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title: "YMCA Hostel, Auckland: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "YMCA Hostel in Auckland: rated 8.3 by guests, 4.5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-12
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Hostel · ★★★★★ · YMCA
# YMCA Hostel

Freemans Bay, Auckland, New Zealand

8.3 ·  Very good 1,288 reviews ·  #151 #151 of 237 in Auckland ·  6.7 Location score
## About YMCA Hostel

YMCA Hostel is a hostel in Freemans Bay, Auckland, New Zealand. It holds a 4.5-star rating. Guests rate it 8.3 out of 10 across 1,288 reviews. Facilities include free breakfast, gym, free wi-fi. It is 540 m from the centre of Auckland. The nearest beach is 2.0 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:** 5

- **Opened:** 1966

- **Chain:** YMCA

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 59

20 Pitt Street

## How YMCA Hostel scores

Better rated than 32% of hotels in Auckland

-   Guest rating **8.3**
-   Location **6.7**
-   Beach access **3.6**
-   Public transport **3.4**

Auckland average

## Amenities

Free breakfastGymFree Wi-Fi

### Pool & wellness

-   Gym

### Food & drink

-   Free breakfast

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Concierge
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Kitchen
-   In-room safe
-   Blackout curtains

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **6.7**/10

- **Walk grade:** **84**/100 Good for walkers

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

- **Sights within 1 km:** **5**

<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="">2.0 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="">Mt Eden Station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.4 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">22 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="">39 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="">540 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">9 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Whakamana Cannabis Museum o Aotearoa130 m
-   The Charlotte Museum450 m
-   Odyssey Sensory Maze Auckland600 m
-   Auckland Heritage690 m
-   Skyjump840 m
-   Auckland War Memorial Museum1.1 km

## YMCA Hostel: in detail

YMCA Hostel provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. Stay connected with your associates, as complimentary Wi-Fi is available during your entire visit. The hostel offers taxi amenities to assist you in discovering your desired offerings in Auckland. When arriving by car, take advantage of the hostel's convenient on-site parking facilities. The hostel offers reception amenities including concierge service, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes to ensure a comfortable stay for guests. 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 laundromat located on the premises. The hostel's daily housekeeping ensures an excellent option for your stay. Need something at the last minute? The convenience stores has you covered, ensuring your requirements are met without any inconvenience. 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 linen service and blackout curtains, all designed with your ease in mind. Rest assured, quenching your thirst is not a concern with a refrigerator available in select accommodations. YMCA Hostel offers a hair dryer and toiletries in the restrooms of specific accommodations. Start your day stress-free at YMCA Hostel as breakfast is made available for you on 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. YMCA Hostel provides a superb assortment of leisure amenities for guests to enjoy. Guests who enjoy maintaining their fitness regimen while on holiday can visit the fitness center provided by hostel.

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## Questions about YMCA Hostel

### How do guests rate YMCA Hostel?

YMCA Hostel has a guest rating of 8.3 out of 10 from 1,288 reviews, which is better than 32% of rated hotels in Auckland.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at YMCA Hostel?

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

### Does YMCA Hostel include breakfast?

The listing mentions free breakfast. Check the room you book to confirm it is included.

### Is there parking at YMCA Hostel?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is YMCA Hostel from the airport?

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

### Is YMCA Hostel close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 2.0 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does YMCA Hostel have?

YMCA Hostel has 115 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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