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Auckland Hostels

This is a complete list of all known hostels in Auckland. If you know of a Auckland hostel that isn't listed here, please use the "Add a New Hostel" link at the bottom of the page.
"From the Airport There is a 24 hour private shuttle company called Supershuttle reservations@supershuttle.co.nz that have a NZ$26 backpacker fare which can be booked from the freephones (dial...
 "As the name suggests, Auckland Central Backpackers, or 'ACB' as it's more commonly known, benefits from a great location in the heart of downtown Auckland. It's situated just behind Queen Street,...
 "Base is one of Auckland's newest hostels and enjoys a central location just a short walk away from Queen Street, the main shopping area in the city. All the city centre amenities are just a few...
 "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...
(Auckland Central)
 "Directly opposite Sky Tower, Surf ‘n' Snow is in a great location, just a one-minute walk from the bus station and another minute walk from the busy Queen's Street -- the main shopping area, where...
 "Kiwi International Queen Street Hotel & Hostel is a huge maze of a building, which doubles as a hostel and hotel and is on the airport bus's route so is incredibly convenient for new arrivals ...
(Parnell)
 "This is the best place in the world, small and really friendly. It doesn't have the best facilities in the world but I wouldn't go anywhere else in Auckland. It's like home away from home. By the...
 "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...
(Mt. Eden)
 "This hostel is very good. It is clean and tidy, and located very close to the shops in Mount Eden. I enjoyed my stay and found the staff very helpful. It takes about 45 minutes to walk into town,...
 "Good location but can be a bit noisy with traffic. Dorms were cold in April!!! The staff are pretty good — helpful and friendly. Kitchens are not too good and the bathrooms are a bit iffy, too,...
(Downtown)
 "I loved this hostel. It's friendly and fun. If you're traveling alone this is definitely a good place to go to because they make you feel so welcome. There are a few things that could do with a...
 "Stayed here for two months while working. Great location but definitely needs a spruce up. Stayed in a room which looked out onto the courtyard/smoking area and had a fantastic time. Met friends...
(Parnell)
 "You can't beat the free internet." … "Hi from our small and funky hostel. Four free internet terminals allow you to keep in touch or burn your digital images. Play your own music on the...
(Auckland Central)
 "This place is just off the main street in Auckland.It is not actually on Queens Street, as the title would suggest. It is on the street opposite the Travellers Contact Point. It is a small...
(Central)
 "We stayed here on four separate occasions through December 2004 to January 2005. The staff were very helpful and they booked all our hostels for one month while we walked around Auckland one...
 "This place is amazing. We booked a double room for one night and found ourselves with a modern, funky apartment. The decor is very modern, minimalist and functional, with lots of electric...
 "I came to the Kiwi International Airport Hostel last year at the end of June as I began my 5 month study abroad experience in NZ. This hostel was very welcoming and receptive and assisted me in...
(Mount Eden)
 "I loved this hostel. It was in a beautiful colonial style building, which looked more like a guesthouse than a hostel. The communal areas are gorgeous — loads of rooms and comfy seats. The rooms...
(Parnell)
 "I stayed here with a friend during the spring and had a really lovely time. The rooms were comfortable and cozy, the hostel's not too big and it's very "homely." With big porches and little...
(Auckland Central)
 "I thought this place was great. From the old school lift to the warm atmosphere, I was made very comfortable from the start. The place was very clean, no rats or urine-soaked carpets!! Though the...
(Grafton Auckland Central)
 "Booked a private room with a friend, room was ok, without a flyscreen so we had mosquitoes buzzing around our heads at night. The main room has a pool table and giant old staircase surrounded by...
Auckland Travellers Accommodation is located in the heart of Auckland City and provides tidy and safe shared apartments to the budget concious traveller. Auckland Travellers is located in the CBD...
Low cost hostel in the city. Large double room. Every single room got double beds. All private rooms have TV. Every room has a dresser, table and chair and large windows which will give you fresh...
(Ponsonby)
 "I am absolutely amazed at how much the place has improved since my last visit. They did a lot of renovating, so now it's even cleaner and nicer. The staff makes a great effort to make you feel...
(Auckland Central)
 "If you're staying in Auckland, we highly recommend Verandahs Backpackers Hostel. Get away from the large, crowded, impersonal, and noisy hostels and stay in the wonderful, small and very friendly...
(Waiheke Island)
 "If you're looking for a friendly place to chill-out for a while then Hekerua Lodge is the perfect place. Situated just about 15 minutes walk from Oneroa village, it is well signposted from the...
 "We stayed here in March, 2004. It was one of the best hostels that we stayed at during our 2-month journey touring New Zealand. The staff were fun, the hostel was spotless, and the beds were...
 "hii all, i have been there 2005. i have spend good time there. now i miss grafton road, friends and ofcourse ''joung'' i wish come again and see all things... Gokhan sari TURKEY" … "I...
(Central City)
 "I know it is not the Hilton, but, come on, you are on holidays! I lived in the Oceanic Hostel for almost four months, and I had a ball there! It is true that the conditions one lives in are not...
 "Well, it is 19 years since I helped starting this hostel when it became a hit. The owner was German and we were 2 girls from Denmark, who needed a break from travelling. And that is when we...
14 Shirley Rd Grey Lynn
(Central)
3a/47 St. Paul Street
430 Queen Street
Pentlands is one of Aucklands favourite small hostels. A lovely character building on the slopes of Mt Eden with views to the west of Eden Parkm the Waitakere Ranges with fabulous sunsets and...


Auckland Travel Tips & Suggestions

Comment by Anonymous
Definitely do Waiheke Island -- there are only a couple of hostels. Buses only run once an hour, so bring lots of your own food, although nothing too perishable as the fridges in many hostels are nowhere near cold enough after everyone's stuff has been crammed in. It's a long walk to the takeaways. There's no need to hire a car really -- just get off the bus in Onerowa and hire a bike out for the day from one of the shops. It's a really nice island with lovely, white sand beaches and it's cheap and easy to get to (by Fullers ferry from the Viaduct Harbour it's a half-hour journey at 20 summit dollars return).
Comment by Miles
Don't pay large amounts of money to park in one of the multi-story carparks across the road from the hostels downtown -- I parked my car for free on New Street, which is about ten to fifteen minutes' walk west from where the hostels are downtown. There are plenty of other streets in that area which would be suitable, any of the side roads off College Hill or Franklin Street (look on Google street map). Ok, so they might not be quite as secure as the carpark, but that is not a premium worth paying 20 bucks a night for in my opinion. As for buying a car in Auckland, cars on notice boards in hostels and internet cafes are almost always seriously overpriced by up to double the going rate in free ads papers (I guess maybe because the same people who buy from them sell on them), might be a hassle to get on buses to look at cars but it's worth it if you get a decent car for hundreds of dollars less than those boards. The backpackers car auction place is even worse, don't even bother going there, I saw a couple of cars in worse states than what I ended up buying for two and a half times the price I paid. Plenty of people buying cars and vans are not willing to do any research or in a rush, but seriously, buy a free-ads paper, give yourself an extra couple of days, and get a car from a local, it's well worth spending the extra time if you get a significantly better and/or cheaper car at the end of it. And you can always sell it on those boards when you leave for a profit to clueless travelers who haven't taken the time to do research on sites like this. If you want to save even more money, wait until you are out of Auckland to buy a car or van -- I found that prices in other parts of New Zealand were significantly lower for backpacker suitable vehicles (station wagons, vans) than those in Auckland, and also you won't have the hassle of long bus rides looking for something and stressful city driving when you've bought it.
Comment by Adriana
Dont miss Waihiki Island! Go there and have lunch at one of the many charming cafes, there. By the way, the Auckland Museum is in a beautiful green area, it's only NZD5 and there are volunteers to show you around.
Comment by Andy
One of the most interesting tours I've done on my world trip was Murray Baker's volcano tour of Auckland (www.geotours.co.nz). Price is around €40-45. Also useful if you're going on to Hawaii afterwards.
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Nearest Places:

Piha (29 Km / 18 mi.)
Orewa (30 Km / 18 mi.)
Helensville (34 Km / 21 mi.)
Tuakau (49 Km / 30 mi.)
Warkworth (50 Km / 31 mi.)
Coromandel Town (66 Km / 41 mi.)
Thames (76 Km / 47 mi.)
Whitianga (83 Km / 52 mi.)
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Hahei (92 Km / 57 mi.)

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