Wellington CBD Travel Guide
Wellington
Visit Wellington CBD
Popular places to visit
TSB Bank Arena
Catch an event at TSB Bank Arena during your trip to Wellington. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.
Michael Fowler Centre
Enjoy a show at Michael Fowler Centre, a popular theatre in Wellington. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Wellington Cable Car
You can take time to visit Wellington Cable Car during your travels to Wellington. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this walkable area.
City Gallery Wellington
You can study the exhibits at City Gallery Wellington, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Wellington. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this walkable area.
Museum of Wellington City and Sea
You can study the exhibits at Museum of Wellington City and Sea, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Wellington. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Wellington Town Hall
Catch an event at Wellington Town Hall during your trip to Wellington. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.
Top hotels in Wellington CBD
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
The room was comfortable and super clean. Check in was welcoming. I was able to do this ahead of usual. I would happily stay here again.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
The location is excellent and so central. There are shops, restaurants and amenities such as the cable car moments away.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Bolton Hotel
The staff was courteous and helpful. Nice room, dining room was excellent.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
ibis Wellington
Great stay; great staff - extra helpful to a first timer, gave perfect directions to local places not touristy. Clean & comfortable rooms, close to everything, perfect stay , so much so , stayed in the Ibis in Christchurch too!
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Travelodge Hotel Wellington
Room was very warm. The A/C cannot be controlled from the room. The hotel provided a fan in the room whic helps but it was still warm.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
InterContinental Wellington by IHG
Location is great
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Wellington CBD
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.
Kelburn
While visiting Kelburn, you might make a stop by sights like Botanic Gardens and Zealandia.
Thorndon
If you're spending some time in Thorndon, Lambton Quay and National Library are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Pipitea
If you're spending some time in Pipitea, Sky Stadium and Archives New Zealand are top sights worth seeing.
Oriental Bay
If you're spending some time in Oriental Bay, Oriental Bay Beach and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.
