We traveled to NZ back in 2009 for honeymoon. First stop is Auckland and we stayed in this hostel. We love the semi-Victorian building style. Our room is small but comfy. The staff is also helpful. Kitchen is neat and clean. Its location is also perfect. It took 5 minutes walk to find an international food court where we enjoyed... More

We stayed in Auckland for two nights during our travels, we had a private room with bunk beds, very spacious, has enough shower & toliet facilities. Kitchen big enough, ovens not too amazing. Helpful reception staff. Close to a nando's! Enjoyed our stay, no complaints. More

Spent in total about 6 nights in PB, and absolutely loved every minute of it! Perfectly located in one of the coziest neighborhoods in Auckland, easily accessible either by foot (about 15-20min from city centre) or the green link. Cozy cafés, bars and restaurants literally right around the corner, and the best fish and chips place to date! The staff... More

spent 3 nights there. excellent locaton, friendly helpful staff, well equipped kitchen and free Fejoa fruits! :)) More

Ponsonby Backpackers is a fantastic place to base yourself in Auckland, Located just off Ponsonby Road, there are cafes, bars, restaurants and one of the yummiest bakeries just minutes away. PB is a clean, welcoming and friendly hostel with really good facilities for cooking, washing, chilling out and organising trips and activities while in New Zealand. The atmosphere at the... More

The Ponsonby area of Auckland has plenty of older, rather elegant looking homes, of which this backpacker joint fits in perfectly. The owners / staff who run this place seem to have spent plenty of time in backpacking places themselves and likely have injected it with their own idea of what should be included in a backpackers. The staff are... More

Literally the best hostel in Auckland, very welcoming place and the owners are great people with heaps of knowledge, a place run by travellers for travellers. Great kitchen facilities and a lovely tv room with very comfy sofa's. Great atmosphere aswell, if you wanna have a few beers and then head on out afterwards it's perfect also it's great for... More

Ponsonby Backpackers is without doubt the best hostel I have stayed at both in New Zealand and abroad. John, Holly, and all the staff are awesome - very friendly and go out of their way to make sure you enjoy your stay. I've stayed in a few rooms during my time with them and all are clean and comfy. The... More

A very very nice place to stay in. Close to center, next to lively Ponsonby road, very helpfull and nice staff and clean, quiet hostel. Highly recommended if u're not in loud places full of party people. Will come back for sure! More