1 Courthouse Lane, City Centre, Auckland City, Auckland

Welcome to Metropolis, Auckland’s most recognizable residential tower and a name that has always carried weight with both locals and overseas visitors. This 43m² one bedroom, sitting on the north side of the building, offers the perfect balance of natural light and everyday practicality, exactly the sort of setup short-stay guests are searching for.

With Auckland still facing a shortage of hotel rooms and the long-awaited New Zealand International Convention Centre set to open in 2026, demand for centrally located, high-quality accommodation is only heading one way. Conferences alone are expected to bring tens of thousands of international delegates to the city each year, on top of regular tourism and big event spikes. For investors, that means premium nightly rates, consistently high occupancy, and the ability to flex pricing around concerts, sports events, and corporate demand that hotels simply can’t absorb.

Metropolis already has the kind of facilities that rival luxury hotels, pool, gym, sauna, concierge, making it a proven favorite with Airbnb guests. Add in the unbeatable location with Queen Street, Britomart, Albert Park, and the Viaduct all within walking distance, and you’ve got a property that stands out in the crowded short-stay market. Guests know the building, they trust it, and they come back.

Whether you’re a seasoned operator building a portfolio or a first-time investor looking for an easy entry into the Airbnb space, this is the opportunity to secure a unit in the city’s most iconic address. And if you want to keep it for yourself as a crash pad when it suits, you’ll have the best of both worlds, a home base in the heart of the CBD that earns while you’re not using it. Apartments like this don’t stay vacant long, whether on the rental calendar or on the market.

Note: The chattels in the photos may vary from what is being sold, please check the chattels list if this is important to you.