Wellington CBD Travel Guide

Wellington

Wellington City, Aerial Panorama. New Zealand Capital.
Wellington City, Aerial Panorama. New Zealand Capital.
A view of Port Nicholson Wellington New Zealand from Khandallah looking towards Mount Victoria
View of Wellington harbour (left) to Island Bay (right) from atop the hill at the Wellington Wind Turbine.
A clear day at the Wellington waterfront #blue

Popular places to visit

TSB Arena which includes modern architecture

TSB Bank Arena

4.5/5(2 reviews)

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

TSB Bank Arena
Michael Fowler Centre showing a bay or harbour, modern architecture and night scenes

Michael Fowler Centre

4/5(1 review)

Wellington’s main stage for conferences and indoor events features award-winning architecture and a year-round calendar of music and arts events.

Michael Fowler Centre
Wellington Cable Car showing railway items

Wellington Cable Car

4.5/5(29 reviews)

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

Wellington Cable Car
Museum of Wellington City and Sea

Museum of Wellington City and Sea

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

Museum of Wellington City and Sea
Wellington Town Hall featuring an administrative building and heritage architecture

Wellington Town Hall

4/5(1 review)

Catch an event at Wellington Town Hall during your trip to Wellington. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this walkable area.

Wellington Town Hall
City Gallery Wellington showing street scenes and a city

City Gallery Wellington

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Enjoy eclectic and cutting-edge contemporary art at this free gallery.

City Gallery Wellington

Things to do

Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket

Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket

฿219
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
The black rider is looking for something, or someone.

Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

฿3,188
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

฿330
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Oceania e-Sim Package
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Experience and Guided Tour

Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket

฿1,075
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket
Time for a rest.

Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast

฿3,552
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament

Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament

฿998
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament
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Top hotels in Wellington CBD

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

4.5 out of 5
147 The Terrace Wellington
The price is ฿2,243 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
฿2,243
฿2,579 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,667 reviews)
Easy parking and convenient location.

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

3.5 out of 5
10 Gilmer Terrace Wellington
The price is ฿2,705 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
฿2,705
฿3,110 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
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! (1,438 reviews)
We booked a room with night of parking. Nice to have washer dryer although we did not use it. Comforetable room

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
ibis Wellington

ibis Wellington

3.5 out of 5
153 Featherston St Wellington
The price is ฿2,111 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
฿2,111
฿2,427 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wellington. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Overall generally a good modestbpriced hotel. Decent room, and great location

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

ibis Wellington
Quest 256 Lambton

Quest 256 Lambton

3 out of 5
Level 4, 256 Lambton Quay Wellington
The price is ฿2,862 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
฿2,862
฿3,292 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and free food shopping service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (646 reviews)
Sparkling clean rooms and bathroom.

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Quest 256 Lambton
Travelodge Hotel Wellington

Travelodge Hotel Wellington

4 out of 5
2-6 Gilmer Terrace Wellington
The price is ฿2,387 per night from 31 Jan to 1 Feb
฿2,387
฿2,745 total
31 Jan - 1 Feb
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Found the breakfast menu expensive. Amazing location - close to almoost everything. Airport express easy access, though maybe difficult to reach with big luggages.

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Travelodge Hotel Wellington
DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

5 out of 5
Corner of Lambton Quay and Grey Street Wellington NZ
The price is ฿2,705 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
฿2,705
฿3,111 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Was charged $100 extra for 1 night , not sure why , may have been for parking but seems excessive. Breakfast was excellent with a mixture of English breakfast and continental self serve . Room temperature was a bit cool but otherwise spacious and clean .

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington
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Other neighbourhoods around Wellington CBD

Wellington which includes a city, a sunset and a bridge

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.

Wellington Waterfront
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Kelburn

While visiting Kelburn, you might make a stop by sights like Botanic Gardens and Zealandia.

Kelburn
St Paul\'s Cathedral which includes a church or cathedral and a sunset

Thorndon

If you're spending some time in Thorndon, Lambton Quay and National Library are top sights worth seeing.

Thorndon
Slow Boat Records is a fantastic record store in the heart of Wellington. They have a large and varied selection of records, with a big emphasis on local music, including several Maori records. A great stop for any music lover!

Te Aro

4.5/5(47 area reviews)

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.

Te Aro
Good morning!

Pipitea

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

Pipitea
Wellington Fountain

Oriental Bay

5/5(8 area reviews)

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

Oriental Bay

Wellington CBD Travel Guide