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Choice Backpackers

2.0 star property

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

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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10 Wellesley Street East, Auckland, 1010
  • Sky Tower
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • University of Auckland
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Auckland Ferry Terminal
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

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)
  • 10 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Room (Shared Bathroom)

Twin Room (Shared Bathroom)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin 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)
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Single Room (Shared Bathroom)

Single Room (Shared Bathroom)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

4 Bed Female Only Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

6 Bed Female Only Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin 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)
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Private 3 Bed Room with Ensuite Bathroom

Private 3 Bed Room with Ensuite Bathroom

  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

8 Bed Female Only Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin 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)
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Private 3 Bed Room with Ensuite Bathroom

Private 3 Bed Room with Ensuite Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the area

Auckland

With a stay at Choice Backpackers, you'll be centrally located in Auckland, steps from Queen Street Shopping District and 5 minutes by foot from University of Auckland. .This family-friendly hostel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Sky Tower and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from SkyCity Casino.
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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 Intl. Airport (AKL) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Remedy Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Eden Noodles City - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Gong Cha 貢茶 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Father Ted's - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Choice Backpackers

Family-friendly hostel in Auckland
Choice Backpackers offers 36 accommodations with safes. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.
Make yourself at home in one of the 36 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a television in a common area. Additional features at this hostel include tour/ticket assistance and a vending machine.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Choice Backpackers.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services.

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 available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
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
Cribs (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-authorize 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)

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

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

Reviews

Choice Backpackers Reviews

7.6

Good

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 151 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 151 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 151 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 151 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 151 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Trevor

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed, clean room. Shared bathroom Ok, looking a bit dated. Great location. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This part is making me want to change my rating
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

yafay

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary Ann

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bedsheets seems to have a smell at first. there’s a weird smell at the toilet also (we don’t have any idea where it’s coming from)
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Averil

Travelled with family
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

YUMI

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
無料駐車場エリアに徒歩５分もあれば到着できます。夕方６時から朝の８時までの時間限定だった記憶。 チェックイン時間２２時までフロントに人がいるのが好印象。 キッチンもそこそこ使いやすい。大体どこでもそうだけど、ナイフの切れ味がすこぶる悪い。フライパンに合うサイズの蓋がないので、二つのフライパンをくっつくけて利用しました。　ワイングラスはありません。マグカップを利用しました。冷蔵庫がめっちゃ並んでいて使いやすかった。名前を書いて貼るためのシールみたいなものはありませんでした。シャワーはフロアに一つずつあるのかな？フロアは５-６部屋くらいあったと思う。トイレはフロアに３つくらい。それなりに清潔に保たれていた。利用者のマナーによるところもあると思うけど。 コンセントも複数あり、Ｗｉ-Ｆｉも快適。立地もいいので、また利用したい宿だった。唯一の難点は、食堂の殺風景さ。交流もし辛いしちょっと寂しい感じ。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

IEUFAKA EDOUARD-JOSEPH

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayananth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good for the money
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

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

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nyla

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Not the safest building

Despite emailing to confirm a late check in and being told it was fine I arrived in Auckland at 04.15 to receive a message saying I hadn’t sent ID (which I was not told when I reconfirmed my late arrival via email a few days before). The French receptionist wasn’t welcoming, I felt guilty even asking questions. My main complaint is the lift and emergency exits. The lift takes a long time to move and often doesn’t stop in order of who has pressed their floor button (which was annoying), I tried to use the staircase and noticed nearly all the emergency doors were locked - what if there was a fire? All you have if a dodgy lift to wait in. The room done the job, shower and toilets too, clean and quiet. But the building needs to be made more safe for everyone there- guests & staff included.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Patrici

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

8/10 Good

Lukas

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

10/10 Excellent

Amanda, Wellington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fabio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Giovanna

No
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Gennie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to CBD
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Brodie

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed Thursday 12th Sept 2024 The private room was on the 10th floor and it was cold but the receptionist did warn me and give me an extra blanket. The lamp and wall plug were across the room / at the bottom of the bed so that was a bit annoying. I had come from LA over night so they did let me in to shower but charged me $5 + $5 to borrow a towel. The shower was luke warm but this morning was hot. Luggage storage is free. You must scan your key fob to access the lift/ elevator so that felt safe.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024