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Nomads Fat Camel backpackers hostel - Auckland, New Zealand

Fun, friendly, comfortable, apartment-style backpackers Auckland

Nomads Fat Camel Backpackers Auckland is within 10 minutes walk of the Viaduct Harbour, the Skytower, Vector Arena, main bus and train stations and some great local cafes, restaurants and nightlife.  With all the facilities a backpacker needs our Auckland hostel is the perfect place to start and finish your New Zealand adventure.

Nomads Fat Camel Backpackers Auckland has an awesome bar onsite with nightly drink specials and games with heaps of opportunities to win travel around New Zealand. So come and visit our fun and friendly Auckland Hostel and bar and become a part of "The Fatty Family!"

***ACCOMMODATION SPECIALS*** click on cheap deals below for our current accommodation specials!

Find out more about what Auckland has to offer with our Auckland Destination Guide

All the facilities and services you've come to expect from a modern city backpackers hostel


  • Camel Bar
  • TV Lounge
  • 24hr Check-in
  • 24hr Internet
  • 9 fully equipped kitchens
  • Tour & travel desk
  • Guest message service
  • Swipe card security

Qualmark 4 star backpackersLaid out in apartment style, Nomads Fat Camel has a truly unique design, setting it apart from other backpackers hostels in Auckland.

All apartments contain their own kitchen, bathroom and common room, so you don't have to share facilities with the whole hostel.

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Nomads Fat Camel - Downtown Auckland City

Nomads Fat Camel is located on Fort St, downtown Central Auckland, and is only a few moments away from everything that Auckland city has to offer.

Loads of activities at night in The Fat Camel Bar, with cheap drinks and great company

With plenty of activities organised day and night, Nomads Fat Camel Hostel is the perfect place to stay in Auckland.

Don't fancy staying in? Well we can take you to Rugby games at Eden Park during rugby season or we can organise tickets to major events at Vector Arena, which is only a 5 minute walk away!


    MONDAY – Killer Pool
    TUESDAY – Magic 'Choice As' Quiz
    WEDNESDAY - Aotearoa Night
    THURSDAY – Bar Crawl with Stray
    FRIDAY – After Work Shout
    SATURDAY – Party Night!
    SUNDAY – Sunday Session

We offer quality, competitively priced room rates, with no hidden extras.

  • Dorms 4, 6, & 8 share
  • spacious doubles & twins
  • Girls only apartment
  • Laundry facilities
  • FREE Linen & duvets
  • Secure luggage storage
  • FREE snack size evening meal
Group Booking? Please make all Auckland Group accommodation enquiries here for special rates & deals for groups of over 10 people.
Nightly RateWeekly Rate
Room TypeMad membernon-memberMad membernon-member
Budget dorm$19n/an/an.a.
8 bed dorm$24$26$161$175
6 bed dorm

$26

$28$175$189
4 bed dorm$28$30$189$203
Budget double / Twin
$60$65n.a.n.a.
Standard double/ Twin
$70$75n.a.n.a.
Triple room$90$96n.a.n.a.

Rates are subject to change due to active specials, peak/off peak seasons and special events. Please see specials tab or contact hostel for more information.

We go out of our way to provide some of the best Auckland deals and special offers available

Caveman Special* - 4 bed dorms no windows now $26, save $4

Return Visit Special*- 10% discount to any guest who books & pays for a future return stay

Group specials- We offer unbeatable deals for group bookings, and can even arrange catering and travel to and from Auckland.

* These specials apply to direct bookings only. Ring the hostel for details 0508 666237 (option 1, then option 2)


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Email: bookings@nomadsfatcamel.com

Address: 38 Fort St Auckland, New Zealand

International: +64 9 307 0181

FREECALL: 0508 NOMADS 666237

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