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18 May 2023
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18 May 2023
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Surf 'n' Snow Backpackers
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6.2

Good

1,931 reviews

1,931 reviews

"Good good very clean"

Thanaporn

"Value for money, obviously big changes made since other negative reviews, it was clean, comfy bed, staff polite & helpful"

Jill

"Comfortable beds, fast wifi, excellent location!"

Jonathan

"Great location."

Abigail

"In general we found the amenities clean."

Maureen
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8.2

Excellent

Location rating score

Excellent location - Inside city center
Popular neighborhood
Exceptional for walking
Walkable places
Sky Screamer
60 m
Automobile Association
70 m
Countdown Auckland Metro
90 m
Bluestone Room
120 m
Sky Tower
140 m
Popular landmarks
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki
360 m
Viaduct Harbour
580 m
Auckland War Memorial Museum
1.9 km
Mount Eden
3.1 km
Auckland Zoo
4.3 km
Closest landmarks
Wilson Parking - Durham Lane
70 m
Elliot St car park
80 m
Tournament City Centre Car Park
90 m
SKYCITY Entertainment Group
110 m
Auckland District Court
120 m
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Surf 'n' Snow Backpackers

102 Albert Street, 1st Floor, Auckland City Center, Auckland, New Zealand, 1010 - See map

Get your trip off to a great start with a stay at this property, which offers free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Strategically situated in Auckland City Center, allowing you access and proximity to local attractions and sights. Don't leave before paying a visit to the famous Sky Tower. This 4-star property is packed with in-house facilities to improve the quality and joy of your stay.

Highlights

Located in heart of Auckland

Airport transfer

240 meters to public transportation

Inside city center

160 meters to Sky Tower

Announcements by hotel (1)
Vaccine certificate and matching photo ID are required upon arrival. Unvaccinated booker is only allowed to book in Privet Rooms.

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Facilities

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Luggage storage

Fitness center

Game room

Kitchen

Laundry service

Safety deposit boxes

Wi-Fi in public areas

This property is in high demand!

5 travelers have booked today.

Value for money5.9
Distance to city center0.00 Km
Location rating8.2
Nearest airportAuckland Airport (AKL)
Distance to airport17.9 km

Rooms available at Surf 'n' Snow Backpackers

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Double Room with Share Facilities
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  • Room size: 16 m²/172 ft²
  • Outdoor view
  • 1 double bed
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1 Person in 8-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
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  • Room size: 25 m²/269 ft²
  • Outdoor view
  • 1 bunk bed
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1 Person in 4-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
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  • Room size: 20 m²/215 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 2 super king beds
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Double (No Window) (Shared Bathroom)
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  • Room size: 12 m²/129 ft²
  • No Windows view
  • 1 double bed
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1 Person in 4-Bed Dormitory - Female Only
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  • Room size: 20 m²/215 ft²
  • Outdoor view
  • 1 bunk bed
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Single Room with Share Facilities
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  • Room size: 8 m²/86 ft²
  • No Windows view
  • 1 single bed
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Twin Room
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  • Room size: 16 m²/172 ft²
  • Outdoor view
  • 1 single bed and 1 bunk bed
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Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
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  • Room size: 25 m²/269 ft²
  • Outdoor view
  • 1 bunk bed
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Dormitory 4 Mixed
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  • Room size: 20 m²/215 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 1 bunk bed
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6-Bed Dormitory -- Female Only
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  • Room size: 25 m²/269 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 1 bunk bed
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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of entertainment are available at Surf 'n' Snow Backpackers?

Surf 'n' Snow Backpackers offers billiards while you stay at this property, offering guests with entertainment value throughout your remain here.

Does Surf 'n' Snow Backpackers provide laundry services?

Yes! Surf 'n' Snow Backpackers offers hot water linen and laundry washing at your fingertips for whenever you need your favorite outfits clean and fresh all throughout your getaway. Please contact the property for more information.

What is the average travel time to a nearby airport from Surf 'n' Snow Backpackers?

The average travel time to get from Surf 'n' Snow Backpackers to the airport is 30 minutes, but please take into account that the travel time may differ based on traffic, weather conditions, and time of day.

What public parks are close by Surf 'n' Snow Backpackers?

While remaining at Surf 'n' Snow Backpackers, cherish your early morning or evening walk at nearby park which include Te Taou Reserve, Symonds Street Park, and Wairau Park.

What is the minimum age requirement for visitor at Surf 'n' Snow Backpackers?

Surf 'n' Snow Backpackers only allows guests that are above 18 years old to stay at this property. In case you're looking for child- or family-friendly properties, please navigate to property facilities filter feature and select the "family/child friendly" filter for more options.

What was the average room rate for Surf 'n' Snow Backpackers been in the past month?

The average room rate for Surf 'n' Snow Backpackers in the past month is 30.52 NZD, compared to city's average of 199.29 NZD.

What do travelers love most about Surf 'n' Snow Backpackers?

Verified guests that stayed at Surf 'n' Snow Backpackers have given this property a rating of 8.161 for its outstanding location as the major highlight for their stay.

What is the closest train, metro, or bus station to Surf 'n' Snow Backpackers?

The closest train, metro, or bus station is Sylvia Park Train Station, 10178.54 m away from Surf 'n' Snow Backpackers.

What dining places are close by Surf 'n' Snow Backpackers?

Surf 'n' Snow Backpackers’s community is Auckland City Center which consists of popular restaurants such as Fortuna Buffet Restaurant, Mexican Cafe, and Cafe Midnight Express.

What well-known natural sightseeing attractions are near Surf 'n' Snow Backpackers?

Surf 'n' Snow Backpackers is located within Auckland City Center, which makes it conveniently close to natural scenery including Mount Eden and One Tree Hill.

What is the closest airport to Surf 'n' Snow Backpackers?

The closest airport to Surf 'n' Snow Backpackers is Hamilton Airport, 124.0 km away.

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What people love about Surf 'n' Snow Backpackers

  • 10

    Exceptional
    Cleanliness

    "Good good very clean"

    Thanaporn

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    March 26, 2023

  • 10

    Exceptional
    Staff 

    "Value for money, obviously big changes made since other negative reviews, it was clean, comfy bed, staff polite & helpful"

    Jill

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    January 23, 2023

  • 8.4

    Excellent
    Location

    "Comfortable beds, fast wifi, excellent location!"

    Jonathan

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    April 7, 2023

Property ranking|Compared to 986 Auckland properties
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Cheapest price score
Room comfort score
4.9/10
Location score
8.2/10
Room size
21 sqm.
Better than
99
%
of Auckland properties
Better than
89
%
of Auckland properties
Better than
88
%
of Auckland properties
Bigger than
84
%
of Auckland properties
Overall rating:

6.2

Good
1,931 reviews
Cleanliness
4.6
Facilities
4.8
Location
8.2
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What travelers say they love:
Good location and 1min walk to Queen street
Indra from New Zealand
Solo traveler
More about Surf 'n' Snow Backpackers

More about Surf 'n' Snow Backpackers

Surf 'n' Snow Backpackers

For travelers who want to take in the sights and sounds of Auckland, Surf 'n' Snow Backpackers is the perfect choice. Its convenient location right in the city center allows you more time to see all that Auckland has to offer. Are you seeking the true Auckland? Experiencing the best of the city's culture is easy with a stay at Surf 'n' Snow Backpackers, located merely 130 m from Sky Tower.
At Surf 'n' Snow Backpackers, the excellent service and superior facilities make for an unforgettable stay. Free internet access provided within the hostel keeps you connected throughout your stay. Car hire services provided by Surf 'n' Snow Backpackers makes it easy to plan your day trips, sightseeing, and more around Auckland. Always get the assistance you need with front desk services including luggage storage and safety deposit boxes.
For longer stays or whenever you need it, the laundromat keeps your favorite travel outfits clean and available. For health reasons, smoking is not permitted anywhere inside the hostel.
All rooms at Surf 'n' Snow Backpackers are designed and decorated to make guests feel right at home. Enjoy your stay even more at the hostel, knowing that some selected rooms include linen service. Don't worry about being thirsty as a refrigerator is provided in some guestrooms. Bathroom amenities are just as important as others, and at the hostel you'll find a hair dryer and toiletries available in some guest bathrooms.


Dining and things to do

At any time of the day or night, you can serve yourself a snack at the hostel's vending machines. Are you a great cook? Make your own meals in-house at the hostel's shared kitchen.
Enjoy the countless activities offered at Surf 'n' Snow Backpackers. Family time on relaxed evenings is easy with the hostel's shared lounge and TV area.


Around the property

Be sure to visit some of the city's popular sights during your stay in Auckland. A great museum trip can be had at Auckland War Memorial Museum located 1.8 km away, with local art that provides a sense of the region.


Reasons to stay here

Find rooms here that are cheaper than 99% of all other options in the city.
Compared to the city's accommodation options, this hostel scored higher than 89% of them for food and dining.
Guests who stayed at this hostel have scored it higher than 88% of accommodations in the city.

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Amenities and facilities

Review score
Facilities

4.8

Most talked about facilities

Housekeeping

21 mentions

Internet

15 mentions

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1 mention

Languages spoken
  • English
  • Chinese [Cantonese]
  • Chinese [Mandarin]
  • Dutch
  • French
  • German
  • Hindi
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Portuguese
  • Russian
  • Spanish
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
Internet access
  • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
  • Internet
  • Internet services
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
Things to do, ways to relax
  • Billiards
  • Fitness center
  • Game room
  • Pub crawl
Cleanliness and safety
  • Anti-viral cleaning products
  • Cashless payment service
  • Daily disinfection in common areas
  • Doctor/nurse on call
  • First aid kit
  • Guest rooms seal after sanitization
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Hot water linen and laundry washing
  • Room sanitization opt-out available
  • Rooms sanitized between stays
  • Sanitized kitchen and tableware items
  • Staff trained in safety protocol
Dining, drinking, and snacking
  • Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Vending machine
Services and conveniences
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Food delivery
  • Invoice provided
  • Laundromat
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Safety deposit boxes
  • Smoke-free property
  • Smoking area
  • Xerox/fax in business center
Land sports
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
Access
  • Adult-only property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Pets allowed
  • Safety/security feature
  • Security [24-hour]
  • Smoke alarms
Getting around
  • Car park [nearby]
  • Rental car

Location

102 Albert Street, 1st Floor, Auckland City Center, Auckland, New Zealand, 1010
Excellent
Location

8.2

Airports
  • Auckland Airport (AKL)
    17.9 km
  • Whitianga Airport (WTZ)
    81.5 km
Public transportation
  • Sky City Coach Terminal
    210 m
  • Britomart Transport Centre
    600 m
Hospital or clinic
  • The Fono Central - Medical And Dental
    190 m
Shopping
  • Queen Street
    2.9 km
Convenience store
  • City Convenience Store
    190 m
Cash withdrawal
  • ATM
    130 m

What's nearby

Popular landmarks
  • Sky Tower
    140 m
  • Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki
    360 m
  • Viaduct Harbour
    580 m
  • Auckland War Memorial Museum
    1.9 km
  • Mount Eden
    3.1 km
  • Auckland Zoo
    4.3 km
  • SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium
    4.8 km
  • Rangitoto Island
    10.8 km
  • Cornwall Park
    11.4 km
  • Tiritiri Matangi Island
    29.5 km
Nearby landmarks
  • Sky Screamer
    60 m
  • Wilson Parking - Durham Lane
    70 m
  • Automobile Association
    70 m
  • Elliot St car park
    80 m
  • Tournament City Centre Car Park
    90 m
  • Countdown Auckland Metro
    90 m
  • SKYCITY Entertainment Group
    110 m
  • Bluestone Room
    120 m
  • Auckland District Court
    120 m
  • Qantas House
    130 m
Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.

Property policies

Children and extra beds

Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

Minimum age of guests is: 18 year(s).

Others
  • Vaccine certificate and matching photo ID are required upon arrival. Unvaccinated booker is only allowed to book in Privet Rooms.
  • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Some helpful facts

Check-in/Check-out
  • Check-in from: 13:30
  • Check-in until: 22:00
  • Check-out from: 07:00
  • Check-out until: 10:00
  • Reception open until: 23:00
Getting around
  • Airport transfer fee: 16 NZD
  • Distance from city center: 0.00 Km
  • Travel time to airport (minutes): 30
Extras
  • Daily Internet/Wi-Fi fee: 0 NZD
The property
  • Non-smoking rooms/floors: yes
  • Number of floors: 5
  • Number of rooms : 38
  • Most recent renovation: 2005

Reviews of Surf 'n' Snow Backpackers from real guests

Provided by verified guests of Agoda
5.9
/
10
Review score
From 695 reviews
Cleanliness4.6
Facilities4.8
Location8.2
Room comfort and quality4.9
Service6.2
Value for money5.9
High score for Auckland
Rating
9+ Exceptional (31)
8-9 Excellent (20)
7-8 Very Good (38)
6-7 Good (37)
<6 Below Expectation (215)
Time of the year
Mar - May (89)
Jun - Aug (60)
Sep - Nov (98)
Dec - Feb (94)

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10.0
Exceptional
Jeremy from United Kingdom
Solo traveler
Single Room with Share Facilities
Stayed 1 night in December 2022

This hotel is one of kind really good”

This friendliest hostel I have stayed in very good location near supermarkets vape shops Asian food court taxi ie uber only short walk to river front lovely parks near by definitely coming back when iam next in new Zealand

Reviewed December 31, 2022

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10.0
Exceptional
Jill from New Zealand
Solo traveler
Single Room with Share Facilities
Stayed 1 night in January 2023

Exceptional”

Value for money, obviously big changes made since other negative reviews, it was clean, comfy bed, staff polite & helpful

Reviewed January 24, 2023

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9.2
Exceptional
Jeremy from United Kingdom
Solo traveler
Double Room with Share Facilities
Stayed 4 nights in December 2022

Really friendly nice location”

This extant location really friendly people staying here from all over the world the kitchen is extant meeting place all mod cons really clean supper safe extant washer mashine and dryers very near countdown supermarket vape shops and international food court and extra cheap warehouse shop defiantly coming back thanks for all the staff very helpful

Reviewed December 20, 2022

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10.0
Exceptional
Indra from New Zealand
Solo traveler
1 Person in 4-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
Stayed 7 nights in July 2022

Best Location”

Good location and 1min walk to Queen street

Reviewed August 11, 2022

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10.0
Exceptional
Indra from New Zealand
Solo traveler
1 Person in 4-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
Stayed 7 nights in July 2022

Good location!”

Right in the middle of Auckland city. 100m to sky tower.

Reviewed August 11, 2022

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10.0
Exceptional
Indra from New Zealand
Solo traveler
1 Person in 4-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
Stayed 7 nights in July 2022

Cheapest hostel in Auckland!”

Cheap, friendly staff and nice environment!

Reviewed August 11, 2022

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9.2
Exceptional
Ugis from Indonesia
Solo traveler
Bunk Bed - Mixed Dorms 12 beds
Stayed 13 nights in August 2022

Exceptional”

Honestly was very frustrating seing all those terrible reviews, but it is not that bad. People are nice, staff is nice and I had a great time.

Reviewed August 24, 2022

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9.2
Exceptional
chang from China
Solo traveler
Bunk Bed - Mixed Dorms 12 beds
Stayed 1 night in September 2022

location is good”

Location is good, but the facility is bad, and in your room. There is no wifi

Reviewed September 30, 2022

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8.8
Excellent
Heart from Philippines
Solo traveler
10-Bed Dormitory -- Female Only
Stayed 4 nights in December 2022

Excellent”

I didn't stay in this hotel because my flight was delayed and no one help me regarding my problem.. I tried emailing them but no one answer

Reviewed December 13, 2022

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7.6
Very good
Maureen from New Zealand
Couple
Twin - Non-Smoking Shared Bath
Stayed 4 nights in November 2022

Very good”

I hope the management values the wonderful staff they have secured. Kyle (Mondays shift) and Jimmy (Fridays shift)were absolutely amazing. There were friendly, helpful and very professional in their dealings, not just with us but all-comers. Surf’n’Snow is backpacker accommodation and as such has basic, simple facilities. In general we found the amenities clean. You get what you pay for and it’s in a central location. (Note:There is a building site nearby).

Reviewed November 19, 2022

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8.8
Excellent
Matthew from New Zealand
Solo traveler
1 Person in 4-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
Stayed 1 night in September 2020

All Good”

Does what it says on the tin.

Reviewed September 25, 2020

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8.0
Excellent
Konstantinos from Greece
Solo traveler
Bunk Bed - Mixed Dorms 12 beds
Stayed 1 night in August 2021

Very good”

The cheapest hostel in town, you get what you pay, good value for money

Reviewed August 10, 2021

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8.0
Excellent
Komsan from New Zealand
Solo traveler
Budget Twin Room without Window
Stayed 1 night in November 2019

great location and cheap price”

best things are people and location the rest is ok

Reviewed April 04, 2020

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7.2
Very good
Tristan from Philippines
Solo traveler
Dormitory 6-Bed (Mixed)
Stayed 2 nights in November 2022

Don’t expect too much.”

Very great location. Friendly staffs. But don’t expect much of the rooms, beds, and facilities.

Reviewed November 11, 2022

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7.2
Very good
Michelle from New Zealand
Solo traveler
10-Bed Dormitory -- Female Only
Stayed 3 nights in October 2022

weird hostel.”

okey for one night, maybe two. But definitely not a place to stay longer. Not really chill, and for sure not to meet people. Some crazy long term people living in there.

Reviewed November 06, 2022

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7.6
Very good
donald from New Zealand
Solo traveler
Twin - Non-Smoking Shared Bath
Stayed 1 night in September 2022

Very good”

3 OUT OF 3 TOILOTS BROKEN BEDS GRUBBY FLO0RS MOPPED CERTAINLY NOT 1ST CHOICE ALSO HAND DRYER BROKEN

Reviewed September 08, 2022

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6.4
Good
Esther from Malaysia
Couple
Budget Twin Room without Window
Stayed 1 night in January 2023

Good”

Stayed here a few months prior and definitely can see improvements with more staff hired. New door keypad is wonderful and general cleanliness, especially bathroom and kitchen are noticeable. The room we stayed in still smelled bad (dirty carpet) but the bed was much better than the first time. Would recommend for low budget travelers but not for a long term stay

Reviewed January 30, 2023

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8.0
Excellent
Angie from New Zealand
Couple
Budget Twin Room without Window
Stayed 3 nights in August 2020

Convenient and city view”

Stay here unless without car otherwise overnight parking is expensive.

Reviewed September 04, 2020

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6.8
Good
Keith from New Zealand
Solo traveler
Dormitory 4 Mixed
Stayed 3 nights in January 2020

Its the cheapest for a reason”

The hostel is in an excellent location, friendly staff. On the downside the Agoda description has "Free WiFi" in every room and this is incorrect. The kitchen is in the basement and overall cleanliness could of been better, the bathroom on the 3rd floor was in poor condition and the linen was very old.

Reviewed January 14, 2020

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7.2
Very good
Lorenzo from Philippines
Solo traveler
Single Room with Share Facilities
Stayed 1 night in February 2020

Decent room”

the room did not have any window just fortunate that it was winter otherwise would have suffocated if it was summer.

Reviewed December 09, 2020

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