Empire Apartments, near the University of Auckland, offers a warm welcome with laundry facilities and a restaurant on site. Connect to in-room WiFi, unwind in the reception hall or explore The Civic Theater nearby. Multilingual staff are always happy to help.
When you stay at Empire Apartments, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of University of Auckland and Queen Street Shopping District. Also, Queens Wharf and Mount Eden are just a 5-minute drive away.
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Reception hall
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
12 stairs to reach property
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Fan
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower only
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
WiFi and wired internet for a surcharge
Phone
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
Stovetop
Cookware, dishes, and utensils
More
Housekeeping (once per stay)
Special features
Dining
Empire Foodcourt - Onsite restaurant.
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: NZD 100 per accommodation, per stay
Optional extras
WiFi is available in guestrooms for NZD 10 per week (rates may vary)
Wired internet access is available in guestrooms for NZD 10 per week (rates may vary)
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 2 percent
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
Empire Apartments Auckland
Empire Auckland
Empire Apartments Auckland
Empire Apartments Guesthouse
Empire Apartments Guesthouse Auckland
Frequently asked questions
Does Empire Apartments offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Empire Apartments does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Empire Apartments?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Empire Apartments?
Yes. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Empire Apartments?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-out is available.
Is there an onsite casino at Empire Apartments?
No, this guesthouse doesn't have a casino, but SkyCity Casino (17-min walk) is nearby.
What is there to do at Empire Apartments and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include University of Auckland (1-min walk) and Queen Street Shopping District (9-min walk), along with The Civic Theater (12-min walk) and Sky Tower (0.9 mi).
Are there restaurants at or near Empire Apartments?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Empire Foodcourt.
What's the area around Empire Apartments like?
Empire Apartments is in Auckland Central Business District, a short 1-minute walk from University of Auckland and 9 minutes' walk from Queen Street Shopping District.
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Empire Apartments Reviews
Reviews
6.6
Good
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6.6/10
Cleanliness
6.8/10
Staff & service
6.0/10
Amenities
6.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
5.4/10
Eco-friendliness
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Reviews
8/10 Very good
May 8, 2025
Great having two bathrooms and three bedrooms.
Hope
Hope, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 29, 2024
Great apartment for what we needed giid price too!
Shay
Shay, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 20, 2023
We had a lovely time at Empire hotel..room was clean and beds were comfortable.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 31, 2024
Clean comfortable apartments in a great location
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
Farida, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 14, 2024
Suited for a boys trip
Helen
Helen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 8, 2024
My second stop here smaller appartments but well presented and comfortable
BJ
BJ, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 9, 2024
Very affordable, prefect location, and comfortable.
Upgrade bed.
Jeremiah
Jeremiah, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jan 2, 2024
Location is ok , get what pay for
b
b, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Dec 23, 2024
Looked like the building was crying it's that sad. Stayed in backpackers better.
JaznJo
JaznJo, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 20, 2024
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
Nigel, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 7, 2024
Everyone was nice .
Tinofara
Tinofara, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 20, 2024
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!
Eric
Eric, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 28, 2024
Very basic but clean and has everything one needa
BJ
BJ, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
Feb 15, 2025
No car park on property
Stained bedsheet.
Mateata
Mateata, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Nov 4, 2024
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!
Emma
Emma, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 17, 2024
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.
Freya
Freya, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 22, 2023
Very reasonably priced. Had a 3 room apartment so suited our family well. Staff very friendly and helpful
Suzette
Suzette, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 11, 2025
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.
Verified traveler
5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 27, 2024
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
DAN, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 12, 2024
reasonably priced
Dean
Dean, 5-night trip
6/10 Good
Jan 19, 2024
The 3 bedroom unit easily accommodated our family group.
The road noise was significant.
Kirsty
Kirsty, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Nov 9, 2024
Property was ok for the night, but room was very basic and quality of the bed was average. Loud drunk neighbours at 1am, with occasional yelling. But I do realise that the apartment is in a student location and designed for that market.
Ford
Ford, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Dec 20, 2024
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.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Oct 6, 2024
Not a place we would book again.
Cheap accommodation. Insufficient seating or space available for the 6 adults booked. Lounge area that was shown in photos appeared to have been converted to a 3rd bedroom.
Beds were cheap, nasty and uncomfortable.
There were 2 bathrooms.
P
P, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Dec 7, 2024
This is mainly for university students and working people who are in college or university.
Not good for the families.
Very noisy outside at night