Hamilton Central Travel Guide

Hamilton

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Popular places to visit

Hamilton Central Business District

Hamilton Central Business District

Hamilton Central Business District is just one of the places to see in Hamilton, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront or visit the casinos in the area.

Hamilton Central Business District
Hamilton Gardens

Hamilton Gardens

From the peaceful Japanese Zen Garden to the explosion of color in the Indian Char Bagh Garden, anyone who loves nature will enjoy this man-made paradise.

Hamilton Gardens

SkyCity Hamilton

Why not roll the dice with a visit to SkyCity Hamilton during your visit to Hamilton? Visit the area's spas or amble around its riverfront.

SkyCity Hamilton

Hamilton Centre Place

You can enjoy retail therapy at Hamilton Centre Place during your stay in Hamilton. Visit the area's spas or amble around its riverfront.

Hamilton Centre Place

Waikato Museum of Art and History

Learn about the area’s rich Māori history, take in over 3,000 works of art and interact with the wonders of science in this ever-changing cultural center.

Waikato Museum of Art and History

Riff Raff

You can find out about the history of Hamilton with a visit to Riff Raff. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the spas in the area.

Riff Raff

Things to do

Lake Karapiro: Evening Kayak Glowworm Tour

Lake Karapiro: Evening Kayak Glowworm Tour

฿2,864
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lake Karapiro: Evening Kayak Glowworm Tour
Waikato River: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise

Waikato River: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise

฿2,826
per adult
Waikato River: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise
Classic Alpaca Tour in New Zealand

Classic Alpaca Tour in New Zealand

฿961
per adult
Classic Alpaca Tour in New Zealand
Cambridge: Waikato River 45-Minute Extreme Jet Boat Ride

Cambridge: Waikato River 45-Minute Extreme Jet Boat Ride

฿2,826
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cambridge: Waikato River 45-Minute Extreme Jet Boat Ride
The best of Hamilton walking tour

The best of Hamilton walking tour

฿17,434
per traveller
The best of Hamilton walking tour
Romantic tour in Hamilton

Romantic tour in Hamilton

฿17,434
per traveller
Romantic tour in Hamilton
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Top hotels in Hamilton Central

VR Hamilton

VR Hamilton

4 out of 5
237 Victoria Street, Hamilton
The price is ฿1,353 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
฿1,353
฿1,556 total
9 Sept - 10 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
6.4/10 (1,000 reviews)
"Right in the centre of town"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

VR Hamilton
Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center

Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center

3.5 out of 5
287 Victoria Street, Hamilton
The price is ฿2,208 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿2,208
฿2,540 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
Excellent!
"Nice big clean rooms and staff were extremely helpful. We had booked a board room for a bit of a get together and this was all taken care of very smoothly."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center
Novotel Tainui Hamilton

Novotel Tainui Hamilton

4.5 out of 5
7 Alma Street, Hamilton
The price is ฿5,031 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
฿5,031
฿5,785 total
22 Aug - 23 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (998 reviews)
"Always a great stay, with friendly service and great facilities."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025

Novotel Tainui Hamilton
Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge

Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge

4 out of 5
16 Thackeray Street, Hamilton
The price is ฿1,979 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿1,979
฿2,276 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star motel in Hamilton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions ArtsPost and Waikato Museum of Art and History ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (733 reviews)
"My friend stayed there. I couldn't make. She wasnt treated well. Initially they refused to give her room key. Even after phone conversation with me"

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge
Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton

Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton

4 out of 5
23 Clarence Street, Hamilton
The price is ฿2,573 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿2,573
฿2,959 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"It's comfortable, will likely to stay again"

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025

Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton
ibis Hamilton Tainui

ibis Hamilton Tainui

3.5 out of 5
18 Alma Street, Hamilton
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,111 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
฿3,111
฿3,577 total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Hamilton. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (998 reviews)
"Smallish rooms but perfect for a business stay. Extremely comfortable beds and the aircon is actually able to be turned down to 16degrees. Far better than boiling in hotel rooms."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

ibis Hamilton Tainui
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Other neighbourhoods around Hamilton Central

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Whitiora

If you're spending some time in Whitiora, Whitiora Bible Church and Prodrive Golf are top sights worth seeing.

Whitiora
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Fairfield

Fairfield might not have many top sights, but Globox Arena and Claudelands Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Fairfield
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Maeroa

While there might not be top attractions in Maeroa, you can explore the larger area and discover places like FMG Stadium Waikato and Waterworld.

Maeroa
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Claudelands

While visiting Claudelands, you might make a stop by sights like Globox Arena and Claudelands Park.

Claudelands
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Frankton

4/5(1 area review)

While visiting Frankton, you might make a stop by sights like FMG Stadium Waikato and Seddon Park.

Frankton
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Hamilton Lake

While Hamilton Lake isn't home to many top sights, Lake Rotoroa and SkyCity Hamilton are some notable places to visit nearby.

Hamilton Lake

Hamilton Central Travel Guide