YHA Auckland CityvsThe Boatshed
Both YHA Auckland City and The Boatshed are rated very highly by writers. Overall, The Boatshed scores slightly better than YHA Auckland City. The Boatshed comes in at 70 with approval from 4 publications like Afar Magazine, Fodor's and DK Eyewitness.
YHA Auckland City
City Rd and Liverpool St, Auckland Central 1010, New Zealand
From $66/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Baggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
- Express check-in / check-out
Rough Guide
"Large and central YHA with seven floors of mostly twin and double rooms – the upper ones with fine city views – plus well-equipped common areas."
Frommer's
"One of the best hostels in the country and hosts over 50,000 guests a year. Its rooms, while spartan are meticulously clean, as is the communal kitchen, which is large enough to handle multiple guests" Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Struggle up one of the city’s steepest streets to this big, impersonal tower block near the K Rd party strip. The rooms are clean and well kept, and some have views and terraces." Full review
The Boatshed
Corner of Tawa and Huia Streets, Little Oneroa, Waiheke Island, New Zealand
From $0/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
DK Eyewitness
"A boutique seaside hotel overlooking Oneroa Bay."
Travel + Leisure
"It’s Hamptons-meets-Kiwi cool at this seven-room boutique hotel set above Little Oneroa Beach on Waiheke Island." Full review
Fodor's
"If you feel like staying in a "lighthouse" without the responsibility for ships, this two-story turret suite at The Boatshed maybe the place for you." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The Boatshed now offers six sun-drenched accommodations that complement the laid-back island vibe—a magnet for a free-spirited set of artists, vintners, chefs, and water lovers." Full review