Wellington CBD Travel Guide
Wellington





Visit Wellington CBD
Stay near popular Wellington CBD attractions
Things to do

Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket

Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour

Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour
Top hotels in Wellington CBD

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
"Excellent location. Good restaurant, friendly staff."
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2026

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
"Was very convenient having washer/dryer in room. Parking is available but offsite parking is very tight (something to consider if you have a larger vehicle). Location was convenient to the CBD (be prepared for hilly walking)"
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2026

Adina CityLife Wellington
"We had an overnight stay at this hotel and loved it. The location was fabulous, reception staff were friendly and having a kitchen within our 2 bedroom accommodation was a bonus. Would certainly stay with you again"
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2026

InterContinental Wellington by IHG

Bolton Hotel

ibis Wellington
Where to stay in Wellington CBD

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.

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.

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.

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

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






















