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MAP
GOOGLE MAP
( 09-984 6000;
www.thequadrant.com
; 10 Waterloo Quadrant; apt $250-380; )
Slick, central and
full of all the whiz-bang gadgets, this apartment-style complex is an excellent option. The
only catch is that the units are tiny and the bathrooms beyond small.
Freemans Bay
Verandahs
( 09-360 4180;
www.verandahs.co.nz
;
6 Hopetoun St; dm $28-32, s $56, d $74-94, tr $96; )
Pon-
sonby Rd, K Rd and the city are an easy walk from this grand hostel, housed in two neigh-
bouring villas overlooking the mature trees of Western Park. Definitely one of Auckland's
best backpackers.
HOSTEL
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23 Hepburn
MAP
B&B
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GOOGLE MAP
( 09-376 0622;
www.23hepburn.co.nz
;
23 Hepburn St; r $210-250; )
The three boutique rooms are
a symphony in muted whites and creams. Continental breakfast is left in your fridge the
previous evening to enjoy at your leisure.
Ponsonby & Grey Lynn
Ponsonby Backpackers
( 09-360 1311;
www.ponsonby-backpackers.co.nz
; 2 Franklin Rd; dm $26-28, s/d $45/62; )
This el-
egant two-storied turreted villa has a friendly vibe, sunny rooms, and a nice garden area.
Central Auckland is a pleasant 20-minute walk away, and the buzz of Ponsonby Rd is
right on your doorstep.
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