We hadn't heard the best things about this hostel but as we would only be in Auckland for 13 hours and needed somewhere close to the bus station we decided to go for it anyway. What an error. The reception desk wouldn't allow us to share a key even though we were travelling as a pair. To get to our... More

The perfect place to be a nameless, faceless guest. The place is massive, unclean and the rooms are not great. Staff were friendly, but there just seems to be a personal touch lacking. I guess it's the fact that there are so many people. I was worried, when I got here, that all hostels would be like this, but it... More

It's a mixed bag on this one. The location is very central which is really handy and if you forgot to pack anything you can buy it very nearby, there are also lots of good pubs and bars within crawling distance. The staff have all been very friendly but although you get a smile and polite conversation they don't offer... More

Coming from BASE Brisbane Central was getting ready to go HARD, but a bit more laid back. BUT still a great stay, very clean and staff tops! The german girls were crazy one off the best eeeee'iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii'sssssssssssssssss? or CRAZies I hve come across

After staying in many hostels over NZ, including many of the Base ones, I was very disappointed with this one. I stayed in the Sanctuary female only dorms, where it said free shampoo, conditioner, glass of champagne and towel hire. Well it was a tiny shampoo/conditioner combo pot, and you had to go to the bar up the road to... More

In the center pf wueenstreet, you stay in a 10floor backpacker hostel. We'd stayed in double or twinrooms. The aircondition blows 24/24 and sounds like you've got a waterfall in your room. And a lot of people circulste diring the night and are noisy.Rooms are clean, but everything is very old. Sanitaries are s cstastrophy. EVERY tap is running (we'd... More

Amazing location. Stayed here twice - first time in a single room (boxy but pretty good value at around NZ$35/night with a 30% off deal), the second in a dorm. Pretty perfuctory service from staff there who usually look bored. Bathrooms could be cleaner. Not the most friendly of places or conducive to socialising, but for convenience of location, secure... More

This was my first backpacker experience in New Zealand. I was in a four bed dorm, and actually it wasn't as bad as I expected it to be. That being said, it is a party hostel; there are signs everywhere advertising what kind of risque event is going on at the backpacker bar that night, and it definitely attracts the... More

The Base auckland was our first stay in NZ .. we had the double ensuite room and was a pleasant surprise. For the price, the place was clean friendly and bang in the centre of the city. Everything is close by from here. Only issue is the parking!! man that was a pain!!