Experts' Choice Award Brown Kiwi Backpacker Hostel
What the experts agree on
This Victorian-era hostel in Ponsonby charms with its restored 1900s character, leafy garden courtyard, and genuine warmth—perfect for mingling while staying steps from cafés and shops.
Frommer's "Overall, this place offers a good atmosphere and a terrific garden courtyard in which to while away summer days and nights." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Built in 1900, this two-storey refurbished colonial house has a pleasant garden and offers unusual warmth, hospitality and character."
Rough Guide "Compact, cosy little hostel in a restored Victorian villa on a quiet street close to the Ponsonby cafés."
Lonely Planet "As unassuming as its namesake, this gay-friendly hostel is tucked away in a busy-by-day commercial strip, a stone’s throw from all the good shopping and grazing opportunities." Full review
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Laundy Room
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