Queen Street Shopping District - 2 min walk - 0.3 km
Auckland Ferry Terminal - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Sky Tower - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
SkyCity Casino - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Getting around
Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 29 min drive
Auckland Britomart Station - 3 min walk
Auckland Remuera Station - 7 min drive
Auckland Kingsland Station - 8 min drive
Gaunt Street Tram Stop - 16 min walk
Halsey Street Tram Stop - 16 min walk
The Strand Station - 18 min walk
Restaurants
Mr Yakitori - 3 min walk
Giapo - 1 min walk
King Made Noodles 金味德牛肉拉面 - 1 min walk
The White Lady - 1 min walk
Corner Bar - 3 min walk
About this property
Fat Camel Hostel
You'll be in a fantastic location at Fat Camel Hostel, only a five-minute walk from University of Auckland and Queen Street Shopping District. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit the coffee shop/cafe, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Rooms feature conveniences such as fridges and microwaves.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
Arranged over 6 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 2.25 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Children (4 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Shared microwave
Shared fridge
Snack bar/deli
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
What to do
Pool table
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Television in common areas
Accessibility
Lift
Room amenities
Home comfort
Fan
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shared bathroom
Shower only
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Fridge
Microwave
Oven
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: NZD 100.00 per day
Optional extras
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 2.25 per cent
Kitchen/kitchenette use is available for an extra charge
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Also known as
Nomads Fat Camel Hostel Backpacker Auckland
Nomads Fat Camel Hostel Backpacker
Nomads Fat Camel Backpacker Auckland
Nomads Fat Camel Backpacker
Fat Camel Hostel Bar Auckland
Fat Camel Hostel Bar
Fat Camel Bar Auckland
Fat Camel Bar
Nomads Fat Camel Hostel / Backpacker
Fat Camel Hostel Bar
Fat Camel Hostel Property
Fat Camel Hostel Auckland
Fat Camel Hostel Property Auckland
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Fat Camel Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Fat Camel Hostel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).
Is there an on-site casino at Fat Camel Hostel?
No, this property doesn't have a casino, but SkyCity Casino (11-min walk) is nearby.
What's the area around Fat Camel Hostel like?
Fat Camel Hostel is located on the waterfront in Auckland Central Business District, a short 3-minute walk from Auckland Britomart Station and 7 minutes' walk from Auckland Ferry Terminal.
Fat Camel Hostel Reviews
Reviews
6.2
Good
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5.8/10
Cleanliness
7.2/10
Staff & service
5.4/10
Amenities
5.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
2/10 Poor
28 March 2020
Moved rooms multiple times due to horrible smell and bed bugs. Staff accommodation but seemed all too familiar I with this happening
Verified traveller
1-night trip with friends
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very good
6 March 2020
Francesca
Francesca, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
4 March 2020
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
2/10 Poor
29 February 2020
Pauline
Pauline, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
12 February 2020
Worst property I’ve ever stepped foot in. I don’t know why Expedia even uses them on their search
Cherry
Cherry, 15-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 February 2020
phillip
phillip, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
22 December 2019
I booked through Expedia and it stated 11am checkout. Once your onsite the site states checkout is 10am. I needed that extra hour.
Verified traveller
2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
2 November 2019
i think people should clean up after themselves more as its shared bathroom facilities
Verified traveller
1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review
2/10 Poor
28 September 2019
Nothing unique about this place poor hygiene and musty smells.
Bed bugs on pillow and sheets, stains. I would be never go there ever again.
Verified traveller
2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
5 September 2019
This place was a huge dissapointment. I know you get what you pay for but this was pants even for a budget hostel. The rooms are set out like university halls of residence with different flats. Each flat has a kitchen bathroom and shower and you share with the people staying in the other rooms. There are extra showers and toliets on each floor though. Our flat just smelt soo bad, after we left all our stuff smelt like the hostel despite us doing washing while we was their. It seemed thate everyone else in our flat was living their long term which made using the kitchen a bit awkward. Someone left a pair of rolled up boxers in the shower. The room was freezing, but the lady at reception did go out of her way to find us a heater but thats probably the only good thing i can say about he place. The washing mashined didnt wash our clothes properly and left detergent all over our clothes and the dryer didnt dry it properly either. The communal areas in the flat are cleaned as i saw the cleaner in their but we was their for 2 nights and the same pile of hair was in the bathroom the whole time we was their. The whole experience was just pretty grim.
Verified traveller
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
4 August 2019
If I could give zero I would. We left before the first night set in as it was so cold and dirty we couldn’t get comfortable.
Verified traveller
2-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review
6/10 Good
19 July 2019
Fridge and freezer are not sufficient. Just 1 freezer is among 16 people. You need to add the number of freezer and fridge.
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very good
17 July 2019
Thomas
Thomas, 7-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 July 2019
The rooms are nice and clean and its even in the heart of Auckland city which is so beautiful
Verified traveller
2-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 June 2019
Was a great stay and they upgeaded my room, thank you and will stay again.
Verified traveller
4-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very good
7 June 2019
Very handy. Quite Cheap. Staff are helpful and friendly. Place just feels a little knocked around.
Verified traveller
3-night business trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very good
2 May 2019
Good for the price. Need better pillows and new showers. Very lovely staff
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 April 2019
Good value, clean bedding, friendly staff, excellent location
Verified traveller
1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very good
2 April 2019
DOWNTOWN HOSTEL
AS HOSTEL GO THIS ONE IS AVERAGE TO GOOD CAN'T BEAT THE PRICE
4 DORM ROOM WITH 2 TOILETS & 2 SHOWERS & KITCHEN GOOD WIFI
jurgen
jurgen, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
1 April 2019
Easy check in and out, dated building, in a great spot, needs an update, Room was simple and cool, choice of mixed or single sex dorm, private rooms available also, not bad for the price.
Faye
Faye, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
26 March 2019
I had a very comfortalbe and clean room and an ajoining shared kitchen which was less than hygienic but fault of customers who left their dirty dishes. Staff were there first thing in the morning to clean.
Very reasonabely priced
Verified traveller
1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 March 2019
Showers and toilet tubes were a bit gross. Great room with windows and air con
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
6/10 Good
12 March 2019
Verified traveller
1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
26 February 2019
The place is a hole. I booked 2 nights and only stayed 1 as it was that grim. I know its cheap but i expected a basic level of cleanliness which this place didn't have. When i checked out early, I wasn't even asked why i was leaving, which makes me think it must happen a lot. I also asked for a refund which was declined. The entire place needs a good clean and refurb.
Verified traveller
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
18 February 2019
Location was very convenient, but outside was very very noisy every night. Couldn’t sleep because of hot and noise. Tiny shower rooms were not with fan, so very humid and hot all the time.
But it was cheap, cost performance was excellent.