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LyLo Auckland

5.0 star property
Hostel with a restaurant, 5-minute walk to SkyCity Casino

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Exterior
Living area
Shared kitchen facilities
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby lounge
In the heart of Auckland, LyLo Auckland is a hub of activity with its restaurant, bar and laundry facilities. Connect to free in-room WiFi or quickly check-in and out with express services. Top-rated staff are always ready to help at this smoke-free hostel near SkyCity Casino and Queen Street Shopping District.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Showing 37 of 37 rooms

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (Shared Facilities)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Digital channels
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Ensuite | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Digital channels
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (Shared Facilities Accessible)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Ensuite Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Digital channels
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Mixed Dorm (10POD, Shared Facilities)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Family Shared Dormitory, Women only

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Shared Dormitory (8POD, Shared Facilities)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single POD in 8 Share Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Single Pod in 10 Share Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Single Pod in 4 Share Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Single Pod in Female Only 4 Share Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Single Pod in Female Only 6 Share Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Single Pod in 8 Share Room

Highlights

Separate bedroom
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Shared Dormitory (4POD, Shared Facilities)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Shared Dormitory (Female 4POD, Shared Facilities)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Super King Ensuite (Interior)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Private Single Pod In 8 Share Room

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Single Pod In 8 Share Room

  • Sleeps 1

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

8 Pod Room

  • Sleeps 8

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Female 4 Pod Room

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

10 Pod Room

  • Sleeps 10

View all photos for Private Single Pod In 10 Share Room

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Single Pod In 10 Share Room

  • Sleeps 1

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

4 Pod Room

  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Private Single Pod In 4 Share Room

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Single Pod In 4 Share Room

  • Sleeps 1

View all photos for Private Single Pod In Female Only 4 Share Room

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Single Pod In Female Only 4 Share Room

  • Sleeps 1

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Ensuite Accessible

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Private Single Pod In Female Only 6 Share Room

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Single Pod In Female Only 6 Share Room

  • Sleeps 1

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (Shared facilities)

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Accessible (Shared facilities)

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

6 Pod Room

  • Sleeps 6

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Super King Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Female 6 Pod Room

  • Sleeps 6

Bunk Bed In A Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

Private Bunk Bed Room

  • Sleeps 10

Economy Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Map
54 Cook Street, Auckland, Auckland, 1010

What's nearby

  • Sky Tower - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • SkyCity Casino - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Queen Street Shopping District - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Auckland - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Auckland Ferry Terminal - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Gaunt Street Tram Stop - 13 min walk
  • Auckland Britomart Station - 18 min walk
  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ember - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Atrium Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Katsura Japanese Cuisine - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Odettes Eatery - ‬4 min walk

About this property

LyLo Auckland

Hostel near Sky Tower
Close to SkyCity Casino and Queen Street Shopping District, LyLo Auckland provides laundry facilities, a bar, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and a vending machine
  • Smoke-free premises, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 297 rooms include amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 12:30 AM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.00 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 12:30 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 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:

  • Deposit: NZD 50 per accommodation, per day

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Towels fee: NZD 2 (or guests may bring their own)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.00 percent

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 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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Nest Auckland
Nest Auckland Hostel
LyLo Auckland Hostel
LyLo Auckland Auckland
LyLo Auckland Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
LyLo Auckland Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Auckland

Frequently asked questions

Is LyLo Auckland pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at LyLo Auckland?

LyLo Auckland doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at LyLo Auckland?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 12:30 AM.

What time is check-out at LyLo Auckland?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is LyLo Auckland located?

Located in Auckland Central Business District, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Aotea Centre, SkyCity Casino, and Sky Tower. Queen Street Shopping District and University of Auckland are also within 10 minutes. Gaunt Street Tram Stop is 13 minutes by foot and Daldy Street Tram Stop is 16 minutes.

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LyLo Auckland Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 156 out of 232 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 232 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 232 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 232 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 232 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Friendly and fun vibes

Incredibly friendly and helpful staff made this long weekend break for me. I stayed in one of the en-suite rooms which was a decent enough size, comfortable and very quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and friendly hostel. Prices maybe too high for the structure but a very welcoming way to start your journey!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Michal

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

Grest place fo a short stay

Excellent place for a short stay. Perfectly located.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hans

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location Walkable downtown
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

YUKI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
clean and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We found this much better than your average hostel and also quieter than we expected. We stayed in a private room rather than a pod, and found that to be very comfortable. Good location, well priced for what you get and decent amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernd-Christian

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick check in and out. Clean rooms. Single pod is good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruno Abraham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place for the price. Extremely new, clean and safe. great common places to meet up or just have a relax time. Perfect for backpackers.

10/10 Excellent

Michaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Strange that there is no oven - would be useful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

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

Okay if you’re sharing a room I guess

I booked a private room with ensuite and was disappointed. There were no windows, the sheets were synthetic and the bed was just okay. Otherwise the room was fine but way overpriced compared to other private options in the city.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Clean and modern but could improve.

Very clean and modern with good facilities. However common bathrooms and toilet missing soap. Good kitchen fascilities but refrigerator packed with no room left. Not sure it was emptied regularly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay very clean and modern, but also well organised too. Fantastic queen room with lots of space and facilities. Only negative was design of shower tray, would overflow sometimes but this is a tiny issue. All staff really really helpful. Would have liked a later checkout time than the 1pm extra I paid for, but understand required to get the room clean for next stay. Would definitely stay again and recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Very modern hostel

Very modern hostel, comfortable bed, good room size. Room had no window and shower drain was slow or clogged. I can recommend the place, particularly to make new connections but a budget hotel may be better when you like to spend time in the room other than sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All Good
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Ajay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel won’t allow to check in early even for 30 minutes early!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

John

Called to inform Lylo that our flight to Auckland from Utah ran into bird engine problem and would be arriving early February 6th morning. It was guaranteed prepaid reservation. Left a message and no return call. Got to the property early Feb. 6th morning and no room available for quick rest before embarking on a cruise ship. Clerk informed me that reservation was cancelled. Well, why no response to phone call and message. We were so busy yesterday. How about guaranteed options to my sleepless flight into Auckland ? I will contact my credit card company to dispute the advance prepaid charge. Thanks !
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodrigo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

??

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
夜中音楽がうるさくて寝れなかった。キッチンは洗い物をしない人が多く汚いことが多かった。部屋は良かった。
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel! Staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. The restaurant serves delicious food and has vegetarian options as well and very affordable prices. The community kitchen is massive, having a travel agency for local attractions is simply amazing. 100% recommendable!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful stay at the lylo great location and accesssability for events and activities .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHAO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location + reasonable price in downtown AKL with paid parking next door. Love the vibe!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

THIAM SAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good. Clean. Awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathalia Regina

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

Melhor Hostel de Auckland

Fiquei no quarto para mulheres com 4 pods. Foi ótimo pod super equipado. Lençol e edredom ótimos. Banheiro muito bom no primeiro andar com bastante espaço para se arrumar e chuveiro perfeito. Cozinha super bem equipada e ainda tem o bar/restaurante anexo que trás toda uma vivência muito legal. Faça o PubCrew se quiser fazer amigos e treinar o inglês.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

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