Wellington CBD Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Wellington showing interior views and kayaking or canoeing
Wellington featuring food
Wellington showing a pond and a bridge as well as a couple
Photo provided by Positively Wellington
Photo provided by Positively Wellington
Photo provided by Positively Wellington
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Popular places to visit

TSB Arena which includes modern architecture

TSB Bank Arena

4.5/5(144 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 featuring modern architecture, a bay or harbour and night scenes

Michael Fowler Centre

4/5(70 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 showing railway items

Wellington Cable Car

4.5/5(585 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
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 which includes street scenes and a city

City Gallery Wellington

4/5(13 reviews)

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

City Gallery Wellington
Wellington Town Hall which includes heritage architecture and an administrative building

Wellington Town Hall

4/5(5 reviews)

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

Activities

Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket

Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket

NZ$12
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament

Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament

NZ$55
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament
Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

NZ$75
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Experience and Guided Tour

Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket

NZ$59
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket
Time for a rest.

Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast

NZ$195
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
The black rider is looking for something, or someone.

Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

NZ$175
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
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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$132 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
NZ$132
1 Feb - 2 Feb
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,659 reviews)
Room was clean

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

3.5 out of 5
10 Gilmer Terrace Wellington
The price is NZ$135 per night from 18 Jan to 19 Jan
NZ$135
18 Jan - 19 Jan
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! (1,426 reviews)
Position of hotel to Wellington attractions was the biggest plus

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
ibis Wellington

ibis Wellington

3.5 out of 5
153 Featherston St Wellington
The price is NZ$132 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
NZ$132
1 Feb - 2 Feb
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! (1,009 reviews)
The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The breakfast was one of the best we have seen at a hotel, with a lot of options. The room was very quiet and the location was good. The room was a bit outdated but clean, but the bed kept rolling away from the wall if we tried to sit up against the ...

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

ibis Wellington
InterContinental Wellington by IHG

InterContinental Wellington by IHG

5 out of 5
2 Grey Street Wellington
The price is NZ$318 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
NZ$318
25 Jan - 26 Jan
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (999 reviews)
Clean

Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025

InterContinental Wellington by IHG
Bolton Hotel

Bolton Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Corner of Bolton & Mowbray Streets Wellington
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$189 per night from 19 Jan to 20 Jan
NZ$189
19 Jan - 20 Jan
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! (1,003 reviews)
The Bolton is my go to place when visiting Wellington. It is a cut above the rest and we have tried a number of different Hotel/Motels in Wellington. The service is great, the staff are awesome and helpful and the price is very competitive compared to others . We will be back

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

Bolton 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$169 per night from 18 Jan to 19 Jan
NZ$169
18 Jan - 19 Jan
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! (1,005 reviews)
This is a very nice hotel. Great location. Great service. I would certainly stay here again.

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington
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Other neighbourhoods around Wellington CBD

Wellington showing a city, a bridge 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
Carter Observatory which includes modern architecture, interior views and an observatory

Kelburn

While visiting Kelburn, you might make a stop by sights like Botanic Gardens and Zealandia.

Kelburn
St Paul\'s Cathedral featuring religious elements, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Thorndon

4/5(162 area reviews)

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

Thorndon
Courtenay Place featuring interior views and a bar as well as a small group of people

Te Aro

4.5/5(1,649 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
Old St Paul\'s which includes street scenes and a church or cathedral

Pipitea

If you're spending some time in Pipitea, Sky Stadium and Archives New Zealand are top sights worth seeing.

Pipitea
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Oriental Bay

4.5/5(270 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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