Choice Backpackers

The facilities of this hostel are quite good - they have a very favourable ratio of residents per bathroom, with 1-2 small bathrooms with showers, toilet, sink on each floor, as well as several toilet-only stalls. With the exception of the lovely murals on most floors, the building and facilities aren't pretty, but they are functional. Rooms are small, but, again, serve their purpose. Table, chair and sufficient power outlets in each room. Towels were provided. During my stay, the other guests included a few large families as well as some older people among the normal backpacker clientele. Good kitchen facilities (apart from a faulty stovetop). The reception is easily accessible from the street and conveniently located. Lounge/dining areas were slightly lacking, but nonetheless, the hostel maintained a casual, friendly, communal energy. Lovely views of Auckland (if you get the right window aspect). For what I payed, I was impressed with the hostel as a whole. I enjoyed my stay and felt safe as young female traveller. Would stay there again.

Bedroom was nice. Even had a desk which I used to dry my stuff out. Good enough to sleep in. Had an alright view of the city from the 8th floor. Bathroom was dirty. Used towels on the sink. One toilet stall even had a light that wouldn't stop flickering like something out of a horror movie. Kitchen was a nightmare.One upside is that it's connected to three restaurants, one which to my knowledge offers a 20% discount for anyone staying in Choice Backpackers.But the best thing about Choice Backpackers is that it encourages you to spend as much time out of the hostel as possible, motivating you to explore the city. I am not being sarcastic. I genuinely, sincerely think that the lack of decent facilities was good for the short trip I was on. Also it's very, very close to Aotea centre and a bunch of other cool places, and near to the bus stops so keep that in mind.Anyhow you you get what you pay for. Very affordable but that's all it has going for it.

Good location and okay hostel for a few nights.Man on the front desk was so rude, rolled his eyes at pretty much everyone he dealt with like they were stupid, not welcoming and seemed annoyed that you were even trying to check in. When we checked out he told us to post our keys in a box, so we did, but he seemed SO annoyed that we did that because he sat and watched us? Just set the tone for the whole experience dealing with him.Kitchen not big enough for the amount of rooms, not enough bathrooms per floor and they got dirty really quickly.Only 2 power outlets for 8 people in a room but given 2 extension leads and a fan. Bedrooms were okay and secure but had mould on the walls, mould on bathroom walls as well but not surprising due to lack of ventilation.Overall, would not stay there again or recommend to anyone. In need of a thorough deep clean and an upgrade of facilities, as well as a new receptionist.

We had a private room/private bathroom and really enjoyed our stay. The setup was very nice - the place was clean and quiet and in a great location. We did struggle a little bit with the elevator (not because it was broken, but because we didnt realize that certain floors were closed at certain parts of the day) but otherwise we had no complaints. Would stay here again.

This is a great hostel even for longer time stays! I stayed here for more than 2 months myself and don’t have anything to complain about.The staff is really nice. James the receptionist helped me a lot with my visa application and finding a good fitness studio in Auckland downtown.Very friendly, young and happy hostel guests stay here and still it’s quite in the nights even in 8 bed dorms.Would stay here again any time :)

The staff at choice go above and beyond, suggesting great places to see in the city. James and Anthony were very understanding as the staff are travellers as well, empathetic to guests in stressful situations and guiding them in the right direction. I extended my stay multiple times, as the location is perfect, most things are easy to walk too. Views were nice to wake up to in the morning.

I had a great stay here. The hostel itself is basic and could do with a bit of TLC but it has everything you need in a hostel. Kitchen is always clean and tidy with plenty of space for food storage, plenty of fridges and a seating area. Beds are comfy but no lockers or much storage for luggage in the rooms. Staff are great and I would stay here again.

This is the perfect location in auckland for young back backers. It’s so central and has a lovely social feel, cool table football table and sofas downstairs. The bathrooms and kitchen aren’t the cleanest we’ve seen but have all the basics. We stayed in a four man dorm which was just perfect for us, not fancy but lovely natural light from the massive windows. We met lots of cool people here.

Upon arrival, this was starting to seem like a bad choice, but it got better throughout the week. I had a late check in, and the email didn't inform me that the only shower available on my floor was under construction. So, I couldn't shower that night, which was ick. Then, the next day, the only shower available was literally a tiny room that was ALL shower. No hooks, nowhere to hang or place your slippers/towel, bag. Just a room with a shower head. However, I finally discovered a room that had a toilet, shower, and place you can put your stuff to the side. All in all, this place is bearable. Once you find the right shower spot, you're okay, and I stayed in a private room which was just the right size. The worst thing about this place was the guy at the reception. I didn't speak with him often, but just getting him to greet you or even smile was a challenge. He seemed miserable. Kinda sad actually. Not a smile in sight for the 3 days I passed by him.

The location of this hostel is perfect. It’s in the CBD core where you can find public transportation to go anywhere. There are fast food places everywhere, and it’s a block away from a big supermarket.If you are looking for a quiet place, this might not be the best option for you. But if you want to have fun and meet amazing people, you definitely have to try Choice Backpackers.You will meet James at the reception, who is a superstar who makes the atmosphere even better. He is always ready to help and give you tips on what to do in the city.I had a blast staying here and I will come back anytime.The only thing the hostel needs in my opinion, is lockers, but they are already putting them into the rooms. So 5 stars out of 5! I’ve stayed there for 3 months, and I will definitely come back!!!