. Good restaurants near but homeless/addicts yelling and night is the only reason I didn’t give it a perfect rating.
Review score
7.9
Good
1,599 reviews
Price from
$53.93
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Auckland CBD (Central Business District), Silverfern Backpackers features rooms offering city views. Guests have access to a games room and a BBQ area.

Location,price.
Review score
5.7
Fair
1,156 reviews
Price from
$37.49
1 night, 2 adults

Choice Backpackers offers self-catering accommodations in the Auckland CBD. All guests enjoy free, high-speed unlimited WiFi throughout the property.

I dont like it
Review score
6.2
Pleasant
1,275 reviews
Price from
$64.85
1 night, 2 adults

Set in refurbished historic building just across from Sky Tower, Surf ‘N’ Snow Hostel offers budget accommodations in Auckland CBD (Central Business District).

Gave me another room even though I booked the desired room 3 months ago.
Review score
5.7
Fair
2,063 reviews
Price from
$37.90
1 night, 2 adults

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.

Bed was comfortable, there was a fridge, kettle, tea, coffee and chocolate. Staff is ready nice Location is central
Review score
7.3
Good
1,197 reviews
Price from
$72.43
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.

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  • Budget options available
    Review score
    9.0
    Wonderful · 1,725 reviews

    Located in Auckland, Verandahs Parkside Lodge has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.

  • Budget options available
    Review score
    8.7
    Excellent · 5,571 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge, a restaurant as well as a bar, LyLo Auckland Hotel is located in the center of Auckland, 1.8 miles from Masefield Beach.

  • Budget options available
    Review score
    8.6
    Excellent · 322 reviews

    TMACS Auckland is well situated in Auckland, and has a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace. The property is close to Sky Tower, The Civic and Auckland Town Hall.

  • Budget options available
    Review score
    8.1
    Very Good · 895 reviews

    Attic Backpackers is conveniently set in Auckland, and features a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace. The property is close to Sky Tower, Aotea Centre and Aotea Square.

  • Budget options available
    Review score
    6.2
    Pleasant · 1,275 reviews

    Choice Backpackers offers self-catering accommodations in the Auckland CBD. All guests enjoy free, high-speed unlimited WiFi throughout the property.

  • Budget options available
    Review score
    7.9
    Good · 1,599 reviews

    Experience the perfect blend of comfort and style at Haka House Auckland K'Road, a modern hostel located on the vibrant Karangahape Road, in one of the coolest neighborhoods in Auckland’s CBD – with...

  • Budget options available
    Review score
    7.3
    Good · 1,197 reviews

    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.

  • Budget options available
    Review score
    7.9
    Good · 562 reviews

    Attractively set in the Auckland CBD district of Auckland, United Auckland is located a 8-minute walk from Aotea Square, half a mile from Auckland Art Gallery and a 10-minute walk from Aotea Centre.

Great access to the city center! Check these hostels in Auckland

  • Review score
    8.1
    Very Good · 645 reviews

    Ideally set in the Queen Street district of Auckland, Newton Lodge Auckland is located a 10-minute walk from Aotea Square, 0.6 miles from Auckland Art Gallery and a 12-minute walk from Aotea Centre.

  • Review score
    7.9
    Good · 617 reviews

    Step into Auckland’s vibrant heart at Haka House Auckland City. Nestled in the bustling Queen St., Haka House Auckland City is a recently renovated hostel that offers convenience and adventure right...

  • Central location
    Review score
    7.8
    Good · 169 reviews

    Located in Auckland, within 1.5 miles of Eden Park Stadium and 1.6 miles of Auckland Domain, Eden Lodge has accommodations with a shared lounge and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests...

  • Review score
    7.7
    Good · 522 reviews

    In a prime location in the Queen Street district of Auckland, K Road City Travellers is located a 9-minute walk from Aotea Square, 0.6 miles from Auckland Art Gallery and a 11-minute walk from Aotea...

  • Central location
    Review score
    7.6
    Good · 877 reviews

    Attractively set in the center of Auckland, Hobson Lodge is within 1.8 miles of Masefield Beach and a 5-minute walk of Aotea Centre.

  • Central location
    Review score
    7.4
    Good · 196 reviews

    Attractively located in the center of Auckland, Oceanic Hostel is within a 11-minute walk of Auckland Art Gallery and 0.8 miles of Viaduct Harbor.

  • Central location
    Review score
    7.4
    Good · 854 reviews

    YMCA Hostel offers budget accommodations in the heart of Auckland CBD (Central Business District).

  • Central location
    Review score
    7.4
    Good · 301 reviews

    Located in the heart of Auckland CBD (Central Business District) , BK Hostel offers free, unlimited WiFi.

  • Central location
    Review score
    6.9
    Pleasant · 361 reviews

    Located in the center of Auckland, 1.8 miles from Masefield Beach, Garden Hostel has air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi.

  • Review score
    6.4
    Pleasant · 97 reviews

    Frienz Backpacker is attractively located in Auckland, and has a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace. This 3-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and room service.

    Guest review
    bed," "location," and "wifi" clean tidy. i love to stay here.
  • Review score
    5.7
    Fair · 2,063 reviews

    Set in refurbished historic building just across from Sky Tower, Surf ‘N’ Snow Hostel offers budget accommodations in Auckland CBD (Central Business District).

  • Review score
    5.7
    Fair · 1,156 reviews

    Located in Auckland CBD (Central Business District), Silverfern Backpackers features rooms offering city views. Guests have access to a games room and a BBQ area.

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  • Avg. price/night: $65.69
    Review score
    9.0
    Wonderful · 1,725 reviews
    The staff was really nice. I felt absolutely welcome as a solo-backpacker. Clean, great rooms, comfy beds and a really nice kitchen. Best hostel on my journey so far
    Guest review by
    Jasmin
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $65.69
    Review score
    9.0
    Wonderful · 1,725 reviews
    By 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.
    Guest review by
    Jasper Viktor
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $48.79
    Review score
    6.8
    Pleasant · 2,160 reviews
    Nice 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.
    Guest review by
    Alexander
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $111.48
    Review score
    7.7
    Good · 16,052 reviews
    Great 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
    Guest review by
    Elizabeth
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $37.90
    Review score
    5.7
    Fair · 2,063 reviews
    Have 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/ week
    Guest review by
    Adrian
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $44.21
    Review score
    6.2
    Pleasant · 1,275 reviews
    It was cheap accommodation and a great location. It was pretty clean for the hostel.
    Guest review by
    alex leh
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $37.90
    Review score
    5.7
    Fair · 2,063 reviews
    The 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.
    Guest review by
    Leandro
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $49.41
    Review score
    7.3
    Good · 2,899 reviews
    Great 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.
    Guest review by
    Charlotte
    Solo traveler
  • Review score
    4.4
    Disappointing · 1,962 reviews
    Great location, a cheap hostel, it felt safe with secured card access.
    Guest review by
    Knight
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $66.70
    Review score
    7.9
    Good · 1,599 reviews
    Very 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!
    Guest review by
    Ryan
    Solo traveler

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