Edinburgh Castle is a pub and hostel at 215 Symonds Street, Eden Terrace, Auckland, rated 3.7 from 174 Google reviews. A travel listing site describes a 12-room hostel with a shared lounge, communal kitchens, a lounge bar, a terrace, barbecue grills and karaoke, near Karangahape Road and about 1.6 kilometres from Aotea Square.
A good pub is a social place, with a fair pour, a welcome for regulars and visitors alike and a few reasons to stay longer, such as a terrace, music or games. At a pub that also has rooms, such as a hostel, check what is on offer, including shared facilities, noise levels and check-in times, and ask whether rooms are close to the bar if you want a quiet night. Karaoke and live nights can be fun but loud, so choose your night, and keep an eye on what is included in a booking. Reviews vary at places like this, so read recent comments for what to expect.
For travellers and locals around Symonds Street and Karangahape Road, it is a central pub and budget stay in Auckland.