Defenetly the best hostel I've been to in 6 month of travelling oz and nz. Very home-like atmosphere and most friendly staff. Bus stop is just across the road. Takes you five minutes into the city. Everythings very clean and the whole atmosphere makes you not want to leave

We stayed in a double room here for a total of 3 nights. The guys who were running it are really friendly and welcoming. The hostel itself is like a big house and has a great kitchen. I there is a supermarket nearby and it's about a half hour walk from Auckland, or you can get the bus. Set in... More

I only stayed here one night in a 3 person bedroom. The room was very small, but it was all clean and comfortable. I liked it even had a tiny fridge inside. Had an awesome view of the sky from the yard.

I stayed here on a couple of occasions during my trip, it's a nice comfortable hostel, plenty of room and in a nice quiet part of the city, there're plenty of shops within walking distance. The staff are very friendly, they helped me book a hire car at the start of the trip. There're activities organised every night of the... More

Stayed here for 3 nights on my first trip to NZ, in a 6 bed mixed dorm. Love the fact that there are no bunks! Dorms and ensuite bathroom very clean. Easy to catch the bus to/from the CBD, supermarket within walking distance.

My partner and I stayed here for a week. Its owned by the same people that own Oaklands Lodge. Its in a great old mansion. Super clean everywhere, good kitchen facilities, good dining facilities. Excellent friendly staff. Good outdoor space for relaxing. Badminton in the garden. Great tv room and social areas and lots of films/tv shows to watch on... More

'Bamber House' is an amazing hostel that's got that home-away-from-home vibe and very friendly people. The facilities are great and very clean and the staff is really helpful. I enjoyed my first nights in NZ at this hostel and will def come back. Also, the pets from house are really sweet and add that extra feeling of being comfy at... More

I stayed for 5 nights in February 2013 for a few days to recover from the tortuous flight from the UK and found the place a very good introduction to NZ hostels. Located in Mount Eden suburb, it is a bit of a trek to town but that was what I wanted. Bus stops very close to hostel or about... More

Despite crackling bunk beds, suffocating hot rooms in the afternoon without air conditioning, electrical burnout, poor internet reception and leaking showers, I still stayed for three weeks as it was close to my place of reseach. As a long term guest at Bamber House and having travelled around the world staying in different hostels, I would have say that I... More