The Best Hotels Closest to Wellington Central Business District in Wellington - 2026 Updated Prices

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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 modern hallway with an elevator, a reception desk with a floral arrangement, and a digital display.

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

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.

1. Quest 256 Lambton

Wellington CBD, 0.2 km from Wellington Central Business District

Lavina.

฿2,389

฿2,748 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

2. The Intrepid Hotel

Te Aro, 0.8 km from Wellington Central Business District

Kelly

฿3,792

฿4,361 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 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 mirror with a black frame, a potted plant with broad leaves, and a brick wall.

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and pendant lighting. There is a leather sofa with cushions and a small wooden table.

3. The Cobbler Hotel

Te Aro, 0.8 km from Wellington Central Business District

Tamara

฿4,043

฿4,649 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

A modern hotel with a prominent 'SOFITEL' sign, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

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

4. Sofitel Wellington

Wellington CBD, 0.7 km from Wellington Central Business District

Timothy

฿4,174

฿4,800 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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.

5. Ohtel Wellington

Oriental Bay, 1.2 km from Wellington Central Business District

Julian

฿3,624

฿4,168 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

A hallway with wooden paneling and a marble countertop.

6. The Marion Hostel

Te Aro, 1 km from Wellington Central Business District

Florian

฿2,079

฿2,391 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 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 restaurant with a long dining table set with wine glasses, candles, and menus.

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

7. Bolton Hotel

Wellington CBD, 0.7 km from Wellington Central Business District

Shane

฿3,257

฿3,746 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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

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

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.

8. TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

Te Aro, 1 km from Wellington Central Business District

Nga Tokorua

฿2,372

฿2,728 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A modern living room with a view of the sea, featuring a sofa set, a coffee table, and a side table with decorative items.

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

9. InterContinental Wellington by IHG

Wellington CBD, 0.2 km from Wellington Central Business District

Rob

฿5,025

฿5,779 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A modern hotel room with a large window, a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a patterned carpet.

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

10. Adina CityLife Wellington

Wellington CBD, 0.1 km from Wellington Central Business District

Mohammad

฿2,784

฿3,202 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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 multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, a pedestrian area, and a street view with traffic lights.

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

11. DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

Wellington CBD, 0.2 km from Wellington Central Business District

Sarah

฿3,047

฿3,504 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a microwave.

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

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

12. Liberty Apartment Hotel

Te Aro, 1 km from Wellington Central Business District

Rachel

฿1,976

฿2,272 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

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.

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

13. Bella Vista Motel Wellington

Hataitai, 3.1 km from Wellington Central Business District

Jennifer

฿2,896

฿3,330 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and large windows with curtains.

A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a TV, and a large window with a city view.

A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a glass table, a TV, and a window with blinds.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a parking lot, and a clear view of the surrounding area.

14. Southgate Motor Inn

Newtown, 2.8 km from Wellington Central Business District

Stephen

฿3,090

฿3,554 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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

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

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

A reception area with a counter, purple seating, giraffe artwork, and large windows.

15. Boulcott Suites

Te Aro, 0.4 km from Wellington Central Business District

chris

฿3,036

฿3,492 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

A modern living room with two grey sofas, a coffee table, and a view of buildings through large windows.

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

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

16. Quest on Thorndon

Pipitea, 1.2 km from Wellington Central Business District

Megan

฿2,930

฿3,370 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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

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.

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.

17. U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW

Wellington Waterfront, 0.7 km from Wellington Central Business District

Angela

฿4,340

฿4,991 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

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.

A hotel reception area with wooden paneling, artwork on the walls, and a counter with a glass partition.

18. James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

Wellington CBD, 0.2 km from Wellington Central Business District

฿2,766

฿3,181 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

A modern atrium with a glass ceiling, vibrant green walls, and a central floral sculpture.

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.

19. Naumi Hotel Wellington

Te Aro, 1.1 km from Wellington Central Business District

Con

฿2,750

฿3,163 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A modern hotel corridor with wooden paneling and a carpeted floor.

A compact kitchen with a sink, stove, and cabinets, leading to a bedroom with a bed and a bathroom with a toilet and sink.

A hotel room with two beds, dark headboards, white bedding, and a large window with curtains.

A corridor with a carpeted floor and wooden and dark-colored walls.

20. Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Wellington CBD, < 0.1 km from Wellington Central Business District

Christina

฿2,292

฿2,636 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Wellington Central Business District

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Quest 256 Lambton	9.8 Exceptional 803 reviews	View
The Intrepid Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 249 reviews	View
The Cobbler Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 110 reviews	View
Sofitel Wellington	9.4 Exceptional 780 reviews	View
Ohtel Wellington	9.4 Exceptional 378 reviews	View

Top Wellington Central Business District Hotel Reviews

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic stay! Room comfortable and very clean, parking easy, great location and the staff were amazing. Will definitely stay again when in Wellington."

Naumi Hotel Wellington

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent!!"

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

10/10 Excellent

"Great location for a function nearby"

Rydges Wellington

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome Pool and Meal.. great view from room"

Quest 256 Lambton

10/10 Excellent

"Good"

Oaks Wellington Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean, comfy bed. Parking on site is quite tight if you have a big car but staff very helpful, would stay here again"

Quest Atrium Serviced Apartments

8/10 Good

"Our room was a little cramped with the free standing air conditioning/heating unit. The courtyard in the Atrium is beautiful and so sheltered and an optical illusion with the tiling. Would stay here again. It’s not"

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

10/10 Excellent

"Great central spot. Large room with huge comfortable bed. Clean and tidy"

Quest Wellington

10/10 Excellent

"Wellington Hunter Street Quest Hotel receptionist was very friendly and welcoming, our room was very clean and comfortable and the location in Wgtn CBD is perfect for a weekend in Wellington with shops, cafes, restaurants etc in very close proximity and buses to and from airport within minutes walk round the corner on Lambton Quay. The Art Deco vibe is great and their lift is amazing. Will definitely book them again for a weekend in Wgtn."

Other attractions near Wellington Central Business District

A historic house with a large porch and a sign in the foreground.

Antrim House

8.0/10 (1 review)

You can find out about the history of Wellington with a visit to Antrim House. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.

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A red cable car on a bridge with a cityscape and mountains in the background.

Wellington Cable Car

9.0/10 (1,313 reviews)

Rise above the crowds on this famous attraction: the red cable cars that travel up a steep slope to Wellington Botanic Garden.

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A blue building with a sign for the Wellington Museum.

Museum of Wellington City and Sea

8.6/10 (15 reviews)

A free museum for all the family that charts the role the sea played in shaping modern-day Wellington.

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A modern building with a glass facade and colorful geometric patterns.

TSB Bank Arena

8.8/10 (395 reviews)

Located on Wellington’s picturesque waterfront, this multipurpose venue hosts many events, including concerts, trade shows, art exhibitions and more.

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A modern library building with glass windows and a curved facade.

Central Library

8.8/10 (5 reviews)

This modern public library is regarded for its functional architecture, free events year-round and many collections of books and other resources.

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Academy Galleries

8.4/10 (5 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Academy Galleries, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Wellington. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

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Saint Mary of the Angels

8.0/10 (8 reviews)

Find out about the history of Wellington when you take a trip to Saint Mary of the Angels. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

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Wellington i-SITE Visitor Centre

8.4/10 (25 reviews)

After visiting Wellington i-SITE Visitor Centre, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Wellington. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Wellington Central Business District?

Wellington Central Business District is located in a welcoming area of Wellington known for its top museums and popular art 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 place to stay near Wellington Central Business District?

Adjacent to Wellington Central Business District, James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 2 bars and a restaurant. Other good options within a short distance include Gilmer Apartment Hotel and InterContinental Wellington by IHG.

How many hotels will I find close to Wellington Central Business District?

Expedia has 198 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Wellington Central Business District.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Wellington Central Business District, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best options available near Wellington Central Business District.

What can I see and do near Wellington Central Business District?

Study the collections at Te Papa, Museum of Wellington City and Sea or Carter Observatory. Old St Paul's, Te Aro Pa and Parliament House are some of the local landmarks to explore. You can check out the local talent at Michael Fowler Centre, St James Theatre and Embassy Theatre.

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Our top choices for Wellington Central Business District hotels

1. Quest 256 Lambton

2. The Intrepid Hotel

3. The Cobbler Hotel

4. Sofitel Wellington

5. Ohtel Wellington

6. The Marion Hostel

7. Bolton Hotel

8. TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

9. InterContinental Wellington by IHG

10. Adina CityLife Wellington

11. DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

12. Liberty Apartment Hotel

13. Bella Vista Motel Wellington

14. Southgate Motor Inn

15. Boulcott Suites

16. Quest on Thorndon

17. U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW

18. James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

19. Naumi Hotel Wellington

20. Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Compare popular hotels close to Wellington Central Business District

Top Wellington Central Business District Hotel Reviews

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Naumi Hotel Wellington

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

Rydges Wellington

Quest 256 Lambton

Oaks Wellington Hotel

Quest Atrium Serviced Apartments

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

Quest Wellington

Other attractions near Wellington Central Business District

Antrim House

Wellington Cable Car

Museum of Wellington City and Sea

TSB Bank Arena

Central Library

Academy Galleries

Saint Mary of the Angels

Wellington i-SITE Visitor Centre

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