Wellington CBD Travel Guide

Wellington

A cityscape with a large body of water in the background, surrounded by dense urban buildings and greenery.
A historic building with classical architecture, featuring columns and a dome.
A red cable car moving along a track, a body of water, and a cityscape with buildings and greenery.
A red cable car moving along a track, with a cityscape and mountains in the background.
A red cable car moving along a track, surrounded by lush greenery and ferns, with a cityscape and a body of water in the background.

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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 ฿2,476 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
฿2,476
฿2,847 total
6 Dec - 7 Dec
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! (1,804 reviews)
"Don’t order the room service curry unless you can tolerate super spicy food. Should have come with a 5 chilli spice level warning. I had an upset stomach, sweating and couldn’t get to sleep."

Reviewed on 4 Nov 2026

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

3.5 out of 5
10 Gilmer Terrace Wellington
The price is ฿2,348 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
฿2,348
฿2,701 total
6 Dec - 7 Dec
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! (1,645 reviews)
"The room was clean, the staff is fantastic, the location is perfect. Easy access to Lambton Quay for buses, restaurants, shops, the cable car station to ride up for great scenic views and proximity to the observatory. A couple of blocks to waterfront for ferry rides, museums, restaurants, and shops. ..."

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2026

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
InterContinental Wellington by IHG

InterContinental Wellington by IHG

5 out of 5
2 Grey Street Wellington
The price is ฿4,886 per night from 7 Dec to 8 Dec
฿4,886
฿5,619 total
7 Dec - 8 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
InterContinental Wellington by IHG
Adina CityLife Wellington

Adina CityLife Wellington

4 out of 5
300 Lambton Quay Wellington
The price is ฿2,573 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
฿2,573
฿2,959 total
6 Dec - 7 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,186 reviews)
"We stayed in a two bedroom premium apartment was good but could do with champagne glasses and the bed in the back room was terrible needs replacing and there was a huge stain on the carpet in the living area quite off putting!!"

Reviewed on 7 Nov 2026

Adina CityLife Wellington
ibis Wellington

ibis Wellington

3.5 out of 5
153 Featherston St Wellington
The price is ฿2,136 per night from 5 Dec to 6 Dec
฿2,136
฿2,456 total
5 Dec - 6 Dec
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 ...
ibis Wellington
Quest 256 Lambton

Quest 256 Lambton

3 out of 5
Level 4, 256 Lambton Quay Wellington
The price is ฿2,734 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
฿2,734
฿3,144 total
6 Dec - 7 Dec
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 ...
Quest 256 Lambton
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Where to stay in Wellington CBD

Find the best Wellington CBD areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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.



Wellington CBD Travel Guide