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Choice Backpackers

2.0 star property
Family-friendly hostel in Auckland

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Billiards
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

  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is HK$335
HK$385 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov

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)

Highlights

20 bathrooms
In-room safe
  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

8 Bed Female Only Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

20 bathrooms
In-room safe
  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

6 Bed Mixed Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

20 bathrooms
In-room safe
  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for 6 Bed Female Only Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

6 Bed Female Only Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

20 bathrooms
In-room safe
  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

4 Bed Mixed Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

20 bathrooms
In-room safe
  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for 4 Bed Female Only Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

4 Bed Female Only Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

20 bathrooms
In-room safe
  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room (Shared Bathroom)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

20 bathrooms
In-room safe
  • 108 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room (Shared Bathroom)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

20 bathrooms
In-room safe
  • 107 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

20 bathrooms
In-room safe
  • 107 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 3 Bed Room with Ensuite Bathroom

Highlights

Kitchenette
Private bathroom
Microwave
Laptop workspace
In-room safe
Desk
  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 3 Bed Room with Ensuite Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Kitchenette
Private bathroom
Microwave
Laptop workspace
In-room safe
Desk
  • 215 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the area

Map
10 Wellesley Street East, Auckland, 1010

What's nearby

  • Queen Street Shopping District - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Sky Tower - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • SkyCity Casino - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • University of Auckland - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Auckland Ferry Terminal - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Remedy Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Gong Cha 貢茶 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Eden Noodles City - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Father Ted's Original Irish Pub - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Receptionist - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Choice Backpackers

Family-friendly hostel near Sky Tower
Close to University of Auckland and SkyCity Casino, Choice Backpackers provides an arcade/games room, a library and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a snack bar/deli.
Other perks include:
  • Express check-out, express check-in and games
  • A front desk safe, tour/ticket information and multilingual staff
  • A vending machine, a music library and a billiards/pool table
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Choice Backpackers have comforts such as free WiFi and safes.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

More

  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
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 an access code; 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
Towels are available on request for a refundable deposit.

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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-authorise 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

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Choice Backpackers Auckland
Choice Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Choice Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Auckland

Frequently asked questions

Is Choice Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Choice Backpackers?

As of 31 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Choice Backpackers on 2 Nov 2025 start from HK$334.5, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Choice Backpackers?

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

What time is check-out at Choice Backpackers?

Checkout 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

7.8

Eco-friendliness

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 153 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 153 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 153 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 153 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 153 reviews

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

William

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

8/10 Good

Jayananth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tara

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worst hotel, so dirty... But good staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This part is making me want to change my rating
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Patrici

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
The cleaning staff was very friendly but the women behind the reception weren't friendly or nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Samuel

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It's good value, but could've done with fewer stains on the floor haha.

8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was an issue with an amenity listed on the Expedia app not being available for my room, and the other rooms were already taken. The company provided a partial refund to amend the missing amenities. I was disappointed to not have the amenity, but happy that the company took my complaint seriously and worked to improve the situation.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

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

8/10 Good

Hannes

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Mary Ann

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bedsheets seems to have a smell at first. there’s a weird smell at the toilet also (we don’t have any idea where it’s coming from)
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

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

8/10 Good

YUMI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
無料駐車場エリアに徒歩５分もあれば到着できます。夕方６時から朝の８時までの時間限定だった記憶。 チェックイン時間２２時までフロントに人がいるのが好印象。 キッチンもそこそこ使いやすい。大体どこでもそうだけど、ナイフの切れ味がすこぶる悪い。フライパンに合うサイズの蓋がないので、二つのフライパンをくっつくけて利用しました。　ワイングラスはありません。マグカップを利用しました。冷蔵庫がめっちゃ並んでいて使いやすかった。名前を書いて貼るためのシールみたいなものはありませんでした。シャワーはフロアに一つずつあるのかな？フロアは５-６部屋くらいあったと思う。トイレはフロアに３つくらい。それなりに清潔に保たれていた。利用者のマナーによるところもあると思うけど。 コンセントも複数あり、Ｗｉ-Ｆｉも快適。立地もいいので、また利用したい宿だった。唯一の難点は、食堂の殺風景さ。交流もし辛いしちょっと寂しい感じ。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Flor Gisela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Súper bien ubicada, todo lo hice a pie. Muy bien y muy limpio
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayananth

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

10/10 Excellent

Flor Gisela

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

MUY BUEN LUGAR

ME PARECIO FENOMENAL, MJY BIEN UBICADO, TODO LO PUEDES HACER CAMINANDO. UNA ZONA MUY SEGURA Y SUPER FACIL TOMAR EL CAMION AL AEROPUERTO.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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

6/10 Okay

TETSUYA

Liked: Staff & service
Good!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Lukas

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

6/10 Okay

Giovanna

No
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Gennie

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

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed Thursday 12th Sept 2024 The private room was on the 10th floor and it was cold but the receptionist did warn me and give me an extra blanket. The lamp and wall plug were across the room / at the bottom of the bed so that was a bit annoying. I had come from LA over night so they did let me in to shower but charged me $5 + $5 to borrow a towel. The shower was luke warm but this morning was hot. Luggage storage is free. You must scan your key fob to access the lift/ elevator so that felt safe.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024