Hillsborough
Auckland
Visit Hillsborough
Popular places to visit
Sky Tower
Gaze at the view across Auckland from the top of New Zealand’s tallest tower while dining in a rotating restaurant, or take a dive in a cable-controlled jump.
Eden Park
Catch an event at Eden Park during your trip to Auckland. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Auckland Zoo
The pygmy marmoset and the massive white rhino are among the rare wildlife you’ll find here, along with species from across New Zealand and beyond.
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.
Mount Eden
Grab your walking boots and explore the historic buildings of the local village as well as a 19th century prison, before taking a peek into the volcano crater.
Piha Beach
A remote and idyllic beach where striking emerald cliffs and lush rainforests meet black sandy shores and clear blue waters.
Things to do
Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket
Half-day Discover Auckland City Sightseeing Tour
SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium Tickets
Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket
Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch
From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch
Top hotels in Hillsborough
Solsen Flexi Stay & Motel
"No entry, as automated gate has no intercom, can't get to reception to check in, hopeless, carparking in shingle yard with no designated bays allows for illogical parking that cannot accommodate patrons or movement in or out...check in was greeted with an erray of conditions and form filling, 2 types ..."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
"The Cordis was a nice hotel with very gracious and helpful staff. Unfortunately, the original portion of the hotel (not the Pinnacle Tower) was extremely outdated and very much showing its age. Because of that, I don't believe it lived up to it's 5-star rating in numerous ways."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Grand Millennium Auckland
"A great little break while on a tour of the North Island"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Horizon by SkyCity
"The hotel is new and the staff is friendly and welcoming. We really appreciated the large bathroom, the excellent gym, and the thoughtful welcome gifts such as chocolates and essential oil. Overall, the housekeeping was good, although the quality sometimes depended on the person cleaning the room. ..."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
The Grand by SkyCity
"Lovely room. Very quiet and comfortable. Excellent location."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland
"Was nice"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hillsborough
Epsom
Unique features of Epsom include the theatres and spas. Make a stop by Alexandra Park or ASB Showgrounds while you're exploring the area.
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.
Greenlane
Unique features of Greenlane include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Cornwall Park or One Tree Hill Domain while you're exploring the area.
Ellerslie
Restaurants, shopping and spas highlight some of the notable features of Ellerslie. Make a stop by Ellerslie Racecourse while you're exploring.
Newmarket
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Newmarket. You might consider stopping by Westfield Newmarket while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Remuera
Remuera is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Remuera Village Shopping Centre and Ellerslie Racecourse.
