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Rooms

Base ACB - Hostel / Backpacker offers 150 guestrooms in a 8-story property. Guestrooms feature satellite television. Guestrooms have refrigerators. Bathrooms include showers only. They also provide air conditioning. Services include housekeeping.

All guestrooms are non-smoking.

Room Amenities

• Air conditioning
• Refrigerator
• Housekeeping

• Shower only
• Television - Satellite service
• Non-smoking rooms
• Electronic/magnetic keys

Property Amenities

Base ACB - Hostel / Backpacker features a restaurant, serving breakfast only. Base ACB - Hostel / Backpacker also offers a bar/lounge, a nightclub, and wireless Internet access. The property has a 24-hour front desk.

Base ACB - Hostel / Backpacker is a smoke-free property.

• 24-hour front desk
• Air-conditioned public areas
• Number of rooms: 150
• ATM/banking
• Number of floors: 8
• Bar/lounge
• Cell phone/mobile rental
• Coffee shop or café
• Complimentary newspapers in lobby
• Currency exchange
• Elevator/lift
• Internet access in public areas - high speed

• Internet access in public areas - surcharge
• Internet access - wireless
• Laundry facilities
• Library
• Microwave in lobby
• Nightclub
• Parking (surcharge)
• Parking garage
• Patio
• Restaurant(s) in hotel
• Smoke-free property
• Television in lobby
• Tour assistance

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

• Pets not allowed
• Check-in time is 2 PM
• Check-out time is 10 AM

National Rating

Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark®
Qualmark® assigns an official star rating for accommodations in New Zealand. This Backpacker property is rated 4-star plus and is displayed on this page as 4-½ stars.

Location Details

Auckland International Airport (AKL): Approximate travel time to Auckland Central Backpackers is 40 minutes and distance is 21 km.

Getting there: Taxis and Airbus shuttles provide convenient options for reaching the hotel. Car rentals are available online. Click the links below for instructions/details.

By taxi (click here)

Approximate travel time from the airport to the hotel: 40 minutes
Approximate cost (subject to change without notice): NZ$40–$45 (AU$35–$40

Instructions: Taxi stands are located at the western side of the international terminal and in front of the domestic terminals.

By shuttle (click here)

Approximate travel time from the airport to the hotel: 60 minutes
Approximate cost (subject to change without notice): NZ$5−$15 (AU$5−$15)

Schedules and directions (subject to change without notice): Shuttle bus ranks are located at the western side of the international terminal and in front of the domestic terminals. Once through customs (international terminal), continue to the taxi and shuttle signs at the front of the building. The Airbus shuttle stop is on the right-hand side, past the taxi rank. Auckland Central Backpackers guests are entitled to a discounted fare. The Airbus shuttle service operates daily from 5 AM to 10 PM. Airbus shuttles stop in front of the hostel.

By car (click here)

Rental cars are available online.
Approximate travel time: 40 minutes

Driving directions from Auckland International Airport (AKL): Auckland Central Backpackers is situated on Queen Street, which is the main street in Auckland. From the airport, follow the Southern Motorway (M1) to the city. Take the Nelson Street exit, then turn right into Wellesley Street and left onto Queen Street. The next street on the left will be Darby Street, where the hotel entrance is located. The car park nearby offers reasonable overnight rates, although it is more expensive during the daytime. Guests should ask at reception about the parking discount.

Dining

Globe Bar - Bar/nightclub serving breakfast, lunch, dinner. Nightly entertainment and theme nights. Complimentary sausage barbecue nightly.

Balcony Bar - Open during summer, serving beverages. The complimentary sausage barbecue is held at the Balcony Bar during the summer months.

Address

Level 3, 229 Queen Street

Auckland,

New Zealand

Nearest major airport:

Auckland, New Zealand (AKL-Auckland Intl.)

Area:

Auckland CBD, New Zealand