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Silverfern Backpackers

1.0 star property
Hostel near Sky Tower in Auckland

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Basic Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Lounge
Exterior
Shared fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Hallway

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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234 Hobson St, Auckland, Auckland, 1010
  • Place, Queen Street Shopping District
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Sky Tower
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, SkyCity Casino
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory

  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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6-Bed female Dormitory | Free WiFi, bed sheets

6-Bed female Dormitory

  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory

  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 8-Bed female Dormitory

  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory

  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 10-Bed female Dormitory

  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 12-Bed Dormitory

  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 14-Bed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Basic Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Auckland

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Auckland Central Business District hostel, you'll find Sky Tower and SkyCity Casino. Aotea Centre and Karangahape Road are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Queen Street Shopping District - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Auckland Town Hall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sky Tower - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • SkyCity Casino - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Auckland - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Gaunt Street Tram Stop - 16 min walk
  • Auckland Britomart Station - 19 min walk
  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ember - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Katsura Japanese Cuisine - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Atrium Lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kangnam Station - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Sushi Store - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Silverfern Backpackers

Hostel near Sky Tower in Auckland
Silverfern Backpackers offers its guests a library, a vending machine, and a communal living room. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Silverfern Backpackers also features a microwave in a common area and a refrigerator in a common area. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Auckland hostel is smoke free.

  • 27 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Library
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Lockers available
Silverfern Backpackers offers 27 accommodations with fans. This Auckland hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Uncovered self parking on site (NZD 15 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Fan
  • Laundry detergent
  • Printer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 40 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Uncovered self parking fee: NZD 15 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards, and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.

National rating

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Silverfern Backpackers to the airport?

Silverfern Backpackers is 16.7 mi (25-min drive) away from the Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Silverfern Backpackers?

As of Nov 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Silverfern Backpackers on Nov 23, 2025 start from $41.08, 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.

Does Silverfern Backpackers have an airport shuttle?

Silverfern Backpackers offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of NZD 40 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Silverfern Backpackers to the beach?

This hostel is 6 mi (16-min drive) from Takapuna Beach and 7.7 mi (17-min drive) from Milford Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Silverfern Backpackers offer free breakfast?

Silverfern Backpackers does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Silverfern Backpackers?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but SkyCity Casino (7-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Silverfern Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Silverfern Backpackers?

Free parking is not available at this hostel. Self parking is available for NZD 15 per day.

Does Silverfern Backpackers have a pool?

Silverfern Backpackers does not have a pool.

Does Silverfern Backpackers have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Silverfern Backpackers to downtown Auckland?

Silverfern Backpackers is 0.5 mi away from Auckland.

Silverfern Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Miku

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Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

NAOTO

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