Choice Backpackers

Only lounge area in lobby. Dining area far from kitchen. Staff were great though.

Rummet var i hyfsat skick med tanke på priset. Lite trångt med 8 personer i det lilla rummet. Väldigt trevlig personal med bra service. Köket hade allt jag önskade.

I'm sorry, but the only post I've thing I can say about this hostel is location. Okay, and maybe the wonderful country themes on the various floors...which I couldn't see because the fob takes you to your floor only. This place needs a lot of improvements, ie, lockers in the room, charging stations for each bed, curtains for each bed. Disappointing there was only two showers and two toilets for the entire floor. It was not a very clean facility, compared to other hostels. I dropped something under the bed (it was hanging on the bed rail near my head), and on the process of retrieving pulled up a huge dirty hairball. Seems washrooms are only cleaned once a day. I had asked for a bottom bunk prior to arrival. However, they gave it to someone else. The staff member was apologetic and managed to get things sorted...but this was due to the fact the person who had 'my' bottom bunk was kind enough to move. Some staff were lovely, others not so motivated. No maps. Some staff didn't have a clue on recommendations. Kitchen small. I didn't use it except to get water. Additional positives--they were good at responding to messages. From the point of security, I also appreciated that the front door was locked after a certain time.

Die Unterkunft ist sehr zentral gelegen (direkt ums Eck beginnt die große Einkaufsstraße) und das Personal an der Rezeption war super freundlich und zuvorkommend. Leider war das Badezimmer sehr heruntergekommen, teilweise sehr dreckig (an meinem ersten Abend wurde ich von einer Kakerlake überrascht) und die Zimmer sind recht laut, da die Fenster nicht richtig zugingen. Das Bad teilt man sich im übrigen mit allen. Hier gabs kein extra Bad für Frauen oder Männer. Der Waschraum ist in meinen Augen viel zu klein. Für 10 Stockwerke gibt es nur 2 Waschmaschinen und 2 Trockner. Die Küche schien soweit, wie das Zimmer, in Ordnung zu sein. Genauer wollte ich allerdings nicht hinsehen, nach meiner Erfahrung im Badezimmer. Bei meinem nächsten Besuch in Auckland werde ich mir etwas anderes suchen. Sehr schade.

The room was big but it was missing a microwave. There was no place to hang the clothes in the bathroom. The communal kitchen was very messy - it seemed like it was never cleaned. Staff were helpful when needed.

¿Artículos de higiene personal? Negativo. ¿Caja fuerte? Ni de coña. ¿Aire acondicionado? Si, pero no funcionaba. Había una ducha para toda la planta, que evidentemente con tanto paso de gente, siempre estaba sucia. La cocina siempre patas arriba. La habitación no tenía tan buena pinta como en las fotos y las paredes parecían de papel. La ubicación es inmejorable, aunque nada más anochece hay muchos homeless en la zona y da un poco de respeto. El chico de recepción fue súper simpático, lo mejor, sin duda.

Great location. The hostel is more like a hotel with 3 floors for the facilities mixed with many more floors with several rooms each. My room was mixed and people made numerous disturbances.

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.

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。

I stayed in a private room, which itself was very clean and comfortable. However the remainder of the facilities left a lot to be desired. The kitchen is small and cramped for the size of the hostel, with insufficient items for use. E.g. I could only ever find 3 knives in the whole kitchen. Similar can be said for the dining area. The location was fine, though a bit of street noise on a Friday night. Seemed that those in dormitories were given their bedding on check in and had to make up beds themselves. Seems odd to me. Staff on the front desk did the bare minimum.

The hostel wasn't the cleanest, but it got the job done.

Dirty bathrooms and kitchen, not up to the standard in regards to the price. And towels to hire are 10 dollars, not very sustainable considering a new one is like 6 dollars maximum (and just feels a bit cheap to be far)

Nothing horrible. Nothing excellent. Very loud and the lobby was disgusting in the morning. That did not effect me though so no big deal.

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)

Central locations. Friendly efficient staff. Musty damp smell throughout building. Not cleaned properly...

Die Unterkunft ist sehr zentral gelegen (direkt ums Eck beginnt die große Einkaufsstraße) und das Personal an der Rezeption war super freundlich und zuvorkommend. Leider war das Badezimmer sehr heruntergekommen, teilweise sehr dreckig (an meinem ersten Abend wurde ich von einer Kakerlake überrascht) und die Zimmer sind recht laut, da die Fenster nicht richtig zugingen. Das Bad teilt man sich im übrigen mit allen. Hier gabs kein extra Bad für Frauen oder Männer. Der Waschraum ist in meinen Augen viel zu klein. Für 10 Stockwerke gibt es nur 2 Waschmaschinen und 2 Trockner. Die Küche schien soweit, wie das Zimmer, in Ordnung zu sein. Genauer wollte ich allerdings nicht hinsehen, nach meiner Erfahrung im Badezimmer. Bei meinem nächsten Besuch in Auckland werde ich mir etwas anderes suchen. Sehr schade.

The room was big but it was missing a microwave. There was no place to hang the clothes in the bathroom. The communal kitchen was very messy - it seemed like it was never cleaned. Staff were helpful when needed.

Comfortable bed, clean room. Shared bathroom Ok, looking a bit dated. Great location. Would stay again

¿Artículos de higiene personal? Negativo. ¿Caja fuerte? Ni de coña. ¿Aire acondicionado? Si, pero no funcionaba. Había una ducha para toda la planta, que evidentemente con tanto paso de gente, siempre estaba sucia. La cocina siempre patas arriba. La habitación no tenía tan buena pinta como en las fotos y las paredes parecían de papel. La ubicación es inmejorable, aunque nada más anochece hay muchos homeless en la zona y da un poco de respeto. El chico de recepción fue súper simpático, lo mejor, sin duda.

The staff here were lovely and welcoming, however when we went to the room the trash bin was full, and there was rubbish on the floor, including an unused tampon. When we stripped the beds at the end of the stay for washing, one of the beds had both pee stains and blood stains on the mattress cover.

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.

Great location in the city, staff were friendly and kimd, clean facilities and our private room had a great view.

Rummet var i hyfsat skick med tanke på priset. Lite trångt med 8 personer i det lilla rummet. Väldigt trevlig personal med bra service. Köket hade allt jag önskade.

Nothing horrible. Nothing excellent. Very loud and the lobby was disgusting in the morning. That did not effect me though so no big deal.

I'm sorry, but the only post I've thing I can say about this hostel is location. Okay, and maybe the wonderful country themes on the various floors...which I couldn't see because the fob takes you to your floor only. This place needs a lot of improvements, ie, lockers in the room, charging stations for each bed, curtains for each bed. Disappointing there was only two showers and two toilets for the entire floor. It was not a very clean facility, compared to other hostels. I dropped something under the bed (it was hanging on the bed rail near my head), and on the process of retrieving pulled up a huge dirty hairball. Seems washrooms are only cleaned once a day. I had asked for a bottom bunk prior to arrival. However, they gave it to someone else. The staff member was apologetic and managed to get things sorted...but this was due to the fact the person who had 'my' bottom bunk was kind enough to move. Some staff were lovely, others not so motivated. No maps. Some staff didn't have a clue on recommendations. Kitchen small. I didn't use it except to get water. Additional positives--they were good at responding to messages. From the point of security, I also appreciated that the front door was locked after a certain time.

The room was big but it was missing a microwave. There was no place to hang the clothes in the bathroom. The communal kitchen was very messy - it seemed like it was never cleaned. Staff were helpful when needed.

easy to navigate and close to cbd. very very thin walls and room was dirty as were bedsheets

Comfortable bed, clean room. Shared bathroom Ok, looking a bit dated. Great location. Would stay again

Great location. The hostel is more like a hotel with 3 floors for the facilities mixed with many more floors with several rooms each. My room was mixed and people made numerous disturbances.

I stayed in a private room, which itself was very clean and comfortable. However the remainder of the facilities left a lot to be desired. The kitchen is small and cramped for the size of the hostel, with insufficient items for use. E.g. I could only ever find 3 knives in the whole kitchen. Similar can be said for the dining area. The location was fine, though a bit of street noise on a Friday night. Seemed that those in dormitories were given their bedding on check in and had to make up beds themselves. Seems odd to me. Staff on the front desk did the bare minimum.

Only lounge area in lobby. Dining area far from kitchen. Staff were great though.

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.

It was adequate for my requirements. A little annoying that staff were not on the front desk when I needed them!

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.

Rummet var i hyfsat skick med tanke på priset. Lite trångt med 8 personer i det lilla rummet. Väldigt trevlig personal med bra service. Köket hade allt jag önskade.

The property is very centrally located. It is near transport, Queen St and shopping and restaurants. The room was fine. Jamie and Melanie were wonderfully helpful and friendly. Would stay here again.

Central locations. Friendly efficient staff. Musty damp smell throughout building. Not cleaned properly...

The cleaning staff was very friendly but the women behind the reception weren't friendly or nice.

The room was big but it was missing a microwave. There was no place to hang the clothes in the bathroom. The communal kitchen was very messy - it seemed like it was never cleaned. Staff were helpful when needed.

Great. Staff.

Great location in the city, staff were friendly and kimd, clean facilities and our private room had a great view.

Place is in a good location. Rooms are in good condition, kitchen may need a bit of love.

Close to CBD

The property is very centrally located. It is near transport, Queen St and shopping and restaurants. The room was fine. Jamie and Melanie were wonderfully helpful and friendly. Would stay here again.

Super cheap hostel in downtown with private rooms for 4 people. This is amazing choice for a family looking for an affordable option.

Perfect location close to everything in CBD! Staff were friendly. Private room was good. If you stay a few days, it is good accommodation:-)

The location is very convenient.

Comfortable bed, clean room. Shared bathroom Ok, looking a bit dated. Great location. Would stay again

Very close to the CBD and within walking distance of cafes, shopping, and places to eat out.

I stayed in a private room, which itself was very clean and comfortable. However the remainder of the facilities left a lot to be desired. The kitchen is small and cramped for the size of the hostel, with insufficient items for use. E.g. I could only ever find 3 knives in the whole kitchen. Similar can be said for the dining area. The location was fine, though a bit of street noise on a Friday night. Seemed that those in dormitories were given their bedding on check in and had to make up beds themselves. Seems odd to me. Staff on the front desk did the bare minimum.