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Brown Kiwi Backpacker HostelvsVR Takapuna
Both hotels are recommended by professionals. On balance, Brown Kiwi Backpacker Hostel is preferred by most writers compared to VR Takapuna. Brown Kiwi Backpacker Hostel has a TripExpert Score of 74 with approval from 4 reviews including Rough Guide, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
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
VR Takapuna Lonely Planet
1 Beresford Street, Bayswater 1011, New Zealand
From $114/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Lonely Planet "Set on a peaceful peninsula that's only a short ferry ride from the city, VR Takapuna offers serviced apartments with kitchens, laundry facilities and small balconies, many of which have harbour and city views" Full review
