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Silver Fern Backpackers

234 Hobson Street, Auckland Central 1010, New Zealand
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Sendai, Japan
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3 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

I stayed here for a couple of weeks whilst waiting for my visa to be approved. The people here, during my stay, was really nice and open minded. The common areas and kitchen are big and clean. They also have a tv room and an acoustic guitar. The bathroom (don’t know about the girls) are big with several showers and... More

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

Okay this is all new to me but you have to start somewhere my first big trip to anywhere other than around the UK i found this hostel very different to what i was expecting and i really dont know what to expect anyway it was nice, very clean & also very friendly people around to help me with Q... More

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Wellington, New Zealand
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

This backpackers was modern and very large. I saw on some websites that there was free parking but that was not the case. There were designated parking spots but you have to pay extra for them. The kitchen had a diner feel to it with booths and tables. There was also a cinema tv room and another lounge near reception.... More

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Auckland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

We stayed here while we went to a concert at vector Arena, the hostel was very clean and comfortable. It had an excellent kitchen and lounge areas. The pool table was our popular spot to relax by and have a few beers. The staff were cool and friendly and the hostel was well run and looked very new.

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Dublin
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

Stayed here for several nights....very clean, well equipped kitchen,etc.....but what is it with the money scrounging? If they could charge extra for breathing, they would!! There are NO extras in this place....pity because it is well run. And the staff could benefit from being a little more pleasant....the morose look behind the desk is not a good look!

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Auckland Central, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

I stayed here for over 3 weeks, fantastic staff and good quality kitchen and facilities. The bathrooms are very clean, and rooms are cleaned daily. This is a hostel so you are expected to make your own bed, this way you do know that your sheets & pillow are clean. Temperature in the hostel was fine, plenty of windows in... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013 via mobile

Wanted somewhere to stay in Auckland that was fairly close to the city centre and from the silverfern website this backpackers looked perfect. DON'T BE FOOLED! I arrived there and was asked for a $50 key deposit which is, I think, beyond ridiculous. Everywhere else I have stayed it has been around $20 and so it was lucky I had... More

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Buenos Aires, Argentina
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2013

I got a mixed 8-bed room, for which I paid +28 nz dollars and the room was first level underground, with tiny windows, plus, when I got to the room they were painting! that same smell kept caged indoors at night, it was stinking and really made you sick.. how can they be so ridiculous to offer rooms with tiny... More

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Hamilton
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

Cheap enough, central location. Bathrooms and rooms were in tidy condition. Rooms were very hot and only a tiny window that didn't let in air flow which made it difficult to sleep. This would only really be an issue from Dec-Mar

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2013 via mobile

The worst hostel I have stayed in in the whole of New Zealand... By far. Walked up and there were lots of people sitting outside in the car park... As soon as I felt the temperature outside I understood why. Sweaty and stale and horrendously hot. They demand $50(!!!!) for a key deposit... And if you pay by card it's... More

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Silver Fern Backpackers Auckland, New Zealand
Address: 234 Hobson Street, Auckland Central 1010, New Zealand
Region: New Zealand > North Island > Auckland Region > Auckland Central
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Ranked #36 of 71 Speciality lodging in Auckland Central
Price range (per night): $16 - $67
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