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.
A record store with vinyl records on shelves and a turntable in the foreground.
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

A red Wellington Cable Car traveling over a bridge with a cityscape in the background.
Photo by Martijn Scheepers
Open Photo by Martijn Scheepers

Wellington Central Business District

8.6/10 (3,026 reviews)
Wellington Central Business District is just one of the places to see in Wellington, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
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Things to do

eSIM: Airalo Oceania e-Sim Package

eSIM: Airalo Oceania e-Sim Package

฿351
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Oceania e-Sim Package
Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament

Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament

฿1,050
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour

Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour

฿1,699
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour
Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket

Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket

฿1,699
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket
Full Day Tour of Wellington

Full Day Tour of Wellington

฿5,919
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full Day Tour of Wellington
Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour

Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour

฿3,723
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour
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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
The price is ฿2,524 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿2,524
฿2,903 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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! (1,005 reviews)
"We really liked having coffee, tea and water available in the comfortable waiting lounge. The rooms were very spacious with all facilities."

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026

Oaks Wellington Hotel
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 ฿2,562 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿2,562
฿2,946 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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! (573 reviews)
"Pleasant and central hotel."

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Wellington Taranaki Street
Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT

Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT

4.5 out of 5
90 Cable Street, Wellington
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,284 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿3,284
฿3,777 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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! (1,006 reviews)
"Comfortable 2 night stay in a spacious room. Enjoyed using the pool area and the lounge had some excellent cocktails. Staff were excellent throughout and the location is great - close to everything."

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT
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 ฿2,485 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿2,485
฿2,858 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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! (813 reviews)
"Brilliant location and a hustle free place to stay in and the staff were wonderful."

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026

TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street
Naumi Studio Wellington

Naumi Studio Wellington

4 out of 5
213 Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington Wellington
The price is ฿2,118 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
฿2,118
฿2,435 total
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
Naumi Studio Wellington
West Plaza Hotel

West Plaza Hotel

4 out of 5
110 Wakefield Street Wellington
The price is ฿2,372 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿2,372
฿2,728 total
31 Aug - 1 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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"The room was small, cosy and very clean. Our room was in the older part of the hotel, so was a little dated however we were only there for a night and it was fine for what we needed. Very close to everything, even a mini supermarket; we didn’t want for anything. The staff were really, really lovely, ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026

West Plaza Hotel
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Where to stay in Te Aro

Find the best Te Aro areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A red cable car moving along a track, a body of water, and a cityscape with buildings and greenery.

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 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 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 highlight some of the notable features of Petone. Make a stop by Petone Foreshore while you're exploring.

A coastal city with a marina, dense urban area, and surrounding hills.
Photo by WanderingFunk009
Open Photo by WanderingFunk009

Mount Victoria

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

A modern building with a circular design, a flag on top, and a tree with red flowers in the foreground.
Photo by Carlyn Ennis
Open Photo by Carlyn Ennis

Pipitea

If you're spending some time in Pipitea, Hnry Stadium and Archives New Zealand are top sights worth seeing.

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