Wellington CBD Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Wellington City, Aerial Panorama. New Zealand Capital.
A view of Port Nicholson Wellington New Zealand from Khandallah looking towards Mount Victoria
Wellington CBD
Wellington CBD
Wellington CBD

Popular places to visit

TSB Bank Arena

TSB Bank Arena

4.5/5(145 reviews)

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

Michael Fowler Centre

4/5(71 reviews)

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

Wellington Cable Car

4.5/5(591 reviews)

Rise above it all in one of Wellington's iconic red cable cars for stunning views and easy access to some of the city's best attractions.

Wellington Cable Car
Wellington Town Hall

Wellington Town Hall

4/5(5 reviews)

Catch an event at Wellington Town Hall during your trip to Wellington. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

Wellington Town Hall
Museum of Wellington City and Sea

Museum of Wellington City and Sea

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Pay a visit to this free maritime museum to learn more about the role of the sea in the development and shaping of contemporary Wellington.

Museum of Wellington City and Sea
City Gallery Wellington

City Gallery Wellington

4/5(13 reviews)

An ever-changing array of innovative art awaits at this free Wellington gallery.

City Gallery Wellington

Activities

Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament

Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament

NZ$55
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament
Wellington Coastal Self Drive Tour with an APP

Wellington Coastal Self Drive Tour with an APP

NZ$25
per adult
Wellington Coastal Self Drive Tour with an APP
Coast to the Weta cave

Wellington city heights shared sightseeing tour

NZ$165
per adult
Wellington city heights shared sightseeing tour
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour

Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour

NZ$89
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour
Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

NZ$35
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket

Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket

NZ$12
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
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Our pick of the best Wellington CBD Hotel Deals

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

4.5 out of 5
147 The Terrace Wellington
The price is NZ$168 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
NZ$168
27 Apr - 28 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! (1,715 reviews)
Room was good. Large, clean. Check in was awkward with no place to park while checking in. Arranging a car park could have been easier.

Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Bolton Hotel

Bolton Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Corner of Bolton & Mowbray Streets Wellington
The price is NZ$185 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
NZ$185
12 Apr - 13 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! (1,001 reviews)
Always a good stay.

Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026

Bolton Hotel
ibis Wellington

ibis Wellington

3.5 out of 5
153 Featherston St Wellington
The price is NZ$115 per night from 8 May to 9 May
NZ$115
8 May - 9 May
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! (1,003 reviews)
Great stay. Excellent breakfast. Rooms are ok. Staff are super friendly. Located in the heart of Wellington. Overall highly recommend

Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026

ibis Wellington
InterContinental Wellington by IHG

InterContinental Wellington by IHG

5 out of 5
2 Grey Street Wellington
The price is NZ$309 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
NZ$309
12 Apr - 13 Apr
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! (997 reviews)
Perfect

Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026

InterContinental Wellington by IHG
Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

3.5 out of 5
10 Gilmer Terrace Wellington
The price is NZ$152 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
NZ$152
21 Apr - 22 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! (1,504 reviews)
The apartment was very good, clean, comfortable had all you need for a short stay and making simple meals. Very handy for central Wellington and parking on site. Helpful staff and clean rooms. Don’t expect a view, its surrounded by multistorey carparks and the back of other hotels. Biut very few ...

Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

5 out of 5
Corner of Lambton Quay and Grey Street Wellington NZ
The price is NZ$219 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
NZ$219
12 Apr - 13 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! (1,002 reviews)
We enjoyed our stay, the hotel was nice, we were just super disappointed our room didn’t have a window. It wasn’t mentioned in the booking and had we known, we would have booked a different room.

Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington
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Other neighbourhoods around Wellington CBD

Wellington Waterfront

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
Thorndon

Thorndon

4/5(163 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Thorndon, Lambton Quay and National Library are top sights worth seeing.

Thorndon
Te Aro

Te Aro

4.5/5(1,668 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
Pipitea

Pipitea

If you're spending some time in Pipitea, Sky Stadium and Old St Paul's are top sights worth seeing.

Pipitea
Oriental Bay

Oriental Bay

4.5/5(273 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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