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A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with sofas, and a large 'QUEST' sign on the wall.

A long, narrow hallway with a patterned wall and carpeted floor.

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a window with curtains, and a door leading to a sitting area.

A modern living room with a Nespresso machine, a bookshelf, and large windows with blinds.

1. Quest 256 Lambton

Wellington CBD, 0.9 km from The Opera House

Shelley

฿2,198

฿2,527 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel lobby with a dining area, seating, and decorative elements.

A bathroom with a dark tiled wall, a round mirror, a sink, and a yellow shower curtain.

A hotel room with a NASA Gemini mural on the wall, a bed with pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A building with a neon sign that reads "THE INTERCITY."

2. The Intrepid Hotel

Te Aro, 0.3 km from The Opera House

Kelly

฿3,716

฿4,273 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small kitchenette, and a walk-in closet.

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall. There are hanging lights and a kitchen area visible in the background.

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf filled with books.

A mirror with a black frame, a potted plant with broad leaves, and a brick wall.

3. The Cobbler Hotel

Te Aro, < 0.1 km from The Opera House

Tamara

฿3,000

฿3,450 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the cityscape through the window.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'SOJOURN' sign, multiple floors, and a mix of window styles.

A dining area with a table set for two, a window with curtains, and a bed in the background.

A reception desk with a vase of flowers, a laptop, and a notepad.

4. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee

Te Aro, 0.3 km from The Opera House

Norman

฿2,649

฿3,046 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern living room with a marble fireplace, comfortable seating, and a decorative shelf with plants and vases.

A reception desk with two monitors displaying "SOFITEL HOTELS & RESORTS" signage, a vase with white flowers, and a wooden panel backdrop.

A modern lobby with a central staircase, seating area, and pendant lighting.

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table, and a mirror.

5. Sofitel Wellington

Wellington CBD, 1.4 km from The Opera House

Bekah

฿4,193

฿4,822 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A reception desk with a computer, phone, and desk lamp. There is a reception area with a sign that reads "RECEPTION" and a window with a view of the street.

A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a small table, and a view of buildings through large windows.

A modern bathroom with a bathtub, two sinks, a mirror, and a view of a landscape through a glass partition.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the city.

6. Ohtel Wellington

Oriental Bay, 0.7 km from The Opera House

Julian

฿3,584

฿4,122 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A reception area with a reception desk, two armchairs, and a large window.

A modern living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and abstract paintings on the wall.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, and a large window with a view of palm trees.

A modern living room with a sofa, a small table, a desk with a laptop, and a potted plant.

7. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

Newtown, 1.8 km from The Opera House

Sarah

฿2,738

฿3,148 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern kitchen with a marble island, wooden cabinets, and a backsplash.

A hallway with wooden paneling and a marble countertop.

A modern building with a curved facade, a prominent entrance with a blue awning, and a large circular structure to the left.

A narrow hallway with wooden flooring, a brick wall, and large windows.

8. The Marion Hostel

Te Aro, 0.3 km from The Opera House

Florian

฿1,907

฿2,193 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a glass door leading to a balcony with a city view.

A modern kitchen with a built-in stove, a large window with a city view, and a skylight.

A reception area with two cylindrical counters, a checkered floor, and a modern chandelier.

A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, built-in appliances, and a large window providing natural light.

9. TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

Te Aro, 0.3 km from The Opera House

Gayle

฿2,678

฿3,080 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A spacious lobby with a central staircase, a reception desk, and a modern chandelier.

A room with a large bay window, a dining table with four chairs, and a patterned rug.

A marina with several sailboats docked, a waterfront promenade with colorful buildings, and a hill with residential structures in the background.

10. InterContinental Wellington by IHG

Wellington CBD, 0.8 km from The Opera House

Rob

฿5,048

฿5,805 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a geometric-patterned wall.

A modern living room with a sofa set, a glass coffee table, and a patterned rug.

A breakfast table with a plate of food, cutlery, and a coffee pot.

A modern hotel lobby with a curved staircase, seating area, reception desk, and a patterned carpet.

11. Bolton Hotel

Wellington CBD, 1.4 km from The Opera House

Anna

฿3,272

฿3,763 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a marble wall, glass doors, and potted plants.

A balcony with a tiled floor, a glass door, and a view of city buildings.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a window with curtains, and a wooden headboard.

12. Adina CityLife Wellington

Wellington CBD, 0.8 km from The Opera House

Mohammad

฿2,175

฿2,502 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view of a cityscape through the window.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A multi-story building with a prominent 'SHARP' sign at the top.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a microwave.

13. Liberty Apartment Hotel

Te Aro, 0.2 km from The Opera House

Caitlyn

฿1,984

฿2,282 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a bed with a headboard.

A balcony with a table and two chairs, overlooking a cityscape with modern buildings and a distant hill.

A modern hotel room with a red leather sofa, a desk with a computer, a flat-screen TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

14. U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW

Wellington Waterfront, 0.2 km from The Opera House

Judy

฿3,763

฿4,327 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A hotel lobby with a marble floor, chandeliers, and a reception desk.

A hallway with a staircase, a painting, and a table with flowers.

A buffet setup with various food items and a marble countertop.

A hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a chair, a bed, and a large window.

15. DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

Wellington CBD, 0.9 km from The Opera House

Mega

฿3,126

฿3,595 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A view from a balcony overlooking a historic church with a large rose window and a statue on top.

A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and large windows with curtains.

A modern apartment with a dining area, kitchen, and living space.

A hotel room with a bed, a window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a balcony with a glass door.

16. Boulcott Suites

Te Aro, 0.4 km from The Opera House

Waimarie

฿3,037

฿3,492 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, and a large window offering a city view.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a desk, and a bed.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a desk, and a chair.

A multi-story building with the sign "QUEST" prominently displayed.

17. Quest on Thorndon

Pipitea, 1.8 km from The Opera House

Glen

฿2,943

฿3,385 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A coastal area with a clear beach, a pier, and hillside houses.

A patio with a round table and two chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a hedge.

A building with a sign indicating trading hours, a security camera, and potted plants.

A compact room with a dining table, chairs, a flat-screen TV, and a wooden wardrobe.

18. Bella Vista Motel Wellington

Hataitai, 2.5 km from The Opera House

Jennifer

฿2,943

฿3,385 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern restaurant with a high ceiling, exposed brick walls, and large windows.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony.

A bar area with a circular marble counter, multiple hanging light fixtures, and red bar stools.

A modern interior with a green archway, a green sofa with floral cushions, a round table, and two potted plants.

19. Naumi Hotel Wellington

Te Aro, 0.5 km from The Opera House

Con

฿2,836

฿3,262 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A buffet area with various food stations, including a salad bar and a hot food section.

A banquet hall with round tables set for a formal event, adorned with white tablecloths and pink sashes.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a flat-screen TV, and a view of the city.

A hotel room with large windows, a flat-screen TV, orange upholstered chairs, a small table, and a carpeted floor.

20. James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

Wellington CBD, 0.9 km from The Opera House

฿2,289

฿2,632 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to The Opera House

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Quest 256 Lambton	9.8 Exceptional 794 reviews	View
The Intrepid Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 245 reviews	View
The Cobbler Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 108 reviews	View
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee	9.4 Exceptional 288 reviews	View
Sofitel Wellington	9.4 Exceptional 780 reviews	View

Top The Opera House Hotel Reviews

Oaks Wellington Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Room was of a high standard and the close profits to the heart of the city was an added bonus. The breakfast was a broad selection which catered to every type of need. Wonderful stay"

Naumi Studio Wellington

10/10 Excellent

"The Trekker"

Copthorne Hotel Wellington Oriental Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Not far from cbd"

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, comfortable, spacious and Contemporary."

Quest 256 Lambton

8/10 Good

"We’re not sure why we were given a mobility friendly room as this was not requested. The bathroom was a little awkward as it had no clothes hooks and the room did not have a mirror."

TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

10/10 Excellent

"Love staying at the TRYP, comfie beds, great amenities and close to everything"

ibis Wellington

10/10 Excellent

"The rooms were really comfortable and clean, they had everything you could need and the beds were divine."

Adina CityLife Wellington

10/10 Excellent

"Really liked staying here spacious room clean and very well equipped enjoyed the dining room and the lounge area had plenty of space and then the communication with the staff was great. They offered me some great service. I’ll be using this hotel again."

Travelodge Hotel Wellington

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay and perfect location"

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A modern building with a curved glass facade, surrounded by trees and a body of water.

Michael Fowler Centre

8.6/10 (85 reviews)

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A large, historic building with classical architecture, a modern glass structure, and a flagpole with multiple flags.

Wellington Town Hall

8.0/10 (8 reviews)

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Te Aro Pa

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around The Opera House?

The Opera House is located in a welcoming area of Wellington known for its top museums and popular theatre scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 198 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near The Opera House?

Adjacent to The Opera House, Oaks Wellington Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a bar. Other good choices within a short distance include James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor and Gilmer Apartment Hotel.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to The Opera House?

Expedia has 198 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from The Opera House.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near The Opera House, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to The Opera House.

What can I see and do near The Opera House?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Te Papa, Museum of Wellington City and Sea or Carter Observatory. Sights like Old St Paul's, Te Aro Pa and Turnbull House are landmarks to visit in the area. You can catch a show at St James Theatre, Michael Fowler Centre and Embassy Theatre.

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Our top choices for The Opera House hotels

1. Quest 256 Lambton

2. The Intrepid Hotel

3. The Cobbler Hotel

4. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee

5. Sofitel Wellington

6. Ohtel Wellington

7. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

8. The Marion Hostel

9. TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

10. InterContinental Wellington by IHG

11. Bolton Hotel

12. Adina CityLife Wellington

13. Liberty Apartment Hotel

14. U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW

15. DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

16. Boulcott Suites

17. Quest on Thorndon

18. Bella Vista Motel Wellington

19. Naumi Hotel Wellington

20. James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

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Top The Opera House Hotel Reviews

Oaks Wellington Hotel

Naumi Studio Wellington

Copthorne Hotel Wellington Oriental Bay

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

Quest 256 Lambton

TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

ibis Wellington

Adina CityLife Wellington

Travelodge Hotel Wellington

Other attractions near The Opera House

Cuba Street Mall

Bucket Fountain

Michael Fowler Centre

Wellington Town Hall

Te Aro Pa

Wesley Wellington Methodist Parish

New Zealand Film Archive

St James Theatre

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