10 Top-Rated Hostels hotel in Auckland, North Island

May 30, 2023 Enedina Augsburger

The Māori call Auckland Tāmaki Makaurau — a maiden desired by 100 lovers, and a valuable territory fought over for centuries for its fertile land and natural harbors on the Pacific Ocean (to the east) and Tasman Sea (to the west). Today, it’s New Zealand’s largest city: A vibrant and diverse place where nature and urban life go hand-in- hand, with 48 volcanic cones, more than 50 islands, and 29,000 km of coastline and beaches just minutes away from the arts and shopping of the central city.
Restaurants in Auckland

1. Attic Backpackers

31 Wellesley St, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010 New Zealand
Excellent
56%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 836 reviews

Attic Backpackers

The Attic is a fresh and vibrant, newly refurbished top floor backpackers situated in the heart of the city centre, on Wellesley Street, just steps from the iconic Auckland Skytower and the hustle and bustle of Queen Street. Sleeping a maximum of 100 guests, we are a smaller inner city hostel than most, offering guests a central location and budget accommodation with a difference. Ride our traditional, 'old school' service lift to the top floor, which opens straight out on to The Attic. Enjoy a tour of our place upon check in, no impersonal pointing to your room and off you go, we want you to feel at home with us. Some of our larger dorms feature dividers so that even our most budget options are still as comfortable as a smaller dorm, attention to detail is important here at The Attic. Incredibly friendly and helpful, we go the extra mile to make your stay with us that little bit more special. Our guests comfort is the most important thing for us and we pride ourselves on creating a chilled, helpful and caring hostel environment in Auckland city centre!

Good spot if going to the city

Reviewed By T5335DVyvonnec

Really good location as only a few minutes walk to Skycity. Clean, central and good vibes. I stayed in a private room which was quite comfortable and had everything I needed. Big kitchen, bathroom had lots of showers. Would stay here again..

2. Verandahs Parkside Lodge

6 Hopetoun Street Freemans Bay, Auckland Central, Auckland 1011 New Zealand
Excellent
71%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 427 reviews

Verandahs Parkside Lodge

Verandahs Parkside Lodge comprises of 2 beautiful Victorian Villa's built in late 1800's and early 1900's, renovated to surpass their original grandeur. Superior location nestled between, City Centre, Ponsonby Road, K' Road and Western Park, Aucklands oldest park.

Two more nights at hime

Reviewed By Inforthejourney

I have stayed at Verandahs for over 10 years, both with family and for business trips and conferences. Verandahs is incredibly well placed to enjoy Ponsonby or walk into Central Auckland. Rooms are simple and comfortable within two large wooden villa. Looking out over pohutukawa trees towards the harbour is always a high point. Campbell and his team always go the extra mile. Totally recommend. Hugh Forsyth

3. Empire Apartments

Empire Apartments 21 Whitaker Place, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010 New Zealand
Excellent
4%
Good
12%
Satisfactory
21%
Poor
19%
Terrible
44%
Overall Ratings

2 based on 190 reviews

Empire Apartments

Avoid at all costs

Reviewed By KiwiRhys A

Avoid at all costs. They lost my booking so spent around 15 mins finding it. When checked in a directed to the lifts, 1 of the 2 was broken (and remained broken for my 3 night stay). Joining the other one, the lift shuddered to a stop on level 3 then returned to ground. I got out and came back later, each time in the lift it worked but shuddered about and you held your breath that it wouldn't break down. 19 storeys so, waiting for 1 lift it can often take a while too. When I did get to my room laternthat night after staff had finished for day, I fou d the shower had a bath mat hanging over railing to dry from last guest. When I went to bed, a pillow had a weird lump in it. Looked in pillow case and a towel was folded in there, last gues obviously found pillow uncomfortable and put that in there, but, also means pillowcase not changed between guests. No aircon exists in room. There is opening windows, but, unless it's a windy night they don't do much and room still be very hot at 2am etc. There's also a lot of homeless in the street, which meant loud singing all night sometimes. Avoid Avoid Avoid

4. Haka Lodge Auckland

373 Karangahape Road, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010 New Zealand
Excellent
63%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 576 reviews

Haka Lodge Auckland

Located in one of the best locations in Auckland, Haka Lodge brings a new class to the upmarket style of backpackers. This historic building has been meticulously redeveloped/restored to create a new industrial loft style backpackers with the newest furnishings, custom made beds and brand new hotel style mattresses. Make sure you stay at the best!

Funky lovely lo-price

Reviewed By 454tun

We loved the place, also the culture and what kind of people it brings. The price range is attractive and hard to beat. We came in as a group of 4 and the needs are met. It might be a slight inconvenience carrying the load up but that's only a small heads up.

5. City Lodge

150 Vincent Street Auckland Cbd, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010 New Zealand
Excellent
41%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 630 reviews

City Lodge

With a 5-star Qualmark Backpacker rating, City Lodge is outstanding when it comes to convenience, quality, and value-for-money accommodation in Auckland. Located in a quiet tree-lined street and just 5 minutes walk to central Auckland, City Lodge offers a real ‘home away from home’ experience. Every room has a private ensuite, fridge, TV and tea/coffee making facilities for the comfort and convenience of our guests. The choice of rooms extends to Single, Standard Double, Superior Queen, Twin, Triple and Quad. Additional purpose-built facilities include a spacious guest lounge and well appointed communal kitchen. Our communal lounge includes a big screen TV, book exchange, table tennis, and board games for relaxing or socializing with other travellers; we also have full laundry facilities on-site (charges apply). What’s more, our clean, green, limited-service philosophy has recently been endorsed with a Qualmark Gold Environmental rating accreditation.

Cheap gem with so much hidden value

Reviewed By Stickywoods

If you are looking for a cheap night in Auckland this place is so much better than its cost would indicate. Super friendly and helpful staff. The room was comfortable, more spacious than I expected, clean and the ceiling fan was a most welcome bonus. Highly recommend.

6. YMCA Hostel

Corner Pitt Street and Greys Avenue, Auckland Central, Auckland New Zealand
Excellent
33%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
6%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 310 reviews

YMCA Hostel

YMCA Hostel is part of an International Non-Profit Organisation, which strives for positive impact on community.We provide clean and comfortable rooms at affordable prices. Housekeepers perform Daily Vacuuming and Weekly Linen Service. Vacuum is hired from Reception for personal use.YMCA also offers Laundry Facilities with Soap, Very cheap Wireless Internet Plans, Public Lounge with Sky Satellite TV, Pool Table, Internet Kiosks, Dining Room with TV, Kitchenette with Cutlery and Kitchen essentials hired at Reception, Telephone Booth with Call Forwarding to take incoming calls and Public Parking from 6pm ~ 7am on Weekdays and All Day Weekends.We are not only great for backpackers and travellers but also ideal long-term accommodation for students and those working in the CBD. We even offer accommodation for groups.You’re just…- 2 minutes walk from Karangahape Road, Auckland’s multi cultural suburb and clubbing district.- 5 minutes walk from Queen Street, the CBD with fantastic shopping.- 10 minutes walk from Ponsonby, Auckland’s trendiest inner city suburb full of bars restaurants and cafes.- 15 minutes walk from Auckland University and AUT, some of New Zealand’s premier education and training institutions.- Next to New World Free Shuttle Stop and very close to Dressmart Free Shuttle Stop. You’ll also find yourself near the Waitemata harbour, beautiful Auckland beaches, parks and gardens and the bus station, railway station and ferry terminal.

Great staff but will stay elsewhere next time

Reviewed By millielillies

All the staff are excellent. I have stayed here before and normally enjoy it. There are families staying there at the moment who let their very young children run around screaming and yelling unsupervised. I was in Auckland for work so I needed to get a decent sleep.

7. No. 9 Hotel

9 Manukau Road Newmarket, Auckland 1023 New Zealand
Excellent
38%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
5%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 261 reviews

No. 9 Hotel

The worst hotel ever. Emergency house?

Reviewed By Tree626

We booked for two nights at the No.9 hotel and could not handle the first night. And end up canceling the second night and needed to book another hotel urgently. We barely got an hours sleep. The windows didn’t close properly and there was absolutely no noise reduction so all noise on the street could be heard and loud. Really loud noise from construction work right in front of the hotel kept us awake till midnight. Saw random dodgy people walking in and out the hotel throughout the night. And we heard fighting from rooms below us who had their windows wide open and fully yelling and swearing. One at around 11:00pm till 11:30pm and second one around 12:00 and few more times after midnight. I called the reception after the first fight but they said its from different building but I went out to check and it was from this hotel. And they obviously didn’t do anything since there was another fight from same room later. the room was okay but definitely not the same as pictures on website. After these fights we checked the reset reviews and all of the reviews were 1/5 and found so many reviews that had same horrible experience. The worst hotel we ever stayed. Or is this a emergency housing? I have all the videos of fighting but can’t post videos.

8. Piha Beachstay Accommodation

38 Glenesk Road Piha Beach, Piha, Auckland 0772 New Zealand
Excellent
78%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
1%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 188 reviews

Piha Beachstay Accommodation

A slice of NZ paradise, enjoyable all year round. All-day sunshine, private location and a friendly, easy-going atmosphere. Off-street parking, FREE WiFi. All linen & towels included. Close to City and Airport but a world away in the Waitakere Ranges Regional Park! Surfing, swimming, native bush and beach walks, sunsets, scenery and much more... Check AVAILABILITY and BOOK LIVE on our website.

Piha Beachstay accomodation

Reviewed By marianamI4805MB

We stayed at Piha Beachstay for a couple of nights and we loved it !. Clean, quiet and very comfy. We could park our car safely and the location is great. Huge park with a nice river we could hear from our room. Staff is very kind and helpful. We will come back for sure ! Recommend

9. Hobson Lodge

224 Hobson Street, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010 New Zealand
Excellent
63%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
13%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 8 reviews

Hobson Lodge

Hobson Lodge is newly refurbished with decorated bed rooms, hotel grade mattress, spacious living room and kitchen. Hobson Lodge is good to stay here for a night or for weeks, stay here while on business trip or at some kind of concerts or work and study in Auckland - either way our lodge is the best possible variant. Feel free to contact us anytime in case you have any questions or concerns.

Great hostel in the heart of Auckland

Reviewed By MikeF4029

A centrally located and very clean hostel in the center of Auckland. Good rooms with lockable storage and privacy curtains on the bed. Very clean toilets and showers. Laundry as well as a large shared kitchen. A very good base from which to explore Auckland

10. Hit Hostel

145 Karangahape Road, Auckland 1010 New Zealand
Hit Hostel

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