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Freemans Backpackers vs Silverfern Backpackers

Both are in Auckland, 450 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hostel★★★★Freemans Bay

Freemans Backpackers

Guest rating
6.7 Okay
Location score
5.8
Score by category
1 of 4
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Hostel★★★Auckland Central

Silverfern Backpackers

Guest rating
7.2 Good
Location score
6.8
Score by category
3 of 4
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The short answer

Pick Silverfern Backpackers

It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 450 m apart.

Choose Freemans Backpackers if you want

  • to be closer to the beach

Choose Silverfern Backpackers if you want

  • to walk to the sights
  • more restaurants on the doorstep

Why is Freemans Backpackers better than Silverfern Backpackers?

  1. 1350 m closer to the beach (1.4 km vs 1.8 km)−350 m
  2. 2Higher star rating (3.5★ vs 3★)+0.5★
  3. 3Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00)−2h

Why is Silverfern Backpackers better than Freemans Backpackers?

  1. 1Higher guest rating (7.2 vs 6.7)+0.5
  2. 2450 m closer to the city centre−450 m
  3. 3220 m closer to public transport−220 m
  4. 4More guest reviews (434 vs 61), so the rating is more reliable×7.1
  5. 5116 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+116
  6. 6More walkable surroundings (walk grade 86 vs 64)+22

All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

Freemans BackpackersSilverfern Backpackers
Score by category
Guest rating 6.7 7.2 +0.5
Location 5.8 6.8 +1.0
Facilities 3.3 –
Families 0.0 –
Spa & wellness 0.0 –
Beach access 5.4 +1.2 4.2
Public transport 2.5 3.7 +1.2
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 7.3 7.3
Guest rating 6.7 7.2 +0.5
Number of reviews 61 434 +373
Rank in Auckland top 95% top 95%
Location
Location score 5.8 6.8 +1.0
Distance to the centre 1.0 km 560 m −450 m
To the beach 1.4 km −350 m 1.8 km
To public transport 1.5 km 1.3 km −220 m
To the airport 18 km 18 km
Restaurants within 500 m 34 150 +116
Sights within 1 km 5 6
Rooms & building
Star rating ★★★★ +0.5★ ★★★
Rooms – 21
Floors – 3
Newest building or renovation – 2022
Listed amenities 12 +7 5
Policies
Check-in from 12:00 −2h 14:00
Check-out until 10:00 10:00
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi ✓ –
Free parking ✓ –
Airport transfer ✓ –
Shuttle ✓ –
Car hire ✓ –
Laundry ✓ –
Luggage storage ✓ ✓
Kitchen ✓ ✓
In-room safe ✓ –
Coffee or tea maker ✓ ✓
Which hotel suits you
Families with children ✓ ✓
Couples – ✓
Beach holidays ✓ –
Sightseeing on foot – ✓
Business trips ✓ –
Spa & relaxation ✓ ✓

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      Freemans Backpackers or Silverfern Backpackers: common questions

      Which is better, Freemans Backpackers or Silverfern Backpackers?

      Silverfern Backpackers leads in 3 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport. Freemans Backpackers is stronger in beach access.

      Which is cheaper, Freemans Backpackers or Silverfern Backpackers?

      Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

      Which hotel is closer to the centre?

      Silverfern Backpackers is closer: 560 m from the centre, against 1.0 km for Freemans Backpackers.

      Which hotel is closer to the beach?

      Freemans Backpackers is 1.4 km from the nearest beach; Silverfern Backpackers is 1.8 km.

      How far apart are Freemans Backpackers and Silverfern Backpackers?

      The two hotels are 450 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