Reviews of BK Hostel
3 Mercury Lane, 1010 Auckland, New Zealand
#147 of 203 hotels in Auckland
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 187 hostel reviews
7.4Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
7.8
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Comfort
7.5
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Location
8.3
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Facilities
7.4
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Staff
7.9
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Value for money
8.1
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Free Wifi
8.4
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Reviewed: April 5, 2025
Mizuki
New Zealand3 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very good for money
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: March 23, 2025
Emry
New Zealand1 review8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Central location
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: March 10, 2025
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Hungary159 Reviews23 helpful votes8.0Very Good- • Solo traveler
- • Budget Single Room - No Window
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There is a construction in front of the building. Its a bit challenging to get in.
Had a private room, upgraded it with window. It was fine. Wifi is good. Bathroom is Ok. They printed my CV for free. There is luggage room as well. Centrally located.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: February 27, 2025
さつき
Japan10 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0“sofar so good”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Budget Single Room - No Window
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I didn't expected there was no windows and it was uncomfy.
It wa an own room.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: January 19, 2025
Malte
Germany12 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Budget Single Room - No Window
- • Stayed 3 nights
Just when I wanted another booking there for two days later (without booking.com) they forgot to enter it in the system, so better use booking.com to extend a stay.
The room even had a fridge. Beds were good and clean. The room without a window actually has a window - it can just not be opened.
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: January 16, 2025
Watson
New Zealand1 review7.0“Good”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Budget Single Room - No Window
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Stairs, no window.
Location.
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: January 12, 2025
Matthew
United Kingdom6 Reviews6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Quite an old building and could definitely do with a refresh. Also the street the hostel is on gets very loud on weekend nights
Reasonably priced and located not too far from the CBD
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: December 7, 2024
Lisa
France16 Reviews7.0“Good accommodation in the city.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Budget Single Room - No Window
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No bath mat in the bathrooms, no amenities in the room.
Good location
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: November 30, 2024
Maria
Brazil8 Reviews7.0“Best option for combining a fair price with a central location”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
The only downsides are the noisy K Road nightlife, especially on weekends, and the elevator not operating 24/7 — so if you need to move luggage during off hours, be prepared for a fitness challenge with the stairs
This hostel is the best option for combining a fair price with a central location. They also offer long-stay rates, which is a plus. We always find the hostel clean, and the staff is well-prepared to assist with anything you need. BK Hostel is always my go-to choice whenever I need to stay in Auckland's CBD.
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: November 25, 2024
Dana
United Kingdom4 Reviews2 helpful votes7.0“Decent, as you'd expect, but bring ear plugs”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Single Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
Stayed Mon-Thur, I'm glad i didn't stay over the weekend, as its pretty noisy. The walls are thin, you can hear other rooms conversations easily through the walls, and the window doesn't really seal out most of the noise (K-Road gets pretty loud, expect sirens). The absolute worst bit though is the reception door-bell - this can be pressed any time of the night, and the bell has extenders (I had one plugged into the wall outside my room) this WILL wake you up, which is a shame, as they could easily replace this with an out-of-hours phone number which wouldn't disturb guests
Hostel facilities was as you'd expect, and reasonably clean. The staff were great, can't fault them at all! Location is pretty handy, I came from the airport and found it pretty easy once in the city centre
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: September 9, 2024
Farzad
New Zealand4 Reviews8.0“enjoying”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
nothing
friendly staff. clean rooms.
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: August 7, 2024
Mia
United Kingdom32 Reviews11 helpful votes7.0“good for a cheap stay if you don’t want a social hostel”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
it was basic, the room wasn’t huge. if you want a social hostel this isn’t the one as nobody really spoke to each other and the social lounge was a bit sad. the kitchen was good but it would get busy in the evening and there wouldn’t be enough space for everyone.
it was clean and quiet and a decent location. we didn’t stay on the weekend however because I can imagine it being loud from the street outside on the weekend. we kept our bags there in a locked room for free one day which was helpful.
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: July 17, 2024
Hannah
New Zealand5 Reviews8.0“Priced exceptional well, should be very proud of the staff, location was on point.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The windows are thin and the noise from outside did disrupt my sleep. The covers were too thin and I did get cold, which disrupted my sleep. Still, you get what you pay for and I would definitely stay again.
Controllable factors: price, staff, location, ease of travel Uncontrollable factors: The other guests were respectful and kept to themselves. Noone was loud at night which made for a restful sleep.
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: July 8, 2024
Maria
Uruguay25 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Budget Single Room - No Window
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nice and clean, good facilities, nice location
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: June 28, 2024
Sanju
United Arab Emirates26 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Its a nice hostel but check-out time is very awkward 10 am.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Check-in and check-out time 2 pm check-in and 10 am check-out. After 10-11 extra $10 and 11-12 full-day charge.
Easy access to public transportation.
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: June 17, 2024
Suz
New Zealand10 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Single Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Noise from street
Staff, cleaningness
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: May 7, 2024
Tomas
Slovakia30 Reviews2 helpful votes8.0“Good value for money”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Elevator not working, do not bring heavy suitcases
Great location, equiped, cheap, calm
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 6, 2024
Elena
New Zealand4 Reviews6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
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Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: April 18, 2024
Andre
Germany7 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Budget Single Room - No Window
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Clean and friendly as always
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: April 8, 2024
Tordis
New Zealand26 Reviews1 helpful vote6.0“cheap and cheerfull staff man was good. clean toilets and showers was also good.”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
cockroaches crawling in the room meant i had to contain all my possessions in the room so I didn't take the roaches away with me to my home. Very noisey from the road
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: March 16, 2024
Shane
New Zealand1 review7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No complaints
Very comfortable and affordable
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 6, 2024
Maria
Madagascar18 Reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The kitchen wasn’t 100% clean but fair enough!!!
Was super good for our stay!! The room and toilets super clean, and you have arround everything that you need! Restaurants, markets and a bus stop close to go and back from the airport Josh was amazing with us! Super helpful in any issue or question that we had!! 5 stars to the staff ✨
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 2, 2024
Susa
New Zealand3 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No lift. Three flights of stairs.
Great location. Comfy bed. Fridge in room was a bonus.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 1, 2024
Grégoire
France8 Reviews7.0“Very good location”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Single Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
BK Hostel has a good location to visite CBD. I liked the value for money.
Stayed in February 2024
