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HI - YHA Auckland International Hostel

Auckland, North Island, New Zealand

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Address	5 Turner Street, Auckland Map
Price	Dorm beds from US$13.16. Private rooms from US$54.04/person. Price may vary by season - Check Current Prices by Date Here

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Details

This is a Hostelling International (HI) hostel. A membership card isn't required, but an extra fee will apply for non-members. You can get a membership card before your trip here.

Their Description

Features

Kitchen
Lockers
Gameroom
Lounge / Common space
TV
Washing Machine (laundry)
Elevator/Lift
Travel information provided
Free City Tours
24 Hour Free Hot Showers
Phones (public or in room)
Bike Rental

The Hostelz.com Review

This is a clean, big hostel with all the standard facilities. The dorms have four beds each and have plenty of room. The rooms have no lockers, but at least access to each room is restricted by a keypass. The only lockers available are downstairs and you have to pay to use them. The beds are comfortable and clean, and individual reading lights are provided. The bathrooms are clean with plenty of toilets and showers. There is a huge kitchen area and dining area. Downstairs there is a TV lounge area, a games room, and a job search area (very useful if you are on a working holiday visa).

As it's a Hostelling International hostel, it tends to attract an older crowd. If you're looking for more of a party, you're probably better trying one of the independent hostels. This hostel has a friendly atmosphere though.

The hostel is located in a good central location - Turner Street, just off Queen St, there are lots of internet cafes and other hostels nearby. There is an Airbus stop (to/from the airport) nearby on Queen St.

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Comment by Hillary, Canada

January 2008

Nice hostel, not the best location
We got confused on the way there, there is another YHA just down the street. These two aren't as central as they are made out to be, with quite a hike down to the viaduct which is where all the stuff goes on. Its not air conditioned so you need your windows open but that makes it quite loud -- so maybe get an upper floor room. The kitchen was very clean and big, with very nice common rooms and a games/TV room in the basement. I also liked that the beds weren't really bunk beds, so that made for a nice sleep once you got over the noise. I liked the private showers as well!

Comment by Juanito Hayburg, USA

November 2007

The best place to stay in downtown Auckland
I and my family stayed here one night during our seven-week odyssey Down Under late Spring and Summer 2006. We had a full day's journey by bus from Wellington, and arrived in darkness. We had some challenges trying to find the hostel from the bus station, but with a map and several pointers from locals, we finally found this wonderful hostel. Reception was easy to sign in with, and we had an excellent night's sleep. I found it remarkably clean, well-lit, and centrally located, a good location to explore from, with our primary emphasis on being able to board the Air New Zealand flight back to the U.S.A. I look forward to returning.

Comment by Brad

January 2007

Nice place, very spacious especially in the kitchen. If you have a car, you need to contact them ahead of time so you can get a parking spot since it is limited. Next time, I would stay in a room that takes up to four people. I won't stay in an eight-person room. Some of the rooms stink with a lack of airflow (mainly the rooms on the back -- not streetside). Another item, a piece of advice, those who go out and do some sort of physical activity especially where you sweat. It is not much to ask that you take a shower before you go to bed. If not for yourself, for your bunkmates. B.O. has a way of permeating the carpet and walls and is cumulative. The staff mentioned that every so often, the rooms have to be shut down so they can be scrubbed.

Comment by Emily

November 2006

We stayed here for a week in late October 2006. Overall, this hostel is very good. The kitchen space is good and clean as are all the common areas. The basement has a nice TV lounge, game room, and several couches that are a nice and quite place to relax. The rooms are spacious and void of bunk beds which is nice. I did feel that there was a lack of showers. The hostel has tons of information about everything all over which makes for good reading and the staff are informative. I would recommend this hostel!

Comment by Mark and Debs

July 2006

We stayed here in Feb 2006. The communal areas were spacious and clean. Staff were helpful especially about our lost luggage. We shared a double with ensuite which was bare and a little like a prison cell but was clean enough! One tip though, they have a small car park and off street parking is limited so if you are driving, you need to book a space in the car park with them in advance.

Comment by Jenny

October 2005

I stayed here in July 2005, and was impressed! The rooms were spacious, with only 4 beds, so there was plenty of room for bags, etc. The toilets and showers were clean, but sometimes there was a bit of a wait for a shower. The staff were helpful and friendly, and I met some really nice people here, too.

Comment by Monkey

December 2004

Really good hostel. It's everything you'd expect from YHA.

Comment by Eric

March 2004

I stayed here in November 2002. Wonderful facilities and great kitchen.

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