Te Aro

Wellington

A street with a rainbow-colored bike lane, storefronts, and a Cuba St sign.
A colorful building with a red facade, a green door, and a small porch area.
A record store with vinyl records on shelves and a turntable in the foreground.
A modern building with a large billboard advertising an animation exhibition.
A tall building with a fingerprint design and the text "TE PAPA OUR PLACE" on its side.

Stay near popular Te Aro attractions

A modern building with a large illuminated sign and a prominent lion statue.

Te Papa

9.4/10 (3,522 reviews)
See, smell and touch the exhibits at New Zealand’s hi-tech and interactive free national museum.
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Things to do

Mātiu/Somes Island

Wellington 90 minute Harbour Cruise

€39
per adult
Wellington 90 minute Harbour Cruise
Guided Small Group Walking Tour in Wellington

Guided Small Group Walking Tour in Wellington

€42
per adult
Guided Small Group Walking Tour in Wellington
Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

€17
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Wellington Electric Bike Rental

Wellington Electric Bike Rental

€42
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington Electric Bike Rental
Don't forget to grab a photo by our iconic Cave Trolls.

Wellington: Wētā Workshop 90-minute Tour

€29
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Wētā Workshop 90-minute Tour
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour

Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour

€55
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour
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Top hotels in Te Aro

Naumi Studio Wellington

Naumi Studio Wellington

4 out of 5
213 Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington Wellington
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €53 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
€53
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Stylish conveniently located hotel. Friendly staff. Coworking space an added bonus"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2026

Naumi Studio Wellington
Naumi Hotel Wellington

Naumi Hotel Wellington

4.5 out of 5
10 Dunlop Terrace Wellington Wellington
The price is €88 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
€88
22 Oct - 23 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Loved the fun, whimsical decor of the hotel, my kids thought it was Willy wonkas hotel! Made it very fun and exciting. The choice dice in the room was a highlight for them too! Great comfy beds, clean and felt luxurious. Only issue was that the pool wasn't heated and nowhere was it stated online ..."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026

Naumi Hotel Wellington
Oaks Wellington Hotel

Oaks Wellington Hotel

4.5 out of 5
89 Courtenay Place Wellington Wellington
The price is €75 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
€75
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Clean, comfortable and very convenientely located. Car parking is a bit tight but otherwise a great venue"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026

Oaks Wellington Hotel
Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT

Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT

4.5 out of 5
90 Cable Street, Wellington
The price is €114 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
€114
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT
Liberty Apartment Hotel

Liberty Apartment Hotel

4 out of 5
79 Taranaki St Wellington Wellington
The price is €61 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
€61
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this apartment in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and in-room washers/dryers. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Liberty Apartment Hotel
TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

4 out of 5
15 Tory Street, Te Aro Wellington
The price is €81 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
€81
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (846 reviews)
"Nice and convenient location , clean tidy and cozy quiet too, considering how close it is to nightlife , room was nice and clean , friendly staff"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026

TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street
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Where to stay in Te Aro

Find the best Te Aro areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A red cable car moving along a track, a body of water, and a cityscape with buildings and greenery.

Wellington CBD

If you're spending some time in Wellington CBD, Wellington Cable Car and New Zealand Portrait Gallery are top sights worth seeing.

A waterfront with a boathouse, a crane, and modern buildings.

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.

A coastal town with a mix of residential and commercial buildings, surrounded by hills and a large body of water.

Petone

Seaside views, cafes and waterfront views are some highlights of Petone. Make a stop by Petone Foreshore or Petone Settlers Museum while you're exploring.

A mountainous landscape with a prominent snow-capped peak, dense green forest, and rugged terrain.

Mount Cook

If you're spending some time in Mount Cook, Basin Reserve and Central Park are top sights worth seeing.

A coastal city with a marina, dense urban area, and surrounding hills.
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Mount Victoria

If you're spending some time in Mount Victoria, Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.

Te Aro

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