Surf 'N' Snow Backpackers - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Auckland, steps from Queen Street Shopping District

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Exterior
Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, City View
Reception
Gift shop
Fridge, microwave, stovetop

Reviews

5.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$63
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept

Explore the area

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102 Albert Street, Auckland, 1010
  • Sky Tower
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • SkyCity Casino
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Auckland Ferry Terminal
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ensuite (6 Person)

Highlights

Kitchen
Fridge
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
Living room
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Kitchen
Fridge
Premium bedding
Microwave
Stovetop
Living room
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Kitchen
Fridge
Premium bedding
Microwave
Stovetop
Living room
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (8 Person)

Highlights

Kitchen
Fridge
Premium bedding
Microwave
Stovetop
Living room
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 Person)

Highlights

Kitchen
Fridge
Premium bedding
Microwave
Stovetop
Living room
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 Person)

Highlights

Kitchen
Fridge
Premium bedding
Microwave
Stovetop
Living room
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (10 Person )

Highlights

Kitchen
Fridge
Premium bedding
Microwave
Stovetop
Living room
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Budget Double Room (No Window)

Highlights

Kitchen
Fridge
Premium bedding
Microwave
Stovetop
Living room
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (No window)

Highlights

Kitchen
Fridge
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
Living room
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ensuite (4 Person)

Highlights

Kitchen
Fridge
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
Living room
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Kitchen
Fridge
Premium bedding
Microwave
Stovetop
Living room
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room

Highlights

Kitchen
Fridge
Premium bedding
Microwave
Stovetop
Living room
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (12 Person)

Highlights

Kitchen
Fridge
Premium bedding
Microwave
Stovetop
Living room
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Shared Dormitory, Women only (10 Person)

Highlights

Kitchen
Fridge
Premium bedding
Microwave
Stovetop
Living room
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Shared Dormitory, Women only (6 Person)

Highlights

Kitchen
Fridge
Premium bedding
Microwave
Stovetop
Living room
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ensuite (4 Person)

Highlights

Kitchen
Fridge
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
Living room
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the area

Auckland

At Surf 'N' Snow Backpackers - Hostel you'll be within steps of popular attractions like Queen Street Shopping District and Sky Tower. Highlights at this hostel include in-room kitchens and free WiFi. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a library and tour/ticket assistance. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. .Attractions within a 10-minute walk of this Auckland Central Business District hostel include SkyCity Casino and University of Auckland.

What's nearby

  • Sky Tower - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • SkyCity Casino - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Queen Street Shopping District - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • University of Auckland - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Auckland Ferry Terminal - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Auckland Britomart Station - 10 min walk
  • Gaunt Street Tram Stop - 12 min walk
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪United Coffee Nation - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Fiddler - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Yooa & Tako - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Federal Delicatessen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Glass Goose - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Surf 'N' Snow Backpackers - Hostel

Hostel in Auckland, steps from Queen Street Shopping District
As a guest of Surf 'N' Snow Backpackers - Hostel, you'll find a library, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. Public spaces have free WiFi. Surf 'N' Snow Backpackers - Hostel also features tour/ticket assistance, laundry facilities, and a hair salon.

This Auckland hostel is smoke free.

  • 33 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Beauty salon
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
Surf 'N' Snow Backpackers - Hostel offers 33 shared accommodations. Beds feature premium bedding. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops and microwaves.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Auckland hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 4 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Living room
  • Shared accommodation

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
All guests must show a valid passport. This is the only form of identification that is accepted at this property.
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 17 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • A late check-out fee will be charged

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 17 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Surf 'N' Snow Backpackers - Hostel?

Surf 'N' Snow Backpackers - Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Surf 'N' Snow Backpackers - Hostel?

As of 10 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Surf 'N' Snow Backpackers - Hostel on 15 Sept 2025 start from AU$63.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Surf 'N' Snow Backpackers - Hostel?

The closest beach to Surf 'N' Snow Backpackers - Hostel is Takapuna Beach (6.8 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Surf 'N' Snow Backpackers - Hostel?

No, Surf 'N' Snow Backpackers - Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Surf 'N' Snow Backpackers - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Surf 'N' Snow Backpackers - Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.