Where to stay · Auckland, New Zealand
Where to stay in Auckland
6 areas worth booking in Auckland, sorted by the budget each one actually suits — what the neighborhood feels like, and what a night there costs.
Budget — best areas
≈ $40 / nightK Road: vintage shops, bars, clubs and hostels on the ridge above the centre.
Mid-range — best areas
≈ $120 / nightThe downtown by the ferry terminal, with the restored Britomart warehouses, the best restaurants and easy transport.
Wooden villas and the city's smartest café and restaurant strip, a short bus ride west.
A charming harbourside village across the water, twelve minutes by ferry, with B&Bs and two volcanoes.
Luxury — best areas
≈ $400 / nightThe yacht harbour and the new waterfront quarter, with the Park Hyatt and the best views of the harbour bridge.
The oldest suburb, next to the Domain and the museum, with galleries, rose gardens and boutique stays.
Now pick the hotel
Once you've settled on an area, the Auckland guide carries our checked shortlist for each tier — what it costs, why it's on the list, and where to book it.