Wellington CBD Travel Guide

Wellington

A view of Port Nicholson Wellington New Zealand from Khandallah looking towards Mount Victoria
A view of Port Nicholson Wellington New Zealand from Khandallah looking towards Mount Victoria
View of Wellington harbour (left) to Island Bay (right) from atop the hill at the Wellington Wind Turbine.
A clear day at the Wellington waterfront #blue
If you were in Wellington you have a photo like this one :)

Popular places to visit

TSB Arena which includes modern architecture

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.

TSB Bank Arena
Michael Fowler Centre showing a bay or harbour, modern architecture and night scenes

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.

Michael Fowler Centre
Wellington Cable Car showing railway items

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.

Wellington Cable Car
Museum of Wellington City and Sea

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.

Museum of Wellington City and Sea
City Gallery Wellington showing street scenes and a city

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.

City Gallery Wellington
Wellington Town Hall featuring an administrative building and heritage architecture

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.

Wellington Town Hall

Top hotels in Wellington CBD

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

4.5 out of 5
147 The Terrace Wellington
The price is 2.106.898 ₫ per night from 31 Jan to 1 Feb
2.106.898 ₫
2.422.933 ₫ total
31 Jan - 1 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,654 reviews)
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

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

3.5 out of 5
10 Gilmer Terrace Wellington
The price is 2.017.566 ₫ per night from 18 Jan to 19 Jan
2.017.566 ₫
2.320.262 ₫ total
18 Jan - 19 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,430 reviews)
Great clean and close to everything

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
ibis Wellington

ibis Wellington

3.5 out of 5
153 Featherston St Wellington
The price is 1.678.699 ₫ per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
1.678.699 ₫
1.930.504 ₫ total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wellington. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews)
Only parking let this down. Everything else was fine.

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

ibis Wellington
Bolton Hotel

Bolton Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Corner of Bolton & Mowbray Streets Wellington
The price is 2.609.800 ₫ per night from 15 Jan to 16 Jan
2.609.800 ₫
3.001.330 ₫ total
15 Jan - 16 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Loved being on the edge of botanical garden

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Bolton Hotel
InterContinental Wellington by IHG

InterContinental Wellington by IHG

5 out of 5
2 Grey Street Wellington
The price is 4.249.207 ₫ per night from 20 Jan to 21 Jan
4.249.207 ₫
4.886.588 ₫ total
20 Jan - 21 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
Room Service Pool Staff

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

InterContinental Wellington by IHG
DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

5 out of 5
Corner of Lambton Quay and Grey Street Wellington NZ
The price is 2.624.170 ₫ per night from 18 Jan to 19 Jan
2.624.170 ₫
3.017.856 ₫ total
18 Jan - 19 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
The room was well presented, and represented good value

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington
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Other neighbourhoods around Wellington CBD

Wellington which includes a city, a sunset and a bridge

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.

Wellington Waterfront
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Kelburn

While visiting Kelburn, you might make a stop by sights like Botanic Gardens and Zealandia.

Kelburn
St Paul\'s Cathedral which includes a church or cathedral and a sunset

Thorndon

If you're spending some time in Thorndon, Lambton Quay and National Library are top sights worth seeing.

Thorndon
Slow Boat Records is a fantastic record store in the heart of Wellington. They have a large and varied selection of records, with a big emphasis on local music, including several Maori records. A great stop for any music lover!

Te Aro

4.5/5(47 area reviews)

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.

Te Aro
Good morning!

Pipitea

If you're spending some time in Pipitea, Sky Stadium and Archives New Zealand are top sights worth seeing.

Pipitea
Wellington Fountain

Oriental Bay

5/5(8 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Oriental Bay, Oriental Bay Beach and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.

Oriental Bay

Wellington CBD Travel Guide

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