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Brown Kiwi Backpacker HostelvsOaklands Lodge Backpacker Hostel
Both hotels are highly recommended by professionals. On balance, Brown Kiwi Backpacker Hostel is preferred by most writers compared to Oaklands Lodge Backpacker Hostel. Brown Kiwi Backpacker Hostel ranks #16 in Auckland with endorsements from 4 reviewers such as Rough Guide, DK Eyewitness and Frommer's.
Brown Kiwi Backpacker Hostel
Frommer's
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
7 Prosford St, Auckland Central, New Zealand
From $0/night
- Laundy Room
- Kitchenette
Frommer's "Overall, this place offers a good atmosphere and a terrific garden courtyard in which to while away summer days and nights." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Built in 1900, this two-storey refurbished colonial house has a pleasant garden and offers unusual warmth, hospitality and character."
Rough Guide "Compact, cosy little hostel in a restored Victorian villa on a quiet street close to the Ponsonby cafés."
Lonely Planet "As unassuming as its namesake, this gay-friendly hostel is tucked away in a busy-by-day commercial strip, a stone’s throw from all the good shopping and grazing opportunities." Full review
Oaklands Lodge Backpacker Hostel Rough Guide Lonely Planet
5A Oaklands Road, Auckland Central 1024, New Zealand
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Free Parking
- Baggage storage
- Board games / puzzles
Rough Guide "Run by the folk above, this large two-storey Victorian house right by Mount Eden shops has mostly dorms with beds rather than bunks, and an abundance of separate lounge areas."
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"In a leafy cul-de-sac, this bright, well-kept hostel is close to the cafes, bars and restaurants of Mt Eden village and to city buses" Full review
