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Freemans Backpackers vs YMCA Hostel

Both are in Auckland, 560 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★★★★★Freemans Bay

YMCA Hostel

Guest rating
8.3 Very good
Location score
6.7
Score by category
3 of 4
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The short answer

Pick YMCA Hostel

It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 560 m apart.

Choose Freemans Backpackers if you want

  • to be closer to the beach

Choose YMCA Hostel if you want

  • the more consistently praised stay
  • to walk to the sights
  • more restaurants on the doorstep
  • breakfast included

Why is Freemans Backpackers better than YMCA Hostel?

  1. 1520 m closer to the beach (1.4 km vs 2.0 km)−520 m
  2. 2500 m closer to the area centre−500 m
  3. 3Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00)−2h

Why is YMCA Hostel better than Freemans Backpackers?

  1. 1Higher guest rating (8.3 vs 6.7)+1.6
  2. 2Includes free breakfast
  3. 3Higher star rating (4.5★ vs 3.5★)+1★
  4. 4More guest reviews (1,288 vs 61), so the rating is more reliable×21
  5. 5116 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+116
  6. 6More walkable surroundings (walk grade 84 vs 64)+20
  7. 7Has a gym

All compared facts

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

Freemans BackpackersYMCA Hostel
Score by category
Guest rating 6.7 8.3 +1.6
Location 5.8 6.7 +0.9
Facilities 3.3 –
Families 0.0 –
Spa & wellness 0.0 –
Beach access 5.4 +1.8 3.6
Public transport 2.5 3.4 +0.9
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 7.3 8.3 +1.0
Guest rating 6.7 8.3 +1.6
Number of reviews 61 1,288 +1,227
Rank in Auckland top 95% top 68% +27%
Location
Location score 5.8 6.7 +0.9
Distance to Freemans Bay centre 310 m −500 m 820 m
To the beach 1.4 km −520 m 2.0 km
To public transport 1.5 km 1.4 km −160 m
To the airport 18 km 18 km
Restaurants within 500 m 34 150 +116
Sights within 1 km 5 5
Rooms & building
Star rating ★★★★ ★★★★★ +1★
Rooms – 115
Floors – 5
Newest building or renovation – 1966
Listed amenities 12 11
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 ✓ –
Concierge – ✓
Free breakfast – ✓
Gym – ✓
Blackout curtains – ✓
Which hotel suits you
Families with children ✓ ✓
Couples – ✓
Beach holidays ✓ –
Sightseeing on foot – ✓
Business trips – ✓
Spa & relaxation ✓ ✓

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      Location

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      Freemans Backpackers or YMCA Hostel: common questions

      Which is better, Freemans Backpackers or YMCA Hostel?

      YMCA Hostel 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 YMCA Hostel?

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

      Which hotel is closer to the centre?

      Freemans Backpackers is closer: 310 m from the centre, against 820 m for YMCA Hostel.

      Which hotel is closer to the beach?

      Freemans Backpackers is 1.4 km from the nearest beach; YMCA Hostel is 2.0 km.

      How far apart are Freemans Backpackers and YMCA Hostel?

      The two hotels are 560 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