Nelson City Centre
Nelson
Visit Nelson City Centre
Popular places to visit
Christ Church Cathedral
After visiting Christ Church Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nelson. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Nelson Market
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Nelson Market during your stay in Nelson. Wander around the parks or enjoy the area's cafes.
Queens Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Queens Gardens, a lovely green space in Nelson. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.
Montgomery Square
Learn about the local history of Nelson with a stop at Montgomery Square. Wander around the parks or enjoy the area's cafes.
Nelson Provincial Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Nelson Provincial Museum in Nelson. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
The Suter
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at The Suter during your trip to Nelson. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Things to do
Nelson: Guided Quad Biking Tour Through Forest and Farmland
Nelson: Cable Bay Adventure Park Skywire Experience
Top hotels in Nelson City Centre
Quest Nelson
Clean, good staff
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Rutherford Hotel Nelson
Comfortable bed / handy location
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Century Park Motor Lodge
Good clean room
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Palazzo Motor Lodge
Room was gorgeous. Modern. Clean. Quiet. Owner Robyn was so lovely. Accomodating. Went out of her way. Highly recommend and will be staying again! Thank you Robyn!
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Bridge Backpackers
You get what you pay for
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Chelsea Park Motor Lodge
Clean, close to centre of town and very friendly owner and staff.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Nelson City Centre
The Wood
While visiting The Wood, you might make a stop by sights like Founders Heritage Park and Trafalgar Park.
Beachville
Though Beachville may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Trafalgar Park and Queens Gardens.
Washington Valley
Though Washington Valley may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Trafalgar Park and Nelson Market.
Nelson South
Unique features of Nelson South include the spas and restaurants. Make a stop by Fairfield Park or Victory Square while you're exploring the area.
Stepneyville
While Stepneyville may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Trafalgar Park and Nelson Market.
Port Nelson
While Port Nelson may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Trafalgar Park and Nelson Market.
