Wellington CBD Travel Guide
Wellington





Visit Wellington CBD
Stay near popular Wellington CBD attractions
Things to do

Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket

Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour

Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour

Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Top hotels in Wellington CBD

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
"Room hadn’t been vacuumed, had stains on the furniture and glasses hadn’t been cleaned. When we complained it took two more attempts to find an okay room but the glasses still weren’t clean"
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026

InterContinental Wellington by IHG
"This is a great hotel in the middle of Wellington ticks all the boxes for me so it’s a perfect place to stay"
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026

ibis Wellington

Bolton Hotel
"A great place for business travellers. I stayed in a well appointed studio room with comfy bed and big desk. Nice and quiet. Handy to Parliament and numerous government agencies."
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026

Quest 256 Lambton
"The staff were excellent- very helpful and efficient- absolutely first rate. The hotel is in a good location for shopping and WOW. The room amenities are good - very nice having a tumble drier (for the towels)! No view, but didn’t expect one. No bar or restaurant but don’t need one as so many great ..."
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026
Where to stay in Wellington CBD

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.

Petone
Seaside views, cafes and waterfront views are some highlights of Petone. Make a stop by Petone Foreshore or Petone Settlers Museum while you're exploring.

Wellington Waterfront
The abundant dining options and interesting museums are top of the list for many visitors to Wellington Waterfront. A stop by Te Papa or TSB Bank Arena might round out your trip.

Mount Cook
If you're spending some time in Mount Cook, Basin Reserve and Central Park 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.





















