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 acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums 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 fascinating museums and shops 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.
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.
Top hotels in Wellington CBD
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Excellent stay. Quiet, clean and the staff were excellent.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Bolton Hotel
Very nice room. Bit slow at reception otherwise would return.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
ibis Wellington
Breakfast was great. Shower was crap.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
InterContinental Wellington by IHG
Modern and clean room and bathroom
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Kitchen was well equipped including extractor fan. The washing machine would be good in a cupboard as noise. Bathroom was fine, good shower. Parking was at side of hotel easily accessible.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Travelodge Hotel Wellington
This property is the neglected cousin of the millennium hotel next door. The rooms are old and cramped, the walls are thin, access to the rooms from the beach was often locked. We hated cooking in the kitchenette area. Going next door to Millennium was a nice perk but given how many options there ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 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.
