Hobson - Lodge vs YMCA Hostel
Both are in Auckland, 240 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★½Auckland Central
Hobson - Lodge
- Guest rating
- 8.1 Very good
- Location score
- 6.9
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
HostelFreemans Bay
YMCA Hostel
- Guest rating
- 8.3 Very good
- Location score
- 6.7
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
The short answer
Too close to call
Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 240 m apart.
Choose Hobson - Lodge if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 23 / 115)
- a newer or recently renovated building (2022 / 1966)
Choose YMCA Hostel if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 115 / 23)
Why is Hobson - Lodge better than YMCA Hostel?
- 1Newer or more recently renovated (2022 vs 1966)+56y
- 2A smaller, more intimate hotel (23 vs 115 rooms)−92
Why is YMCA Hostel better than Hobson - Lodge?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.3 vs 8.1)+0.2
- 2More guest reviews (1,288 vs 62), so the rating is more reliable×21
- 3A larger hotel with more facilities (115 vs 23 rooms)×5.0
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hobson - Lodge vs YMCA Hostel: which hotel is better? | Hobson - Lodge | YMCA Hostel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 8.3 |
| Location | 6.9 | 6.7 |
| Public transport | 3.9 +0.5 | 3.4 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.2 | 8.3 +0.1 |
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 8.3 +0.2 |
| Number of reviews | 62 | 1,288 +1,226 |
| Google rating | 4.3/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 203 | – |
| Rank in Auckland | bottom 29% | bottom 36% +7% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.9 +0.2 | 6.7 |
| Distance to the centre | 550 m | 540 m |
| To public transport | 1.3 km −110 m | 1.4 km |
| To the airport | 18 km | 18 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 60 m | 140 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 13 | 11 |
| Sights within 1 km | 7 +2 | 5 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★½ | – |
| Rooms | 23 | 115 |
| Floors | 2 | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2022 +56y | 1966 |
| Listed amenities | 8 | 11 +3 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
Hobson - LodgeYMCA Hostel
- YMCA Hostel is cheaper in 10 of 12 months
- Hobson - Lodge: €64 a night on average · YMCA Hostel: €52 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Auckland by month
All months
| Month | Hobson - Lodge | YMCA Hostel |
|---|---|---|
| December | €60 | €61 |
| January | €64 | €62 |
| February | €82 | €62 |
| March | €69 | €62 |
| April | €62 | €54 |
| May | €62 | €41 |
| June | €61 | €41 |
| July | €61 | €41 |
| August | €61 | €41 |
| September | €61 | €41 |
| October | €61 | €62 |
| November | €60 | €51 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 12 November 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Location
240 m apart
Hobson - Lodge: city centre: 550 m, nearest station Britomart Transport Centre: 1.3 km, Auckland International Airport (AKL): 18 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 7 sights within 1 km.
YMCA Hostel: city centre: 540 m, nearest station Mt Eden Station: 1.4 km, Auckland International Airport (AKL): 18 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 5 sights within 1 km.
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Hobson - Lodge or YMCA Hostel: common questions
Which is better, Hobson - Lodge or YMCA Hostel?
Hobson - Lodge leads in 1 of 3 categories, including public transport.
Which is cheaper, Hobson - Lodge or YMCA Hostel?
Over the year YMCA Hostel costs about €52 a night on average against €64 at Hobson - Lodge, and it is cheaper in 10 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
How far apart are Hobson - Lodge and YMCA Hostel?
The two hotels are 240 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