Best Hostels in Auckland

Experience the perfect blend of comfort and style at Haka House Auckland K'Road, a modern hostel located on the vibrant Karangahape Road, in one of the coolest neighborhoods in Auckland’s CBD – with many great cafes, restaurants, bars and boutique shopping on its doorstep. Guests have the option to choose from cozy private rooms or lively shared dorms, all well appointed with comfortable beds and practical furnishings, for a perfectly stress-free stay. The spacious communal areas and convenient facilities include a fully equipped kitchen, social lounge, laundry room and more.

- "Great backpackers accommodation !" - "Fantastic hostel outside Auckland city center." - "Comfortable 1 night stay" - "Great staff, everything well looked after, great location" - "Just needed somewhere for an overnight between flights that had access to good restaurants. Ideal." - "Nice central stay" - "Haka Lodge....worth the stay." - "It was great" - "Highly recommebded" - "Had a great stay" - "Worth the stay"

Hostel with a restaurant, 7-minute walk to Sky Tower
This smoke-free hostel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and laundry facilities. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, express check-in, and express check-out are onsite.
LyLo Auckland offers 297 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)).

- "The best hostel I found in Australia & NZ. Denmark style." - "Cost effective and close to harbour for the Red Bull Cliff Diving event." - "Great location , clean and helpful staff" - "All Good" - "Met so many great people! Felt safe, and for a girl who is 5'11 the pods were pretty spacious!" - "Location , price, cleanliness and friendly staff were all great - would recommend it." - "Very good " - "The pods are great but a bit warm due to minimal airflow. I had to slide the privacy partition open at night to stay cool. There is an exhaust fan but it is small and there isn’t much air flow. "

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. Facilities include a 24/7 reception and a communal lounge with a big-screen TV. Each room offers a refrigerator and TV. City Lodge is located in Auckland CBD (Central Business District) a 15-minute walk from Viaduct Harbour and Britomart Station. The friendly staff can arrange tours, car hire and airport transfers. All rooms are serviced daily and include large windows, a private en suite bathroom and tea/coffee making facilities. A variety of WiFi data packages are available for an additional charge. Communal areas include a fully equipped shared kitchen, full laundry facilities and luggage storage. The spacious communal lounge includes table tennis, a book exchange and board games.

- "A lovely stay in a location that was great - upper Queen Street area, with a fantastic apartment." - "Loved it! Very quiet and very clean" - "Nice" - "A good stay" - "Good" - "Low cost for a reason."

Hostel with a rooftop terrace, steps from Queen Street Shopping District
Along with a rooftop terrace, this hostel has a microwave in a common area and a refrigerator in a common area. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, laundry facilities, a library, and express check-out are onsite.
Bathrooms are shared.
Attic Backpackers offers 19 accommodations with hair dryers and portable fans. This Auckland hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

- "This place accomplishes everything you are looking for when you are traveling on a budget." - "The communal areas at Attic are great - there’s a nice kitchen with sunny roof terrace and the bathrooms are good. I would have preferred to have towels provided in private rooms as most other hostels do (you can hire for $5). Our room was also very noisy at night from the sound of a generator outside. This isn’t the hostel’s fault at all but the fan they provided to keep the room cool was also really noisy, so a quieter option would be helpful. "

Step into Auckland’s vibrant heart at Haka House Auckland City. Nestled in the bustling Queen St., Haka House Auckland City is a recently renovated hostel that offers convenience and adventure right on its doorstep. The well-equipped private and shared rooms provide guests with a comfortable and practical base to discover all the wonders this multicultural paradise has to offer, including beautiful beaches and city strolls. With friendly social spaces and welcoming staff, guests are guaranteed a warm atmosphere and a memorable stay. Book now and experience the best of Auckland!

- "Best hostel of NZ" - "Highly recommend this place!" - "Great great great" - "Great place to stay" - "Perfect as always in HH" - "Value for money accommodation in Auckland CBD..." - "Confort and convenience at YHA" - "Was great would stay again" - "Loved it! It‘s really pretty and clean :) maybe some games and a guitar would be a nice addition :)" - "Comfortable hostel, close to the city" - "Amazing place with a very friendly staff"

Hostel in Auckland, near Sky Tower
Along with self parking, this smoke-free hostel has a microwave in a common area and a refrigerator in a common area. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a library, and a TV in a common area.
Haka House Auckland City offers 48 accommodations. This Auckland hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

- "Well-decorated and each bed had a good setup with a curtain, shelf, plug socket and small light. Individual lockers were also useful and secure " - "This was my second stay at this hostel and it was absolutely perfect! The first time I made a comment about cleanliness but this time, the kitchen was clean, there was room in the fridges, the bathrooms were cleaned everyday, never out of paper towels, the rooms were vacuumed daily as well. I only have positive comments! The staff were also very friendly, helpful and polite. On a different subject, I really enjoyed having a curtain for my bed in a 6 person room, I enjoyed the intimacy it gave and it was possible for me to go to sleep even with the room light on. "

Located in Auckland, Verandahs Parkside Lodge has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is close to several well-known attractions, a 18-minute walk from SKYCITY Auckland Convention Centre, one mile from Auckland Art Gallery and a 18-minute walk from Sky Tower. The property has a shared kitchen, and organizing tours for guests. Popular points of interest near the hostel include Aotea Centre, Aotea Square and Auckland Town Hall. Auckland Airport is 12 miles from the property.

- "Best hostel in town in a calm area ! Perfect situation, clean and very homely ! I definitely recommend !" - "Perfect place to explore Auckland" - "Perfect comfy stay in Auckland, in border of a park :)" - "Great location, great value." - "Great location, historic building and good value" - "Comfortable" - "Close to the city but far enough to get some good sleep!" - "Good value for money" - "Nice family-sized accommodation on Ponsonby"

Hostel in Auckland, near University of Auckland
Along with self parking, 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, laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance, and a communal living room are onsite.
No. 9 Hotel - Hostel offers 62 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. 24-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Auckland hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

- "Reception staff very pleasant , couldn't fault any part of our stay , definitely would stay again. Short walk to new market shopping, $15 cab ride to Sky city" - "Very central, clean & certainly value for money. We would stay again." - "It was amazing 😉 besides the fact their was a small hidden cost it was fine . Staff were great ; even got a free wake up call to move my car . Bedding was ohhh soooo comfortable and pillows were the best . Couldn’t hear anything considering close to the road "

YMCA Hostel offers budget accommodations in the heart of Auckland CBD (Central Business District). Guests have access to a shared kitchenette, an outdoor seating area and lounge room with billiards and cable TV. The bars and clubs of Karangahape Road are a 2-minute walk from YMCA Hostel Auckland. It is 5 minutes’ walk to the city’s best shopping on Queen Street. All rooms include a small refrigerator, a heater and bed linen. There is also a wardrobe and work desk in each room. YMCA Hostel offers separate female and mixed dorm rooms. YMCA Auckland is only 15 minutes’ walk from The University of Auckland and Auckland University of Technology (AUT). It is a 10-minute walk to the bars, restaurants and cafes of Ponsonby.

- "Beautiful people" - "Perfect budget option" - "I will definitely return to YMCA. Highly recommended for my budget." - "Good" - "Well situated Y" - "Even though there are often bed bugs.. they're bearable. Everything else is great and all I need." - "It's a great place, affordable stay at central of Aucland" - "Decent place to stay a night but would rather pay a little more to stay somewhere else if I was staying longer."

Hostel with a fitness center, 6-minute walk to Queen Street Shopping District
Along with a fitness center, this hostel has a snack bar/deli and self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, concierge services, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk are onsite.
Bathrooms are shared.
YMCA Hostel offers 168 accommodations with portable fans. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include a fitness center.

- "Good value for money. Just 15min walk downhill to downtown" - "Everything ok!" - "The property is great, with great staff too. Very clean place to stay. Roms are bright enough too for folks like me." - "The front desk staff seemed extra attentive this visit." - "Good for short stay, clean rooms and friendly staff." - "Excellent all round." - "Clean and nice bathroom and kitchen, great location close to main bus station and tourist attractions"

Set in refurbished historic building just across from Sky Tower, Surf ‘N’ Snow Hostel offers budget accommodations in Auckland CBD (Central Business District). Reception operation hours 07:00 am - 23:00 pm. Guests enjoy UNLIMITED FREE ROOM WI-FI. All rooms are fitted with comfortable beds and include bedlinen, pillows and a duvet. Surf 'N' Snow Backpackers Across Sky Tower offers a friendly environment, where guests can benefit from a semi-furnished shared kitchen (Kitchenware are provided on request from reception for limited time). The hostel is located in a central location, just moments away from shops, restaurants and bars. A travel desk is available to help further discover the area’s attractions, such as the Harbor Bridge and Eden Park.

- "for the price is good" - "For the price, it’s exactly what you’d expect. Clean (for the price), comfortable (for the price)" - "Loved it. Met some amazing people! Will be back soon." - "Provide heavy bed covers and heaters if possible." - "Good Hostel but sometimes not strict enough for BS behaviour" - "Perfect place to stay" - "Get what you pay for, but pretty good for the price!" - "Not bad considering the low prices"

Hostel in Auckland, steps from Sky Tower
This smoke-free hostel features a microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and laundry facilities. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a library, tour/ticket assistance, and a hair salon are onsite.
Housekeeping is not available.
Surf 'N' Snow Backpackers - Hostel offers 33 shared accommodations. Beds feature premium bedding. Kitchens offer refrigerators, stovetops, and microwaves.

Bathrooms include showers. This Auckland hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested.

- "It was a great place. Reasonably priced" - "Location!" - "For the price, it’s the best! The staff prioritize cleanliness and have certain rules that make staying in the shared pods even better. I have literally no complaints I stayed there for 3 days. It was peaceful. Thank you! I’ll definitely visit again in the future." - "all good ,priced right." - "Hot water for a shower is an issue. I had to run the shower for a minimum of 15 mins before hot water would come through."

Freemans Backpackers is a 10-minute walk from central Auckland and an 8-minute drive from Britomart Transport Centre. It offers free Wi-Fi access and 2 guest lounges with satellite TV. Free street parking is available nearby. Guests can choose to stay in a lively dormitory room or in the comfort of their own private room. Linen is provided in all rooms. Toilet and bathroom facilities are shared. The property has 2 guest kitchens where you can prepare simple meals. Laundry facilities are available. Auckland Freemans Backpackers is a 6-minute drive from Sky Tower and Viaduct Harbour. Auckland Airport is a 30-minute drive away.

Internet • Kitchen • Laundry • Smoking • Child Friendly • Parking • Balcony/Terrace

Hostel in Auckland, 5-minute walk to Queen Street Shopping District
Laundry facilities, express check-in, and express check-out are available at this smoke-free hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include tour/ticket assistance and a vending machine.
Limited housekeeping is available.
Haka House Auckland K’ Road offers 19 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

- "Clean" - "This is a great place to stay, staff are nice and friendly always willing to help. Bathrooms and kitchen get cleaned regularly which is good to see. The street isn't the nicest of places but as long as you don't interact with the crazies they don't usually bother you. I had a good time meeting a bunch of people here and would definitely go back." - "I stayed in a shared room with 20 beds but only like 5 other people actually there. It was pretty chill, great location and access to lots of restaurants and downtown Auckland right there. Lots of lockers including under my bottom bunk, just used my own lock and had no issues with it. Showers nice and hot, very clean space overall. Great big kitchen and the staff was awesome. Would stay here or another haka lodge again for sure!"

Choice Backpackers offers self-catering accommodations in the Auckland CBD. All guests enjoy free, high-speed unlimited WiFi throughout the property. Guests may stay in private or shared dormitory style air-conditioned rooms, with hotel-quality mattresses and all linen provided. Choice Backpackers offers shared laundry and well-equipped kitchen facilities, available to all guests. You can spend time in the shared chill-out lounge area, where you can make new friends from all over the world, play a game of billiards, table soccer or darts. You can also plan your next tour, while relying on the travel experience of our staff. Arriving and departing guests have access to free luggage storage facilities and limited bike storage is available for long term stays. Choice Backpackers is within 10 minutes' walk from a supermarket as well as a cinema, the Auckland Art Gallery, transport options, Sky City and many bars, restaurants and clubs.

- "Value for money" - "Worth the overnight stay." - "good location only" - "decent"

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 accommodations with safes. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

- "Good for the money " - "This part is making me want to change my rating" - "Great front desk staff. Excellent location" - "Super cheap hostel in downtown with private rooms for 4 people. This is amazing choice for a family looking for an affordable option." - "Lovely friendly staff, good location. This is not fancy accommodation by any means but it will keep you warm & dry for the night! " - "Close to CBD" - "It was good for the price"

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. Silverfern Backpackers Auckland is just 5 minutes’ walk from Sky Tower and 15 minutes’ walk from Viaduct Harbor. Auckland International Airport is a 30-minute drive away. You can watch TV in the guest lounge or prepare a meal in the shared kitchen. Free unlimited Hi-Speed WiFi access is available throughout the property.

Security/Safety • Balcony/Terrace • Kitchen • Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking • Wheelchair Accessible • Bar • Guest Services • Other • Parking • Transportation/Shuttle • Entertainment • Internet

Adults-only hostel in Auckland
This smoke-free hostel features laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. WiFi in public areas is free.
Housekeeping is not available.
Verandahs Parkside Lodge - Hostel offers 16 accommodations with complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. This Auckland hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "Had such a lovely stay at this hostel. It is very clean and comfortable. Very nicely designed, beautiful outdoor lounge area, nice big clean kitchen dining and lounge areas. Nice balconies with views of the city , has big garden area and is right next to a park, so feels very green and in nature. Easy 10 minute taxi from CBD, good food options in local area. Perfect place to stay for a relaxed experience in Auckland. Very friendly owner and staff "

Frienz Backpacker is attractively located in Auckland, and has a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace. This 3-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and room service. Sky Tower is a 5-minute walk away and Aotea Centre is 700 yards from the hostel. Featuring a shared bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, certain accommodations at the hostel also feature a city view. Popular points of interest near Frienz Backpacker include Auckland Art Gallery, The Civic and SKYCITY Auckland Convention Centre. Auckland Airport is 12 miles from the property.

- "Well located hostel with good facilities." - "Stay is quite comfortable and bed sheet, pillow is clean." - "Thank you for keeping me safe" - "Alright for low cost last min option and short stay"

- "God location. Good rooms. Toilets were adequate, price was very reasonable for Parnell, Auckland. Very good cafes closeby, bars, bistros close to busses to town, awesome modern cathedral and old wooden cathedral closeby." - "Love the fact it's in a old building it's real pretty. Rooms nice and clean and quite big for amount paid little lounge down stairs that you can relax in only issue we had was some noisy backpackers at 3am but that's not the staff's fault"