ibis budget Auckland Central does one thing well: it gives you a clean, private room in the middle of the city for much less than the hotels around it. The building on Wyndham Street, in the western part of the CBD, holds 143 compact rooms, each with its own shower room, free toiletries and towels, free Wi-Fi, a television and a desk. Unusually for a budget hotel, every room also has a microwave, a small fridge and a kettle with tea and coffee, so you can keep breakfast and snacks in your room and save on eating out. The 24-hour front desk handles late arrivals and luggage storage, there are guest laundry facilities, and staff can help with tours and tickets. An on-the-go breakfast is sold each morning for a modest fee. The Sky Tower is about five minutes’ walk away, and Queen Street and the Viaduct Harbour are close by.
Location and getting around: Wyndham Street is a block or two from the SkyCity precinct, so the Sky Tower, the All Blacks Experience and Wētā Workshop Unleashed are a short walk away. Downhill, the Viaduct Harbour, the Maritime Museum and the Downtown Ferry Terminal take around ten to fifteen minutes on foot, and the SkyBus airport service stops in the city centre nearby.
Rooms: the rooms are small and functional rather than stylish, with simple, practical furnishings. They suit travellers who spend their days out exploring and just need a quiet, clean place to sleep.
Who it suits: solo travellers, couples and friends on a budget, backpackers who want a private room, and anyone who wants to put their money into ferries, tours and Waiheke lunches instead of the hotel.
Good to know: there is no on-site parking, though a paid car park is a short walk away. Check-out is at 10am, earlier than at many hotels, and the minimum check-in age is 18. Contactless check-in is available, and late check-in is possible subject to availability.
Why stay here
- ✓Private en-suite shower rooms
- ✓Microwave and fridge in every room
- ✓Tea and coffee making
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓24-hour front desk
- ✓Guest laundry facilities
- ✓Luggage storage
- ✓On-the-go breakfast for a fee
Good questions
Do rooms at ibis budget Auckland Central have private bathrooms?+
Yes, every room has its own shower room with towels and toiletries. Rooms also have a microwave, a fridge and a kettle.
Is there parking at ibis budget Auckland Central?+
There is no on-site parking. A paid public car park is a short walk from the hotel.
How far is ibis budget Auckland Central from the Sky Tower?+
The Sky Tower is about a five-minute walk away. The Viaduct Harbour and the ferry terminal are around ten to fifteen minutes on foot.