Ponsonby

Auckland

Ponsonby featuring signage and shopping
Ponsonby showing signage
Ponsonby which includes a park and heritage architecture
Ponsonby
Ponsonby which includes signage
Visit stylish bars and excellent restaurants or shop for designer clothes when you visit Auckland’s most fashionable suburb.

Shop in boutique clothes stores, search for rare vinyl in second-hand record shops or sit in a café and people-watch as Auckland’s coolest folk strut by in Ponsonby. Explore the bustling marketplace in the suburb’s main street or take a stroll around the backstreets to see the stunning Victorian villas and homes for the city’s young professionals. Spend your evening in a bar watching live music or dance the night away at one of Ponsonby’s fashionable clubs.

Perched on a hill overlooking Auckland’s city centre, Ponsonby is known for being the city’s most happening suburb. In the 1960s, Ponsonby was one of Auckland’s roughest areas. It transformed into an edgy, alternative neigborhood when it became a hotspot for artists and the city’s gay community. Ponsonby is now one of Auckland’s most desirable residential areas and offers fantastic shopping, nightlife and cultural attractions.

You’ll find most of the shops, bars and restaurants along the main strip, Ponsonby Road. Walk from one end to the other and stop by fashion boutiques, music shops and more. Make sure you visit the Ponsonby Market, an undercover marketplace located about halfway down the street. Here, you’ll find stalls selling superb fresh produce and a short strip of great restaurants serving cuisine from all over the world.

Don’t miss a visit to one of Ponsonby’s cafés. Kiwis are serious about their coffee and Ponsonby is where you’ll find some of the best around. When evening comes, book a table in one of the many excellent restaurants. Ponsonby is known as the “dining room of Auckland” and you can find something to satisfy all palates in this area.

Ponsonby has accommodation options to suit different budgets. The suburb’s proximity to Auckland’s city centre makes it a great holiday base. If you’re staying elsewhere, reach Ponsonby via the free bus service that loops around the city centre.


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Top hotels in Ponsonby

Abaco on Jervois
Abaco on Jervois
3.5 out of 5
57 Jervois Road, Ponsonby, Auckland
The price is S$133 per night from 5 May to 6 May
S$133
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (648 reviews)
"Staff was so accommodating and helpful! Great view from my room. Loved the location."

Reviewed on 20 Apr, 2025

Abaco on Jervois
Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
5 out of 5
83 Symonds Street, Box 2771, Auckland
The price is S$146 per night from 18 May to 19 May
S$146
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
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! (1,262 reviews)
"The hotel is strategically located. Very handy with transport. Very good amenities. Overall, I can’t fault it."

Reviewed on 21 Apr, 2025

Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
Novotel Auckland Airport
Novotel Auckland Airport
4.5 out of 5
35 Tom Pearce Dr, Auckland International Airport, Auckland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$237 per night from 13 May to 14 May
S$237
includes taxes & fees
13 May - 14 May
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! (1,655 reviews)
"Great location and staff"

Reviewed on 17 Apr, 2025

Novotel Auckland Airport
JetPark Hotel Auckland Airport
JetPark Hotel Auckland Airport
4.5 out of 5
63 Westney Road, Auckland
The price is S$155 per night from 26 Apr to 27 Apr
S$155
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,170 reviews)
"Stayed one night before flying out overseas close to airport. Shame that you can’t use 10 day free parking offer if you don’t book direct thru hotel as would have used it plus paid for extra nights"

Reviewed on 20 Apr, 2025

JetPark Hotel Auckland Airport
SkyCity Hotel
SkyCity Hotel
4.5 out of 5
Corner Victoria and Federal Streets, Auckland
The price is S$158 per night from 20 May to 21 May
S$158
includes taxes & fees
20 May - 21 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, 11 restaurants, and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,707 reviews)
"Good for family"

Reviewed on 20 Apr, 2025

SkyCity Hotel
The Grand by SkyCity
The Grand by SkyCity
5 out of 5
90 Federal Street, Auckland
The price is S$180 per night from 4 May to 5 May
S$180
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
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! (1,618 reviews)
"Great stay, nice rooms, awesome pool and spa and lovely buffet breakfast. The hotel could offer free or $10 parking for guests."

Reviewed on 19 Apr, 2025

The Grand by SkyCity
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5/5(8 area reviews)

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5/5(4 area reviews)

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Mount Eden
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