Thorndon

Wellington

A church with a tall tower and a large cross.
A modern building with a grid of windows and a flat roof.
A large brick building with a tall tower and arched windows.
A large building with a central glass facade, flanked by two symmetrical stone towers.
The exterior of the National Library of New Zealand, featuring a large sign with the library's name and website.

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Top hotels in Thorndon

WQ Wellington Quarter

WQ Wellington Quarter

4 out of 5
24 Hawkestone St Wellington
The price is €90 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
€90
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,001 reviews)
"Good location , walkable to the middle of the city. Good restaurant and bar. Rooms are quite loud from the freeway and a bit hot and stuffy .. could definitely do with AC . Staff are friendly and the prices are reasonable ."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

WQ Wellington Quarter
Rydges Wellington Airport

Rydges Wellington Airport

4.5 out of 5
28 Stewart Duff Drive, Rongotai Wellington
The price is €114 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
€114
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Acoustics were terrible in my room on the third floor, able to hear neighbours and people in the corridor easily. The fridge was very loud throughout the night as well."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026

Rydges Wellington Airport
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

4.5 out of 5
147 The Terrace Wellington
The price is €79 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
€79
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,802 reviews)
"I recently travelled to Wellington for two nights to attend WoW. The James Cook was very conveniently located for this event and was only a quick walk to the event venue. One of the lifts down to Lambton Quay was undergoing maintenance for the three days we were there and this did create some significant ..."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

3.5 out of 5
10 Gilmer Terrace Wellington
The price is €63 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
€63
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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! (1,612 reviews)
"Room hadn’t been vacuumed, had stains on the furniture and glasses hadn’t been cleaned. When we complained it took two more attempts to find an okay room but the glasses still weren’t clean"

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
InterContinental Wellington by IHG

InterContinental Wellington by IHG

5 out of 5
2 Grey Street Wellington
The price is €150 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
€150
10 Oct - 11 Oct
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"This is a great hotel in the middle of Wellington ticks all the boxes for me so it’s a perfect place to stay"

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026

InterContinental Wellington by IHG
Rydges Wellington

Rydges Wellington

4.5 out of 5
75 Featherston St Wellington
The price is €92 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
€92
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Rydges Wellington
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Where to stay in Thorndon

Find the best Thorndon areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Wellington CBD

If you're spending some time in Wellington CBD, Wellington Cable Car and New Zealand Portrait Gallery 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.

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.

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.



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