Auckland hostels

Pros: Late check-in, 24/7 kitchen and laundry, not so far from a city bus stop.

Cons: Looks like an hospital or a students residence. If you're more than 20 you'll feel old. If you experienced an other hostel, you'll be disappointed by the cold and selfish atmosphere.

Pros: We did made our breakfast in the great kitchen.

Pros: I liked that the hostel was very clean, that there was a big kitchen and that there were several common areas. It was nice to have a light and electricity outlet by the bed, although my charger + adapter didn’t fit into the outlet.

Cons: I didn’t like the location, because it was quite far away from the intercity bus stop, as well as the main bus stop in Auckland for city busses. I also think 5 dollars is a little bit expensive for using the washing machine.

Pros: It was just a fine hostel. Little bit noisy but that was not really a problem for us. Location is convenient and not too expensive. So just a fine hostel

Cons: Very basic. There are two locations of the hostel. We were first in the wrong one, but while checking in in the correct location there were more people wrong. Maybe some additional info would help

Pros: Our stay was most enjoyable

Cons: Nothing

Pros: Hostel is in walking distance of the city center. Rooms are big enough for 4 people. Location is quiet at night. Place is very clean.

Cons: Nothing negative all perfect

Pros: Quite central area

Cons: Showers for the girls where really really dirty, the same for the kitchen. And I've never seen such a small kitchen for a big building, also no lounge to eat .. Rooms really small for 6 ppl... Really bad for the high price that I've paid

Pros: -Clean facility (rooms, beds, hangout area, bathrooms, kitchen) -Kitchen facilities worked. Majority of kitchen items were included (pots, pans, lids, cutting boards, utensils, etc.) -Decent location. Could access queen street in an instant. -Nearby asian market sells super cheap groceries for travellers on a budget. -Super awesome cleaning staff. -Had 0 problems with the bathroom and shower facilities.

Cons: -Nothing special about the desk/ reception staff. Not welcoming. Just didn't seem to care. Stereotypical employees who are only there for the paycheque, doing the bare minimum in terms of customer service to keep their jobs. I received better customer service from the cleaning staff.. how that makes sense I don't know. Little bit of a reorganization at that facility is in order. I'd be more inclined to return if I was greeted and managed by a cleaning staff member. What a joke. Also poor English by some of the reception staff. I have no issue with ESL but for a receptionist at a hostel.. c'mon.. lol. -Small kitchen. I am not joking when I say that there was a line-up for hostel clients standing outside the kitchen to cook and clean. Couldn't believe some clients were cooking up 3 course meals. You're in a hostel.. ramen with veggies then gtfo. -Strangest client base. I'm not quite into my 30s yet, couple years to go, and I feel old staying in a hostel. There were groups of 5-6, likely the same family, all of which were in their mid to late 40s. In have 0 problem with a diverse crowd at a hostel, and this is just to warn any future goers that if your uncomfortable sharing a dorm or facility with a 40yr man with a beard then I'd avoid. -Poor lounge layout for meeting others. Environment was very cold. Would not recommend if you're travelling solo and looking to meet other people. -Clients have to pay for Wi-Fi. And it's not a flat daily rates it's based on the number of MBs or GBs you can afford. It was something around $30 for 10GB. -First and last hostel I stayed in while in Auckland. My recommendation is to only choose this location as a last resort if your preferred choice is unavailable. At least it was clean and comfortable.

Pros: Location, friendly staff

Cons: Bad key card/elevator system Old and broken facilities /appliances Alcohol ban & fine

Pros: Great! Everything is more than expected.

Pros: The staff are nice and will help a lot!

Pros: The bed was comfortable and we had our own bathroom. One staff member was good.

Cons: Everything else.

Pros: The facilities in the hotel are very good, especially with air condition, many other hostels do not have it. The staff services are very good and can meet various needs.

Pros: Close to all the attractions of Auckland and friendly staff.

Cons: Lots of shady characters hanging out in front of building, party noise all night long, and smelly.

Pros: The staff is patient & helpful.

Cons: The bed was uncomfortable:(

Pros: Good kitchen and the staff is nice and friendly.

Cons: The room was way to small for the number of people on it.

Cons: City Garden Lodge, CGL, was under renovating construction and close some shower rooms& toilet ground floor. So we need to go upstairs for shower which was very inconvenient. Also the noise and dust from renovation were also not good. Moreover, the reception only opens from 9 to 12 and 3 pm to 7 pm, funny hours. There were no info showing on their websites. We had to wait for 2 hours for checking in... The room was dirty, so do the sheets and lines, smelly too.

Pros: Very close to a main high street with cafes and restaurants.

Pros: friendly staff who provided useful information about city and location is good close to transport.

Pros: Location and kitchen

Cons: Noise was not controlled. Loud group out talking until 3:00am and was difficult to sleep

Pros: Everything was good, just the fridge very busy

Cons: The fridge size for the real demand

Pros: Location

Cons: NO fresh air or ventilation

Pros: Everything was a bit run down but clean and tidy enough.

Cons: We got bumped down the road to another location. There was no one around at check in (despite being the manned hours according to signage) and the office only opening at 9 seemed strange as we couldn’t pay before we left in the morning. That said, staff were friendly in email and sorted payment, was just a little strange.

Cons: Everything. The worst place we’ve ever stayed in 2 years travelling using hostels !

Pros: awesome location, cheap, lovely and helpful staff

Cons: hygiene may be a concern, but you get what you pay for

Pros: Great location and the staff were friendly - I can't complain for the price though and would probably stay again.

Cons: The place was a bit dingy and the shower took a very long time to warm up a bit.

Pros: Helpful staff and prime location. Also very cheap.

Cons: Terribly dirty all over. Doors, floors, walls was all filthy. Toilets and showers looked as they had not been washed in a week. Very little noice isolation.

Pros: Nothing

Cons: The room was filthy. Hadn’t been vacuumed maybe ever, there was bird poop on the inside of the windows.

Pros: It's close to the bus station.

Cons: Run-down overall. Really lumpy pillow. Couldn't open window to air out hot, smelly room. Not overly comfortable neighborhood. Paid more for this place than other hostels in Auckland that were much better.

Cons: That hostel was a catastrophe! As a woman you just feel not comfortable even in a 4 bed room just for woman. It was terrible loud, the bed wasn’t made and no new sheets, absolutely gross.

Cons: Shower no hot water, but shower was clean.