Te Aro
Wellington
Popular places to visit
Cuba Street Mall
Enjoy artisan coffees, sample specialty foods, browse through vintage shops or hunt for retro bargains in Wellington's bohemian heart.
Wellington Central Business District
Wellington Central Business District is just one of the places to see in Wellington, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
Te Papa
See, smell and touch the exhibits at New Zealand’s hi-tech and interactive free national museum.
Courtenay Place
Shop, wine and dine in this culinary hot spot on one of Wellington's most fashionable streets.
Bucket Fountain
Bucket Fountain is just one of the places to see in Wellington, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.
Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre
Learn about the events happening in Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre during your trip to Wellington. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour
Wellington city heights shared sightseeing tour
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Top hotels in Te Aro
Oaks Wellington Hotel
Rooms were clean. Everything is close by. We could walk to takina conference center, the Te Papa museum, the water front and the Cuba area. Publix transportation is easily accessible but you need NZ cash or the bus card. Ubers were easily available too. The breakfast spread was good. The hotel is ...
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Naumi Studio Wellington
The room was all good but the building is very dated and has old fashioned windows that don't fully close. It is a noisy street full of night-life and the room had no AC, so you are more or less forced to have the window open.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Aura Hotel
Didn’t realise it was share accommodation. Walked to new world and bought water and chocolate. Chocolate got wet from fridge leaking and got thrown out.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street
The TRYP is in a very convenient location to the city center, the harbor, Te Papa museum, a larger grocery store, etc. Very convenient to use the airport bus to get there. Our room was quite spacious with a sitting area, new carpet, and had a small kitchenette, and the bathroom had a washer and dryer ...
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Microtel by Wyndham Wellington
I stayed for 2 nights, in a Queen bed room with small window. I found the room clean and property in good condition. AC worked!! They have a self check-in Kiosk which was very easy to use. There have two levels of parking, though I didn't have to use it. It is located 5-10 mins walk from main ...
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT
The property is sold as alot more glamorous than it is, cheap small towels, minimal refreshment facilities with a $5 electric jug, dated bathroom. Good curtains and minimal noise.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Te Aro
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.
Mount Cook
If you're spending some time in Mount Cook, Basin Reserve and Central Park are top sights worth seeing.
Mount Victoria
If you're spending some time in Mount Victoria, Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.
Wellington CBD
If you're spending some time in Wellington CBD, Wellington Cable Car and Museum of Wellington City and Sea 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.
Kelburn
While visiting Kelburn, you might make a stop by sights like Botanic Gardens and Zealandia.
