Te Aro Travel Guide

Wellington

A street with a rainbow-colored bike lane, storefronts, and a Cuba St sign.
A colorful building with a red facade, a green door, and a small porch area.
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A modern building with a large billboard advertising an animation exhibition.
A tall building with a fingerprint design and the text "TE PAPA OUR PLACE" on its side.

Stay near popular Te Aro attractions

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Te Papa

9.4/10 (3,522 reviews)
See, smell and touch the exhibits at New Zealand’s hi-tech and interactive free national museum.
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Things to do

eSIM: Airalo Oceania e-Sim Package

eSIM: Airalo Oceania e-Sim Package

฿348
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Oceania e-Sim Package
Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket

Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket

฿1,734
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour

Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour

฿1,728
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour
Coast to the Weta cave

Wellington city heights shared sightseeing tour

฿3,608
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington city heights shared sightseeing tour
Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour

Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour

฿3,798
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour
Wellington Coastal Self Drive Tour with an APP

Wellington Coastal Self Drive Tour with an APP

฿504
per adult
Wellington Coastal Self Drive Tour with an APP
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Top hotels in Te Aro

Oaks Wellington Hotel

Oaks Wellington Hotel

4.5 out of 5
89 Courtenay Place Wellington Wellington
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,509 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿2,509
฿2,885 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
"Central city location, easily walkable, rooms are good."

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

Oaks Wellington Hotel
Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT

Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT

4.5 out of 5
90 Cable Street, Wellington
The price is ฿3,910 per night from 5 Sept to 6 Sept
฿3,910
฿4,496 total
5 Sept - 6 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"My stay couldn’t have gone better. The staff were all very courteous, and attentive. My flight landed a bit early for check-in and while I dropped my bags off the staff at the front desk was able to get my room turned over remarkably quickly for me which was very appreciated after a long flight. ..."

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT
Willis Wellington Hotel

Willis Wellington Hotel

3.5 out of 5
355 Willis St Wellington
The price is ฿1,560 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
฿1,560
฿1,794 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
Willis Wellington Hotel
West Plaza Hotel

West Plaza Hotel

4 out of 5
110 Wakefield Street Wellington
The price is ฿2,509 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
฿2,509
฿2,885 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
West Plaza Hotel
TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

4 out of 5
15 Tory Street, Te Aro Wellington
The price is ฿2,903 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿2,903
฿3,339 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (822 reviews)
"Great Hotel excellent area and handy to local sites."

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street
Ramada by Wyndham Wellington Taranaki Street

Ramada by Wyndham Wellington Taranaki Street

4 out of 5
123 Taranaki Street, Wellington CBD Wellington
The price is ฿2,829 per night from 12 Sept to 13 Sept
฿2,829
฿3,253 total
12 Sept - 13 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (586 reviews)
"Great spot though a little disappointing when I left a charger and other cables in a plastic container no contact from the Hotel."

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Wellington Taranaki Street
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Where to stay in Te Aro

Find the best Te Aro areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Wellington CBD

If you're spending some time in Wellington CBD, Wellington Cable Car and New Zealand Portrait Gallery are top sights worth seeing.

A coastal town with a mix of residential and commercial buildings, surrounded by hills and a large body of water.

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.

A waterfront with illuminated green water, a dock, and a cityscape with buildings and a crane in the background.

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.

A coastal city with a marina, dense urban area, and surrounding hills.
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Mount Victoria

If you're spending some time in Mount Victoria, Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.

A mountainous landscape with a prominent snow-capped peak, dense green forest, and rugged terrain.

Mount Cook

If you're spending some time in Mount Cook, Central Park and Basin Reserve are top sights worth seeing.

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