Newtown Travel Guide
Wellington
Top hotels in Newtown
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford
I can’t rate this place high enough. 1. It’s been the cleanest hotel I’ve stayed in NZ (I’m a bit of a clean freak) and not even expensive fancy hotels ever make it to my standards, this place was spotless. 2. We stayed there because we had a family member in the hospital and didn’t know how long ...
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Southgate Motor Inn
Every thing was nearby
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Excellent stay with lovely breakfast. Rooms very clean and staff very helpful. Easy access to shops and restaurants via a lift in the hotel.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Rydges Wellington Airport
Yes a wide range of food for all tastes.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Rydges Wellington
Our flight was cancelled and rebooked and so we found Rydges a convenient short stay accommodation centrally located in Wellington. The pool and spa was great, however the spa temperature was a bit too hot for us.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
We had a parking pass and luckily there was one spot left. Not much of a view, but we were only there to sleep for 2 nights.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Newtown
Kilbirnie
Restaurants and shopping are notable features of Kilbirnie. You might consider stopping by ASB Sports Centre while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Mount Cook
If you're spending some time in Mount Cook, Central Park and Basin Reserve are top sights worth seeing.
Mount Victoria
If you're spending some time in Mount Victoria, Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.
Brooklyn
Though Brooklyn may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Central Park and Basin Reserve.
Te Aro
Te Aro is known for its popular shops, and with sights like St James Theatre and Cuba Street Mall, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Wellington.
Hataitai
Hataitai might not have many top sights, but Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
