City Accommodation
NZLC-Arranged City Accommodation
The following two options can be booked through NZLC. Bookings are subject to availability
Ibis Budget Auckland Central 20 Wyndham Street, Auckland Central (5 minutes’ walk from NZLC)
“Hotel-style option, safe and reliable with affordable student rates. Best for students who prefer privacy and independence”
Prices
Placement Fee: $380 in 2026 / $400 in 2027 (per placement)
Minimum stay: 1 week
| Occupancy | 2026 | 2027 | |
| Studio with 1 double bed | 1 person | $415/w | $550/w |
| Studio with 2 single beds | 2 people | $485/w | $630/w |
The current year’s weekly city accommodation rate apply from 1 January of each year, for stays carrying over from the previous year and starting from or after 1 January.
NZLC will send a revised invoice if the invoice was sent before the following year’s rates were announced and there is a difference.
Circumstantial Policies
Category | Required Notice / Conditions | Fees / Refund |
Cancellation/ Shortening | 2 or more weeks’ notice | 100% refund of remaining weeks, a $100 change fee applies |
| Less than 2 weeks’ notice | The first 2 weeks will not be refunded | |
Extension | At least 2 weeks’ notice required, subject to availability | $100 change fee + weekly room rate |
Date changes | 2 weeks’ or more notice, subject to availability. | $100 change fee |
| Less than 2 weeks’ notice, subject to availability | 1-week penalty |
Room Features
Room type | Private studio (1 double bed or 2 single beds) |
Bathroom | Private ensuite |
Kitchen | Kitchenette (cooking utensils can be provided upon request) |
Fridge | Mini fridge in room |
Wardrobe / storage | No wardrobe |
Cleaning | Rooms cleaned by staff |
Laundry | Self-service laundry (extra cost, bring your own detergent) |
Furniture / extras | Balcony, TV, fan/heater, linens (Please note: rooms do not include a desk or air conditioning) |
Internet | Free Wi-Fi |
Park Tower 110 Grafton Road, Grafton (25 minutes’ walk or 13 minutes by bus to NZLC)
“Secure residence with 24/7 management and community facilities. Best for students who enjoy social living and shared spaces”
Prices
Placement Fee: $380 in 2026 / $400 in 2027 (per placement)
Minimum stay: 4 weeks
Room rates:
| Occupancy | 2026 | 2027 | |
| Double room | 1 person | $320/w + Arrival pack | $330/w + Arrival pack + Exit cleaning $75 |
| Double room (couple) | 2 people | $420/w + Arrival pack | $430/w + Arrival pack + Exit cleaning $75 |
Arrival pack rental fee: Includes linen, duvet, pillow, towel, pans, plates, cups, cutlery
| Occupancy | 2026 | 2027 |
| 1 person | $100 | $150 |
| 2 people | $130 | $180 |
The current year’s weekly city accommodation rate apply from 1 January of each year, for stays carrying over from the previous year and starting from or after 1 January.
NZLC will send a revised invoice if the invoice was sent before the following year’s rates were announced and there is a difference.
Exit cleaning fee and 2027 arrival pack fee will apply for any students starting in 2027 and enrolment received after 30 Sep 2026.
Circumstantial Policies
Category | Required Notice / Conditions | Fees / Refund |
Cancellation/ Shortening | 3 or more weeks’ notice | 100% refund of remaining weeks, a $100 change fee applies |
| Less than 3 weeks’ notice | The first 3 weeks will not be refunded | |
Extension | At least 3 weeks’ notice required, subject to availability | $100 change fee + weekly room rate |
Date changes | 3 weeks’ or more notice, subject to availability | $100 change fee |
| Less than 3 weeks’ notice, subject to availability | 2-weeks’ penalty |
Room Features
Room type | Furnished double room |
Bathroom | Shared bathrooms on each floor |
Kitchen | Shared kitchen on each floor (arrival pack includes kitchen items) |
Fridge | Small fridge in room |
Wardrobe / storage | Wardrobe in room |
Cleaning | Students clean their own rooms |
Laundry | Washing machines available (extra cost, bring your own detergent) |
Furniture / extras | Desk, chair, wardrobe, heater |
Internet | Free Wi-Fi |
UniLodge Wellesley Apartments 8 Mount Street, Grafton (approximately 14 minutes’ walk from NZLC)
Experience New Zealand-style flatting in a friendly apartment-share community in the heart of Auckland. Enjoy your own private bedroom, shared living spaces, and regular social events that provide opportunities to meet other residents.
NZLC Comments
UniLodge Wellesley is ideal for students who want to experience New Zealand-style flatting while enjoying the support of student accommodation. Students have their own private bedroom and share the kitchen, bathrooms, and living areas with other 4 residents.
UniLodge regularly organises community activities and social gatherings, giving residents opportunities to meet other residents and take part in shared experiences. Activities may include shared dinners, pizza nights, cooking sessions, arts and crafts, and other events.
This accommodation is a great option for students who are independent, enjoy meeting new people, and are comfortable sharing household responsibilities.
Prices
Placement Fee: $380 in 2026 / $400 in 2027 (per placement)
Minimum stay: 1 week
Room rates:
| Occupancy | 2026 | 2027 | |
| Private room | 1 person | $320/week Linen Rental Pack $100 Apartment Exit cleaning $150 | $320/week Linen Rental Pack $100 Apartment Exit cleaning $150 |
Linen rental pack Includes freshly laundered sheets, pillowcases, a duvet cover, duvet inner, and pillow.
The current year’s weekly city accommodation rate apply from 1 January of each year, for stays carrying over from the previous year and starting from or after 1 January.
NZLC will send a revised invoice if the invoice was sent before the following year’s rates were announced and there is a difference.
Circumstantial Policies
| Category | Required Notice / Conditions | Fees / Refund |
Cancellation/ Shortening | 3 or more weeks’ notice | 100% refund of remaining weeks, a $100 change fee applies |
| Less than 3 weeks’ notice | The first 3 weeks will not be refunded | |
| Extension | At least 3 weeks’ notice required, subject to availability | $100 change fee + weekly room rate |
| Date changes | 3 weeks’ or more notice, subject to availability | $100 change fee |
| Less than 3 weeks’ notice, subject to availability | 3-weeks’ penalty fee |
Room Features
| Room type | Fully furnished private bedroom |
| Apartment type | Shared 5-bedroom apartment |
| Bathroom | 2 Shared bathrooms |
| Kitchen | Fully furnished shared kitchen |
| Living areas | Shared lounge and dining areas |
| Internet | Free Wi-Fi |
| Utilities | Electricity included |
| Laundry | Self-service laundry (additional cost) |
| Cleaning | Residents are responsible for keeping their apartment clean and sharing household chores. The mandatory “Apartment exit cleaning” is completed when residents move out. |
| Furniture | Bed, desk, chair and storage |
Direct Accommodation Booking with Providers
Additionally, you can still book student accommodation directly with one of the providers listed below.
Please book or check their options, prices, requirements and availability directly with them. Some accommodation may offer a student discount, so please let them know you will be studying at NZLC at the time of your booking.
Friendly Flats
| Type | Flatting |
| Price Range | $ – $$ | |
| NZLC Staff comments | Independent flatting option in the city centre. Good for students who prefer more freedom and shared living with others. | |
| Room Options & Features | · Single and double rooms · Fully furnished rooms · Rent includes water, power, and Wi-Fi · Students share with others who may not be students · Cleaning routines vary by flat | |
| Booking & Cancellation | · Minimum stay: 3 months · Bond: 3 weeks’ rent · Cancellation: 3 weeks’ notice required | |
| Location | · Over 300 rooms available around Auckland Central and close to NZLC | |
| Contact | · https://www.friendlyflats.co.nz/ · Phone: +64 210 850 2282 |
Luau Accommodation
| Type | Flatting |
| Price Range | $ | |
| NZLC Staff comments | Affordable and popular with international students. Supportive management and a convenient central location. | |
| Room Options & Features | · Single, double, triple, and quadruple rooms · Fully equipped kitchen and shared living areas with Netflix · Coin-operated laundry facilities | |
| Booking & Cancellation | · Flexible minimum stay (contact for details) | |
| Location | · 17 Albert Street, Auckland Central – 8 minutes’ walk to NZLC · 33 Mount Street, Auckland Central – 12 minutes’ walk from NZLC | |
| Contact | · Email:[email protected] · Phone: +64 210 230 2128 | +64 9 441 6105 |
LyLo Auckland
| Type | Hostel |
| Price Range | $$-$$$ | |
| NZLC Staff comments | Modern hostel with shared facilities and a social atmosphere. Great for students who enjoy a lively environment. | |
| Room Options & Features | · Single pods, Pod rooms, Single Rooms, Double room. · Shared kitchens, lounges, study spaces, and games room · All utilities included (water, power, heating, Wi-Fi) · 24/7 reception and CCTV security | |
| Booking & Cancellation | · Minimum stay: 1 night | |
| Location | · 54 Cook Street, Auckland Central · 12 minutes’ walk from NZLC | |
| Contact | · https://www.lylo.com/Auckland · Email: [email protected] |
UniLodge Auckland City
| Type | Student Apartments |
| Price Range | $$ | |
| NZLC Staff comments | Purpose-built student accommodation with good facilities and a strong student community. | |
| Room Options & Features | · Fully furnished private rooms in shared apartments (4–5 rooms) · Shared kitchens, lounges, and bathrooms · Study areas, outdoor lounge, TV room, ping pong table | |
| Booking & Cancellation | · Minimum stay: 4 months (exceptions may apply) | |
| Location | · 8 Mount Street, Grafton · 14 minutes’ walk from NZLC | |
| Contact | · Email: [email protected] |
YMCA Auckland City
| Type | Hostel |
| Price Range | $-$$ | |
| NZLC Staff comments | Budget-friendly option in the city centre. Simple rooms with communal facilities, ideal for students who want to save on costs. | |
| Room Options & Features | · Shared room, Private, double or twin furnished rooms with desk, fridge, wardrobe, and linens · Shared kitchen, dining, and bathroom facilities · Weekly room cleaning and linen change · Secure and gender-segregated floors · Optional breakfast ($10/day) | |
| Booking & Cancellation | · Flexible minimum stay (contact for details) | |
| Location | · 20 Pitt Street, Auckland Central · 13 minutes’ walk from NZLC | |
| Contact | · Email:[email protected] ·https://www.ymcaaccommodation.org.nz/accommodation · Phone: +64 9 929 1517 |
