Ponsonby Travel Guide
Auckland
Popular places to visit
Ponsonby Road
During your visit to Auckland, you can enjoy retail therapy at Ponsonby Road. While in this trendy area, you can savour the restaurants and bars.
Sky Tower
Find out about the history of Auckland when you take a trip to Sky Tower. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its fascinating museums.
Eden Park
Catch an event at Eden Park during your trip to Auckland. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Auckland Ferry Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Auckland with a trip to Auckland Ferry Terminal. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
SkyCity Casino
Why not roll the dice with a visit to SkyCity Casino during your time in Auckland? Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums.
Auckland Zoo
Meet the animals who call Auckland Zoo home during your travels in Auckland. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Top hotels in Ponsonby
Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
As a returning solo traveller I was treated as a valued guest. Even though it was a very busy time with school holidays & many tour groups the staff did a great job of helping me. The hotel I has implemented processes during school holidays to minimise the noise & disruption of children in the pool ...
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Grand Millennium Auckland
Great hotel and within walking distance to queen st and harbour
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland
Nice hotel
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Pullman Auckland Airport
Excellent airport hotel! Walking distance from the rental car return and the international terminal. Clean, beautiful rooms and friendly, knowlegable staff. I'd stay here again in a heartbeat.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport
excellent place staff friendly
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
SkyCity Hotel
Pretty good. However, they did not take into consideration we had a one year old with us and put us next door to the rooms that had a patio area, which brought a bit of noise and the smell of smoke. The window also was directly next to the outside patio area so was a little uncomfortable.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ponsonby
Viaduct Harbour
The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are a few things travellers 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.
Auckland Central Business District
Known for its captivating waterfront views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Auckland Central Business District. Check out top attractions like Queen Street Shopping District and High Street, and jump on the metro at Gaunt Street Tram Stop or Halsey Street Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Grafton
If you're spending some time in Grafton, Grafton Bridge and Symonds Street Cemetery are top sights worth seeing.
Parnell
Visitors often come to Parnell for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Parnell Rose Gardens and Auckland Museum. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at The Strand Station.
Newmarket
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Newmarket. You might consider stopping by Westfield Newmarket while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Mount Eden
Unique features of Mount Eden include the bars and shopping. Make a stop by Mount Eden or Eden Park while you're exploring the area.
