YMCA Hostel

2.0 star property

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Garden
Twin Room, 2 Single Beds
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Double Room | Floor plan
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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20 Pitt Street, Auckland, 1010
  • Place, Queen Street Shopping District
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Auckland
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Sky Tower
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Single room, 1 Single Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • City view
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

6 Bed Dorm Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

4 Bed Mixed Dorm Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

Basic Shared Dormitory, Men only, Non Smoking, City View

  • City view
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

Auckland

Located in Auckland (Auckland Central Business District), YMCA Hostel is within a 15-minute walk of SkyCity Casino and Sky Tower. .This hostel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Auckland Ferry Terminal and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Spark Arena.

What's nearby

  • Queen Street Shopping District - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • University of Auckland - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Auckland Town Hall - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sky Tower - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • SkyCity Casino - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Auckland Remuera Station - 4 min drive
  • Gaunt Street Tram Stop - 19 min walk
  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Eagle - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bestie Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Family Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪G.a.y - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Northern Line Bar & Social - ‬4 min walk

About this property

YMCA Hostel

YMCA Hostel offers 168 accommodations with portable fans. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 168 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a garden. This hostel also features complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a television in a common area.
Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. This hostel has 2 meeting rooms available for events. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (NZD 25 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: NZD 12 for adults and NZD 12 for children

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 AM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out subject to availability

Late check-out fee: NZD 20

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

All guests must show a valid passport or photo ID at check-in.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: NZD 50.00 per person, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 12 for adults and NZD 12 for children
  • Self parking fee: NZD 25 per night
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Hostel YMCA

YMCA Auckland

YMCA Hostel

YMCA Hostel Auckland

YMCA Hostel Auckland, New Zealand

Ymca Hotel Auckland Central

YMCA Hostel Auckland

YMCA Hostel Auckland

YMCA Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

YMCA Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Auckland

YMCA Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 169 out of 484 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 190 out of 484 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 484 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 484 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 484 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a single room and it was spotless and had enough space to move around. It was surprisingly quiet and the facilities were clean as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

MR D L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff. Always cleaning. Always welcoming. Great location between Karangahape Road and Aotea Square.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Would stay again. The staff were great. Good location. Room was clean and comfortable for a short stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

TSUN SHING OSCAR

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are nice and always with smile on their face. But the kitchen is always oily and lack of forks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrés

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

GANG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The gym is perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrés

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Heidi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean, tidy and great setup
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hoete

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Raj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent all round.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Elisha

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Hostel was conveniently located within the CBD and it was surprisingly clean and the staff were very kind and helpful considering it my first place to "land" on my arrival as an international student in Auckland.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good for short stay, clean rooms and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very basic but suitable for an overnight sleep
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Chandavith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was unbear
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff seemed extra attentive this visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marvin

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kyia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathryn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Cheap and affordable. location a bit dodgy at night
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024