YHA Auckland City

Book for large groups (9+)
YHANZ Auckland City exterior 2 2010
YHANZ Auckland City interior kitchen 1 2011
YHANZ Auckland City kitchen 1 2010
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YHANZ Auckland City double 2 2010
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YHANZ Auckland City exterior 3 2010
YHA Auckland City tv room 2 2010
YHANZ Auckland City scenic 1 2011
YHANZ Auckland City scenic 2 2011

Information

Host:
Steve Collier

Address:
18 Liverpool Street Auckland Central
Auckland
Phone:
+64 9 309 2802
Fax:
+64 9 373 5083
Email:
[javascript protected email address]

Reception:
7am - 11pm plus 24 hour access
Check in:
2:00pm
Check out:
10:00am
-36.856853 174.762826

Description

About YHA Auckland City

YHA Auckland City is the ideal backpacker hostel to start or finish your New Zealand adventure.

This former hotel offers a range of clean and comfortable rooms from different sized dorm rooms (male or female only available), to private single, twin and double rooms. The hostel combines the excitement of the city with a safe and secure environment.

A fully equipped kitchen, relaxed dining room, comfortable TV room, spacious sundeck and BBQ area, laundry and luggage storage facilities and free accommodation and travel service, make this 4-star Qualmark rated hostel an awesome place to stay.

Located at the top of Queen Street in the heart of Auckland, New Zealand’s largest and most exciting city, the YHA Auckland City hostel provides easy access to the city centre and is surrounded by shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs.

The hostel is also a short walk from the Airbus Express stop making it easy to find when you first arrive, or a great place to spend your last few days in NZ.

Knowledgeable staff are on hand 24 hours a day to welcome you with a big smile! The team can offer advice about the best things to do in Auckland and New Zealand, and can book any activities, transport or YHA accommodation around the country to help make your trip as easy as possible.

Travel in Auckland and around New Zealand

YHA Auckland International has an onsite travel and accommodation booking service to help you book your activities and travel in Auckland and around the country. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff are on hand to give advice as to the best ways to make the most of your time and money in New Zealand. They can also book all your YHA accommodation in advance to help make your trip as relaxing as possible.

Here’s a small sample of some of the iconic Auckland sights and activities:

  • The Auckland Harbour Bridge
  • Aotea Square – visit the square for crafts markets, rallies and arts festivals.
  • The Britomart Centre – is the main public transport hub
  • Karangahape Road – also known as "K' Road", and is famous for its bars, clubs and shops
  • Kelly Tarlton's Underwater World – aquarium and Antarctic centre
  • New Zealand National Maritime Museum – features New Zealand maritime history
  • Queen Street - main street of the city, from Karangahape Road down to the harbour.
  • Sky Tower – the tallest free standing structure in the southern hemisphere which offers fantastic panoramic views of Auckland.
  • The Viaduct – restaurants, bars and home to the Americas’ cup yacht

Quote

YHA Auckland City is a large and central YHA with seven floors of mostly twin and double rooms – the upper ones with fine city views – plus well-equipped common areas and a large travel centre. - The Rough Guide to New Zealand

By Bus:

The hostel is 800m from the station. Head down Victoria Street and turn right into Queen Street, City Road is on the left from station

By Plane:

23km to Auckland International Airport. Door to door transfers with Airbus and Super Shuttle

By Train:

1km to hostel. Walk from station up Queen Street to Hostel (25mins) or catch a bus up Queen Street from Britomart ($0.50)

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  • BBQ
  • Bicycle Storage
  • EFTPOS
  • Internet Access
  • Locker Storage
  • Luggage Storage
  • Mastercard
  • TV Room
  • VISA

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Things to do

  • Visit Auckland’s Sky Tower for breathtaking views over the ‘City of Sails’. Try the Sky Walk or the Sky Jump if you’re feeling brave.
  • Walk across Auckland’s iconic Auckland Harbour Bridge for stunning views of Auckland’s downtown with Sky Tower and across Auckland Harbour. 
  • Auckland is best seen from the harbour, take a cruise or go sailing around Auckland harbour, across to fashionable Devonport, or to the fascinating islands of Waiheke, Rangitoto or Great Barrier Island.
  • Kelly Tarlton’s Underwater World remains a popular place to visit to see New Zealand’s varied marine life up close and personal. 
  • Visit the Auckland Museum and Auckland Art Gallery for some of New Zealand’s best Maori and fine art collections. 
  • Take in some live music or live theatre – Auckland is New Zealand’s entertainment capital.

YHA offers a range of accommodation to suit groups of all types. Find out how YHA can help your group with their accommodation, transport and activity needs.

Each hostel offers a range of accommodation options for your group. Please email our Customer Services team or phone freephone (within NZ) 0800 278 299.