Utopia 31 Hostel (Formerly Frienz Backpackers)

Auckland · New Zealand

Utopia 31 Hostel (Formerly Frienz Backpackers)

HostelPunk Score
37% SHIT
High confidence 377 reviews
≈46 possibly bought

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Facilities

🍳 Kitchen 👕 Laundry 🌅 Outdoor Terrace 🌆 Rooftop 🍳 Breakfast
Other facilities (40)
Adaptors Jobs Board Luggage Storage Fax Service Housekeeping Card Phones Reception (Limited Hours) Internet Access Book Exchange Board Games Cable TV Wi-Fi Smart TV Recycling Bins Linen Included Towels Not Included Charging Plugs Towels For Hire Hair Dryers For Hire Late Check-out Security Lockers Key Card Access 24 Hour Security CCTV in Common Areas Fire Extinguishers Smoke Alarms Smoke Detector Common Room Lounge Room Social Balcony Elevator Free City Maps Free WiFi Free Internet Access Free Security Lockers Free Luggage Storage Hot Showers Vending Machines Filtered Water Dispenser Panoramic Views

Prices

Dorms $17 / night
Privates $39 / night

HW prices from today

Recent reviews

Chile FEMALE Apr 21, 2026 Atm 80%

The place is clean, in the middle of the CBD, the people at the reception are friendly and always willing to help. The supermarket is two blocks away. I would recommend this place. :)

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Switzerland FEMALE 25-30 Apr 5, 2026 Atm 100%

Cool place to stay. People inside the hostel make the whole place a better place. I met great people and generally had a very good time there. Kitchen is easy to use and has everything one needs. I sometimes had an unpleasant smell in my nose but this one wouldn‘t last too long. Thanks a lot!

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France MALE 31-40 Apr 3, 2026 Atm 100%

Great atmosphere and really kind people 🇨🇵 thanks so much

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France FEMALE 18-24 Mar 30, 2026 Atm 100%

Good place !

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France MALE 25-30 Mar 26, 2026 Atm 100%

Nice place, well-placed, with a good atmosphere, and clean ! I recommend

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Spain MALE 25-30 Mar 23, 2026 Atm 100%

Everything is very good, good facilities and very clean

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Spain MALE 25-30 Mar 23, 2026 Atm 100%

Everithyng good ,i come back soon

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Spain MALE 25-30 Mar 23, 2026 Atm 100%

Everything was perfect

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England FEMALE 18-24 Mar 23, 2026 Atm 40%

My female dorm was good. There’s no curtains on the beds. So if you’re solo female I’d recommend a female dorm as lots of the guests are older men who are there long term so it’s a bit of a weird vibe. Bathrooms were fine, cleaned daily. Kitchen was good and clean aswell. Location was great, walking distance from sky tower and very central.

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Germany MALE 18-24 Mar 21, 2026 Atm 100%

Great place, the stuff was friendly, bed and the floor is clean as well. Definitely will come back again!

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China FEMALE 18-24 Mar 21, 2026 Atm 100%

Really nice place to stay, love the atmosphere

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American Samoa FEMALE 25-30 Mar 20, 2026 Atm 80%

The accommodation environment is great, as it has been newly renovated, and the price is still the same as before the renovation. The Pizza Night every Tuesday is fantastic—the hostel provides free pizza, and I can meet lots of new friends.

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Mar 18, 2026 Atm 40%

I initially stayed in a dorm where, on one night, I ended up being alone in the room with an older long-term guest. During that time, he started some inappropriate conversations, which made me feel uncomfortable even after I said so. I decided to switch to a private room afterwards, where I felt much better. The hostel itself is otherwise well run and the owners are very friendly and helpful. However, there are several long-term guests, and in my experience, some interactions felt uncomfortable...

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Germany COUPLE 18-24 Mar 16, 2026 Atm 100%

I liked a lot there. Really social, biggggg kitchen and the staff and regulars that stay there are really nice. The front door code is changed every monday for safety which is really nice. Bathrooms are alright, the showers don‘t have that much pressure and are a little weird to adjust regarding temperature but still fine. You‘re in the centre and there is a good coffee shop right beside the hostel. Not that cozy (bright lights and not many decorations) but has a lot of potential.

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South Korea MALE 31-40 Mar 12, 2026 Atm 100%

Totally worth the money. The location couldn’t be better, the bedrooms and facilities are all clean, and the staff is very kind. You don’t have to worry at all even if you arrive after 9 pm for check-in, they are prepared for that. I will Definitely come back again. In fact, I’ve already come back! This is my second visit.

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France MALE 25-30 Mar 8, 2026 Atm 100%

Hostel sympathie et propre !

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Netherlands FEMALE 18-24 Mar 6, 2026 Atm 40%

I spent three days at the hostel. It suprised me that there were a lot more men than women in the hostel. Overall the hostel was fine but mostly because of its location. It bothered me that the lift didn’t go to the bottom floor. I did see an older guy, I think he was called Ian, clean the kitchen every morning. Very clean after.

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Germany COUPLE 25-30 Mar 5, 2026 Atm 20%

Komische, alte, betrunkene Männer sind da unterwegs. Duschen nicht wirklich sauber. Armeisen im zimmer. Leute schlafen mit schuhen im Bett. Hab mich nicht wohl gefühlt.

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England MALE 18-24 Feb 28, 2026 Atm 80%

Great hostel, the staff are very friendly. The rooms are very clean and the facilities are great. Highly recommend staying here.

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Spain MALE 25-30 Feb 15, 2026 Atm 100%

Very good hostel

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