Thorndon Travel Guide

Wellington

A church with a tall tower and a large cross.
A modern building with a grid of windows and a flat roof.
A large brick building with a tall tower and arched windows.
A large building with a central glass facade, flanked by two symmetrical stone towers.
The exterior of the National Library of New Zealand, featuring a large sign with the library's name and website.

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Things to do


Top hotels in Thorndon

WQ Wellington Quarter

WQ Wellington Quarter

4 out of 5
24 Hawkestone St Wellington
The price is ฿2,142 per night from 15 Jul to 16 Jul
฿2,142
฿2,463 total
15 Jul - 16 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,001 reviews)
"Rooms are what you pay for. Alittle cramped Staff were helpful."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026

WQ Wellington Quarter
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

4.5 out of 5
147 The Terrace Wellington
The price is ฿1,763 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿1,763
฿2,027 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,767 reviews)
"Love our stay,r rooms were perfect and staff super friendly. Will definitely be back 😀"

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Rydges Wellington Airport

Rydges Wellington Airport

4.5 out of 5
28 Stewart Duff Drive, Rongotai Wellington
The price is ฿3,184 per night from 15 Jul to 16 Jul
฿3,184
฿3,662 total
15 Jul - 16 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Very convenient & very helpful staff"

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

Rydges Wellington Airport
Rydges Wellington

Rydges Wellington

4.5 out of 5
75 Featherston St Wellington
The price is ฿3,083 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
฿3,083
฿3,545 total
5 Jul - 6 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"The good stuff, the staff were very good, room was nice. The bad stuff The TV was too technical for both me and the wife, it needed to be paired with my phone which took me ages to work out, watched a little TV then went for a walk, the TV stopped working when I left the room as it was paired to ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026

Rydges Wellington
Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

3.5 out of 5
10 Gilmer Terrace Wellington
The price is ฿2,069 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿2,069
฿2,380 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,560 reviews)
"Parking spaces available were too tight for my 8Seater rental. Noisy roofing at night as was on top floor. Apart from that it was a great experience."

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2026

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Oaks Wellington Hotel

Oaks Wellington Hotel

4.5 out of 5
89 Courtenay Place Wellington Wellington
The price is ฿2,380 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
฿2,380
฿2,737 total
5 Jul - 6 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)
"Excellent place to stay right in the heart of everything. parking can be a little tight for bigger vehicles other than that an awesome experience."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

Oaks Wellington Hotel
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Where to stay in Thorndon

Find the best Thorndon areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Wellington CBD

If you're spending some time in Wellington CBD, Wellington Cable Car and TSB Bank Arena are top sights worth seeing.

Te Aro

Te Aro is known for its popular shops, and with sights like St James Theatre and Cuba Street Mall, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Wellington.

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.

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.

Oriental Bay

If you're spending some time in Oriental Bay, Oriental Bay Beach and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.



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