The Hostelz.com Review
BK Hostel is located near the center of the city, just off of Karangahape Road (K' Road). It's near the Airbus dropoff; a short walk from the center of the city; and is well-priced, clean, and comfortable.
The Location
This hostel is about a thirty-minute walk from the ferry terminal, so it is only about fifteen minutes from the Sky Tower, which is essentially the center of the city. It is on the corner of Pitt Street and K' Road, which means it is conveniently located by several shops and restaurants, and only one block from Queen Street. It is also only a five-minute walk from the Airbus stop, so it is convenient when traveling from the airport.
Rooms and Bathrooms
They offer dorms as well as privates and doubles. The dorm rooms have four people to each room, and are very small. Despite their size, the beds are very comfortable and the linen is clean and comfortable as well. There are lockers available, both in and out of the rooms, and the doors lock very securely. They also don't get much noise from the street or common room, even when people are watching TV.
There doesn't seem to be quite enough showers and toilets available, but they are of good quality. The shower stalls have hot water and good water pressure, and enough space to change (although they are a bit on the smaller side). The toilets and sinks are clean, even if the space is a bit small.
Common Spaces
There is one large common area with a TV and comfortable seating. There is a DVD collection and a small book exchange. Next to the common area is the reception room, which also has a few computers with video-chat capabilities. The whole thing is comfortable and social, but feels rather subdued.
The kitchen is very clean and modern, with a good amount of space and adequate cooking supplies. It is cleaned regularly and has a small dining table in the middle. This hostel is not a party hostel, since they require you to sign an agreement to do no alcohol, drugs, or partying in the hostel. But it is still social, just on the quiet side.
Summary
This is a nice, quiet hostel that's close to the city and near the airport dropoff. It's very conveniently located and well-priced and is a good option for staying in Auckland.
The Location
This hostel is about a thirty-minute walk from the ferry terminal, so it is only about fifteen minutes from the Sky Tower, which is essentially the center of the city. It is on the corner of Pitt Street and K' Road, which means it is conveniently located by several shops and restaurants, and only one block from Queen Street. It is also only a five-minute walk from the Airbus stop, so it is convenient when traveling from the airport.
Rooms and Bathrooms
They offer dorms as well as privates and doubles. The dorm rooms have four people to each room, and are very small. Despite their size, the beds are very comfortable and the linen is clean and comfortable as well. There are lockers available, both in and out of the rooms, and the doors lock very securely. They also don't get much noise from the street or common room, even when people are watching TV.
There doesn't seem to be quite enough showers and toilets available, but they are of good quality. The shower stalls have hot water and good water pressure, and enough space to change (although they are a bit on the smaller side). The toilets and sinks are clean, even if the space is a bit small.
Common Spaces
There is one large common area with a TV and comfortable seating. There is a DVD collection and a small book exchange. Next to the common area is the reception room, which also has a few computers with video-chat capabilities. The whole thing is comfortable and social, but feels rather subdued.
The kitchen is very clean and modern, with a good amount of space and adequate cooking supplies. It is cleaned regularly and has a small dining table in the middle. This hostel is not a party hostel, since they require you to sign an agreement to do no alcohol, drugs, or partying in the hostel. But it is still social, just on the quiet side.
Summary
This is a nice, quiet hostel that's close to the city and near the airport dropoff. It's very conveniently located and well-priced and is a good option for staying in Auckland.
— Exclusive Hostelz.com Review
March 2012
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Great! This hostel is lovely, very clean, and modern. There is an entertainment room room with a widescreen TV and DVD player, books/magazines, and a pool table. You can rent DVDs for a $5 deposit, which you can get back. Kitchen is quite a good size, bathrooms are clean, and there are laundry facilities. Staff are friendly and willing to help. Area is ok, about a twenty-minute walk from harbour and along the way there are plenty of shops and fast-food places. Hostel is also across the road from a Starbucks! There's not a Subway there anymore! — T , UK (2009-07-30) Good This hostel was really nice and cheap for Auckland. The rooms, kitchen and bathrooms were nice and clean, the staff really friendly and stayed up for our very late arrival. We were staying in a double and paid a bit extra for a window and the room was nice. However, we were there at a weekend and I have never stayed in a hostel so loud. Some kind of nightclub seemed to be right underneath us and it went on until 6am so loud that I could even hear it with my earplugs shoved right in and the duvet over my head. A room without a window might help thi but for this reason I would not recommend staying over a weekend. A shame becasue it was a nice hostel, and walking up and down Queen street into town made you very fit! — Em , British (2009-02-03) Best Hostel Ever! So far this is one of the best hostels I have stayed at, it is clean, safe, the staff are completely friendly. I have stayed at this hostel twice this year, and if I am going back to Auckland I wouldn't doubt that I would stay there again. The rooms are really clean, you can choose either with windows or without windows, which will have an effect on the price. The only bad thing you might find, which I did not mind at all, is that it is close to a fire station therefore you might hear the Sirens every once and then. The kitchen area it is a bit small -- it has two kitchens one on each floor, but I have never had problems to use it. every time I went into the kitchen I was able to use it and there was no one at that time. I would completely recommend this hostel to stay for a few nights or even for a few weeks. They have a pool table in the common areas, an lcd TV, a great collection of DVDs as well as a shelf for book exchange. — Andrea , Argentina (2008-10-18) Simple, clean, and safe We stayed here for two nights in September 2008. This hostel is quite centrally located, albeit in a "shady" area. There is a pub downstairs, and further along the road there are many adult-shops. It does not look safe for a single lady traveler to walk along the road at night. The setup is quite old and shabby, but the rooms are clean, with new paints. The bathroom is clean with a separate shower door in each shower cubicle that keeps the outside area dry, for changing clothes. In the third floor where we stayed, the ladies washroom only had two wash sinks, which I think is too little. Security here is good because you need to have an access card to go into the building. I hardly see any other guests in the hostel, except for a few when we were entering the building, so there is a lot of privacy here. Con -- There is no free parking available. — Kim Ling , Malaysia (2008-09-21) Not even slightly sterile This is a very good hostel. The manager has obviously taken the time to listen to guests comments and the place is constantly improving -- decor is now very colourful and homey. We stayed in a double for 4 nights and moved into a twin (because of the excellent weekly rates) for 2 weeks also. You have the choice of rooms with or without windows -- the windowless rooms are surprisingly nice. The windows are huge in the other rooms and open so you can get plenty of air if needed. There are two kitchens but they are very small -- only can accommodate 2 or 3 people cooking at a time, although they are small they are well-equipped. There is a very cosy huge lounge / tv area. It has loads of books, a MASSIVE tv, and really comfy couches. The bathrooms are clean and the showers are great. Staff are awesome -- highly recommended, they'll go out of your way to help! — Paula & Steve , Ireland (2008-07-25) Very Good Stayed in a double room for two nights, and it was pretty basic but very clean. All the walls in the place were white, but the doors were painted different colors. It did feel a bit sterile and I didn't run into many other people. But this can be a good thing depending on what you're looking for. it was very quiet and BK was the first hostel where I felt like I actually had some privacy. Bathrooms were, again, clean. If you're looking to meet people this probably isn't the best place. Felt a lot more like a hotel than a hostel. Pretty good location, only about a five-minute walk from downtown. You can store your luggage here for $5. — Maureen , USA (2007-12-18) The hostels location is central, but in an shabby area. Inside it is very clean.
A bit too clean. All the walls are painted white, which works for the narrow corridors
and makes the rooms bigger, but it gives the whole place a touch of a hospital.
The employee was very nice. His english wasn't to good, but he was very friendly and tried
his best. — Niels , Germany (2006-05-27)