Auckland

Travel Guide

Sky Tower featuring a high rise building, central business district and general coastal views
Devonport which includes a city, a river or creek and skyline
Devonport featuring a garden and flowers
Auckland featuring a city, a bay or harbor and a skyscraper
Auckland featuring a city and a bay or harbor

Auckland Travel Guide Video

Where to stay in Auckland

Auckland CBD which includes city views and street scenes

Auckland Central Business District

4.5/5(1,043 area reviews)

Densely developed and bustling with arts, culture, and education, this financial hub offers shopping at Commercial Bay and Queen Street, galleries like Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki. Convenient public transport options are available at Britomart Transport Centre.

Auckland Central Business District
Butterfly Creek which includes marine life

Auckland Airport

If you're spending some time in Auckland Airport, Butterfly Creek and Treasure Island Adventure Golf are top sights worth seeing.

Auckland Airport
Viaduct Harbour featuring landscape views, a city and a bay or harbor

Viaduct Harbour

The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are a few things travelers love about Viaduct Harbour. Check out New Zealand Maritime Museum or Princes Wharf while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Halsey Street Tram Stop to get around town.

Viaduct Harbour
Rainbow\'s End which includes rides, a pool and a waterpark

Manukau

Centrally located in South Auckland, Manukau Central boasts shopping at Westfield Manukau City and Manukau Supa Centa, as well as the thrilling Rainbow's End theme park. Easily accessible via Eastern Line train services and the Southwestern Motorway, it's a well-connected hub for travelers.

Manukau
Default Image

Epsom

Unique features of Epsom include the theaters and spas. Make a stop by Alexandra Park or ASB Showgrounds while you're exploring the area.

Epsom
A Stunning Beach in New Zealand 👍🏻🇳🇿✈️🌎🌅

Takapuna

Enjoy the popular Takapuna Beach, a crescent-shaped recreational area, and explore the nightlife hub with boutique shopping, bars, and restaurants. Nearby, find Shore City Shopping Centre, featuring 63 shops and ample parking.

Takapuna
Novotel Auckland Airport

Novotel Auckland Airport

4.5 out of 5
35 Tom Pearce Dr, Auckland International Airport, Auckland
The price is SAR 593 per night from Aug 6 to Aug 7
SAR 593
SAR 682 total
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,899 reviews)
"Good but found a lolly (big coke bottle) in the corner of the room next to bed and under curtain. Could still be there"

Reviewed on 20 July 2025

Novotel Auckland Airport
Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group

Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group

5 out of 5
83 Symonds Street, Box 2771, Auckland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is SAR 379 per night from Jul 29 to Jul 30
SAR 379
SAR 436 total
29 Jul - 30 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star spa hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,341 reviews)
"Fantastic stay. Enjoyed the little touches for my 4yo - she loved her kids pack, especially the kids hotel slippers"

Reviewed on 19 July 2025

Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
The Grand by SkyCity

The Grand by SkyCity

5 out of 5
90 Federal Street, Auckland
The price is SAR 395 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
SAR 395
SAR 464 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 11 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,719 reviews)
"Great stay. Good hotel."

Reviewed on 19 July 2025

The Grand by SkyCity
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Ramada Suites By Wyndham Victoria Street West

Ramada Suites By Wyndham Victoria Street West

4 out of 5
147 Victoria Street West & Graham Street, Auckland
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified aparthotel in Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (511 reviews)
"Great!"

Reviewed on 13 July 2025

Ramada Suites By Wyndham Victoria Street West
Swiss-Belsuites Victoria Park Auckland

Swiss-Belsuites Victoria Park Auckland

4.5 out of 5
206 Victoria Street West, Auckland, Auckland
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Very nice
"Very Nice team , Nice location and clean rooms . Thanks specially to the duty manager ."

Reviewed on 17 July 2025

Swiss-Belsuites Victoria Park Auckland
Barclay Suites

Barclay Suites

4.5 out of 5
74 Albert Street, Auckland
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,741 reviews)
"Central location. Staff are very helpful. Good value for money."

Reviewed on 16 July 2025

Barclay Suites
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Reviews of Auckland

4.4
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
466
5 - Excellent 52%
4 - Good
343
4 - Good 39%
3 - Okay
71
3 - Okay 8%
2 - Disappointing
8
2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
0
1 - Terrible 0%

5/5 - Excellent

*MONS*

Wonderful restaurants, shopping, and the ferry were all near by. Definitely would recommend taking a food/bar tour around the city. Highly recommend taking a day trip to Hobbiton as well.

5/5 - Excellent

Reggie

Beautiful city. Would love to go back and visit the rest of New Zealand.

3/5 - Okay

Diana

Not tourist friendly. It was OK.

5/5 - Excellent

Carlos

Such a great city and country throughout. I would honestly love to move there one day best of both city wise and country sides man you just have to experience New Zealand for yourself, don’t miss out.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Lots of fun places to visit, unique finds and food to enjoy.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Nice city despite the chaos of construction.