See all properties

Grafton Backpackers

2.0 star property
Adults-only hostel near Sky Tower

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Grafton Backpackers

BBQ/picnic area
Shared fridge, microwave
Exterior
Restaurant
Interior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

View in a map
6A-6C Glenside Crescent, Auckland, 1010
  • Place, Karangahape Road
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Auckland
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Queen Street Shopping District
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

You may also like

Ad
Exterior

Grand Millennium Auckland

Auckland Central Business District
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, 1,733 reviews
$101 nightly
The price is $117
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with taxes and fees
Grand Millennium Auckland

About the neighborhood

Auckland

Eden Terrace stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Eden Terrace hostel, you'll find Karangahape Road and Symonds Street Cemetery. Queen Street Shopping District and University of Auckland are also within half a mile (1 km).
View more Hostels in AucklandOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • Karangahape Road - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • University of Auckland - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Queen Street Shopping District - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Auckland City Hospital - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Sky Tower - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • MOTAT 1 Tram Stop - 4 min drive
  • Auckland Grafton Station - 14 min walk
  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kokoro - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Schapiro's Sports Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Benedict’s - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kazuya - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Flüff Cafe - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Grafton Backpackers

Adults-only hostel near Sky Tower
As a guest of Grafton Backpackers, you'll find a terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. Grafton Backpackers also features a garden, a picnic area, and laundry facilities.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Auckland hostel.

  • 120 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
Grafton Backpackers offers 120 accommodations with air conditioning. This Auckland hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Similar properties

Lounge
Haka House Auckland City
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
4.0 out of 5, Very Good, 54 reviews
$45 nightly
The price is $52
Apr 14 - Apr 15
Total with taxes and fees
Haka House Auckland City

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom (in-room sink)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - midnight
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Please note: Guests over 40 years of age are not permitted in shared, mixed dorm rooms. However, these guests can book entire dorm rooms for their use.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: NZD 20.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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 and cash
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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Grafton Backpackers Hostel Auckland
Grafton Backpackers Hostel
Grafton Backpackers Auckland
Grafton Backpackers Auckland
Grafton Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Grafton Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Auckland

Frequently asked questions

How close is Grafton Backpackers to the airport?

Grafton Backpackers is 16.3 mi (29-min drive) away from the Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Grafton Backpackers have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Grafton Backpackers.

How close is Grafton Backpackers to the beach?

This hostel is 4.2 mi (14-min drive) from St. Helier's Bay Beach and 6.2 mi (21-min drive) from Kohimarama Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Grafton Backpackers offer free breakfast?

Grafton Backpackers does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Grafton Backpackers?

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

What time is check-in at Grafton Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Grafton Backpackers?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Grafton Backpackers have a pool?

Grafton Backpackers does not have a pool.

Does Grafton Backpackers have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Grafton Backpackers to downtown Auckland?

Grafton Backpackers is 0.9 mi away from Auckland.

Grafton Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 27 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Julian

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

Auckland comfort

Good clean and convenient
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Luis Filipe

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

Good place with have a car

Nice place for stay in Auckland , near CBD , but with free spot to park close or around hostel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like that the pods allowed for privacy, and the people staying were really welcoming and lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed in a pod dorm and it was fine. Clean and in good condition, although I would have appreciated better security. No in-room lockers, just bags left on the floor wherever. I had a key to the dorm room but with multiple other occupants, it was left open whenever I came back to the room. Shared bathrooms are very small and were wet all the time, but reasonably clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Muhammad Noman

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

Affordable accommodation in expensive Auckland

They have nice chil areas and clean washrooms. Washrooms on the third floor are far better than any other floor. Kitchen is very helpful when you are trying to avoid super expensive dine out in Auckland. Few minutes of walk from Sky Bus stop. Almost 30 mina of walk from Sky City hotel which is a common pickup point for many tours.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Svende

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed in one of the pod-type dorms. The bed was comfortable and didn't shift around when someone was going up/down the ladder. Each bed had a light, outlets, and a small lockbox (sized for maybe a laptop or tablet).
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Room comfort
The deluxe beds were comfortable and you get your own power outlet and light. It wasn’t as clean as I would like; there was garbage and dirt left from the previous person in my sleeping pod. They provide you with bed linens but no towel. The elevator was broken and I had to carry my luggage up many flights of stairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ane, Germany

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

nice hostel

Stayed there the second time and it’s always fun with all the travelers around!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s a very nice hostel and contains everything a backpacker needs. You have to take care off your food but that shouldn’t be a problem :) The rooms are tidy, the beds are comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

M

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Too many people using the small kitchen especially during dinner time.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

X

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
The location of the hostel is good. However, the room was very packed and I had no place to put my things.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lee

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

Good Times

Nice, tidy Backpackers. Definitely worth value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Patrick

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

Good hostel a bit outside of the center

Not very central, but nice, clean hostel with big, comfortable kitchen/sitting area. The heating wasn't on so it was very cold in my room. They gave me a second blanket, which helped a bit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Essen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Yeseul

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

바퀴세상

바퀴벌레와 동거동락
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Alles wie erwartet, cooles Ambiente, leider für Verlängerung ausgebucht ,😉
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
キッチンが狭かった Wi-Fiが良かった
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

靜玟

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
除了洗澡的時候沒地方可以放衣服，其他的設備在背包客棧真的不能要求太多，至少整體都很不錯
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019