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

Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket

Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour

Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Top hotels in Wellington CBD

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
"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

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
"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

InterContinental Wellington by IHG

Adina CityLife Wellington
"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

ibis Wellington

Quest 256 Lambton
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.






















