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Verandahs Parkside Lodge, hotel in Auckland

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

The place itself is really nice. It feels like an old mansion that you're sharing with a bunch of strangers. The view from the back patio is striking and the neighborhood is unbeatable.
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
1,472 reviews
Price from
$60.27
per night
Haka House Auckland K'Road, hotel in Auckland

Haka House Auckland K'Road offers accommodations in Auckland CBD (Central Business District). Guests enjoy free WiFi.

Excellent staff! Very clean and great beds, bathrooms, showers. They kept the kitchen in great condition even with heavy use. Central location in the city. Kitchen had everything!
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very Good
1,382 reviews
Price from
$66.01
per night
LyLo Auckland, hotel in Auckland

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

Clean
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated excellent
Excellent
4,384 reviews
Price from
$59.59
per night
Haka House Auckland City, hotel in Auckland

Featuring a TV lounge and a communal kitchen, Haka House Auckland City is just 10 minutes’ walk from the famous Sky Tower.

Everything is bran-new, clean and tidy!
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very Good
331 reviews
Price from
$64.26
per night
United Auckland, hotel in Auckland

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.

everything
Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very Good
150 reviews
Price from
$60.27
per night
Eden Lodge, hotel in Auckland

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...

Nice friendly folk
Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very Good
144 reviews
Price from
$116.91
per night
Choice Backpackers, hotel in Auckland

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

The location is excellent, next to it there is a Library and it is close to the skytower.
Scored 6.2
6.2
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
1,078 reviews
Price from
$41.77
per night
Surf 'N' Snow Backpackers, hotel in Auckland

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

Location
Scored 5.4
5.4
Rated fair
Average
1,757 reviews
Price from
$41.51
per night
City Lodge Accommodation, hotel in Auckland

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.

Low cost.
Scored 6.9
6.9
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
1,020 reviews
Price from
$46.74
per night
Metro Adventurer Backpackers, hotel in Auckland

Located in the heart of Auckland, 656 feet from SKYCITY Auckland Convention Center, Metro Adventurer Backpackers features free WiFi access and private parking.

Scored 6.2
6.2
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
1,929 reviews
Price from
$52.58
per night
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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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  • Verandahs Parkside Lodge
    Budget options available
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 1,472 reviews

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

    Exceptional Accommodation Facility; best in Auckland...

  • LyLo Auckland
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 4,384 reviews

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

    It is the single best hostel I've ever stayed at!

  • Haka House Auckland K'Road
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,384 reviews

    Haka House Auckland K'Road offers accommodations in Auckland CBD (Central Business District). Guests enjoy free WiFi.

    You can do the cooking yourself,which is practical.

  • United Auckland
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 150 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.

    I love the kitchen area most heaps of space and dishes

  • Haka House Auckland City
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 331 reviews

    Featuring a TV lounge and a communal kitchen, Haka House Auckland City is just 10 minutes’ walk from the famous Sky Tower.

    Everything was perfect! I got more than I expected

  • Metro Adventurer Backpackers
    Budget options available
    Scored 6.2
    6.2
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 1,929 reviews

    Located in the heart of Auckland, 656 feet from SKYCITY Auckland Convention Center, Metro Adventurer Backpackers features free WiFi access and private parking.

    Friendly people. Nice toilet and bathrooms. Comfy bed.

  • Choice Backpackers
    Budget options available
    Scored 6.2
    6.2
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 1,078 reviews

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

    Easy to find great location! Basic but has everything you need.

  • Surf 'N' Snow Backpackers
    Budget options available
    Scored 5.4
    5.4
    Rated fair
    Average
     · 1,757 reviews

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

    Staff was super friendly, bed itself was comfortable

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

  • Attic Backpackers
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 805 reviews

    Attic Backpackers is conveniently set in the center of Auckland, and provides a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

    Easy to get to not far from attractions and public transport

  • Oceanic Hostel
    Central location
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 5 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.

  • Newton Lodge Auckland
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 584 reviews

    Offering rooms and dorms with free Wi-Fi, Newton Lodge Auckland is within 5 minutes’ walk of K Road and the airport bus stop.

    Very good people there and it's very friendly and comfy

  • K Road City Travellers
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 448 reviews

    Located in Auckland CBD (Central Business District), this renovated hostel offers free WiFi in all rooms. The bus stop to nearby shopping centers is located across the road.

    Actually a really nice hostel with clean facilities.

  • Hobson Lodge
    Central location
    Scored 7.3
    7.3
    Rated good
    Good
     · 700 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.

    Stayed before, would stay again. Great staff etc :))

  • YMCA Hostel
    Central location
    Scored 7.3
    7.3
    Rated good
    Good
     · 745 reviews

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

    Nice rooms. SImple but you have everything you need

  • BK Hostel
    Central location
    Scored 7.3
    7.3
    Rated good
    Good
     · 249 reviews

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

    Loved the location, good facilities, good rooms ,

  • HIT Hostel
    Central location
    Scored 7.1
    7.1
    Rated good
    Good
     · 588 reviews

    Located in Auckland and with Auckland Town Hall reachable within a 8-minute walk, HIT Hostel has concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

    location is good, staff are good, people are good.

  • City Lodge Accommodation
    Scored 6.9
    6.9
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 1,020 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.

    Everything and it's closer to shops and everything

  • Garden Hostel
    Central location
    Scored 6.5
    6.5
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 301 reviews

    Located in Auckland, Garden Hostel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi.

    I like Edward, he is great guy and nice hostel; he operates!

  • Silverfern Backpackers
    Scored 5.8
    5.8
    Rated okay
    Above average
     · 956 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.

    Great people and great location close to everything in the city

  • 215 Edinburgh Castle
    Scored 5.7
    5.7
    Rated okay
    Above average
     · 111 reviews

    215 Edinburgh Castle features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Auckland. This 2-star hostel offers a shared kitchen, an ATM and free WiFi.

    Comfy bed, table and mirror in a room. Clean bathrooms

  • Fort Street Accommodation
    Scored 4.8
    4.8
    Rated disappointing
    Disappointing
     · 1,949 reviews

    Fort Street Accommodations is located in a beautiful historic building in Auckland CBD (Central Business District).

    Very good location. Decent price for central city.

FAQ about hostels in Auckland

Hostels that guests love in Auckland

  • Avg. price/night: $60.27
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 1,472 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
    Jasmin
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $60.27
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 1,472 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.
    Jasper Viktor
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $60.88
    Scored 6.2
    6.2
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 1,929 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.
    Alexander
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $116.26
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 13,375 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
    Elizabeth
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $47.04
    Scored 5.4
    5.4
    Rated fair
    Average
     · 1,757 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
    Adrian
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $43.97
    Scored 6.2
    6.2
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 1,078 reviews
    It was cheap accommodation and a great location. It was pretty clean for the hostel.
    alex leh
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $47.04
    Scored 5.4
    5.4
    Rated fair
    Average
     · 1,757 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.
    Leandro
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $54.73
    Scored 6.9
    6.9
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 2,156 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.
    Charlotte
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $55.50
    Scored 4.8
    4.8
    Rated disappointing
    Disappointing
     · 1,949 reviews
    Great location, a cheap hostel, it felt safe with secured card access.
    Knight
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $80.04
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,384 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!
    Ryan
    Solo traveler

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