The Best Hotels Closest to Wellington Cable Car in Wellington for 2026

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A hotel lobby with a dining area, seating, and decorative elements.

A hotel room with a NASA Gemini mural on the wall, a bed with pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A building with a neon sign that reads "THE INTERCITY."

A bathroom with a dark tiled wall, a round mirror, a sink, and a yellow shower curtain.

1. The Intrepid Hotel

Te Aro, 1 km from Wellington Cable Car

Kelly

￥17,258

￥19,999 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small kitchenette, and a walk-in closet.

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and pendant lighting. There is a leather sofa with cushions and a small wooden table.

A mirror with a black frame, a potted plant with broad leaves, and a brick wall.

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf filled with books.

2. The Cobbler Hotel

Te Aro, 0.9 km from Wellington Cable Car

Fiona

￥18,454

￥21,222 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A modern living room with a marble fireplace, comfortable seating, and a decorative shelf with plants and vases.

A modern lobby with a central staircase, seating area, and pendant lighting.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'SOFITEL' sign, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A reception desk with two monitors displaying "SOFITEL HOTELS & RESORTS" signage, a vase with white flowers, and a wooden panel backdrop.

3. Sofitel Wellington

Wellington CBD, 0.5 km from Wellington Cable Car

Timothy

￥19,805

￥22,776 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the cityscape through the window.

A room with large windows, a view of greenery outside, and a chair in the foreground.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'SOJOURN' sign, multiple floors, and a mix of window styles.

A reception desk with a vase of flowers, a laptop, and a notepad.

4. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee

Te Aro, 1 km from Wellington Cable Car

Norman

￥13,211

￥15,193 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A reception area with a reception desk, two armchairs, and a large window.

A modern living room with a sofa, a small table, a desk with a laptop, and a potted plant.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, and a large window with a view of palm trees.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and artwork on the wall.

5. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

Newtown, 2.7 km from Wellington Cable Car

Pedro

￥12,997

￥14,946 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern kitchen with a marble island, wooden cabinets, and a backsplash.

A rooftop terrace with wooden furniture and a glass enclosure.

A narrow hallway with wooden flooring, a brick wall, and large windows.

A hallway with wooden paneling and a marble countertop.

6. The Marion Hostel

Te Aro, 1.1 km from Wellington Cable Car

Florian

￥7,298

￥8,586 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view of a cityscape through the window.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A multi-story building with a prominent 'SHARP' sign at the top.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a microwave.

7. Liberty Apartment Hotel

Te Aro, 1.1 km from Wellington Cable Car

Rachel

￥8,957

￥10,519 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A reception desk with a computer, phone, and desk lamp. There is a reception area with a sign that reads "RECEPTION" and a window with a view of the street.

A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a small table, and a view of buildings through large windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the city.

A modern bathroom with a bathtub, two sinks, a mirror, and a view of a landscape through a glass partition.

8. Ohtel Wellington

Oriental Bay, 1.3 km from Wellington Cable Car

Julian

￥20,659

￥23,758 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern living room with a view of the sea, featuring a sofa set, a coffee table, and a side table with decorative items.

A marina with several sailboats docked, a waterfront promenade with colorful buildings, and a hill with residential structures in the background.

A room with a large bay window, a dining table with four chairs, and a patterned rug.

9. InterContinental Wellington by IHG

Wellington CBD, 0.2 km from Wellington Cable Car

Rob

￥23,844

￥27,421 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a geometric-patterned wall.

A modern living room with a sofa set, a glass coffee table, and a patterned rug.

A restaurant with a long dining table set with wine glasses, candles, and menus.

A modern hotel lobby with a curved staircase, seating area, reception desk, and a patterned carpet.

10. Bolton Hotel

Wellington CBD, 0.5 km from Wellington Cable Car

Shane

￥13,204

￥15,534 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a glass door leading to a balcony with a city view.

A reception area with two cylindrical counters, a checkered floor, and a modern chandelier.

A modern living room with a fireplace, built-in shelves, a flat-screen TV, and a comfortable seating area.

A modern kitchen with a built-in stove, a large window with a city view, and a skylight.

11. TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

Te Aro, 1.1 km from Wellington Cable Car

Nga Tokorua

￥12,512

￥14,389 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A hotel lobby with a marble floor, chandeliers, and a reception desk.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, and a large window.

A hotel room with a dark wooden door, a framed artwork on the wall, a desk with a chair, and a small table with a notebook.

A buffet setup with various food items and a marble countertop.

12. DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

Wellington CBD, < 0.1 km from Wellington Cable Car

Mark

￥16,159

￥18,583 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, and a large window offering a city view.

A modern living room with two grey sofas, a coffee table, and a view of buildings through large windows.

A multi-story building with the sign "QUEST" prominently displayed.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a desk, and a bed.

13. Quest on Thorndon

Pipitea, 1.1 km from Wellington Cable Car

Megan

￥12,137

￥14,116 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a window with curtains, and a wooden headboard.

A balcony with a tiled floor, a glass door, and a view of city buildings.

A modern hotel lobby with a marble wall, glass doors, and potted plants.

14. Adina CityLife Wellington

Wellington CBD, < 0.1 km from Wellington Cable Car

Mohammad

￥13,980

￥16,077 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A coastal area with a clear beach, a pier, and hillside houses.

A hotel room with two single beds, a wooden wardrobe, a radiator, and a window with curtains.

A patio with a round table and two chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a hedge.

A building with a sign indicating trading hours, a security camera, and potted plants.

15. Bella Vista Motel Wellington

Hataitai, 3.2 km from Wellington Cable Car

Jennifer

￥13,208

￥15,539 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and large windows with curtains.

A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a TV, and a large window with a city view.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a parking lot, and a clear view of the surrounding area.

A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a glass table, a TV, and a window with blinds.

16. Southgate Motor Inn

Newtown, 2.9 km from Wellington Cable Car

Stephen

￥15,585

￥18,072 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern restaurant with a high ceiling, exposed brick walls, and large windows.

A modern atrium with a glass ceiling, vibrant green walls, and a central floral sculpture.

A modern lobby with a bar area, seating, and a decorative wall with arched windows.

A modern bar area with a curved marble counter, red bar stools, and pendant lighting.

17. Naumi Studio Wellington

Te Aro, 1.2 km from Wellington Cable Car

Brent

￥10,151

￥11,942 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A view from a balcony overlooking a historic church with a large rose window and a statue on top.

A hotel room with a bed, a window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a balcony with a glass door.

A reception area with a counter, purple seating, giraffe artwork, and large windows.

A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and large windows with curtains.

18. Boulcott Suites

Te Aro, 0.5 km from Wellington Cable Car

chris

￥15,937

￥18,328 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.

A balcony with a table and two chairs, overlooking a cityscape with modern buildings and a distant hill.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a bed with a headboard.

A modern building with a curved facade and the name "TAKINA" prominently displayed.

19. U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW

Wellington Waterfront, 0.9 km from Wellington Cable Car

Angela

￥15,666

￥18,431 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A group of people dining at a table with a city view.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a city view.

A person standing at a reception desk with a computer and a vase of flowers.

Three children looking out a large window at a cityscape with mountains in the background.

20. Mövenpick Hotel Wellington

Te Aro, 1.1 km from Wellington Cable Car

Emma

￥13,138

￥15,109 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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Compare popular hotels close to Wellington Cable Car

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
The Intrepid Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 249 reviews	View
The Cobbler Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 110 reviews	View
Sofitel Wellington	9.4 Exceptional 780 reviews	View
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee	9.4 Exceptional 294 reviews	View
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford	9.4 Exceptional 315 reviews	View

Top Wellington Cable Car Hotel Reviews

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

10/10 Excellent

"Gem in the CBD. Pull right off the highway into the car park with elevator access to the quay and Wellington cable car."

Oaks Wellington Hotel

8/10 Good

"Room was clean and tidy. Very handy location for attending music venues, restaurants etc."

Quest on Johnston

10/10 Excellent

"Very comfortable and clean!"

Quest 256 Lambton

8/10 Good

"Shower put water everywhere in bathroom and street noise was a little load apart from that was gd"

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

10/10 Excellent

"Good location and beautiful rooms. Bed was incredibly comfy. Pillows too. Easy access to car park next door - park in Wilson’s HSBC tower car park for direct door through to hotel. Disappointed that no decent coffee in the room. Some small issues with lifts not working and room key not working whilst we stayed."

Travelodge Hotel Wellington

10/10 Excellent

"Nice and tidy hotel close to the city"

Naumi Studio Wellington

8/10 Good

"It is as funky as the photos! Everything we needed, with some fun not just a white room. Not that sound proof but that's an old building fur you. Great location and super friendly staff"

Adina CityLife Wellington

8/10 Good

"Good location, good facilities, needs a facelight though"

Novotel Wellington

8/10 Good

"The only thing that i did not like is the parking. It should be free. Yet i was still charged $45 per car. Annoying."

Other attractions near Wellington Cable Car

A red Wellington Cable Car traveling over a bridge with a cityscape in the background.

Wellington Central Business District

8.6/10 (3,026 reviews)

Wellington Central Business District is just one of the places to see in Wellington, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art scene in this walkable area.

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A blue building with a sign for the Wellington Museum.

Museum of Wellington City and Sea

8.6/10 (15 reviews)

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

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A coastal cityscape with a clear view of the ocean, mountains in the background, and a mix of modern and traditional buildings.

Lambton Quay

8.6/10 (1,075 reviews)

During your visit to Wellington, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Lambton Quay. Stroll along this family-friendly area's waterfront, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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A historic house with a large porch and a sign in the foreground.

Antrim House

8.0/10 (1 review)

You can find out about the history of Wellington with a stop at Antrim House. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theater scene in this walkable area.

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A modern building with a glass facade and colorful geometric patterns.

TSB Bank Arena

8.8/10 (395 reviews)

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

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Academy Galleries

8.4/10 (5 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Academy Galleries, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Wellington. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

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New Zealand Portrait Gallery

You can browse the exhibits at New Zealand Portrait Gallery, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Wellington. Discover the acclaimed theater scene and shops in this walkable area.

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Kelburn Park

Explore the great outdoors at Kelburn Park, a lovely green space in Wellington. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Wellington Cable Car?

Wellington Cable Car is located in a welcoming area of Wellington known for its top museums and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 196 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Wellington Cable Car?

Adjacent to Wellington Cable Car, James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 bars and a restaurant. Other good options close by include Gilmer Apartment Hotel and InterContinental Wellington by IHG.

How many hotels will I find near Wellington Cable Car?

Expedia has 196 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Wellington Cable Car.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Wellington Cable Car, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available near Wellington Cable Car.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Wellington Cable Car?

To find more details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Wellington Cable Car, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Wellington Cable Car?

Te Papa, Museum of Wellington City and Sea, and Carter Observatory feature captivating exhibits. Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include Old St Paul's, Parliament House, and Te Aro Pa. You can check out the local talent at Michael Fowler Centre, St James Theatre, and Embassy Theatre.

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1. The Intrepid Hotel

2. The Cobbler Hotel

3. Sofitel Wellington

4. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee

5. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

6. The Marion Hostel

7. Liberty Apartment Hotel

8. Ohtel Wellington

9. InterContinental Wellington by IHG

10. Bolton Hotel

11. TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

12. DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

13. Quest on Thorndon

14. Adina CityLife Wellington

15. Bella Vista Motel Wellington

16. Southgate Motor Inn

17. Naumi Studio Wellington

18. Boulcott Suites

19. U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW

20. Mövenpick Hotel Wellington

Compare popular hotels close to Wellington Cable Car

Top Wellington Cable Car Hotel Reviews

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

Oaks Wellington Hotel

Quest on Johnston

Quest 256 Lambton

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

Travelodge Hotel Wellington

Naumi Studio Wellington

Adina CityLife Wellington

Novotel Wellington

Other attractions near Wellington Cable Car

Wellington Central Business District

Museum of Wellington City and Sea

Lambton Quay

Antrim House

TSB Bank Arena

Academy Galleries

New Zealand Portrait Gallery

Kelburn Park

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