I stayed here for a few weeks to save a bit if money. Mount Eden is nice and quiet and only a 20 min bus ride into town. Nice walk up the old volcano behind the hostel. If your in any way fussy you won't like this place, if your happy to make do on a budget then you'll be... More

This place is a long way from Auckland central as stated. Good views and nice English guy on desk. But thats all the good I can say about it. This place has heaps of potential but badly run down. Cockroaches ,mice etc, damp rooms. No heating, when heating is requested as has been done by various guests they are ignored.... More

Stayed here with my partner late oct.11. Would not recommend this place to anyone. Cockroaches, rats mice etc. Thin walls where you can hear everything in the next room. Dirty place . Run by Chinese woman a control freak who isnt interested in your complaints. A rude obnoxious person. English guy on desk a pleasant man but thats the only... More

My husband and I stayed here for 6 nights. We were biding time until flying out of Auckland and had run out of steam to keep exploring after 8 months on the road. So, we wouldn't have stayed that long if we were just passing through. We negotiated a deal over the phone based on the booking deals on one... More

positive,free internet(when works,not if more than 8 people connected at same time). is a quiet neighbourghhood,and have a free car park,David the co owner is a nice guy that will help you on everything. negative,safety,3 guys were stolen during my stay,one maori guy was blamed,i´m not sure was him. Noise,if u plan to take a rest there forget it,the other... More

My boyfriend and I stayed in this hostel for a weekend to check out Auckland. Although we had trouble finding it (there are no signs indicating it and it's way up a hill) we enjoyed our weekend here. The receptionist was very friendly and upon arrival showed us around the hostel and the common area and kitchen. Our double standard... More