Accommodations in Central Auckland provide easy access to the city’s sights at the price of noisy streets and the occasional congestion. Older travelers, campers, families, or those seeking a city location with more relaxed vibes should choose a residential neighborhood instead. The backpackers in Ponsonby, Parnell, and Mt. Eden are only a short bus ride away from the city center and are generally much homier than the downtown hostels. Most have Internet access and laundry services, and key deposit is usually $10-20.
Base Backpackers (VIP), 16-20 Fort St. (☎ 300 9999; www.basebackpackers.com). Head and shoulders above the rest, base offers amenities including bag storage in every dorm, a rooftop spa, and “sanctuary ...more
The Brown Kiwi (BBH), 7 Prosford St. (☎ 378 0191; www.brownkiwi.co.nz). The Brown Kiwi puts you where you want to be—trendy Ponsonby. This serene 2-story homesports an elegant garden and 2 Japanese-style ...more
City Garden Lodge (BBH), 25 St. George’s Bay Rd. (☎ 302 0880; city.garden@compuweb.co.nz). Once owned by the Queen of Tonga, this lodge gives guests the royal treatment, providing amenities such ...more
Bamber House (BBH), 22 View Rd. (}/fax 623 4267; bamber@ihug.co.nz). This colonial home has a spacious living room, two kitchens, and an outdoor pool. Rainwater is filtered and piped into the washing ...more
Georgia Parkside Backpackers, 189 Park Rd. (☎ 309 8999; www.georgia.co.nz). A lone hostel in the vicinity of Newmarket and the Auckland Domain, Georgia is a broken-in backpackers with all the necessities ...more
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