Popular places to visit
Sky Tower
Enjoy fine dining in a rotating restaurant, dive off the tower on a cable-controlled jump or simply enjoy the views from New Zealand’s tallest tower.
Auckland Ferry Terminal
Combining historic architecture with modern facilities, Auckland’s harbourside transport terminal is the place to embark on an adventure or simply sit with a coffee and watch the world go by.
Eden Park
Catch an event at Eden Park during your trip to Auckland. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
SkyCity Casino
Why not roll the dice with a visit to SkyCity Casino during your time in Auckland? Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums.
Queens Wharf
Explore the waterfront in Auckland with a trip to Queens Wharf. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums.
University of Auckland
Enjoy the student vibe at University of Auckland during your visit to Auckland. Visit the area's shops or amble around its beautiful beaches.
Things to do
Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket
SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium Tickets
Small-Group Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland
Hobbiton Movie set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour From Auckland
Small-Group Hobbiton Tour from Auckland with Party Marquee Lunch
Top hotels in Grey Lynn
The Surrey Hotel
I stay here often as I like it. The staff are always courteous and helpful.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport
Airport shuttle eady to find rooms clean, lovely room service breakfast. Unable to get food after 10pm being on late flight
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
great room, lovely view nice quiet stay lovely staff checkin and checkout very easy nice meals in restraunt eight and staff were accommodating in chandlier lounge when we had a cuppa tea after
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Novotel Auckland Airport
Clean, comfortable, quiet, convenient. What more could you ask for from an airport hotel?
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
SkyCity Hotel
Spacious room, fast check-in and out
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Rydges Auckland
The lifts are terrible but a nice stay
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Grey Lynn
Ponsonby
Restaurants and shopping are notable features of Ponsonby. You might consider stopping by Ponsonby Road while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Grafton
If you're spending some time in Grafton, Grafton Bridge and Symonds Street Cemetery are top sights worth seeing.
Mount Eden
Unique features of Mount Eden include the bars and shopping. Make a stop by Mount Eden or Eden Park while you're exploring the area.
Auckland Central Business District
Known for its captivating waterfront views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Auckland Central Business District. Check out top attractions like Queen Street Shopping District and High Street, and jump on the metro at Gaunt Street Tram Stop or Halsey Street Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Viaduct Harbour
The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are a few things travellers love about Viaduct Harbour. Check out New Zealand Maritime Museum or Princes Wharf while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Halsey Street Tram Stop to get around town.
Newmarket
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Newmarket. You might consider stopping by Westfield Newmarket while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
