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Choice Backpackers

2.0 star property
Family-friendly hostel in Auckland

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Private 3 Bed Room with Ensuite Bathroom
Billiards
Private 3 Bed Room with Ensuite Bathroom
In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$60
includes taxes & fees
6 July - 7 July

Room options

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Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom, City View

Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

20 bathrooms
In-room safe
  • 10 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Room (Shared Bathroom)

Twin Room (Shared Bathroom)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

20 bathrooms
In-room safe
  • 10 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

4 Bed Mixed Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

20 bathrooms
In-room safe
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Single Room (Shared Bathroom)

Single Room (Shared Bathroom)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

20 bathrooms
In-room safe
  • 10 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

4 Bed Female Only Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

20 bathrooms
In-room safe
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

6 Bed Female Only Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

20 bathrooms
In-room safe
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

6 Bed Mixed Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

20 bathrooms
In-room safe
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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Private 3 Bed Room with Ensuite Bathroom

Private 3 Bed Room with Ensuite Bathroom

Highlights

Kitchenette
Private bathroom
Microwave
Laptop workspace
Desk
In-room safe
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

8 Bed Female Only Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

20 bathrooms
In-room safe
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

8 Bed Mixed Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

20 bathrooms
In-room safe
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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Private 3 Bed Room with Ensuite Bathroom

Private 3 Bed Room with Ensuite Bathroom

Highlights

Kitchenette
Private bathroom
Microwave
Laptop workspace
Desk
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

Map
10 Wellesley Street East, Auckland, 1010

What's nearby

  • Queen Street Shopping District - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Sky Tower - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • SkyCity Casino - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • University of Auckland - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Auckland Ferry Terminal - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Auckland Britomart Station - 11 min walk
  • Gaunt Street Tram Stop - 17 min walk
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Remedy Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Nol Bu Ne Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Eden Noodles City - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gong Cha 貢茶 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Choice Backpackers

Family-friendly hostel near Sky Tower
Close to University of Auckland and SkyCity Casino, Choice Backpackers provides an arcade/games room, a library and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a snack bar/deli.
Other perks include:
  • Express check-out, express check-in and a music library
  • Luggage storage, games and tour/ticket information
  • A lift, a table football and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Choice Backpackers have comforts such as free WiFi and safes.

Languages

Croatian, Dutch, English, French, German, Hindi, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (NZD 24 per day)
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Foosball table
  • Games
  • Library
  • Music library
  • TV in common areas
  • Video library

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

More

  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Towels are available on request for a refundable deposit.

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: NZD 24 per day (1640 ft away)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Choice Backpackers Hostel Auckland
Choice Backpackers Hostel
Choice Backpackers Auckland
Choice Backpackers Auckland
Choice Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Choice Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Auckland

Frequently asked questions

Is Choice Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Choice Backpackers?

As of 2 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Choice Backpackers on 6 Jul 2025 start from NZ$60.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Choice Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Choice Backpackers?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Choice Backpackers located?

This family-friendly Auckland hostel is located in the business district, within a 10-minute walk of Queen Street Shopping District, University of Auckland and Sky Tower. SkyCity Casino and Auckland Ferry Terminal are also within 15 minutes. Auckland Britomart Station is 11 minutes by foot and Gaunt Street Tram Stop is 17 minutes.

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Choice Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 147 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 147 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 147 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 147 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 147 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Averil

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central locations. Friendly efficient staff. Musty damp smell throughout building. Not cleaned properly...
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jayananth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lukas

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was good for the price
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, bunk bed pretty comfy

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely friendly staff, good location. This is not fancy accommodation by any means but it will keep you warm & dry for the night!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the CBD and within walking distance of cafes, shopping, and places to eat out.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
The cleaning staff was very friendly but the women behind the reception weren't friendly or nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

IEUFAKA EDOUARD-JOSEPH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
second time staying here while in Rotorua. Safe and clean environment setting. The place to stay while in this region.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Staff & service
The staff was very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Patrici

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very convenient

The location is very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent location

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

IEUFAKA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is the backpackers place to stay in Auckland CBD. Safe and Secure. Clean and well maintained.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Harveen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

Tara

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worst hotel, so dirty... But good staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very central to city life
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Leigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Well worth it

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Staff & service
easy to navigate and close to cbd. very very thin walls and room was dirty as were bedsheets
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Samuel

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It's good value, but could've done with fewer stains on the floor haha.

8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was an issue with an amenity listed on the Expedia app not being available for my room, and the other rooms were already taken. The company provided a partial refund to amend the missing amenities. I was disappointed to not have the amenity, but happy that the company took my complaint seriously and worked to improve the situation.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah Jayne. Kristina.

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great. Staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Thomas S

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Jo

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

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Average
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Loren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
(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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023