BK Hostel vs YMCA Hostel
Both are in Auckland, 280 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hostel★★★★Eden Terrace
BK Hostel
- Guest rating
- 7.9 Good
- Location score
- 6.7
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
Hostel★★★★★Freemans Bay
YMCA Hostel
- Guest rating
- 8.3 Very good
- Location score
- 6.7
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
The short answer
Pick YMCA Hostel
It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 280 m apart.
Choose YMCA Hostel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
Why is BK Hostel better than YMCA Hostel?
- 1280 m closer to public transport−280 m
Why is YMCA Hostel better than BK Hostel?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.3 vs 7.9)+0.4
- 2220 m closer to the beach (2.0 km vs 2.2 km)−220 m
- 3Higher star rating (4.5★ vs 4★)+0.5★
- 4More guest reviews (1,288 vs 47), so the rating is more reliable×27
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| BK Hostel vs YMCA Hostel: which hotel is better? | BK Hostel | YMCA Hostel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.9 | 8.3 +0.4 |
| Location | 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Beach access | 2.8 | 3.6 +0.8 |
| Public transport | 4.9 +1.5 | 3.4 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.1 | 8.3 +0.2 |
| Guest rating | 7.9 | 8.3 +0.4 |
| Number of reviews | 47 | 1,288 +1,241 |
| Google rating | 3.6/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 155 | – |
| Rank in Auckland | top 78% | top 68% +10% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Distance to the centre | 650 m | 540 m |
| To the beach | 2.2 km | 2.0 km −220 m |
| To public transport | 1.1 km −280 m | 1.4 km |
| To the airport | 17 km | 18 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 145 | 150 +5 |
| Sights within 1 km | 4 | 5 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★★ +0.5★ |
| Rooms | – | 115 |
| Floors | 2 | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 1966 |
| Listed amenities | 7 | 11 +4 |
| 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
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Location
280 m apart
BK Hostel or YMCA Hostel: common questions
Which is better, BK Hostel or YMCA Hostel?
YMCA Hostel leads in 2 of 4 categories, including guest rating, beach access. BK Hostel is stronger in public transport.
Which is cheaper, BK Hostel or YMCA Hostel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
YMCA Hostel is 2.0 km from the nearest beach; BK Hostel is 2.2 km.
How far apart are BK Hostel and YMCA Hostel?
The two hotels are 280 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