146 Karangahape Road, Newton, 1010 Auckland, New Zealand
#109 of 184 hotels in Auckland
Guests' ChoiceBased on 240 hostel reviews
7.6Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
7.8
Location
8.6
Facilities
7.8
Staff
8.6
Value for money
8.0
Free WiFi
8.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 29 May 2024
Ahmed
New Zealandeverything
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Marion
SwitzerlandThe only thing missing is a comfy common area.
We were able to check-in earlier. The staff was kind and it has a great value for price.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Christian
FranceArea is ok but not great, far from the bus station and the center.
Great kitchen facilities, very good price, quiet and comfortable individual bedroom. Very clean. Friendly staff. All good! Wifi was great too.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Imogen
United KingdomBathrooms were tiny but that’s all really
Easy for one night stay and they let us check in late! Good location for us with all the cool places to shop and eat around.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Lucia
ArgentinaThe noice from the street was a bit annoying. There were people screaming and on Saturdays there was a party in a pub across the street.
The staff was really nice. Tom and Lily were really kind and helped us with all we needed.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 26 March 2024
Adriana
ArgentinaDoesn’t have a hang out Area. If problems staff is not there from 3pm (anyway there’s a uatsap number)
Excelent wifi, comfy beds, very very clean, nice and helpful staff, good showers, good location
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 21 March 2024
Alejandro
GermanyKitchen gear is old and damaged. Would need a renewal of pans specially..
Very central, and friendly staff. Place was very clean too, and the other guest made good effort to keep things clean after them self. The kitchen always looked like you were the first one using it.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 19 March 2024
Analena
GermanyThe room felt quite aged: the desk and clothes rack should be replaced soon. And there should be paper towels in the bathroom as the hand towel was quite disgusting from the middle of the day until the next cleaning.
Nice place to stay in Auckland. The beds were comfortable, it felt very secure and it is easy to reach by public transport. The kitchen is well equipped and everything was quite clean.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 19 March 2024
Lucy
United KingdomWasn't easy to find when checking in
Good location and friendly staff Clean rooms and bathrooms
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 13 March 2024
Nikita
United KingdomLittle bit antisocial but good for a chill stay.
The lovely British woman at reception was so great with any problems I had - late check in, keys not working & gave me a free chocolate bar for the inconvenience!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 12 March 2024
Bernard
AustraliaNot much
Everything worked as expected
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 9 March 2024
Benedek
HungaryNothing,I’m quite happy
Excellent location, very clean for being a hostel. Nice shared bathroom. Private room was big enough that came with a comfortable bed.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 9 March 2024
Asha
AustraliaRoom: No window and fan not working and a bit smelly BUT they offered room change but the other was bigger with more people in it so I elected to keep the room which was empty for a lot of my stay. Cleaning at times people are waking up and wanting to shower and cook - a little inconvenient
Room decent size - Had nice storage spaces. Good kitchen and bathrooms
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 8 March 2024
Adriana
ArgentinaNo place to hang out, basic kitchen, no towels, no complimentary te or coffee. No plug by the bed. I’ve asked a lower bed and I’ve got an upper one in the middle of room. The 6bed female dorm was a mess
Location and beds. They left key for me as no Reception after 3pm
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 7 March 2024
Gráinne
IrelandNo lift. Plugs not near the bed. Was in a room of 6 and it was a bit tight for space
Great location. Friendly and helpful staff. 2 kitchens. Bathrooms were private
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 5 March 2024
Julia
New ZealandBathrooms could need a deep clean, mosquito screens would be nice
COMFY BEDS! very clean kitchens, reasonably clean bathrooms, balcony
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 1 March 2024
John
CanadaLily on reception supports Manchester United
Lily on reception was excellent
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 29 February 2024
Manuel
GermanyLocation can be better
Actually a really nice hostel with clean facilities.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 27 February 2024
Janek
GermanyStrict house rules. Relax a bit
Best hostel in town with an amazing terrace and two kitchens
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 12 February 2024
Kranarong
New ZealandAll good
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 7 February 2024
Doug
New ZealandNothing bothers me more to like really, though staff only on from 10.00hrs to 15.00hrs. There were times I did try to ring the main number given but no answer, though overall..things were met to the required standard, ie update emails, keys left, etc.
It’s brand new , but everything up to standard, as in kitchen clean, toilets, showers etc and rooms.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 23 January 2024
April
New ZealandLocation is great, check in was easy and the beds are comfortable. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 21 January 2024
Hannah
New ZealandNo fan or airconditioner during summer & quite hot at night.
Near to the city.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 19 January 2024
Magdalena
GermanyReception hours are very limited (10.00-15.00), even though it is well organized for check ins/outs. Bunk beds are a bit shaky and noisy.
Great kitchen facilities and spacious bathroom. Cleanliness is great and staff is friendly. They even provided me an FOC early check in and left an envelope with the room key in it, which I highly appreciate.
Stayed in January 2024
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