YMCA Hostel

2.0 star property

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

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.)
    ‪26 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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

Single room, 1 Single Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • City view
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • City view
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

YMCA Hostel

This hostel features a fitness center, self parking, and laundry facilities. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, an arcade/game room, and a library are onsite. Bathrooms are shared.
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.
During your stay at YMCA Hostel, you're just a quick walk from SkyCity Casino. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a gym and breakfast (surcharge).
  • Free WiFi
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include 2 meeting rooms, laundry facilities, and an elevator
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Within a 15-minute walk of SkyCity Casino and Sky Tower
As a guest of YMCA Hostel, you'll find a fitness center, a library, and a vending machine. There are 2 meeting rooms available. Public spaces have free WiFi. YMCA Hostel also features an arcade/game room, a garden, and laundry facilities. Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Auckland hostel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: NZD 50.00 per person, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served at YMCA Hostel.

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. 170 out of 485 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 190 out of 485 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 485 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 485 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 485 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean nice
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
clean and nice
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Heidi

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

GANG

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

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

DOMINIQUE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Tres bon etat. Personnel tres serviable
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff, an easy stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is great for pretty much everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Elisha

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mandie

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

8/10 Good

Mayumi

it was basic but the room, shower
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean and nice bathroom and kitchen, great location close to main bus station and tourist attractions
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gogo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is great, with great staff too. Very clean place to stay. Roms are bright enough too for folks like me.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a safe clean hostel right near the K Road.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

cheap and cheerful

Great place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jeanette

Liked: Staff & service
Excellent price and location. Clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fabio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

YMCA HOSTEL

Everything ok!
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024