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 sign with the word "CUBA" in large red letters.

Cuba Street Mall

8.6/10 (3,907 reviews)
Enjoy artisan coffees, sample specialty foods, browse through vintage shops or hunt for retro bargains in Wellington's bohemian heart.
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Things to do

Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

฿3,341
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
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
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
Coast to the Weta cave

Wellington city heights shared sightseeing tour

฿3,532
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington city heights shared sightseeing tour
Full Day Tour of Wellington

Full Day Tour of Wellington

฿5,919
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full Day Tour of Wellington
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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 ฿2,477 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿2,477
฿2,848 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
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)
"Super friendly staff. And was surprised to walk in to a birthday surprise from the hotel which was such a nice and thoughtful touch. Spacious room and great location in CBD. If you use their parking bear in mind that is very tight, so if you have a large car just be mindful."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 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 ฿3,717 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
฿3,717
฿4,274 total
8 Aug - 9 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! (1,002 reviews)
"Loved the gold decor and art, especially ground floor toilets."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2026

Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT
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 ฿2,541 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿2,541
฿2,922 total
9 Aug - 10 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 ...
Ramada by Wyndham Wellington Taranaki Street
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 ฿2,853 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿2,853
฿3,280 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 ...
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 ฿2,306 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿2,306
฿2,652 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Small room but comfortable, with everything needed for a 2 night stay. My only grizzle was one of the little containers of milk in the fridge was off, it was thick with a bit of blue matter in it. But the others seemed ok. At breakfast, the milk was warm, not kept cold. Otherwise it was a lovely ..."

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2026

Naumi Studio Wellington
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee

Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee

4.5 out of 5
75 Ghuznee St Wellington Wellington
The price is ฿2,752 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿2,752
฿3,164 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee
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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 TSB Bank Arena 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.
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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, Basin Reserve and Central Park are top sights worth seeing.

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