Choice Backpackers

Twin Room (Shared Bathroom) | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 3 Bed Room with Ensuite Bathroom | Bathroom | Towels

Comfort Double Room, Shared Bathroom, City View | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

7.4

Very good(121 Reviews)

Hostel in Auckland

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

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About this hostel

Family-friendly hostel in Auckland
Along with a snack bar/deli, this smoke-free hostel has a microwave in a common area and a refrigerator in a common area. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and an arcade/game room are onsite.
Housekeeping is not available.
Choice Backpackers offers 36 air-conditioned accommodations with safes. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Family friendly

Map of Auckland

Nearby attractions

Auckland War Memorial Museum

Available Rooms

8 Bed Mixed Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

4 Bunk • 161 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

8 Bed Female Only Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

4 Bunk • 161 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

6 Bed Mixed Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

3 Bunk • 161 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

6 Bed Female Only Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

3 Bunk • 161 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

4 Bed Mixed Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

2 Bunk • 161 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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7.4

Very good(121 Reviews)

Hostel in Auckland

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hostel

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Family friendly

Map of Auckland

Nearby attractions

Auckland War Memorial Museum

Available Rooms

8 Bed Mixed Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

4 Bunk • 161 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

8 Bed Female Only Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

4 Bunk • 161 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

6 Bed Mixed Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

3 Bunk • 161 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

6 Bed Female Only Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

3 Bunk • 161 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

4 Bed Mixed Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

2 Bunk • 161 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

7.4

Very good(121 Reviews)

3.0

Sep 2024

Stayed Thursday 12th Sept 2024 The private room was on the 10th floor and it was cold but the receptionist did warn me and give me an extra blanket. The lamp and wall plug were across the room / at the bottom of the bed so that was a bit annoying. I had come from LA over night so they did let me in to shower but charged me $5 + $5 to borrow a towel. The shower was luke warm but this morning was hot. Luggage storage is free. You must scan your key fob to access the lift/ elevator so that felt safe.

6.0

Feb 2024

I stayed in a private room, which itself was very clean and comfortable. However the remainder of the facilities left a lot to be desired. The kitchen is small and cramped for the size of the hostel, with insufficient items for use. E.g. I could only ever find 3 knives in the whole kitchen. Similar can be said for the dining area. The location was fine, though a bit of street noise on a Friday night. Seemed that those in dormitories were given their bedding on check in and had to make up beds themselves. Seems odd to me. Staff on the front desk did the bare minimum.

8.0

Dec 2023

Lovely friendly staff, good location. This is not fancy accommodation by any means but it will keep you warm & dry for the night!

6.0

Dec 2023

It was adequate for my requirements. A little annoying that staff were not on the front desk when I needed them!

10.0

Nov 2023

Great location in the city, staff were friendly and kimd, clean facilities and our private room had a great view.

4.0

Sep 2023

The property is very centrally located. It is near transport, Queen St and shopping and restaurants. The room was fine. Jamie and Melanie were wonderfully helpful and friendly. Would stay here again.

3.0

Sep 2023

Nothing horrible. Nothing excellent. Very loud and the lobby was disgusting in the morning. That did not effect me though so no big deal.

5.0

Sep 2023

second time staying here while in Rotorua. Safe and clean environment setting. The place to stay while in this region.

8.0

Aug 2023

N/A

1.0

Aug 2023

THE WORST. You wont get any sleep here, and we had a SCARY experience: 1- Walls are paper thin. You can hear every word. This is in a private room, so imagine the dorms!! 2- The temperature of the room was 14.6 degrees. No heating system (reception only had 1 small fan to lend guests). 3- Filthy stained ceilings and walls. 4- Scary: despite extending our stay and getting email confirmation from staff to stay in the same room, we woke up at 10:10 to find a tall man inside our room standing above me and my wife asking us to leave the room!! Not knocking, but coming in to shake our bed! I explained that we extended. We go back to sleep, and then an hour later another girl called Madeline comes inside our room and does the same!! The same girl who confirmed our extension in the same room! I told her that we extended, and instead of making us sleep in peace, she says she will go down check the computer and wake us up for the THIRD time!! She then proceeded to ask us to pack our belongings and move to another room DESPITE writing the confirmation email!! 5- Customer Service: I politely complain to reception about what happened, and these are some quotes i got: - "We are not resoonsible for you not being able to sleep" - "We are doing you a favour by extending your stay in the same room". - "You are lucky to get a room for this price" - "I am sure that girl was polite and she was just under stress". I had 18 more days booked but glad i cancelled them. *Contact me Eric*

2.0

Aug 2023

Worst hotel, so dirty... But good staff

8.0

Jun 2023

(stayed in private rooms) Simple room that was tidy and clean. Bed had a single duvet on it - would have been nice to have the option of more blankets when it was cold. Room did had it's own inbuilt heater though so not a huge issue.

8.0

Jun 2023

The staff was very helpful

8.0

May 2023

easy to navigate and close to cbd. very very thin walls and room was dirty as were bedsheets

4.0

Apr 2023

I'm sorry, but the only post I've thing I can say about this hostel is location. Okay, and maybe the wonderful country themes on the various floors...which I couldn't see because the fob takes you to your floor only. This place needs a lot of improvements, ie, lockers in the room, charging stations for each bed, curtains for each bed. Disappointing there was only two showers and two toilets for the entire floor. It was not a very clean facility, compared to other hostels. I dropped something under the bed (it was hanging on the bed rail near my head), and on the process of retrieving pulled up a huge dirty hairball. Seems washrooms are only cleaned once a day. I had asked for a bottom bunk prior to arrival. However, they gave it to someone else. The staff member was apologetic and managed to get things sorted...but this was due to the fact the person who had 'my' bottom bunk was kind enough to move. Some staff were lovely, others not so motivated. No maps. Some staff didn't have a clue on recommendations. Kitchen small. I didn't use it except to get water. Additional positives--they were good at responding to messages. From the point of security, I also appreciated that the front door was locked after a certain time.

8.0

Apr 2023

Great. Staff.

6.0

Mar 2023

Perfect location close to everything in CBD! Staff were friendly. Private room was good. If you stay a few days, it is good accommodation:-)

6.0

Mar 2023

Great location. The hostel is more like a hotel with 3 floors for the facilities mixed with many more floors with several rooms each. My room was mixed and people made numerous disturbances.

8.0

Mar 2023

Convenient location, bunk bed pretty comfy

8.0

Mar 2023

Average

5.0

Feb 2023

All good

2.0

Feb 2023

Dirty bathrooms and kitchen, not up to the standard in regards to the price. And towels to hire are 10 dollars, not very sustainable considering a new one is like 6 dollars maximum (and just feels a bit cheap to be far)

8.0

Feb 2023

Well located. Pleasant staff. Room was clean and functional, as was the shared bathroom. Other guests in the property seemed much at ease. Would consider booking here again.

5.0

Feb 2023

This is the backpackers place to stay in Auckland CBD. Safe and Secure. Clean and well maintained.

6.0

Jan 2023

The staff here were lovely and welcoming, however when we went to the room the trash bin was full, and there was rubbish on the floor, including an unused tampon. When we stripped the beds at the end of the stay for washing, one of the beds had both pee stains and blood stains on the mattress cover.

10.0

Dec 2022

Very close to the CBD and within walking distance of cafes, shopping, and places to eat out.

6.0

Dec 2022

It's good value, but could've done with fewer stains on the floor haha.

5.0

Nov 2022

The location is excellent. University of Auckland, Library, Queen Street, and Sky Tower is very close. I enjoyed staying at 10F single room with nice view of the clock tower of the art museum.

10.0

Oct 2022

Very central to city life

5.0

Aug 2022

The location is very convenient.

6.0

Jun 2022

Great stay, but couldn’t get Lift to work in the morning.

5.0

Jul 2020

Nice clean cosy

5.0

Feb 2020

I stayed in a private room on the 8th floor and took the best shower I think I’ve ever taken in a hostel.

5.0

Feb 2020

Very clean and well kept, wonderful service and a really nice atmosphere. Perfect location. Only thing is having an outlet with a ledge beside the bed would be nice.

3.0

Dec 2019

Nice place but there is just so many people. This makes it hard to keep bathroom or other facilities clean. Kitchen cleaning hours were not at right time!

5.0

Nov 2019

The staff was super helpful and it was clean. Right in the city

4.0

Oct 2019

Excellent location, but building is a bit run down

5.0

Jul 2019

All good! this my first backpacker! I do really like it friendly staff fast wifi in my room

4.0

Apr 2019

The rooms are spacious which makes it very comfortable even with 7 other people sharing it, beds are standard. There were 6 rooms on my floor and only 2 showers, which seems a bit small but if you get up early it’s not an issue. The showers are in separate small rooms along with a toilet and sink which is a huge plus. The kitchen is alright, a lot of different pans and pots but not a single sharp knife and it gets crowded easily. The overall experience was good but not exceptional.

5.0

Apr 2019

Very friendly and helpful staff! Bathrooms and common areas were cleaned daily

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Auckland?

The average price for a rental in Auckland is $145 per night. This rental is $102 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hostel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Choice Backpackers. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Choice Backpackers pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Choice Backpackers?

We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, laundry, and family friendly.

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Reasons to book

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Amenities

Map of Auckland

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

8 Bed Mixed Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

8 Bed Female Only Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

6 Bed Mixed Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

6 Bed Female Only Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

4 Bed Mixed Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

Choice Backpackers

Hostel in Auckland

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Auckland

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

8 Bed Mixed Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

8 Bed Female Only Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

6 Bed Mixed Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

6 Bed Female Only Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

4 Bed Mixed Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Auckland?

Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is Choice Backpackers pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Choice Backpackers?

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