Surf 'N' Snow Backpackers, Auckland

We only stayed at Surf 'n' Snow Backpackers in Auckland for one night on a stopover whilst travelling through the North Island. We were dropped off directly outside the hostel and immediately we thought what a great location it was in. It is in the very centre of the CBD (Central Business District) and one road along from the main high street which has a load of shops and restaurants and a short walk to the bus station. We'd already been in Auckland for a couple of nights beforehand and so we didn't want to do much - just wanted to have a wander round the shops but our previous hostel had been ... more

A great Hotel This is a great hostel where i have stayed many times on several trips to Auckland both in the winter and the summer months. i always find it to be friendly clean and warm, and with the location being in-between the town (2mins) and the supermarket ( 3 mins) you won't be needing to bus or taxi anywhere. there is a nice hot pool out the back which is great after surfing. Being on a residential street its nice and quiet so you can get a goodnights sleep as apposed to nomads or base which is like staying at glastonbury being either on top of a night club or surrounded by them! very ... more