With a stay at Grafton Backpackers in Auckland (Eden Terrace), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of University of Auckland and Mount Eden. .This hostel is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Sky Tower and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Eden Park.
Queen Street Shopping District - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
Sky Tower - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
Getting around
MOTAT 1 Tram Stop - 4 min drive
Auckland Grafton Station - 14 min walk
Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 29 min drive
Restaurants
Kokoro - 5 min walk
Schapiro's Sports Bar - 5 min walk
Benedict’s - 6 min walk
Kazuya - 3 min walk
Flüff Cafe - 5 min walk
About this property
Grafton Backpackers
Grafton Backpackers offers 120 accommodations with air conditioning. This Auckland hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 120 air-conditioned guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This hostel also features a television in a common area, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and ATM/banking services.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
No onsite parking available
Things to do
TV in common areas
Conveniences
ATM
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
No elevator
More
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bathroom
Shared bathroom (in-room sink)
Shower
Towels provided
Food and drink
Shared kitchen access
More
Air conditioning
Heating
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - midnight
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight 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
Please note: Guests over 40 years of age are not permitted in shared, mixed dorm rooms. However, these guests can book entire dorm rooms for their use.
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Cash deposit: NZD 20.00 per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
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 and cash
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
This property does not have elevators
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
National rating
Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
I stayed in a pod dorm and it was fine. Clean and in good condition, although I would have appreciated better security. No in-room lockers, just bags left on the floor wherever. I had a key to the dorm room but with multiple other occupants, it was left open whenever I came back to the room. Shared bathrooms are very small and were wet all the time, but reasonably clean.
They have nice chil areas and clean washrooms. Washrooms on the third floor are far better than any other floor. Kitchen is very helpful when you are trying to avoid super expensive dine out in Auckland. Few minutes of walk from Sky Bus stop. Almost 30 mina of walk from Sky City hotel which is a common pickup point for many tours.
I stayed in one of the pod-type dorms. The bed was comfortable and didn't shift around when someone was going up/down the ladder. Each bed had a light, outlets, and a small lockbox (sized for maybe a laptop or tablet).
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
Oct 17, 2018
Disliked: Room comfort
The deluxe beds were comfortable and you get your own power outlet and light. It wasn’t as clean as I would like; there was garbage and dirt left from the previous person in my sleeping pod. They provide you with bed linens but no towel. The elevator was broken and I had to carry my luggage up many flights of stairs.
It’s a very nice hostel and contains everything a backpacker needs. You have to take care off your food but that shouldn’t be a problem :)
The rooms are tidy, the beds are comfortable.
Verified traveler
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
6/10 Okay
M
Aug 12, 2018
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Too many people using the small kitchen especially during dinner time.
Not very central, but nice, clean hostel with big, comfortable kitchen/sitting area.
The heating wasn't on so it was very cold in my room. They gave me a second blanket, which helped a bit.