Wellington CBD Travel Guide
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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 fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene 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.

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 fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene 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.

Wellington Town Hall
Catch an event at Wellington Town Hall during your trip to Wellington. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this walkable area.
Top hotels in Wellington CBD

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Check in and check out was a breeze with very friendly staff. Rooms were tidy and spacious. Shower was huge with excellent pressure. Towels were soft and a great size. Beds and pillows were very comfortable. Would not hesitate to recommend to family and friends. Will definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Great clean and close to everything
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

ibis Wellington
Only parking let this down. Everything else was fine.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

Bolton Hotel
Loved being on the edge of botanical garden
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

InterContinental Wellington by IHG
Room Service Pool Staff
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington
The room was well presented, and represented good value
Reviewed on 14 Jan 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.
