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 city heights shared sightseeing tour

Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour

Wellington Coastal Self Drive Tour with an APP

Full Day Guided Wellington Tour including guided tour at Te Papa
Top hotels in Wellington CBD

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
"This was the 2nd time I have stayed here this trip. Great starting/ ending point if you are taking the Ferry. Make sure you contact the hotel if you think that you will arrive late."
Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

ibis Wellington
"The room was clean and had everything that I needed."
Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

InterContinental Wellington by IHG
"It's not the best hotel we've ever stayed at, but it's definitely the best in Wellington. Comfortable, clean rooms with nice view of the harbour. Byredo products were a nice touch. Good service, excellent food and drinks. Wish the TVs would have been Smart TVs with Netflix/Disney etc as it was weird ..."
Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

Bolton Hotel
"I enjoyed the well appointed room, it had everything a business traveler might need. I appreciated how quiet the room was, super comfy bed and good water pressure in the shower. Lovely staff, very friendly and helpful. Decent hotel gym, and it was good to have an informal cafe downstairs and a fancier ..."
Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

Quest 256 Lambton
"Very clean, modern room. The kitchenette was well stocked and the washer dryer combo was an excellent addition."
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026
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.

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.

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.

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, Central Park and Basin Reserve are top sights worth seeing.




















