Choice Backpackers
City-center hostel within walking distance of Sky Tower
- Free WiFi
Nice clean cosy
It must be a great hostel: perfect central location, friendly and amazing staff, fully…
Choice Backpackers
from NZ$41- 8 Bed Mixed Budget Dorm
- 8 Bed Mixed Dorm (Shared Bathroom)
- 8 Bed Female Only Dorm (Shared Bathroom)
- 6 Bed Mixed Dorm (Shared Bathroom)
- 6 Bed Female Only Dorm (Shared Bathroom)
- 4 Bed Mixed Dorm (Shared Bathroom)
- 4 Bed Female Only Dorm (Shared Bathroom)
- Single Room (Shared Bathroom)
- Twin Room (Shared Bathroom)
- Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom, City View
- Comfort Double Room, Shared Bathroom, City View
- 3 Bed Female Dorm Ensuite
FAQs for Choice Backpackers
Does Choice Backpackers offer free cancellation for a full refund? Yes, Choice Backpackers does have fully refundable rooms available to book on our site, which can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions. What are the cleanliness and hygiene measures currently in place at Choice Backpackers? This property confirms that disinfectant is used to clean the property. Furthermore, guests are provided with hand sanitizer and social distancing measures are in place. Please note that this information has been provided by our partners. Are pets allowed at Choice Backpackers? Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome. What are the check-in and check-out times at Choice Backpackers? You can check in from 2:00 PM - midnight. Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available. Are there restaurants at or near Choice Backpackers? Yes. Nearby restaurants include Kiraku (3-min walk), Dragon Boat Restaurant (3-min walk), and Hansan Vietnamese (3-min walk). Is airport shuttle service offered by Choice Backpackers? Yes, an airport shuttle is available. Is there an onsite casino at Choice Backpackers? No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but SkyCity Casino (7-min walk) is nearby.
Recent reviews
Good 7.4 From 54 reviews
Very good
Better and Nomads or Base and great manager
The main positive thing about this place is that you’re actually able to sleep, unlike Nomads or Base where the noise from the streets keeps you up until the early hours!! There is some noise, but it’s just traffic (rather than booming music and people screaming and shouting) and with some earplugs you can get a good night’s sleep. The manager was super nice as well, and when there was a mix up in my reservation she gave me free WiFi and kept apologising which is rare, a lot of the time hostel staff just don’t care. It has also improved a lot since I stayed here 2 months ago, generally a lot cleaner and the customer service better. I think they are making a real effort to improve the place and I definitely noticed, so they’re doing a good job. The only thing I think they should change is the location of the self-reservation system, which requires you to put in all your card details. It’s at the front fest and placed very high up so if there’s someone behind you when you put in your card details they would easily be able to see. But I will be staying here again, I think it’s the best budget hostel in the downtown area.
nz3 night trip
Exceptional
Easy
gb1 night trip
Good
I like the vibe of the travellers a lot of working holiday people. But the hostel doesnt have lockers and ot has serious bedbugs problems. The staff didnt care and told everytime someone had a problem with that, that was the first time they hear something about it. (They told in 3 days at least 10 people the same) great actors
Annonymous, us3 night trip
Exceptional
I stayed in a private room on the 8th floor and took the best shower I think I’ve ever taken in a hostel.
Sarah, us1 night trip
Good
Staff were friendly and the property was central. The single room had significant water stains on the ceiling tiles. The bed frame needs wiping down as it looks dirty, but the bed itself was comfortable. The hand basin in the communal bathroom was very discoloured, yet another bathroom had a tidy basin. As a Kiwi, I was embarrassed that this reflects badly on our hospitality industr.y
Anita, au1 night trip
Exceptional
Very clean and well kept, wonderful service and a really nice atmosphere. Perfect location. Only thing is having an outlet with a ledge beside the bed would be nice.
ca1 night trip
Good
Nice place but there is just so many people. This makes it hard to keep bathroom or other facilities clean. Kitchen cleaning hours were not at right time!
Natalia, us3 night trip
Exceptional
The staff was super helpful and it was clean. Right in the city
us1 night trip
Very good
Excellent location, but building is a bit run down
au1 night trip
Good
Liked the friendly staff, close to everything, needs alot of refurbishing though, kitchen needs gutting, whole place needs to be updated
au1 night trip