YMCA Hostel

Bed, People, Photo of the whole room, Bedroom, Guests

Communal lounge/ TV room, People, Game Room, Nightclub / DJ, Table tennis, Table tennis, Lounge or bar

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(899 Ratings)

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7.9 / 10.0

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4-Star Hostel

Reasons to book

Great price for your budgetOne of the lowest cost properties in the area

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Enhanced cleaningExtra health and hygiene measures to ensure your safety

About this hostel

YMCA Hostel offers budget accommodations 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.

Amenities at YMCA Hostel

Concierge services

Free WiFi/internet

Free Parking

Non-smoking

Gym

Heating

Kitchen

WiFi/Internet

Shared living spaces

Garden

Laundry services

Outdoor Cooking

Family friendly

Smoking allowed

Accessible by lift

Key access

Fire alarm

Fire extinguisher

Cleaning products

Map of Auckland

Nearby attractions

Auckland War Memorial Museum

Available Rooms

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7.9Good

(899 Ratings)

"Everything clean-"

Verified guest

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

7.9 / 10.0

Good(899 Ratings)

Hostel in Auckland

4-Star Hostel

Reasons to book

Great price for your budgetOne of the lowest cost properties in the area

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Enhanced cleaningExtra health and hygiene measures to ensure your safety

Map of Auckland

Nearby attractions

Auckland War Memorial Museum

Available Rooms

About this hostel

Amenities

Concierge services

Free WiFi/internet

Free Parking

Non-smoking

Gym

Heating

Kitchen

WiFi/Internet

Shared living spaces

Garden

Laundry services

Outdoor Cooking

Family friendly

Smoking allowed

Accessible by lift

Key access

Fire alarm

Fire extinguisher

Cleaning products

Ratings and reviews

7.9 / 10.0

Good(899 Ratings)

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5.0 / 10.0

adequate shelter

the staff, cleanliness, breakfast

lack of aiir con. in cramped hot rooms (summer) noise and frequent police, fire trucks screaming their siren just to go through red lights at night.

7.0 / 10.0

I was ok, staff were friendly

Good location, good carpark around

Some tissues should have been provided in the single room at least

10.0 / 10.0

Comfortable great staff helpful

Everything clean-

Not applicable

6.0 / 10.0

Convenient for a short stay, and overall roughly worth the money

Generally clean and pretty spacious, pretty cheap. The patio is also pretty nice. Convenient elevator. Good staff.

The kitchen space was pretty narrow, and the "dining" room is not really welcoming. It doesn't bring any special hostel/friendly atmosphere. My room was way too warm, and the little fan that was provided was not really efficient enough... impossible to cool down, even at night. The single glazed windows also don't help with the noise from the boulevard right in front of the building. The gym wasn't free, which is what is indicated on the website (not up to date)

5.0 / 10.0

Clean and top staff, but rooms are like a FURNACE.

Staff were spot on and the facilities were very clean including the shared bathrooms.

We stayed for 2 nights in the summer (February) and the rooms are like a sauna. The hottest room I have ever stayed in. The staff are aware but there is no solution. The building is 60+ years old and needs a proper HVAC system installed - which I imagine is super costly given YMCA is a charity. We were provided with two fans for our room which helped, but it was literally blowing hot air around. We struggled to sleep both nights as it was so hot. Look, it’s super cheap and good value for money considering hotels in the area are £100+ per night minimum, but if you can’t sleep in the heat, it’s not worth it.

10.0 / 10.0

Awesome energy and the location

The people and vibes

The windows

9.0 / 10.0

overall good experience

clean room,kitchen,good friendly staff

hot

9.0 / 10.0

A good place to find new friends and connections, very convenient location.

The staff was super friendly and the atmosphere was great. The location is perfect, easy and fast to get to the centre of the city. We also had an amazing Xmas Eve lunch and dinner at the hostel, what an amazing day!

The shower heads were quite low, for a tall person like me it was a bit difficult to wash my hair. I could also feel the bed springs of the mattress when I was laying down on the bed.

7.0 / 10.0

Easy place to stay

It was convenient and did the job for a one night stay

A little dated and basic. Kitchens were small

3.0 / 10.0

Hot and stinky

Great location, friendly staff

Very hot and stuffy, and not well ventilated. Smelt like BO and beer everywhere.

6.0 / 10.0

Great stay but rooms very hot in summer weather

Great price, location and sense of security in the building. Was able to get a extra pillow which helped me get a better sleep. Shared facilities were kept very clean so no concerns there.

Rooms get very hot and don't have proper cooling. Thermal curtains may help but I think some sort of ventilation is needed in a building of that size like a HVAC. The single glazed windows also don't help the situation much. Good to see they added heaters in as those were not there when I stayed there many years ago, and it did get a bit on the cold side in winter!

9.0 / 10.0

Overall ok

Good for a short stay with bus stop outside the property

Bit noisy probably due to a batch of kids staying there

10.0 / 10.0

Close to town, and relaxed environment

I felt safe, everything felt secure and í appreciated that the bathrooms were separated by gender as a solo female traveller.

7.0 / 10.0

Was pretty neat

Staff, 24 hour common area

The hottest rooms on planet earth

6.0 / 10.0

Great staff, questionable cleanliness

Super friendly staff, clean bathrooms/kitchen, and fun activities (ping pong table, pool table, seating area and ability to connect a laptop to watch a movie). Nice to be able to store stuff after checkout time at 10 am so that we could check out the city before we headed to the airport

Room was hotter than the outdoors, even with two fans running, and there were cockroaches coming from various spots in the room :(

10.0 / 10.0

Comfortable, easy, cheap and enjoyable with great guests around you

Easy to find parking and all great central location

Nothing haha everything as expected

10.0 / 10.0

pleasant

It's free and beautiful to celebrate Christmas and New Year here. I like it here: safe, neat and friendly. Special thanks to the front desk Panpan and Jordan for their sincerity and friendliness.

7.0 / 10.0

I am older than normal backpackers but your own is just like a small hotel room but with excellent cooking facilities ac

The staff were amazing, so friendly and helpful Kitchen and shower facilities were very good Wi-Fi was excellent Really nice backpacker feel

8.0 / 10.0

Need more fresh air during hot days

Convenience and value for money, including access to the gym.

Not enough air to cool place down. Fans was just recirculating hot air

8.0 / 10.0

Good experience and amazing staff

Everyone that was working on the hostel and that I came in contact with was extremely friendly and helpful. Really amazing staff!

The room was very very hot, with a window that I couldn't open all the way and had the cheapest/smallest fan I ever saw. I think just having a better fan would make it a lot better. Parking only starting at 5pm also was a little annoying.

8.0 / 10.0

This place is great value for money, clean and tidy and an easy walk. Staff were friendly and you can even pay for break

The beds were super comfy and the location was an easy walk into town. Plenty of power ports to charge in your room next to the beds. Facilities were clean and tidy and even had a hair straightener in the bathroom.

It was hot! There was a fan in the room but that didn’t really help. I slept well but my friend was woken by fire engines and street noise. We walked past the entrance when we arrived as it wasn’t very clear and ended up at the gym behind the hostel. Short walk back around we found the way in.

9.0 / 10.0

Ok price, great location, well looked after

Entertainment at reception...pool table and table tennis

Was up to expectations

9.0 / 10.0

All good.

Lift and gym provided.

The bed is bit shaky.

10.0 / 10.0

Perfect

All staff is so kindness, and this motel is cleanness.

I have no idea.

10.0 / 10.0

Thank God, thank the friendly people of New Zealand, and thank the Christian youth hostel for allowi

Every staff member had a bright, relaxed smile, and the entire space was kept clean and quiet. The location is fantastic, within easy walking distance of restaurants, parks, and attractions. I loved it; this is my third stay.

7.0 / 10.0

For a few days it is ok

Good located in City Center

My room was on Floor 2 and it was annoying always have to go to floor 1 or another one for showering etc.

10.0 / 10.0

Two nights in Auckland

Nice, modern, good location, great staff, good facilities, well maintained, single room, large play and breakfast area.

Only one cushion and one towel per week.

7.0 / 10.0

Good hostel for travellers

Staff are helpful. People are nice overall good hostel to stay i enjoy my time here

Kitchen is a little small, building is old however if there is something wrong the reception will help you and fix anything, overall good

7.0 / 10.0

Awesome

Location, breakfast, friendly staff, safe residence

Sometimes Irresponsible Shared Toilets users (don'tclean after themselves after use), nighttime downstairs noise on some nights

10.0 / 10.0

Positive Athmosphere

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 hostel atmosphere is a positive one so far. It's safe, the location is great and so far I'm happy with the choice.

Noisy neighbour.

6.0 / 10.0

Ok for one night. Super friendly staff

Good location

Rooms super noisy you can hear the conversation from the rooms next to you. Housekeeping entered my room at 8:45 while I was sleeping

5.0 / 10.0

Overall it was fair experience. I sincerely wish the concerns above are addressed for guests comfort

1) Property location in Auckland CBD is handy 2) Affordability 3) weekly room / floor cleaning schedule, 4) friendly receptionist staff

I would like to mention these points humbly as a constructive critism, and to allow room for improvement. The most concerning issues in this Hostel are: 1) Hyagine: The Shared floor toilets often left unclean after previous users (ie, not flushed, seats with urine, etc). I had to go downstairs/upstairs to use other floor's toliets due to this issue. I suffer from nausea. There are no inspections or reminder notices left on toilet doors regarding this - to remind others to clean after themselves after they finish their business :( 2) Noise: sometimes annoying noisy neighbours downstairs, particularly at nighttime. 3) Bedroom servicing: there are delays responding to requests to changing bed sheets from guests (it takes time to navigate your concerns to the staff to respond to your need to change your bed sheets prior to the weekly preset room servicing schedule).

7.0 / 10.0

It's a great place, affordable stay at central of Aucland

Location, staff, affordablilty

Toilets unclean (users sometimes don't clean after themselves), noisy at night, lighting at other bedrooms is dim

8.0 / 10.0

Average

Yes the staff were very friendly and helpful and the breakfast was excellent, value for money.

The room was a bit hot and it was difficult opening the windows. I was a bit shocked to see cockroaches in the 2nd night I was there on the fridge and one climbed onto my bed onto the pillow and a key got stolen from my suitcase. Also the light didn't work in the dining room where you eat and there were no cups in the kitchen.

10.0 / 10.0

Love the stay and friendly awesome staff. 🤩

Love it is in the city and clean.

They mention a policy of no escooter or bikes to be brought to the room. To store, it is 25 per nite at a secured locked storage.

10.0 / 10.0

Lovely place to stay and staff members are super friendly! Love my single room!

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!

The city noise outside and my room was facing the main Vincent Street area

10.0 / 10.0

5star 😉

mostly everything

leaving

10.0 / 10.0

love YMCA accomodation

the people, the bed and how clean the bathrooms were A+ will be back again!

that i have to check out early because i have a carpark which isn't very fair, please make this fair for us customers that have to pay $25 per night

7.0 / 10.0

Value of your money

Convinced

Dryer not working properly

1.0 / 10.0

Overpriced, unfriendly, and a total mess. Never again.

Honestly, very little. The location is the only decent thing.

This was one of the worst hostel experiences I’ve had. They charged me for returning the key 20 minutes late, yet it took them over 3 weeks to refund my bond. That’s just shameless. The staff was rude, unhelpful, and seemed annoyed by basic questions. The prices they tell you don’t match what’s online — that’s straight-up false advertising. The layout of the building is a joke: tiny kitchens, poorly equipped, and uncomfortable. You eat in a separate small room with no ventilation and sealed windows. Not a single space feels like it was made for guests. They clearly only care about squeezing money out of people.

FAQs

Is parking included with this hostel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at YMCA Hostel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is YMCA Hostel pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at YMCA Hostel?

We found 19 amenities for this rental. This includes concierge services, free wifi/internet, free parking, non-smoking, and gym.

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About this hostel

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Available Rooms

Hostel in Auckland

Reasons to book

Map of Auckland

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

About this hostel

Amenities

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is YMCA Hostel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at YMCA Hostel?

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