HOSTEL TYPE: Chill, but social
AVERAGE AGE: 18-34
TRAVELER TYPE: Your average, everyday backpacker
LOCATION: Central
THE DORMS
Everyone knows I’m an advocate for a hostel that provides curtains for the bunk beds. The beds are antique-style, but they’re surprisingly very comfortable. The dorms range from private rooms, 7-bed dorms, and even up to 20-bed dorms for those backpackers who are really on a budget.
THE KITCHEN
The kitchen is what every hostel kitchen should be – spacious, numerous sinks, tons of refrigerator space, and ample amount of kitchenware. In addition to properly recycling plastics, they also have a bin for compost. Considering the state of our environment in 2020, this should be mandatory. But I digress. Above all else, the kitchen was always clean.
COMMON AREA
The main longue area is connected to the kitchen, which gives solo travelers the opportunity to mingle and meet other backpackers. The couches are pretty comfy and I easily spent several hours in the same spot. Be aware that there aren’t many spots, so first come first serve. If there’s not enough space, feel free to head to the Netflix room. It’s usually always empty.
THE ART
I really respect how their wall art paid homage and respect to their indigenous peoples, better known as the Maori’s. The dorm room numbers are in both English and Maori, and the halls are lined with Maori warriors.
ATMOSPHERE
The only downside to this hostel is that the common areas close at 11pm. After that, there’s really nowhere else to go but to bed. However, the staff was friendly and the backpackers were easy to talk to. This hostel is much more on the chill side. So if you’re looking for a hostel to party at, this isn’t the place for you.
