City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Auckland Central Business District hostel, you'll find SkyCity Casino and Sky Tower. Aotea Centre and Karangahape Road are also within half a mile (1 km).
Queen Street Shopping District - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Auckland Town Hall - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Sky Tower - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
SkyCity Casino - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
University of Auckland - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Getting around
Gaunt Street Tram Stop - 16 min walk
Auckland Britomart Station - 19 min walk
Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 25 min drive
Restaurants
Ember - 4 min walk
Katsura Japanese Cuisine - 4 min walk
Kangnam Station - 6 min walk
Thai E-Sarn - 2 min walk
Atrium Lounge - 4 min walk
About this property
Silverfern Backpackers
Hostel near Sky Tower in Auckland
Silverfern Backpackers offers its guests a library, a vending machine, and a communal living room. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Silverfern Backpackers also features a microwave in a common area and a refrigerator in a common area. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
This Auckland hostel is smoke free.
27 guestrooms or units
Front desk (limited hours)
Storage area for luggage
Library
Computer for guest use
Television in lobby
No smoking on site
Microwave in a common area
Refrigerator in a common area
Lockers available
Silverfern Backpackers offers 27 accommodations with fans. This Auckland hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Uncovered self parking on site (NZD 15 per day)
Limited onsite self parking
Things to do
Library
TV in common areas
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Front entrance ramp
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Food and drink
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Microwave
Oven
Shared kitchen access
Stovetop
More
Fan
Laundry detergent
Printer
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Property 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.
Uncovered self parking fee: NZD 15 per day
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 credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.
National rating
Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.
Silverfern Backpackers Reviews
Reviews
6.8
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 13 reviews
10 - Excellent
4
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 13 reviews
8 - Good
3
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 13 reviews
6 - Okay
2
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews
4 - Poor
1
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 13 reviews
2 - Terrible
3
5.8/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
5.0/10
Amenities
5.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
2/10 Terrible
Reed
Dec 15, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Place was very dirty and in very poor condition. Staff where volunteers and where friendly and helpful