Dunedin City Centre Travel Guide
Dunedin
Visit Dunedin City Centre
Popular places to visit
The Octagon
Dunedin’s city center combines some of the city’s finest historic buildings with serene parkland and relaxed cafés.
Dunedin Town Hall
Watch rock concerts and classical music recitals at this auditorium, which is one of several facilities located in the Dunedin Centre.
Speight's Brewery
Learn the secrets of one of New Zealand’s most successful beer companies with a visit to this historic brewery.
Olveston
Enjoy stunning artwork and beautiful 20th-century design features at one of the Otago region’s finest manor houses.
Regent Theatre
A busy schedule of book fairs, family-friendly theatrical shows, film screenings, live concerts and well-known Broadway productions makes this city theatre a one-stop venue for cultural events.
St. Paul's Cathedral
Dramatic architecture, exquisite sculptures, superb stained-glass windows and one of the country’s largest pipe organs are all on show at Dunedin’s Anglican cathedral.
Things to do
Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket
Clearwater Wildlife Tours (small group 10max) Otago Peninsula
Dunedin City and Coastal Views 3-Hour Small-Group Guided Tour
Speight's Brewery Tour & Guided Tasting
Top hotels in Dunedin City Centre
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Very clean would stay again
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Big rooms
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
The room was very clean as well as the bathroom On check in the staff member made me and my family so welcome it was a pleasure. The breakfast was out standing I told the waiter staff to tell the cook how much we enjoyed it. We would stay here again and have told so many people of our stay with you. ...
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
The Victoria Hotel Dunedin
Very helpful and courteous staffs.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Distinction Dunedin Hotel
Very friendly staff and comfortable room! We were amazed that an apartment sized washer and dryer were in the room. Very plush bedding and living space made it a 5 star rating! The restaurant was an added bonus! The Chinese Tea Garden was within walking distance.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin
Hotel could be better maintained and modernized.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Dunedin City Centre
Roslyn
The bars and waterfront are just a few features travellers like about Roslyn. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Olveston and Dunedin Town Hall are a few top places to visit.
Belleknowes
While there might not be top attractions in Belleknowes, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Speight's Brewery and Grand Casino.
North Dunedin
Unique features of North Dunedin include the spas and gardens. Make a stop by Dunedin Botanic Garden or Otago Museum while you're exploring the area.
South Dunedin
Travellers enjoy South Dunedin for its restaurants and waterfront. Consider checking out Edgar Centre while you're in the area.
Maori Hill
If you're spending some time in Maori Hill, Bush Creek Trail and Otago Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.
Waverley
Though Waverley may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Forsyth Barr Stadium and Edgar Centre.
