Choice Backpackers

Choice Backpackers

Hostel
 

10 Wellesley Street East, Auckland, New Zealand

GoodBased on 1,620 reviews
6.3

C$ 49

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About Choice Backpackers

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 time2:00 PM
Check-out time10:00 AM
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
  • 24hr front desk
  • Game room
  • Microwave

General

  • Earplugs
  • Window
  • Family rooms
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Shampoo
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shared kitchen
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Smoke alarms
  • Shared toilet
  • Heating
  • Shower
  • Accessible by elevator
  • 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)
  • Trash cans
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Desk
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Private bathroom
  • 24hr front desk
  • Kitchenette
  • Storage available

Activities

  • Board games/puzzles
  • Game room
  • Foosball table
  • 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

Rental Cars

C$ 40 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 Sparks Arena?

    Sparks Arena in Auckland is 1.2 km away from Choice Backpackers.

  • Is Choice Backpackers close to Sky Tower?

    0.4 km - making Sky Tower a reasonable walk or short drive/taxi from Choice Backpackers.

FAQs when booking at Choice Backpackers

Find answers to commonly asked questions regarding reservations, 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?

    Nightly rates at Choice Backpackers will generally be 31% cheaper than the average 2-stars hotel in Auckland. When staying at Choice Backpackers, you should be prepared to pay about C$ 62/night, which is considered to be a good deal in Auckland for a 2-stars hotel.

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

    There are 27.7 km between the closest airport, Auckland Intl Airport, and Choice Backpackers. The drive to the airport from the hotel should take you 0h 21m with a normal traffic flow. It’s important to take high traffic times into consideration, especially in metropolitan areas.

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

    Choice Backpackers has parking for hotel guests so for most visitors spending time in Auckland, renting a car for around C$ 31/day may be the best option. This will give you the ability to get to and from Auckland Intl Airport, and also give you the flexibility to get around the area. One of the more popular options today is to take a taxi or ridesharing service directly from Auckland Intl Airport to the hotel. This option is often cost effective, but guests must keep a lookout for peak time rates.

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

    Choice Backpackers is 0.3 km away from the center of Downtown, Auckland. Consider visiting ASB Showgrounds, a popular landmark that can be accessed from Choice Backpackers by various forms of transportation.

  • What is the Choice Backpackers phone number?

    You can reach the front desk of Choice Backpackers 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 AM. For checking in at Choice Backpackers, guests should plan for any time after 2:00 PM 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 C$ 62, though some users have found rates as low as C$ 18. To see prices for your dates, enter them in the form above.

  • Does Choice Backpackers have a laundry service?

    Yes, there are laundry services usually available at Choice Backpackers, Auckland.

  • 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 (C$ 51).

  • In what area of Auckland is Choice Backpackers located?

    Choice Backpackers is located within the Central Business District area of Auckland. Utilize 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 C$ 26).

  • How far is Choice Backpackers from Sparks Arena?

    Sparks Arena in Auckland is 1.2 km away from Choice Backpackers.

  • Is Choice Backpackers close to Sky Tower?

    0.4 km - making Sky Tower a reasonable walk or short drive/taxi from Choice Backpackers.

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