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Choice Backpackers

2.0 star property
Travelers can challenge their companions to a round of pool at this Auckland hostel, then grab snacks from the deli while planning their next New Zealand adventure.

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Twin Room (Shared Bathroom) | In-room safe, WiFi (free), bed sheets - Choice Backpackers (Auckland)
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Choice Backpackers in central Auckland offers a warm, lively atmosphere. Guests enjoy arcade games, billiards, and in-room WiFi. Visitors consistently praise the helpful staff, a real asset when exploring a new city.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

Room options

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In-room safe, WiFi (free), bed sheets

8 Bed Mixed Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, WiFi (free), bed sheets

8 Bed Female Only Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

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

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a wooden floor, and a window with a view of buildings.

4 Bed Mixed Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

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

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a wooden floor, and a window with a view of buildings.

4 Bed Female Only Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Single Room (Shared Bathroom)

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

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

Twin Room (Shared Bathroom)

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

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A bedroom with a bed, a window with a view of trees, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom, City View

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

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A hotel room with a bunk bed, a desk with a chair, a small kitchenette, and a wardrobe.

Private 3 Bed Room with Ensuite Bathroom

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

About the neighborhood

Located in Auckland Central Business District, a neighborhood in Auckland, Choice Backpackers is near a metro station. Sky Tower is a notable landmark, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Queen Street Shopping District and Princes Wharf. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Spark Arena or Eden Park. Visit our Auckland travel guide
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10 Wellesley Street East, Auckland, 1010

What's nearby

  • A historic building with a tall tower and a clock, surrounded by lush green trees.
    University of Auckland
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A historic building with a clock tower, surrounded by modern buildings and a clear blue sky.
    Auckland Town Hall
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A city skyline with a prominent tower, various buildings, and a waterfront.
    Sky Tower
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A cityscape with a prominent tower, traffic lights, and buildings.
    SkyCity Casino
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Queen Street Shopping District
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles

Getting around

  • Auckland Britomart Station
    11 min walk
  • Gaunt Street Tram Stop
    17 min walk
  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL)
    26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Remedy Coffee
    1 min walk
  • McDonald's
    2 min walk
  • Father Ted's Original Irish Pub
    1 min walk
  • Bentto
    1 min walk
  • Eden Noodles City
    1 min walk

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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

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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)

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Choice Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Choice Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Choice Backpackers?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Choice Backpackers located?

This family-friendly Auckland hostel is located in the business district, within a 10-minute walk of Queen Street Shopping District, University of Auckland, and Sky Tower. SkyCity Casino and Auckland Ferry Terminal are also within 15 minutes. Gaunt Street Tram Stop is 17 minutes by foot and Halsey Street Tram Stop is 20 minutes.

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Reviews

Choice Backpackers Reviews

7.6

Good

7.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.0

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 179 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 179 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 179 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 179 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 179 reviews

Reviews

Verified

4/10 Poor

MAYA

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Kitchen was equipped for cooking, linens were clean. The place itself is very poorly maintained I felt gross and a bit unsafe staying downtown. The walls are also paper thin.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Averil

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central locations. Friendly efficient staff. Musty damp smell throughout building. Not cleaned properly...
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Leigh

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

Well worth it

The property is very centrally located. It is near transport, Queen St and shopping and restaurants. The room was fine. Jamie and Melanie were wonderfully helpful and friendly. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Emma

Disliked: Amenities
I stayed in a private room, which itself was very clean and comfortable. However the remainder of the facilities left a lot to be desired. The kitchen is small and cramped for the size of the hostel, with insufficient items for use. E.g. I could only ever find 3 knives in the whole kitchen. Similar can be said for the dining area. The location was fine, though a bit of street noise on a Friday night. Seemed that those in dormitories were given their bedding on check in and had to make up beds themselves. Seems odd to me. Staff on the front desk did the bare minimum.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Not the safest building

Despite emailing to confirm a late check in and being told it was fine I arrived in Auckland at 04.15 to receive a message saying I hadn’t sent ID (which I was not told when I reconfirmed my late arrival via email a few days before). The French receptionist wasn’t welcoming, I felt guilty even asking questions. My main complaint is the lift and emergency exits. The lift takes a long time to move and often doesn’t stop in order of who has pressed their floor button (which was annoying), I tried to use the staircase and noticed nearly all the emergency doors were locked - what if there was a fire? All you have if a dodgy lift to wait in. The room done the job, shower and toilets too, clean and quiet. But the building needs to be made more safe for everyone there- guests & staff included.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Caoilte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Issues with card prepayment. Rooms are quite cold but other than that it done the job. I'd stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Don and Karen

Nice staff
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

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

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

Kiet

Good
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Hannes

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

8/10 Good

Kathleen

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

2/10 Terrible

Aswin

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