BK Hostel vs Silverfern Backpackers
Both are in Auckland, 490 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
HostelEden Terrace
BK Hostel
- Guest rating
- 7.9 Good
- Location score
- 6.7
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
HostelAuckland Central
Silverfern Backpackers
- Guest rating
- 7.2 Good
- Location score
- 6.8
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
The short answer
Pick BK Hostel
It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 490 m apart.
Choose BK Hostel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (7.9 / 7.2)
Why is BK Hostel better than Silverfern Backpackers?
- 1Higher guest rating (7.9 vs 7.2)+0.7
- 2210 m closer to public transport−210 m
Why is Silverfern Backpackers better than BK Hostel?
- 1250 m closer to the beach (4.7 km vs 5.0 km)−250 m
- 2More guest reviews (434 vs 47), so the rating is more reliable×9.2
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| BK Hostel vs Silverfern Backpackers: which hotel is better? | BK Hostel | Silverfern Backpackers |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.9 +0.7 | 7.2 |
| Location | 6.7 | 6.8 |
| Beach access | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 4.9 +1.2 | 3.7 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.1 +0.8 | 7.3 |
| Guest rating | 7.9 +0.7 | 7.2 |
| Number of reviews | 47 | 434 +387 |
| Google rating | 3.6/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 155 | – |
| Rank in Auckland | top 78% +17% | top 95% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.7 | 6.8 |
| Distance to the centre | 650 m | 560 m |
| To public transport | 1.1 km −210 m | 1.3 km |
| To the airport | 17 km | 18 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 145 | 150 +5 |
| Sights within 1 km | 4 | 6 +2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | – | 21 |
| Floors | 2 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2022 |
| Listed amenities | 7 +2 | 5 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
490 m apart
BK Hostel: city centre: 650 m, nearest station Mt Eden Station: 1.1 km, Auckland International Airport (AKL): 17 km, 145 places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.
Silverfern Backpackers: city centre: 560 m, nearest station Britomart Transport Centre: 1.3 km, Auckland International Airport (AKL): 18 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 6 sights within 1 km.
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BK Hostel or Silverfern Backpackers: common questions
Which is better, BK Hostel or Silverfern Backpackers?
BK Hostel leads in 2 of 4 categories, including guest rating, public transport.
Which is cheaper, BK Hostel or Silverfern Backpackers?
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How far apart are BK Hostel and Silverfern Backpackers?
The two hotels are 490 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score