Choice Backpackers

Choice Backpackers

Hostel
 

10 Wellesley Street East, Auckland, New Zealand

GoodBased on 1,620 reviews
6.3

$55

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Choice Backpackers Information

Discover essential information, amenities, and features of Choice Backpackers, providing insights into what to expect during your stay. Information on this property was last updated on 25 April 2025.
Family-friendly hostel in Auckland Along with a snack bar/deli, this smoke-free hostel has a microwave in a common area and a refrigerator in a common area. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally,...

Good to know

Check-in time14:00
Check-out time10:00
Payment & CancellationPolicies vary by room type and provider.
Front desk number+64 9309 8802

Perks and amenities at Choice Backpackers

A comprehensive list of on-site, in-building, and in-room amenities you’ll find at Choice Backpackers
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Parking
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Express check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Game room
  • Microwave

General

  • Earplugs
  • Window
  • Family rooms
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lift
  • Shampoo
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shared kitchen
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Smoke alarms
  • Shared toilet
  • Heating
  • Shower
  • Accessible by lift
  • Microwave
  • Key card access
  • No smoking
  • Laptop safe
  • Express check-out
  • Parking
  • Body soap
  • Lockers
  • Carpeted
  • Air-conditioned
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • City view
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Dustbins
  • Upper floors accessible by lift
  • Desk
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Private bathroom
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Kitchenette
  • Storage available

Activities

  • Board games/puzzles
  • Game room
  • Table football
  • Darts
  • Scuba diving
  • Books
  • Pool table

Services

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Laundry service
  • Key access

Reviews for Choice Backpackers

Read firsthand reviews and testimonials from guests who have stayed at Choice Backpackers, providing insights into their experiences. Travellers have left 1,620 reviews of Choice Backpackers to date. Review data was last updated on 25 April 2025.
6.3
OkayBased on 1,620 verified guest reviews

Pros +
  • Well equipped kitchen and facilities (in 19 reviews)
  • Ideal location for Sky Bus service (in 8 reviews)
  • very clean with fresh air (in 11 reviews)
Cons -
  • Some of the furniture in the common areas need a change (in 3 reviews)
  • "Kitchen old utensils and counters burnt, unhygenic!" (in 40 reviews)
  • Not so long term. (in 4 reviews)

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Photos of Choice Backpackers

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Explore Central Business District, Auckland

Choice Backpackers is located at 10 Wellesley Street East in the Central Business District neighbourhood of Auckland. Popular landmark data was lasted updated on 25 April 2025.

Most Popular Landmarks

Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki

4 mins walk

0.3 km

University Clock Tower

7 mins walk

0.6 km

Old Government House

9 mins walk

0.8 km

Viaduct Harbour

6 mins drive

2.2 km

Parnell Rose Gardens

6 mins drive

2.9 km

Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki

4 mins walk

0.3 km

University Clock Tower

7 mins walk

0.6 km

Old Government House

9 mins walk

0.8 km

Viaduct Harbour

6 mins drive

2.2 km

Parnell Rose Gardens

6 mins drive

2.9 km

Public Transportation

Britomart Transport Centre

10 mins walk

0.8 km

Britomart Transport Centre

10 mins walk

0.8 km

Car Hires

$46 daily average

Closest Airports

Auckland Intl Airport

25 mins drive

20.3 km

Auckland Intl Airport

25 mins drive

20.3 km

  • How far is Choice Backpackers from Aotea Centre?

    Choice Backpackers is a walkable distance (0.3 km) from Aotea Centre, Auckland.

  • Is Choice Backpackers close to Auckland Central City Library?

    If you want to see Auckland Central City Library while visiting Auckland, Choice Backpackers is just 0.1 km away.

FAQs when booking at Choice Backpackers

Find answers to commonly asked questions regarding bookings, amenities, policies, and more when booking a stay at Choice Backpackers. FAQs were last updated on 25 April 2025.
  • Is pricing at Choice Backpackers comparable to 2 star hotels in Auckland?

    In Auckland, the average nightly rate for 2 stars hotels is $118. The expected nightly rate for Choice Backpackers is around $70; a price that is 40% cheaper than the city average. HotelsCombined considers Choice Backpackers to be a good deal if you’re looking to stay at a 2 stars hotel in Auckland.

  • How close is Choice Backpackers to the nearest airport, Auckland Intl Airport?

    The distance between the closest airport, Auckland Intl Airport, and Choice Backpackers is 27.7 km and the expected drive time is about 0h 21m. Your drive time between the two can vary based on the time of day and traffic trends of the area.

  • What is the best way for guests to get from Auckland Intl Airport to Choice Backpackers?

    For the most freedom while visiting Auckland, consider hiring a car for about $33/day and parking it at Choice Backpackers where they offer parking spaces to hotel guests. Rideshare apps and taxis remain a very common solution for Choice Backpackers guests. This is often the most cost-effective method of transportation when visiting Auckland.

  • How close is Choice Backpackers from the Auckland city centre?

    The centre of Downtown, Auckland, is just 0.3 km away from the front doors of Choice Backpackers. You can find many fellow tourists at places such as ASB Showgrounds, which you can get to from Choice Backpackers using any means of transportation.

  • What is the Choice Backpackers phone number?

    For questions about Choice Backpackers and your reservation, contact the front desk directly at +64 9309 8802.

  • Does Choice Backpackers have Wi-Fi available?

    Yes, Choice Backpackers has Wi-Fi available to hotel guests.

  • What is the check-out time at Choice Backpackers?

    Check-out should be before 10:00. For checking in at Choice Backpackers, guests should plan for any time after 14:00 on the day of their scheduled arrival.

  • How much does it cost to stay at Choice Backpackers, Auckland?

    Prices at Choice Backpackers will vary depending on when you plan to stay and what room type you require. The average nightly room price recently has been $70, though some users have found rates as low as $21. To see prices for your dates, enter them in the form above.

  • Does Choice Backpackers have a laundry service?

    Choice Backpackers does have a laundry service. Contact the property for details.

  • What is the cheapest month to stay at Choice Backpackers?

    For the best chance to save money on your Choice Backpackers reservation, consider staying in June, when prices are typically at their lowest ($58).

  • In what area of Auckland is Choice Backpackers located?

    Choice Backpackers is located within the Central Business District area of Auckland. Utilise the map on this page to understand where Choice Backpackers is in relation to the rest of Auckland.

  • What is the cheapest day to check into Choice Backpackers?

    Consider checking into Choice Backpackers on Sunday, when the nightly price is typically at its lowest (average nightly rate of $20).

  • How far is Choice Backpackers from Aotea Centre?

    Choice Backpackers is a walkable distance (0.3 km) from Aotea Centre, Auckland.

  • Is Choice Backpackers close to Auckland Central City Library?

    If you want to see Auckland Central City Library while visiting Auckland, Choice Backpackers is just 0.1 km away.

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