We were on our honeymoon, and it was a good value to stay in their double room, The hostel is clean and waterh is hot and strong. We didn't cook but the common area is cosy with fireplace and kitchen is clean. It is away from downtown so quiet and easily take the link if you are heading from airport,... More

I had an awesome time at this hostel. The people were great. It's a 20 min walk from the city centre in a residential neighborhood. Warm lounge, cosy atmosphere More

Fellow traveller recommended us City Garden Lodge, and we were not disappointed. Good value. Nice location close to Parnell Road, where you can find several good restaurants and cafes, and an uforgettable Chocolaterie. Some say the common areas are run-down. In our opinion the kitchen was well-equipped and clean and we found the whole place charming. We started our 2... More

The rooms might not be very fancy but the whole feel to this place is just great! The manager is friendly and helpful, location is great, nice outside area's and kitchen has everything you need (including spices, sauces and all those things that are hard to carry around when backpacking). It's not too expensive, so very much worth the money!... More

so this place could be such a lovely spot if 1) they would put some money in fixing and renovating some things and 2) if there would be a different management. brenda, the wife is simply completely crazy. she treats people not like guest. just a few examples. one day a girl was baking cookies and took some sugar which... More

Was here for business. Had a room to myself. A bit chilly in early June but asked for a space heater which took care of it. I liked that there was no tv in the common room - just comfy chairs, sofas & a fireplace. Squeaky stairs could get annoying for folks whose rooms are near them. Near restaurants, cafes,... More

Probably one of the best hostel stays - a very homely feel, friendly atmosphere and the manager Ian could not have been more helpful in advising us. Would highly recommend staying here. The location is a bus journey from the centre, but most of what you need is in Parnell/Newmarket (there is not much in the CBD!). The toilet/shower facilities... More

We enjoyed our stay at this hostel. It's true that the common areas a run-down, and the shared bathrooms are pretty basic. However, it is an awesome old house - we had a great room that was a converted sunroom - and overall it is a friendly place. The location, up in Parnell, would not be good for someone who... More

This homely hostel has the lived in feel, which is like coming home. Spotlessly clean and well maintained, well stocked kitchen and use of yoga space, friendly environment and lots of little extras, like a set of scales for weighing luggage before heading off to the airpot. In a nice, quiet suburb, known as the creative quarter, yet very well... More