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Choice Backpackers

2.0 star property
Family-friendly stay near Princes Wharf

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Private 3 Bed Room with Ensuite Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Private 3 Bed Room with Ensuite Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Foosball, books, music library, video library
Twin Room (Shared Bathroom) | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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10 Wellesley Street East, Auckland, 1010
  • Place, Queen Street Shopping District
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Auckland
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Sky Tower
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

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)
  • City view
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

8 Bed Female Only Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 161 sq ft
  • 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)
  • City view
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

6 Bed Female Only Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

  • City view
  • 161 sq ft
  • 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
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

4 Bed Female Only Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

  • City view
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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

Single Room (Shared Bathroom)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 108 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Twin Room (Shared Bathroom)

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

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Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom, City View | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Private 3 Bed Room with Ensuite Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 3 Bed Room with Ensuite Bathroom

  • City view
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Private 3 Bed Room with Ensuite Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 3 Bed Room with Ensuite Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk 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 University of Auckland and Sky Tower. Queen Street Shopping District and The Civic Theater are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Queen Street Shopping District - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • University of Auckland - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Auckland Town Hall - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Sky Tower - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • SkyCity Casino - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Remedy Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kompass Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Eden Noodles City - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bentto - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Choice Backpackers

Family-friendly stay near Princes Wharf
There's a snack bar/deli on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a vending machine, and an arcade/game room are also featured at the family-friendly Choice Backpackers.

This Auckland hostel is smoke free.

  • 36 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
Choice Backpackers offers 36 accommodations with safes. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

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

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)

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 available
Express 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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Towels are available on request for a refundable deposit.

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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

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

  • Nearby parking fee: NZD 24 per day (1640 ft away)

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
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
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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Choice Backpackers to the airport?

Choice Backpackers is 13.7 mi (26-min drive) away from the Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Choice Backpackers have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Choice Backpackers.

How close is Choice Backpackers to the beach?

This hostel is 3.5 mi (13-min drive) from St. Helier's Bay Beach and 5.6 mi (20-min drive) from Kohimarama Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Choice Backpackers offer free breakfast?

Choice Backpackers does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Choice Backpackers?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but SkyCity Casino (6-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Choice Backpackers?

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

Is there free parking at Choice Backpackers?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Choice Backpackers have a pool?

Choice Backpackers does not have a pool.

Does Choice Backpackers have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Choice Backpackers to downtown Auckland?

Choice Backpackers is 0.1 mi away from Auckland.

Choice Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 165 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 165 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 165 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 165 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 165 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda, Wellington

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda, Wellington

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

4/10 Poor

Victoria

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Hannes

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Excellent location

Great front desk staff. Excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This part is making me want to change my rating
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

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

Averil

Traveled with family
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

Traveled with group
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

IEUFAKA EDOUARD-JOSEPH

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayananth

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

8/10 Good

Jayananth

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

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

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nyla

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

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

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

8/10 Good

Patrici

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

8/10 Good

Lukas

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