Ponsonby

Auckland
Ponsonby featuring signage and shopping
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

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$155 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
S$155
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,019 reviews)
"Great stay"

Reviewed on 3 Nov,2024

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
The price is S$290 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
S$290
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
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! (1,122 reviews)
Overnight stay
"Overnight stay after late domestic flight and early international flight the following day. Easy access to terminal and comfortable room."

Reviewed on 3 Nov,2024

Novotel Auckland Airport
Rydges Auckland
Rydges Auckland
4.5 out of 5
59 Federal Street Cnr Kingston Street, Auckland
The price is S$148 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
S$148
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Great central location and very friendly staff."

Reviewed on 1 Nov,2024

Rydges Auckland
The Grand by SkyCity
The Grand by SkyCity
5 out of 5
90 Federal Street, Auckland
The price is S$233 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
S$233
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
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! (1,252 reviews)
"Our stay was Amazing! The staff were incredible and made everything extra special. The property is in a beautiful location!"

Reviewed on 2 Nov,2024

The Grand by SkyCity
Grand Millennium Auckland
Grand Millennium Auckland
4.5 out of 5
71 Mayoral Drive, Auckland
The price is S$182 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
S$182
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Stay at this 4.5-star eco-certified hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,152 reviews)
"Food wasnt great, but everything else about our stay was great."

Reviewed on 2 Nov,2024

Grand Millennium Auckland
ibis budget Auckland Airport
ibis budget Auckland Airport
3 out of 5
2 Leonard Isitt Drive, Auckland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$148 per night from 28 Nov to 29 Nov
S$148
includes taxes & fees
28 Nov - 29 Nov
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,255 reviews)
"It fulfilled the requirements of a budget traveler. Staffs are polite, friendly and very cooperative."

Reviewed on 3 Nov,2024

ibis budget Auckland Airport
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.

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Grey Lynn

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Parnell

5/5(8 area reviews)

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Newmarket

Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Newmarket. You might consider stopping by Westfield Newmarket while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

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Mount Eden

5/5(4 area reviews)

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