Silver Fern Backpackers

Wouldn’t recommend this to any solo female traveller, or perhaps any backpacker in general. The place was dirty, smelt bad, and was mostly occupied by homeless people. This wouldn’t have been an issue if it wasn’t advertised as a hostel aimed at travellers. Just outside the hostel a woman tried to rob me and someone else was getting arrested from the hostel in the evening.

This hostel is a great place to stay at, the location is brilliant right near the CBD and close walks to get to the shops. The people here are so friendly, the customers and the staff. You meet lots of great friends here too. The facilities are clean with a big kitchen and area to sit in and eat. It’s got a courtyard too if you want to chill in the sun and also a big comfy living room to watch films in. I have loved staying here and would recommend it to friends and family 🤍✌🏻

So much to say about this place! First of all : the staff! the management especially, hands on, involved, caring, only that, makes it all. First time, female, solo traveler in my 30ths so I was pretty much needing this kind of support. Very well located and as a former hotelier I can see and appreciate when something it's transforming for the better in terms of experience and improvements in the hostel. Thank you!