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title: "The Station Backpackers, Auckland | StayVersus"
description: "The Station Backpackers in Auckland: rated 6.9 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Hostel · ★★★
# The Station Backpackers

Auckland Central, Auckland, New Zealand

6.9 ·  Okay 300 reviews ·  #231 #231 of 237 in Auckland ·  7.5 Location score
## About The Station Backpackers

The Station Backpackers is a hostel in Auckland Central, Auckland, New Zealand. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 300 reviews. Facilities include free parking, free wi-fi. It is 1.1 km from the centre of Auckland. The nearest beach is 1.2 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:** 11:00

- **Rooms:** 33

- **Floors:** 5

- **Opened:** 1935

- **Last renovated:** 2014

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 20

131 Beach Road. Auckland City

## How The Station Backpackers scores

Better rated than 2% of hotels in Auckland

-   Guest rating **6.9**
-   Location **7.5**
-   Beach access **6.1**
-   Public transport **9.9**

Auckland average

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Room service

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Kitchen
-   Coffee or tea maker

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **7.5**/10

- **Walk grade:** **67**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **55**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **3**

<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=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.2 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">20 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Old Auckland Railway Station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">170 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3 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="">1.1 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">17 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Lime Works Ltd430 m
-   Auckland War Memorial Museum780 m
-   Odyssey Sensory Maze Auckland980 m
-   Auckland Heritage1.0 km
-   Skyjump1.1 km
-   Auckland Jet Boat Tours1.1 km

## The Station Backpackers: in detail

Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at The Station Backpackers. Maintain seamless communication using the complimentary Wi-Fi at hostel. For visitors traveling by automobile, complimentary parking is available. Reception assistance is offered at the hostel featuring luggage storage. In search of city's top entertainment, seek assistance at the hostel's ticket service and tours for reservations. Craving relaxation? Make the most of your stay at the The Station Backpackers with convenient amenities like room service and daily housekeeping at your disposal. Kindly note that smoking is prohibited in the hostel to ensure fresher air for all visitors. At The Station Backpackers, every guestroom is provided with convenient amenities and fittings to ensure a comfortable stay. Elevate your experience at hostel with the knowledge that certain rooms are equipped with linen service, ensuring a more pleasant stay for you. Certain rooms boast in-room amusement features such as television and cable TV, offering guests an enjoyable stay. In select rooms within the hostel, a refrigerator, a coffee or tea maker, instant coffee and instant tea is available to cater to your requirements when desired. Essential restroom facilities are equally significant, and at the hostel, some visitor bathrooms offer toiletries to enhance your experience. At the hostel, discerning guests can also enjoy on-site culinary facilities like shared kitchen tailored to their preferences.

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## Questions about The Station Backpackers

### How do guests rate The Station Backpackers?

The Station Backpackers has a guest rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 300 reviews, which is better than 2% of rated hotels in Auckland.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at The Station Backpackers?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### Is there parking at The Station Backpackers?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is The Station Backpackers from the airport?

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

### Is The Station Backpackers close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 1.2 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does The Station Backpackers have?

The Station Backpackers has 33 rooms on 5 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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