Travelers can enjoy spectacular city views from the rooftop terrace before relaxing with a book from the well-stocked library at this centrally located hostel.
Attic Backpackers sits just steps from Sky Tower in an ideal spot for exploring the Queen Street Shopping District. This eco-certified hostel offers a comfortable rooftop terrace, a cozy library, reliable in-room WiFi, and convenient laundry facilities for guests.
Located in Auckland Central Business District, a neighborhood in Auckland, Attic Backpackers is in the entertainment district. Auckland Ferry Terminal and Queens Wharf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Auckland Zoo and New Zealand Maritime Museum. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Spark Arena or Eden Park. Visit our Auckland travel guide
Close to SkyCity Casino and Auckland Ferry Terminal, Attic Backpackers provides a rooftop terrace, a library, and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
Express check-out, luggage storage, and outdoor furniture
An elevator and a vending machine
Room features
All guestrooms at Attic Backpackers include amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Heating and portable fans
2 bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
Communal kitchens, refrigerators, and ovens
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
How much does it cost to stay at Attic Backpackers?
As of Apr 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Attic Backpackers on Apr 25, 2026 start from $54, 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.
How much is parking?
This property doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Attic Backpackers?
Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Attic Backpackers?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Attic Backpackers located?
Located in Auckland Central Business District, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of The Civic Theater, Sky Tower, and SkyCity Casino. Princes Wharf and Auckland Ferry Terminal are also within 15 minutes. Gaunt Street Tram Stop is 15 minutes by foot and Halsey Street Tram Stop is 17 minutes.
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Reviews
Attic Backpackers Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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The team is certainly friendly, and all facilities are very clean.
I booked a twin room. Unfortunately there were strong cooking smells in the room.
Also: I know its a backpacker place, but the mattress & the pillow were very hard for my liking.
On the other hand: the shower was excellent!
Manuela
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified
4/10 Poor
Adrien
Nov 7, 2025
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Hostels should provide 3 things : a bed, a bathroom, luggage storage. This hostel rents towels and simply doesn't provide any soap. I get they want to keep prices low but it isn't low if you have to purchase/rent every basic amenities. Not asking for toothbrushes or combs, just bodywash in the showers. You can buy a towel at the warehouse downstairs for a cheaper price they rent it. As for the bedroom, no ventilation whatsoever, it was more than 30° at night and they only provide a tiny fan for 10 beds. Not to mention no personal light nor power outlet next to each bed. Between the heat and the 2 guests making in their bunkbed, it wasn't possible to sleep. Only good thing about this place is the location
The communal areas at Attic are great - there’s a nice kitchen with sunny roof terrace and the bathrooms are good. I would have preferred to have towels provided in private rooms as most other hostels do (you can hire for $5). Our room was also very noisy at night from the sound of a generator outside. This isn’t the hostel’s fault at all but the fan they provided to keep the room cool was also really noisy, so a quieter option would be helpful.
The stay was comfortable and the staff were friendly. The deck area attached to the kitchen was the most pleasant common area for people to lounge and meet others. There was adequate space for bags within the 4-bed mixed room with a standard bed.
Overall, a pleasant short stay in a central location that should be considered when staying in Auckland.
Very good female bathroom, and well equiped kitchen. Friendly welcome! I do think it would come across a bit more friendly if guests were allowed to hang out at the rooftop or get access to the bathroom prior to check-in though, it's the standard you would expect.
The new paint? and new carpet smells were very strong and I had a headache from the offgassing. Great kitchen- well stocked and great systems. The bunks are bunks- my top mate moved so much and shook my bed, I didn't sleep well for a couple of the nights I was there. Loved the recommendations they have all over. Excellent hostel.
Abigail
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Will
Mar 18, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Not the best hostel
Great location but not my favorite hostel. Beds are uncomfortable and there are no lockers for your luggage. Additionally there are few/ inconvenient outlets to charge your phone. Would also appreciate a shelf near the bed to place personal items.
Great place to stay for a few nights. Single beds are quite short however you get what you pay for. Nice & clean, quiet , everyone is super friendly including staff. Most mornings bit of a wait for shared shower/bathroom. I waited an hour then decided not to wait any longer as check out time was approaching. Those are only down sides. Everything else is great.
Layla
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Waldemar
Apr 23, 2024
The hostel was ok. The condition of facilities is slightly old and used. Kitchen is closed from 10AM till 12PM (not 10PM and 12AM) which is a bit weird. A late breakfast is only possible at 12pm again. Also, the toilets (only one shared bathroom each) get shut for cleaning at times, which is also a bit inconvenient
The place is in an amazing location, the staff are all really nice and there are plenty of facilities (TV, guitars, piano, laundry etc) but everything could do with a proper clean. Every surface is sticky, the coaches are dirty, the beds had hairs on them when we checked in which isnt great. If you can get over the cleanliness then this place is pretty good. They also have lots of events that you can go to and get drunk. It was half gap year party people and half long stay workers. Basically there are always people in bed with the lights off :p
Tolle Lage, sehr freundliches Personal, gemütliche Atmosphäre, gute Ausstattung der Küche und Bäder. Einziger kleiner Minuspunkt ist, dass das Hostel sehr hellgörig ist. Sonst aber ein sehr entspannter Aufenthalt und jederzeit gerne wieder.
Séjour en chambre double parfait pour le prix dans le pays.
Tout ce qu’on attends d’une auberge destinés aux backpackers : cuisine, coins repos et divertissements, propreté des sanitaire, personnel très sympa.
Rien à redire ça fait bien l’affaire.
The Attic is a great hostel in the middle of Auckland’s CBD. It has a great kitchen, chill room, balcony and tv room. The room I was in had plenty of space for bags etc and the bed was okay.
The staff are great and very friendly.
My only complaint is that there are no individual power points or light by each bed.