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title: "Base Auckland, Auckland: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Base Auckland in Auckland: rated 7.1 by guests, 2-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-13
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Hostel · ★★
# Base Auckland

Auckland Central, Auckland, New Zealand

7.1 ·  Good 448 reviews ·  #227 #227 of 237 in Auckland ·  7.8 Location score
## About Base Auckland

Base Auckland is a hostel in Auckland Central, Auckland, New Zealand. It holds a 2-star rating. Guests rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 448 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, bar, gym, free wi-fi. It is 560 m from the centre of Auckland. The nearest beach is 1.9 km away. The nearest airport, Auckland International Airport (AKL), is 18 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Star rating:** ★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 115

- **Floors:** 10

- **Opened:** 1960

- **Last renovated:** 2014

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 98

Level 3, 229 Queen Street

## How Base Auckland scores

Better rated than 4% of hotels in Auckland

-   Guest rating **7.1**
-   Location **7.8**
-   Facilities **5.0**
-   Families **1.0**
-   Spa & wellness **6.0**
-   Beach access **3.7**
-   Public transport **7.2**

Auckland average

## Amenities

Swimming poolBarGymFree Wi-Fi

### Pool & wellness

-   Swimming pool
-   Steam room
-   Hot tub
-   Massage
-   Gym

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Bar
-   Room service

### Leisure

-   Nightclub

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Services

-   Car hire
-   Concierge
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Kitchen
-   Minibar
-   Blackout curtains

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **7.8**/10

- **Walk grade:** **87**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **150**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **7**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Westhaven Beach</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.9 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Britomart Transport Centre</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">670 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">11 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Auckland International Airport (AKL)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">18 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">41 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Auckland</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">560 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">9 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Auckland Heritage210 m
-   Odyssey Sensory Maze Auckland250 m
-   Skyjump280 m
-   Auckland War Memorial Museum280 m
-   Auckland Jet Boat Tours570 m
-   New Zealand Maritime Museum920 m

## Base Auckland: in detail

Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities. Stay connected with your associates, as complimentary Wi-Fi is available during your entire visit. The hostel offers taxi and car hire amenities for your ease in navigating around Auckland. The hostel offers reception amenities including concierge service and luggage storage to ensure a comfortable stay for guests. Should you require it, the tours can even assist you in booking tickets and securing reservations for the finest shows and events in the vicinity. Whether you're here for an extended stay or simply require fresh garments, the hostel ensures your cherished travel attire remains spotless and accessible with the convenience of laundry service located on the premises. Your stay will be comfortable with the presence of room service and daily housekeeping as an in-room amenity for your relaxation and enjoyment. To ensure the well-being and convenience of all visitors, smoking is strictly prohibited throughout the entire hostel. Smoking is permitted solely in the specified smoking zones allocated by hostel. In order to ensure the utmost level of relaxation, the guestrooms feature an inviting design and are equipped with all basic necessities, creating a delightful stay experience. To ensure a pleasant stay, a selection of rooms at hostel come furnished with blackout curtains and air conditioning, all designed with your ease in mind. Selected rooms offer in-room amusement like cable TV as a source of entertainment for guests to enjoy. Within specific rooms, a refrigerator and mini bar is conveniently available for your use. Start your day stress-free at Base Auckland as breakfast is made available for you on the premises. Various excellent meal offerings at hostel ensure that enticing and easily accessible options are constantly available. Upon arrival, make sure to explore bar and nightclub to experience enjoyable evening entertainment within the premises. Throughout the day and night, guests can enjoy light refreshments with the hostel offering vending machines. Visitors wishing to create their personal culinary delights will appreciate the on-site shared kitchen provided at this establishment. Throughout the day, engage in the entertaining activities available at Base Auckland. Unwind and conclude each day delightfully by stopping by massage, hot tub and steam room, ensuring a soothing experience. Unwind by the pool at hostel and cherish a leisurely moment. Guests who enjoy maintaining their fitness regimen while on holiday can visit the fitness center provided by hostel.

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## Questions about Base Auckland

### How do guests rate Base Auckland?

Base Auckland has a guest rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 448 reviews, which is better than 4% of rated hotels in Auckland.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Base Auckland?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Does Base Auckland include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Does Base Auckland have a pool?

Yes, Base Auckland has a swimming pool.

### How far is Base Auckland from the airport?

The nearest airport, Auckland International Airport (AKL), is 18 km away in a straight line.

### Is Base Auckland close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 1.9 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Base Auckland have?

Base Auckland has 115 rooms on 10 floors.

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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