Located near the University of Auckland, Empire Apartments offers practical laundry facilities and an on-site restaurant. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, relax in the reception hall, or visit The Civic Theater nearby. Multilingual staff are ready to assist with any needs.
Located in Auckland, Empire Apartments is in the city centre. Travellers who have shopping on the agenda can visit Queen Street Shopping District and Princes Wharf, while those looking for another kind of activity may want to explore Auckland Ferry Terminal. Enjoy an event or a match at Spark Arena, and consider making time for Auckland Zoo—a top attraction that's not to be missed. Visit our Auckland travel guide
Located close to The Civic Theater and SkyCity Casino, Empire Apartments provides laundry facilities and a restaurant. Stay connected with in-room WiFi (surcharge).
You'll also find perks such as:
Express check-out, multilingual staff and smoke-free property
Available in all rooms: WiFi (NZD 10 per week); wired internet (surcharge)
Parking and transport
No on-site parking available
Food and drink
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
Empire Foodcourt
Family friendly
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Housekeeping (once per stay)
Multilingual staff
Accessibility
12 steps to reach entrance
Lift (99 centimetre wide door)
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Reception hall
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Shower
Towels provided
Food and drink
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Hob
Microwave
Refrigerator
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Desk
Fan
Heating
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property enforces quiet hours from 9:00 PM to 8:00 AM
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
The shared apartment accommodation is not suitable for guests who are required to quarantine, due to the apartment's communal areas.
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Deposit: NZD 100 per accommodation, per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for in-room wireless Internet: NZD 10 per week (rates may vary)
Fee for in-room wired Internet: NZD 10 per week (rates may vary)
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
National rating
Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.
Property is also known as
Empire Apartments Auckland
Empire Auckland
Empire Apartments Auckland
Empire Apartments Guesthouse
Empire Apartments Guesthouse Auckland
Frequently asked questions
Is Empire Apartments pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Empire Apartments?
As of 9 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Empire Apartments on 22 Mar 2026 start from 1.609.186 ₫, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Empire Apartments?
Empire Apartments doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Empire Apartments?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Empire Apartments?
Checkout is at 10 AM.
Where is Empire Apartments located?
Located in Auckland Central Business District, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of University of Auckland and Queen Street Shopping District. The Civic Theater and Sky Tower are also within 1 mi (2 km). The Strand Station is 25 minutes by foot and Gaunt Street Tram Stop is 28 minutes.
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Reviews
Empire Apartments Reviews
6.6
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Nice spacious and clean rooms and bathroom, there are all necessary kitchen utensils. Excellent location. Quiet, comfortable, friendly staff. There is a laundry room on the ground floor.
Farida
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Jeremiah
9 Aug 2024
Disliked: Staff & service
Very affordable, prefect location, and comfortable.
Upgrade bed.
My needs as a Customer are pretty minimal, but Empire Apartments meets those needs every time. The staff who greeted me were kind and polite and informative.
People in and around the place were also friendly who speaks of their clients and reputation. Will stay here again.
Nigel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
8/10 Good
Freya
17 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This place was very clean just the facilities were damaged and mold on the cieling in the bathrooms.
Staff were very helpful and gave it a great experience.
Great central location, walkable to downtown Auckland and all it has to offer... However, lots of hills, so bring your good legs lol... Parking is kinda spendy, be prepared... Staff was very helpful and friendly, room was clean and welcoming and nicely appointed... Vending machines as well as a convenience store and burger restaurant on site... Enjoyed my stay!
Facilities were average but that is reflected in the price and basically what we expected. However, the location is fantastic, easy to walk to town. We did a lot of steps but saved us money!
A clean, cosy, and otherwise very good three-star hotel at a very reasonable price, located in the heart of Auckland. There is an excellent laundry on the ground floor. The staff are very friendly. The only two issues are, first, that Wi-Fi is not provided by default, and second, the hotel does not take fire safety seriously: at least on the 18th floor, where I lived, the fire door that is supposed to stay closed was wedged open and fixed in that position.
The only downfall was that the bathroom was falling apart. Other than that it was an excellent stay. Everyone was super friendly including guests and it was a very convenient location for what we needed having small children with us. They thought they were queens being on the top most floor!! Brilliant!
DAN
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
29 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Value for money.
Value for money.
We stayed here for two nights. Overall, good accommodation and clean rooms. Tea, coffee, towels, linen, soap and shampoo are provided. There is a convenient shop next to the building but closes at about 9pm. Restaurants and other shopping places are little bit far – about 15 to 20 min walk. Train stations including “The Strand Station” are little bit far and need taxi. Only street parking is available and free between 6pm and 8am. All other time need to pay for parking (about 4NZD per hour). Very helpful reception and accommodate late check-in (about 10pm). Reception staff given us good useful information about the area. Wifi is available but need to pay to use.
I will use them again.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
6/10 Okay
Layla
21 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Wasn’t to bad. Bed was really uncomfortable, like all springs. Pillows were very flat. Place was clean and tidy. No atmosphere really. Walls were very thin so you could hear the conversations in the next room. The staff were lovely and very helpful. Elevator to the 19th floor was a bit crunchy lol. There wasn’t much a round the area. We ended up ubering everywhere as it seems to be down a hill in a no exit. It was fine, a roof over my head for the night. Can’t complain.
Layla
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
20 Dec 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
You get what you pay for with this accommodation—ideal for budget travelers looking for a no-frills room with a bed. The area primarily caters to students, so it has a bit of a dormitory vibe. The bed was decent, but the shower was small and had a curtain instead of a door. The room could have used an extra cleaning, as there was a strange smell that required us to open the windows for ventilation. That said, for a one-night stay at this price, I can't complain. The location in Auckland is excellent, close to Queen Street.