Choice Backpackers

Auckland · New Zealand

Choice Backpackers

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10% SHIT
Medium confidence 226 reviews

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Facilities

🍳 Kitchen 👕 Laundry
Other facilities (41)
Adaptors Jobs Board Luggage Storage Fax Service Tours/Travel Desk Shuttle Bus Reception (Limited Hours) Internet Access Book Exchange Board Games Pool Table Foosball Wi-Fi Recycling Bins Linen Included Air Conditioning Hair Dryers Charging Plugs Towels For Hire Express Check-in / Out Security Lockers Key Card Access 24 Hour Security CCTV in Common Areas Fire Extinguishers First Aid Kits Smoke Alarms Smoke Detector Common Room Games Room Lounge Room Elevator Free City Maps Free WiFi Free Internet Access Free Security Lockers Free Luggage Storage Hot Showers Vending Machines Tea & Coffee Making Facilities Flexible NRR

Prices

Dorms $16 / night
Privates $44 / night

HW prices from today

Recent reviews

Argentina MIXEDGROUP 31-40 Feb 18, 2026 Atm 20%

Kitchen and bathrooms were so dirty.

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Australia FEMALE 31-40 Feb 13, 2026 Atm 20%

This hostel is a genuine health hazard with the amount of mould growing in the building. If you look through these reviews it’s been an issue for over 8 years and it is still very much a problem. We booked two nights and stayed for one night as the conditions were so bad. You notice the smell as you walk in the building, especially in the luggage room. I raised my concerns with management and they did not take it seriously. I wish I knew this before booking as they refused a refund

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Wales FEMALE 18-24 Feb 5, 2026 Atm 80%

It was a nice stay for a few nights. Perfect location. The room itself was spacious however it was extremely cold and the duvets were very thin. There were many fridges and freezers available however they were jam packed so bare this in mind when booking. Overall, it was a nice stay and no real problems:)

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France MALE 31-40 Jan 25, 2026 Atm 80%

Le moins cher à Auckland. Simple et efficace pour une nuit ou deux. Installation basique. Le backpacker est très propre mise à part la cuisine. L'emplacement est idéal.

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Spain MALE Jan 18, 2026 Atm 60%

Simple clean good location good price

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England MALE 31-40 Jan 15, 2026 Atm 20%

Hostel felt quite dirty and stunk of fish. Very weird vibe with a lot of creepy people. Dorms very basic. Toilets and showers dated and tatty. Location very central but feels rough at night

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Germany FEMALE Dec 31, 2025 Atm 80%

Das Einzelzimmer war viel zu kalt!!! Klimaanlage lief immer und war nicht zu ändern.

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England MALE 25-30 Dec 3, 2025 Atm 20%

Lovely hostel with lots of potential. Current manager has just returned and is making everyone extremely uncomfortable. Will look to return once he leaves.

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New Zealand MALE Oct 15, 2025 Atm 80%

A handy place close to everything, had all facilities etc needed, clean and good environment, like to stay again.

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Germany MIXEDGROUP 18-24 Oct 12, 2025 Atm 40%

There was no trashcan or mirrow in the room, but the bedsheets were fresh and the beds were comfortable. I would not cook in the kitchen and it isn't that social.

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Ireland MALE 25-30 Oct 3, 2025 Atm 40%

Fairly dingy overall in presentation with some off smells about the place. As a place to sleep it's grand

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Argentina MALE 31-40 Sep 9, 2025 Atm 20%

Habitaciones sucias y con mal olor. La cama la tuve que hacer yo personalmente, solo me dieron las sabanas. La cocina me pareció bastante chica para la cantidad de personas que viven ahi. La verdad no volvería ni lo recomendaría. El precio es bajo en comparación a otros Hostels, pero la verdad es que el servicio y estado de las instalaciones son bastante malos aun para el este precio.

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France FEMALE 25-30 Aug 30, 2025 Atm 20%

UN vieux monsieur est arrivée dans le dortoir à 9h du matin pendant que je dormais sachant que normalement les arrivée sont à 14h, la réceptionniste hyper condescendante la chambre était super sale franchement je suis dégoûté

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USA MALE 25-30 Aug 8, 2025 Atm 20%

Pros: great location, reasonable price, excellent water pressure and plenty of hot water, friendly. Cons: 1. Showers didn’t drain well and flooded bathroom. Are not the showers advertised. No space at all in the shower “closet” 2. No heater in the rooms midwinter nor any central heating on the floor so it’s as cold as outside. Yet they repaint their lobby the same color as before. See my more comprehensive Google review (and bathroom photos): https://maps.app.goo.gl/rUXbWfr98XgV5Jxd7?...

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Argentina MALE 31-40 Jul 30, 2025 Atm 80%

Kitchen very small for 7 floors of rooms. Bed a bit uncomfortable. Staff friendly and helpful.

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Australia FEMALE Apr 3, 2025 Atm 100%

Hi I have been her almost one month really good facility and kind nice reception also economical Thank you so much Having Choice

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England FEMALE 18-24 Mar 19, 2025 Atm 20%

Okay few a weekend stay. Beds were very nice and comfy. Good laundry area. Kitchen was quite small with no windows. Hostel didn't have a super comfortable vibe and looked a bit old. Staff are helpful.

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Germany MALE 18-24 Feb 27, 2025 Atm 20%

I’m not picky when it comes to Hostels but your money is def better spent somewhere else. The whole place smells like an old bowling alley, the dorm beds are straight out of a prison, air quality is very bad and you can’t open any windows in any of the rooms since it’s an old Office block and you have to put on and take if your own beddings. I really don’t know what the staff is doing there all day.

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England MALE Jan 29, 2025 Atm 60%

You get what you pay for .The mattresses in the dorms should all be replaced with new comfy Ones would save a lot of back ache and Sleep deprivation otherwise ok Hostel.If they don't replace the mattresses don't stay!!!!

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Germany MALE 18-24 Jan 9, 2025 Atm 60%

I had a hole in my mattress and got stabbed in the middle of the night by the feather of the bed

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