LyLo Auckland

LyLo Auckland sits in Auckland Central Business District, one of those discreet hostel additions that travellers tend to bookmark before the rest of the city catches on. Geographically speaking it's barely a stroll from the centre of Auckland, and the strong location rating in guest reviews backs that up. Rooms feel…

LyLo Auckland sits in Auckland Central Business District, one of those discreet hostel additions that travellers tend to bookmark before the rest of the city catches on. Geographically speaking it's barely a stroll from the centre of Auckland, and the strong location rating in guest reviews backs that up. Rooms feel polished; the touches travellers mention most are an in-house restaurant and reliable wi-fi, and the comfort feedback has been consistently flattering. There's a particular atmosphere to the place, neither overdesigned nor neglected. With well over 5,700 reviews on the books and a strong average, the reception from guests does most of the talking here. Reputation has held up across enough stays to mean something. Pricing has been sitting near €20 a night and the value score puts it in a strong-value bracket compared with similar properties. Stack LyLo Auckland against the better-known names in Auckland and the trade-offs become genuinely interesting.