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Choice Backpackers

2.0 star property

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Private 3 Bed Room with Ensuite Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Twin Room (Shared Bathroom) | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
The current price is $36
$31 nightly
$36 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 12 - Jun 13

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10 Wellesley Street East, Auckland, 1010
  • Place, Queen Street Shopping District
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Sky Tower
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, SkyCity Casino
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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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)
  • City view
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

8 Bed Female Only Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

4 Bed Mixed Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

4 Bed Female Only Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

  • City view
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Single Room (Shared Bathroom) | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room (Shared Bathroom)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 108 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room (Shared Bathroom) | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room (Shared Bathroom)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 107 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom, City View | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Private 3 Bed Room with Ensuite Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Auckland

With a stay at Choice Backpackers, you'll be centrally located in Auckland, steps from Queen Street Shopping District and 6 minutes by foot from Sky Tower. .This family-friendly hostel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from SkyCity Casino and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Auckland Ferry Terminal.
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What's nearby

  • Queen Street Shopping District - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • University of Auckland - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Auckland Town Hall - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Sky Tower - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • SkyCity Casino - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

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 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Remedy Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bentto - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Father Ted's Original Irish Pub - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Gong Cha 貢茶 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Choice Backpackers

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-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

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  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

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  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless 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 lockbox information; 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Towels are available on request for a refundable deposit.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

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

Property 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

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

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

Choice Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 176 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 176 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 176 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 176 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 176 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Don and Karen

Nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jillian

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Pros- great location, friendly staff, comfy bed. Great value. Good for short stay. Cons- whole building in need of general refurb. Lock on our bedroom door was a bit tricky to open at times, key and lock seemed to stick. Window blinds don’t properly close, left large gaps.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Excellent location

Great front desk staff. Excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ethan

Liked: Staff & service
The hostel wasn't the cleanest, but it got the job done.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lionel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
did not visit the kitchen as there are great food outlets around the place. The rooms are immaculate and so are the showers and toilets
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Frederick

Disliked: Cleanliness
The room was big but it was missing a microwave. There was no place to hang the clothes in the bathroom. The communal kitchen was very messy - it seemed like it was never cleaned. Staff were helpful when needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dmitry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Super cheap hostel in downtown with private rooms for 4 people. This is amazing choice for a family looking for an affordable option.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kiet

Good
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jo-Anne

Only lounge area in lobby. Dining area far from kitchen. Staff were great though.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Aswin

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
terrible
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Hisashi

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Place is in a good location. Rooms are in good condition, kitchen may need a bit of love.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Hannes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathleen

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

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in the city, staff were friendly and kimd, clean facilities and our private room had a great view.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's not really family friendly because it isn't a place for families with young children to stay but for solo travellers or backpacker groups. But it is safe and a good place to stay for minors thanks to the strict no alcohol and smoking rules and the level of security and protection the guests have with the keys and curfew. There was good amount of room for food to be stored in and the kitchen was spaced out well and not too crowded. Everyone respected the rules to keep things clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jayananth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good for the money
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

William

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

6/10 Okay

AYA

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location close to everything in CBD! Staff were friendly. Private room was good. If you stay a few days, it is good accommodation:-)
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Lukas

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

8/10 Good

Gennie

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