Metro Adventurer Backpackers
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Metro Adventurer Backpackers
51 Hobson Street, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010 New Zealand
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#17 of 42 hostels in Auckland Central
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Newest Backpacker in the heart of Auckland CBD, New Zealand.
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English, French, Spanish, German
Location
51 Hobson Street, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010 New Zealand
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Great for walkers
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Pro- Location cannot be beat.
Con- Does not have a 24 hour desk as advertised. Staff told me if I arrived one minute later I would not have been able to check in that night. Which would have sucked after an international flight.
Con- Does not have a 24 hour desk as advertised. Staff told me if I arrived one minute later I would not have been able to check in that night. Which would have sucked after an international flight.
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Date of stay: February 2019
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Staff where firendly and the hostel was clean. However very big and the facilities didn’t cater for the number of people staying. Everyone kept to themselves but has a very good location. Only a 10 minute walk into the harbour
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Date of stay: February 2019Trip type: Travelled with friends
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We spent the night at Metro Adventurer Backpackers in central Auckland. It is very conveniently situated - just a few steps away from the Sky Tower bus hub. The staff were very friendly & helpful (particularly the young guy from Peru who was working at reception on our arrival.)
We booked a double room, which was small, but clean, the bed was comfortable, & the linen clean. Showers were clean & the water was hot; the communal kitchen that we used, (there are 2), was large & well stocked.
But - our room was hot, stuffy & airless. With no opening windows & no air conditioning in the room (there are air con vents, but the room was not connected - even though the kitchen was beautifully cooled with air conditioning, as were the dorm rooms.) There was a fan in the room, & that did help, but it was almost unbearable in the late afternoon - hot, stuffy & with stale air. When we returned after dark, turned on the fan & left the door ajar for a while it did cool down.
So, a great place, great location - just hook up the air conditioning to all the rooms!
We booked a double room, which was small, but clean, the bed was comfortable, & the linen clean. Showers were clean & the water was hot; the communal kitchen that we used, (there are 2), was large & well stocked.
But - our room was hot, stuffy & airless. With no opening windows & no air conditioning in the room (there are air con vents, but the room was not connected - even though the kitchen was beautifully cooled with air conditioning, as were the dorm rooms.) There was a fan in the room, & that did help, but it was almost unbearable in the late afternoon - hot, stuffy & with stale air. When we returned after dark, turned on the fan & left the door ajar for a while it did cool down.
So, a great place, great location - just hook up the air conditioning to all the rooms!
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Date of stay: February 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Rooms are running down small crammed with bunk beds luggage all over the floor the only place to sit down was in the kitchen the size for 6 usually loaded with 12 or more and really uncomfortable. The first duty
Manager I met was friendly but the rest of the team not so. The following day a new manager and he was just straight out rude and even though had a paid booking till tuesday when I was travelling was messing me about wouldnt confirm the booking and I ended up leaving booking.com refunded me 100% of my booking fee because they where already confused to understand silverfern backpacker fiasco.(read the review)
The room lockers where tiny and locks where broken dirty smelly bedding smelt damp
Never again dont recommend also the rooms are in a rabbit Warren and confusing if fire I would not like to hear outcome
Manager I met was friendly but the rest of the team not so. The following day a new manager and he was just straight out rude and even though had a paid booking till tuesday when I was travelling was messing me about wouldnt confirm the booking and I ended up leaving booking.com refunded me 100% of my booking fee because they where already confused to understand silverfern backpacker fiasco.(read the review)
The room lockers where tiny and locks where broken dirty smelly bedding smelt damp
Never again dont recommend also the rooms are in a rabbit Warren and confusing if fire I would not like to hear outcome
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Date of stay: January 2024Trip type: Travelled solo
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Room Tip: Go somewhere else I know location good just not healthy or safe
I was lucky that after walking...
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Immediately left after seeing condition of the facility and especially the bedding. Crowed and dirty. Mattress and mattress pad were filthy/ stained. Would not let my dog sleep on that bed! Pre-Paid for 2 nights and management refused any refund as they said they had been giving out “too many refunds lately”. That should speak for itself!
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Date of stay: December 2022
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Room Tip: Do not stay here!
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This would be a long rant but I feel I should be honest here about how a seemingly perfect stay turned into a backpacker's worst nightmare.
From the start, they made the booking troublesome. I chose the 8-bed dorm option since there are 8 of us. So I requested to put me & my group of 8 together in one dorm if convenient. They wanted to charge me extra NZD32 for that since they've already placed us in a 16-bed dorm.
I wasn't happy because there wasn't any mention of 16-bed dorms in their listing during the time I booked. But given their general good review, I agreed to pay the extra amount but not without mentioning their misleading arrangement. In the end, they decided to put us in an 8-bed dorm without extra charge after all.
Dirty sheets & pillow cases with stain upon check-in. Malfunctioning door. Refused to refund our parking fee of NZD40 when we couldn't park out van in their basement due to height limit issue (staff said it's too troublesome to refund us due to accounting reasons, which to me, was quite poor of an excuse for customer service).
They kept insisting that we spend on other things they offer as a way to avoid refunding us. They made us rent 8 towels from them for NZD16 (at that point, we did because we too were frustrated) and buy toothbrushes from them (this ridiculous offer we refused). Guess what, things were so topsy turvy that they gave us floor mats as towels. Oh gawd.
At one point they gave up and refunded us NZD24 in cash. Could've been easier if they chose to refund us earlier.
Other things to note: Every corner of the facility is dirty despite its nice interior. Staff rushed in to the dorm to remove sheets while we were still packing up for check-out.
I'm not a fussy traveller. But Metro Adventurers didn't even meet the basic requirements of a budget hostel. Sigh. It was in a superb location though. What a waste.
From the start, they made the booking troublesome. I chose the 8-bed dorm option since there are 8 of us. So I requested to put me & my group of 8 together in one dorm if convenient. They wanted to charge me extra NZD32 for that since they've already placed us in a 16-bed dorm.
I wasn't happy because there wasn't any mention of 16-bed dorms in their listing during the time I booked. But given their general good review, I agreed to pay the extra amount but not without mentioning their misleading arrangement. In the end, they decided to put us in an 8-bed dorm without extra charge after all.
Dirty sheets & pillow cases with stain upon check-in. Malfunctioning door. Refused to refund our parking fee of NZD40 when we couldn't park out van in their basement due to height limit issue (staff said it's too troublesome to refund us due to accounting reasons, which to me, was quite poor of an excuse for customer service).
They kept insisting that we spend on other things they offer as a way to avoid refunding us. They made us rent 8 towels from them for NZD16 (at that point, we did because we too were frustrated) and buy toothbrushes from them (this ridiculous offer we refused). Guess what, things were so topsy turvy that they gave us floor mats as towels. Oh gawd.
At one point they gave up and refunded us NZD24 in cash. Could've been easier if they chose to refund us earlier.
Other things to note: Every corner of the facility is dirty despite its nice interior. Staff rushed in to the dorm to remove sheets while we were still packing up for check-out.
I'm not a fussy traveller. But Metro Adventurers didn't even meet the basic requirements of a budget hostel. Sigh. It was in a superb location though. What a waste.
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Date of stay: September 2017Trip type: Travelled with family
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Room Tip: Try to avoid the row where Room 10 is. You can easily hear chattering from down below and can be...
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Stayed here for 2 nights with friends was a great time! Literally 1 min walk from the sky tower n min bus station, Clean, everyone super friendly and u have takesaways n convenience stores right next door. Definitely the best spot I've stayed at in Auckland!
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Date of stay: August 2017Trip type: Travelled with friends
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if you're looking to make friends this hostel is the place for you. The vibe here is super outgoing, the staff are helpful and the amenities are ultra modern. The kitchen was clean which is always important for me. There is a communal lounge area but limited seats if you're looking to cosy down get in there early. Only thing I would mention is that our room didn't have a window or good ventilation and was very smelly when we walked in...think there was a long term stayer in there with their rubbish everywhere.Would recommend and go again, location is hard to beat. What a bargain!
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Date of stay: August 2017Trip type: Travelled with friends
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I really found the Hostel was in the best position In Auckland, the staff were very friendly and helpful, the place was extremely clean, the kitchen dining area was well looked after by staff,The price was very affordable.I would return anytime,
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Date of stay: August 2024Trip type: Travelled solo
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Room Tip: The Hostel is close to shops and eating places, and when you need to go to Airport bus stop close...
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Really bad. Really loud. The rooms have too many bunk beds. Think of a 4 person room with an extra pair of bunk beds added. The hostel makes more $ but the travelers are stuck in a too small room. There are only tiny lockers so bags are all over the floor and you can't even walk around in the room. The hostel is very loud ALL THE TIME. The staff is very unfriendly and very unprofessional. They don't give any information about kitchen, bathrooms etc. They just play on their phones and get visibly upset if you ask questions. I tried to talk to the manager and she couldn't care less. Basically told me that's just how it is. RUDE! AVOID THIS PLACE. There are plenty of other way better places. I left after 1 night. It was 1 night too many. Nothing positive at all.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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"The Hostel is close to shops and eating places, and when you need to go to Airport bus stop close to the Hostel, very accessible "Read full review
"Go somewhere else I know location good just not healthy or safe I was lucky that after walking out booking.com took it on themselves and refundedme"Read full review
"Try to avoid the row where Room 10 is. You can easily hear chattering from down below and can be disturbing."Read full review
"Beds are all new and super comfy by backpackers standards. 6 bed dorms offer great views"Read full review
PRICE RANGE
$57 - $89 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
New ZealandNorth IslandAucklandAuckland Central
NUMBER OF ROOMS
15
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Frequently Asked Questions about Metro Adventurer Backpackers
Which popular attractions are close to Metro Adventurer Backpackers?
Nearby attractions include Escapade NZ (0.5 km), Great Escape (0.5 km), and Viaduct Harbour (0.4 km).
What are some restaurants close to Metro Adventurer Backpackers?
Conveniently located restaurants include The Grove, Culprit., and Hello Beasty.
Is Metro Adventurer Backpackers located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.2 km away from the centre of Auckland Central.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Metro Adventurer Backpackers?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, French, and German.
Are there any historical sites close to Metro Adventurer Backpackers?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Parnell (2.3 km), Eden Park (3.4 km), and Eden Garden (3.3 km).
Is Metro Adventurer Backpackers accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.