- City view
- Garden
- BBQ facilities
- Free WiFi
- 24-hour front desk
- Non-smoking rooms
- Luggage storage
- Heating
- Lift
- Parking on site
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About this property
YMCA Hostel offers budget accommodation in the heart of Auckland CBD (Central Business District). Guests have access to a shared kitchenette, an outdoor seating area and lounge room with billiards and cable TV. The bars and clubs of Karangahape Road are a 2-minute walk from YMCA Hostel Auckland. It is 5 minutes’ walk to the city’s best shopping on Queen Street. All rooms include a small refrigerator, a heater and bed linen. There is also a wardrobe and work desk in each room. YMCA Hostel offers separate female and mixed dorm rooms. YMCA Auckland is only 15 minutes’ walk from The University of Auckland and Auckland University of Technology (AUT). It is a 10-minute walk to the bars, restaurants and cafes of Ponsonby.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Parking on site
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness centre
- 24-hour front desk
- Laundry
- Lift
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Suzani
New Zealand
“The hostel was really good. The staff will keep your bags if you arrive early for no extra charge. Usually, places in Auckland would charge you something to hold your bags. So this is a plus for YMCA. Also, the staff are really friendly and the...” - Reid
New Zealand
“I absolutely loved everything, the entertainment, the vibe, the friendly people, the vending machines, the breakfast deal you can get and the $5 bag of small personal hygiene products!” - Lisa
Australia
“Its affordable accommodation in Auckland, I booked a private room as a solo traveller and it was as described. The bed was comfortable and all the facilities through out the building were clean.” - Thorkil
France
“You get what your money is worth. Very cheap hostel, so you don't expect a lot of equipments. Very nice staff that will be happy to help you.” - Trish
New Zealand
“Location is excellent… close to bus … close to sky is” - Gail
New Zealand
“Yes the staff were very friendly and helpful and the breakfast was excellent, value for money.” - Jan
United Kingdom
“Great location, very close to the centre, less than 20 min walk/short bus ride to Britomart (connection to airport). Clean and tidy, helpful staff, 24/7 reception. There's a lift, which was handy as we had large suitcases.” - Corey
New Zealand
“The room was clean and staff very friendly. Great location with free overnight parking around the corner and access to the gym.” - Ida
New Zealand
“I like the fact that my single room complete with fridge and chairs and comfy bed. My room is based in a woman’s only area and it is not that far from the washroom/toilet and laundry area. They have a $10 breakfast starting at 6am for guests too!” - Jiyun
South Korea
“The male staff at the front desk were really kind! The single room was comfortable and offered great value for the price”
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Child policies
Children older than 5 years are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.




The fine print
Please note that this property requires a refundable credit card pre-authorisation (Visa or Mastercard credit card) or cash deposit upon check in to cover any incidental charges.
Please note that the total price of the reservation will be charged upon check-in.
Our elevator will be under maintenance from Mon 29/05/2023 – Mon 19/06/2023. The staircase will be the ONLY method of getting up and down during that period.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A damage deposit of NZD 50 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.