What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 14:00 until 00:00, and check-out is at 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is centrally located in Auckland, just steps from the University of Auckland and within a 10-minute walk of the Queen Street Shopping District. It is approximately 1.1 km from The Civic Theater and 1.2 km from SkyCity Casino.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not provided.

Empire Apartments in Auckland

Average nightly price at Empire Apartments by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$57
February	$53
March	$68
April	$61
May	$64
June	$69
July	$73
August	$82
September	$85
October	$71
November	$60
December	$48

What guests think

At Empire Apartments, reviews describe budget-friendly apartments in a walkable part of Auckland that range from spacious multi-bedroom setups to very basic rooms, offering good space for the price but with noticeable compromises.

Service is often friendly and helpful, though a few guests reported closed check-in, unmet requests, or limited staff presence. Common drawbacks include no on-site parking, noise from roads or neighbouring rooms, and dated or worn fixtures, with occasional issues like weak paid Wi‑Fi, elevator odours, or poor ventilation. Overall, expect simple, budget apartments suited to value-focused stays rather than polished comfort.

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Facilities

Facilities are limited: no on-site parking is a recurring issue, and there are occasional elevator or Wi‑Fi problems.

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Layla

Nov 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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.

8

Shona

Jan 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Needed air conditioning too hot. Fan noisy.

4

Elizabeth

Sep 2, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We did like the fact that it catered for 6 beds. Didn't like the fact that one of the TV's didn't work, and 920 didn't have a tv and 921 had 2 in one bedroom. There wasn't crockery or cutlery for everyone. And the no carpark situation was a nightmare and costly.

10

Farida

Dec 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

4

Alfred

Feb 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nothing unique at all. Very deceiving. I dire know where they got the photos they posted on their website but don’t be fooled ! It looks nothing like that. The elevators stink and dust covers most of the corners of the room. There’s a very unpleasant smell in all the corridors and inside the rooms as well

2

Grace

Jul 28, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Photos of building in website looks stunning but when you see it it is far from the photos. Paintings in hallways coming off, cupboards are broken, bed sheet we found blood stain on it.. Chair is broken.. Carpet is just placed on top of the old carpet which is poorly cut on the edges.. Not sure we are going back there.. Also no parking and we had to park somewhere and walk..

6

Mateata

Feb 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No car park on property Stained bedsheet.

10

Eric

Nov 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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!

4

Zachary

Oct 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The property doesn’t pretend to be what it isn’t, which I can respect. But the very dated furnishings and extremely poor internet (which is additional) needs to be addressed.

2

Brett

Oct 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Photos of building in website looks stunning but when you see it it is far from the photos. Paint in hallways/rooms coming off. Basically run down. Also no parking and we had to park somewhere and walk..

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness feedback is mixed: several found rooms clean, but recurring issues included stained or unchanged linens, mold, dust, and generally tired areas; there were reports of no housekeeping during multi-day stays.

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Layla

Nov 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Farida

Dec 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

8

BJ

Feb 28, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very basic but clean and has everything one needa

6

david

Feb 24, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Never saw any staff on site. Property is okay. No house keeping during my 5 day stay. Noisy area.

4

Fiona

Jan 13, 2023

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Stayed 19,370 nights

Not well maintained or clean. But you get what you pay for i suppose

8

tim

Nov 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Not very clean Showing its age in a lot of places Noisy

6

Mateata

Feb 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No car park on property Stained bedsheet.

10

Eric

Nov 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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!

2

Jessie

Feb 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was an absolutely disgusting place. I didn't even stay there it was that bad

6

Stephen

Jan 23, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

This place was good for the price and when i initially saw the 19th floor i was quite surprised that it was modern and appeared clean. However there were long hairs in the bed and the toilet leaked onto the floor and created a big puddle. Thankfully my flat mate is handy and so was able to turn off the mains. I dont think they always change the sheets to save costs. The beds were very hard and like sleeping on the floor. The pillows were very thin and there were no extra pillows. For the money it was fine but if i had to stay in auckland again on a budget i would not go there.

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Rooms

Rooms vary widely, from spacious multi-bedroom apartments to very basic units; guests report dated fittings, maintenance problems, noticeable noise, and uncomfortable beds and pillows.

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6

Layla

Nov 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Farida

Dec 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

4

P

Oct 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

8

Hope

May 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great having two bathrooms and three bedrooms.

8

tim

Nov 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Not very clean Showing its age in a lot of places Noisy

8

Suzette

Jan 22, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very reasonably priced. Had a 3 room apartment so suited our family well. Staff very friendly and helpful

4

Zachary

Oct 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The property doesn’t pretend to be what it isn’t, which I can respect. But the very dated furnishings and extremely poor internet (which is additional) needs to be addressed.

6

Ford

Nov 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

6

Kirsty

Jan 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The 3 bedroom unit easily accommodated our family group. The road noise was significant.

6

Stephen

Jan 23, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

This place was good for the price and when i initially saw the 19th floor i was quite surprised that it was modern and appeared clean. However there were long hairs in the bed and the toilet leaked onto the floor and created a big puddle. Thankfully my flat mate is handy and so was able to turn off the mains. I dont think they always change the sheets to save costs. The beds were very hard and like sleeping on the floor. The pillows were very thin and there were no extra pillows. For the money it was fine but if i had to stay in auckland again on a budget i would not go there.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful, yet some stays were marred by closed check-in, unmet requests, or minimal staff presence.

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6

Layla

Nov 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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.

2

Paul

Nov 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Wir wollten einchecken, war bereits geschlossen - keine Möglichkeit, mussten eine andere Übernachtung buchen. Das ganze Gebäude machte keinen vertrauenswürdigen Eindruck

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10

Nigel

Nov 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

6

david

Feb 24, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Never saw any staff on site. Property is okay. No house keeping during my 5 day stay. Noisy area.

4

Clelland

Oct 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were quite rude and unfriendly, bad experience dealing with them. Rooms were average with lots of paint work needing fixing up. Beds were very creaky. Definitely only good for a very short stay.

8

Tinofara

Feb 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Everyone was nice .

10

Eric

Nov 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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!

8

Suzette

Jan 22, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very reasonably priced. Had a 3 room apartment so suited our family well. Staff very friendly and helpful

10

DAN

Dec 27, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

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!

8

Freya

Feb 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Location

Central, walkable base for downtown Auckland, with some noting steep hills and occasional area noise.

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Layla

Nov 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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.

8

Jeremiah

Aug 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very affordable, prefect location, and comfortable. Upgrade bed.

10

Farida

Dec 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

4

b

Jan 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Location is ok , get what pay for

6

Emma

Nov 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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!

8

tim

Nov 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Not very clean Showing its age in a lot of places Noisy

10

Eric

Nov 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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!

10

DAN

Dec 27, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

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!

6

Ford

Nov 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

6

Kirsty

Jan 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The 3 bedroom unit easily accommodated our family group. The road noise was significant.

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Dining

Not enough information in reviews.

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Eric

Nov 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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!

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $67	2 $65	3 $240	4 $242	5 $146	6 $173	7
8 $74	9 $121	10	11	12 $73	13	14
15 $126	16 $100	17 $101	18 $120	19 $120	20 $83	21 $70
22 $60	23 $126	24 $124	25 $60	26 $63	27 $87	28 $79
29 $74	30 $61

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