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Silverfern Backpackers

1.0 star property

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Lounge
Staircase
Hallway
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Basic Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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234 Hobson St, Auckland, Auckland, 1010
  • Place, Queen Street Shopping District
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Sky Tower
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, SkyCity Casino
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory

  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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6-Bed female Dormitory

6-Bed female Dormitory

  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory

  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 8-Bed female Dormitory

  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 10-Bed female Dormitory

  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 12-Bed Dormitory

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 14-Bed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Basic Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Basic Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Auckland

A stay at Silverfern Backpackers places you in the heart of Auckland, within a 10-minute walk of SkyCity Casino and Sky Tower. .This hostel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from University of Auckland and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Princes Wharf.
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What's nearby

  • Queen Street Shopping District - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Auckland Town Hall - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Sky Tower - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • SkyCity Casino - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • University of Auckland - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Gaunt Street Tram Stop - 16 min walk
  • Auckland Britomart Station - 19 min walk
  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ember - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Katsura Japanese Cuisine - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Atrium Lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kangnam Station - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Thai E-Sarn - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Silverfern Backpackers

Hostel in Auckland, 7-minute walk to SkyCity Casino
Silverfern Backpackers offers 27 accommodations with fans. This Auckland hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 27 guestrooms featuring microwaves. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a communal living room, and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include a computer station, luggage storage, and a library. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Uncovered parking on site (NZD 15 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Fan
  • Laundry detergent
  • Printer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: NZD 15 per day

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Silverfern Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 9 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Hector

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff indeed, location is great as well, the only issue is the showers, they are looking dirty and old…
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Reed

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Place was very dirty and in very poor condition. Staff where volunteers and where friendly and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Travelled with group
Friendly staff, comfy bed
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

phelix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Naveed

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miku

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miku

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miku

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

NAOTO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
スタッフの対応が良かった。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025