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Silverfern Backpackers

2.0 star property

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Breakfast area
Reception hall
Property amenity
Property entrance

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
234 Hobson Street, Auckland, 1010
  • SkyCity Casino
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Sky Tower
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Auckland Ferry Terminal
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

Double Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

6 Bed Ensuite Bathroom

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

12 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Twin Ensuite Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

4 Bed Ensuite Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Family Ensuite Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Triple Ensuite Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Double Ensuite Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

10 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

6 Bed Female Only Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

4 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

6 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Single Ensuite Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

4 Bed Female Only Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

8 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Triple Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Single Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

Twin Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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View from room

Choice Backpackers

  • Free WiFi
  • Game room
  • Laundry
  • Toys/games
3.7 out of 5, Good, (142)
The price is NZ$68
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Choice Backpackers

About the area

Auckland

Located in Auckland (Auckland Central Business District), Silverfern Backpackers is within a 10-minute walk of Sky Tower and SkyCity Casino. .This hostel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Queen Street Shopping District and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from University of Auckland.
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What's nearby

  • SkyCity Casino - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Queen Street Shopping District - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sky Tower - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • University of Auckland - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Auckland Ferry Terminal - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Gaunt Street Tram Stop - 16 min walk
  • Auckland Britomart Station - 20 min walk
  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Q Theatre - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Katsura Japanese Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Kang Nam Station - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Best Ugly Bagels - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Thai E-Sarn - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Silverfern Backpackers

Hostel in Auckland, a short walk to Sky Tower
Silverfern Backpackers offers 21 accommodations with safes. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen.
Make yourself at home in one of the 21 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and an arcade/game room. Additional features at this hostel include a television in a common area, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. A shuttle from the hotel to the airport is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Languages

French, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour airport drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Parking on site (NZD 14 per day)

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 4 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 19 per person
  • Self parking fee: NZD 14 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 4 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Silverfern Backpackers Hostel Auckland
Silverfern Backpackers Hostel
Silverfern Backpackers Auckland
Silverfern Backpackers
Silverfern Backpackers Auckland
Silverfern Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Silverfern Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Auckland

Silverfern Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 77 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Business traveller
We booked this property because it was a handy location, unfortunately we had also booked it because it said we could have 3 separate beds and because I was booking it for 3 students that didn't really know each other it was appropriate they have their own beds. I have just been told they were only provided with a double and single bed. This has put me in a rather awkward position. They were not confident to ask for this to be changed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

2/10 Terrible

Silverfern

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The urinals were blpcked and it was nkt cleaned for couple of days.. the shower prrssure is too low and no hot water.. they charge 50NZD for key deposit which is by card only and no cash and additonal 4% for using the credit card for the deposit and refund u the amount. But the conversion rates and the refund makes u loose approx $5. Better stay away there are better hostel for the same price.. highly recommend hobson lodge just next door with 100 times beytee facilities and staff. The receptionist working there is a backpacker so dont expect any service. Worst hostel stayed in NZ.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good standard hostel, friendly staff. I found artwork on walls to be very interesting. Bathrooms were modern and kitchen was large with good seating area. Pool table, Tv rooms were good for entertainment. I will be certain to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service on arrival, nice tidy room. Bathroom was clean, kitchen set up well and plenty of fridge space. Staff helpful and short walk to airport bus.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

4/10 Poor

JF, Australia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Don't take rooms 1 - 7 as they are extremely noisy! Bring your own drinking mug! Narrow entrance way where guests gather to smoke so you run the gauntlet to get in. Friendly helpful staff and very clean.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Meh
Probably should have been cheaper for what was provided. Room smelled like curry and windows don’t open. The fan had a cord which was about two inches too short for the power point so not sure why they keep it there. Great friendly staff though.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Delayed flight so when I got there reception was closed, so I waited until 7am for it to be open, to be told I could not go to my room because people hadn't checked out yet, I pointed out that I hadn't checked in so the bed was empty, was then told it would disturb other people, for me to go into the room I paid for! Was asked to wait until 11am!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You get what you pay for. Waited 20 minutes at check-in before another guest went and found the front desk attendant who was not responding to the buzzer. Towels, soap, cups, and just about everything else you have to pay extra for. This is not a big deal if you are aware. Room and bathroom were not very clean, but serviceable. Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Debbs, New York

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly guests, close to the centre and excellent value, free wifi was unlimited. Rooms were kept clean and close to airport bus stop.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Platterpus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Facilities were very good and clean. One of the only hostels in Auckland with it's own carpark a big plus. Staff were helpful at reception. My room was spacious and tidy. Other guests were good fun and we mixed well and went out on a pub crawl together. Wifi was included and unlimited, better than most of Auckland' hostels.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

2/10 Terrible

winnie

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Time consuming for check-in and check-out as only 1 staff is working. The rooms is dirty. There's hair on pillow, rubbish in bin never clear, no toilet paper, left over water in kettle. Pillow is very thin and not comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Ros, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value
Short walk from the intercity bus station. Easy walk to sea front, shopping and main city area. Good cooking and laundry facilities, but locked from 10pm-7am. Many communal areas, plenty of communal seating, 2 TV areas as well as TV's in bedrooms. Alcohol allowed but not in bedrooms. Staff very friendly and helpful. Generally clean though a little worn. A good value stay for those who don't want to party.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Doris, Uk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very close to Auckland's CBD and waterfront.
Had a happy experience here, lovely staff and hostel very clean and tidy. Room was nice and included free breakfast and wifi.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Annika, Germany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place to relax in.
Price very good value for Auckland, included wifi and breakfast. Bathrooms were kept clean and hostel had nice guests.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

WS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfort
Modern hostel with nice facilities, location in uptown Auckland very close to transport hub and sky tower. Bathrooms clean and free hair dryers available. Showers hot and lounges nice. Price reasonable and has large car park available for guests.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sardine, Italy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good wifi
Wifi was free and fast, staff were efficient ,accommodation very central and good mattresses. Clean hostel also included free breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Timmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Happy Travels
A tidy hostel in the centre of Auckland. Easy to get to from airport and has a good size car park for guests. Amenities are good and lounges and kitchen are nice and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mitch, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms were of a good standard
Great rooms , lots of nice art work and photos on the walls in the hallways. Hostel was warm as outside was 2degrees, staff were most helpful and friendly. Onsite car park was safe and secure. Overall very clean hostel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rachel, Uk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Facilities are good, location is central and car parking facilities in front of hostel are excellent. Wifi is a good fast standard, nice photos on walls.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

JG, Holland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bedroom was of a good standard with very comfortable mattress. Hostel has clean facilities and spacious bathrooms. Showers were hot and plentiful. Kitchen had good storage areas and plenty of cooking utensils. Location of the hostel is only a short walk to Intercity bus terminal and Sky Tower. Check in and Check out was very quick and easy and staff were always smiling.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018