With a stay at Empire Apartments, you'll be centrally located in Auckland, steps from University of Auckland and within a 10-minute walk of Queen Street Shopping District. .This guesthouse is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from The Civic Theater and 1.2 mi (2 km) from SkyCity Casino.
Queen Street Shopping District - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Sky Tower - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
SkyCity Casino - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Auckland Ferry Terminal - 5 min drive - 2.2 km
Getting around
Auckland Remuera Station - 4 min drive
Gaunt Street Tram Stop - 5 min drive
Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 28 min drive
Restaurants
Le Royal Home Bakery - 12 min walk
Kebab King Grafton - 7 min walk
Chadam - 8 min walk
Mojo Aut - 6 min walk
Starbucks - 6 min walk
About this property
Empire Apartments
Guesthouse with a restaurant, steps from University of Auckland
Empire Apartments offers 50 accommodations with complimentary toiletries and fans. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers.
This Auckland guesthouse provides wired and wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.
Make yourself at home in one of the 50 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Wired and wireless internet access is available (surcharge). Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and fans.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Empire Foodcourt serving guests of Empire Apartments.
Featured amenities include express check-out, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Limited parking is available onsite.
Empire Foodcourt - Onsite restaurant.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese, Korean
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: WiFi (NZD 10 per week); wired internet (surcharge)
Parking and transport
Limited on-site parking
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
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
12 steps to reach entrance
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Shower
Towels provided
Food and drink
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Hob
Microwave
Refrigerator
More
Desk
Fan
Heating
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 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 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
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 percent
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 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
This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
National rating
For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.
Property is also known as
Empire Apartments Auckland
Empire Auckland
Empire Apartments Auckland
Empire Apartments Guesthouse
Empire Apartments Guesthouse Auckland
Empire Apartments Reviews
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
10/10 Excellent
Fatu
29 Dec 2024
Fatu
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
Travelled with family
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.
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!
Looked like the building was crying it's that sad. Stayed in backpackers better.
JaznJo
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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.
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!
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.
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
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
6/10 Okay
Emma
Travelled with family
4 Nov 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
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
4/10 Poor
P
Travelled with family
6 Oct 2024
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.