Wellington CBD

Wellington

Wellington City, Aerial Panorama. New Zealand Capital.
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
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Popular places to visit

TSB Bank Arena which includes modern architecture

TSB Bank Arena

Located on Wellington’s picturesque waterfront, this multipurpose venue hosts many events, including concerts, trade shows, art exhibitions and more.

TSB Bank Arena
Michael Fowler Centre which includes modern architecture, a city and a bay or harbour

Michael Fowler Centre

Wellington’s main stage for conferences and indoor events features award-winning architecture and a year-round calendar of music and arts events.

Michael Fowler Centre
Wellington Cable Car showing railway items

Wellington Cable Car

Rise above the crowds on this famous attraction: the red cable cars that travel up a steep slope to Wellington Botanic Garden.

Wellington Cable Car
Museum of Wellington City and Sea

Museum of Wellington City and Sea

A free museum for all the family that charts the role the sea played in shaping modern-day Wellington.

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

City Gallery Wellington

Enjoy eclectic and cutting-edge contemporary art at this free gallery.

City Gallery Wellington

Things to do

Coast to the Weta cave

Wellington city heights shared sightseeing tour

€43
per adult
Wellington city heights shared sightseeing tour
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket

Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket

€6
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Experience and Guided Tour

Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket

€30
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

€89
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Wellington Electric Bike Rental

Wellington Electric Bike Rental

€43
per adult
Wellington Electric Bike Rental
Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

€18
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
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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 €80 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
€80
5 Apr - 6 Apr
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! (1,714 reviews)
Room was clean, Staff were great. Did not use laundry or gym.

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

3.5 out of 5
10 Gilmer Terrace Wellington
The price is €62 per night from 19 Apr to 20 Apr
€62
19 Apr - 20 Apr
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! (1,496 reviews)
Room was excellent with kitchen and clean bed and bathroom. Gym access was to a proper health club 5 minutes away, prefer this as it was a good fscility with sauna, swimming pool and weights and machine. Place was near Lambton Quay shops and resturants on Willis st, good stay and friendly reception ...

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Bolton Hotel

Bolton Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Corner of Bolton & Mowbray Streets Wellington
The price is €100 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
€100
5 Apr - 6 Apr
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! (1,000 reviews)
Great staff and rooms

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Bolton Hotel
InterContinental Wellington by IHG

InterContinental Wellington by IHG

5 out of 5
2 Grey Street Wellington
The price is €155 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
€155
29 Mar - 30 Mar
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! (999 reviews)
Loved this hotel. It delivered a fantastic hotel stay in a great location

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

InterContinental Wellington by IHG
ibis Wellington

ibis Wellington

3.5 out of 5
153 Featherston St Wellington
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €59 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
€59
6 Apr - 7 Apr
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! (1,001 reviews)
Breakfast option at the Hotel was very nice and you should choose it for your stay. Location is excellent. Very friendly and helpful staff.

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026

ibis Wellington
DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

5 out of 5
Corner of Lambton Quay and Grey Street Wellington NZ
The price is €100 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
€100
2 Apr - 3 Apr
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! (1,000 reviews)
Great staff and the property was extremely clean.

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington
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Other neighbourhoods around Wellington CBD

Wellington which includes a bay or harbour, a city and a sunset

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 Khandallah Park 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
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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

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