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A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with sofas, and a large 'QUEST' sign on the wall.

A modern hallway with an elevator, a reception desk with a floral arrangement, and a digital display.

A long, narrow hallway with a patterned wall and carpeted floor.

A modern living room with a Nespresso machine, a bookshelf, and large windows with blinds.

1. Quest 256 Lambton

Wellington CBD, 0.5 km from Old Government Buildings

Shelley

￥12,718

￥14,626 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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 window with a grid pattern, through which a building with a modern design and a flat roof is visible.

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

2. The Intrepid Hotel

Te Aro, 1.5 km from Old Government Buildings

Kelly

￥17,032

￥19,645 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 living room with a leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall. There are hanging lights and a kitchen area visible in the background.

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

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

3. The Cobbler Hotel

Te Aro, 1.4 km from Old Government Buildings

Tamara

￥14,998

￥17,248 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table, and a mirror.

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

4. Sofitel Wellington

Wellington CBD, 0.3 km from Old Government Buildings

Timothy

￥19,655

￥22,603 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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.

5. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee

Te Aro, 1.5 km from Old Government Buildings

Norman

￥13,111

￥15,078 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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

A hallway with wooden paneling and a marble countertop.

A modern building with a curved facade, a prominent entrance with a blue awning, and a large circular structure to the left.

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

6. The Marion Hostel

Te Aro, 1.6 km from Old Government Buildings

Florian

￥8,567

￥9,920 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 breakfast table with a plate of food, cutlery, and a coffee pot.

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

7. Bolton Hotel

Wellington CBD, 0.3 km from Old Government Buildings

Shane

￥14,419

￥16,720 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

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

A room with a large window overlooking a marina with boats, a wooden desk, and a blue pillow.

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

8. Ohtel Wellington

Oriental Bay, 1.6 km from Old Government Buildings

Julian

￥17,882

￥20,564 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

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

A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, built-in appliances, and a large window providing natural light.

9. TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

Te Aro, 1.5 km from Old Government Buildings

Gayle

￥11,169

￥12,844 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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 spacious lobby with a central staircase, a reception desk, and a modern chandelier.

10. InterContinental Wellington by IHG

Wellington CBD, 0.6 km from Old Government Buildings

Rob

￥23,663

￥27,212 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern hotel room with a large window, a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a patterned carpet.

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

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

11. Adina CityLife Wellington

Wellington CBD, 0.6 km from Old Government Buildings

Mohammad

￥11,654

￥13,402 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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 wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a microwave.

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

A modern living room with a sofa and armchair, a coffee table, and a kitchen area with a stove.

12. Liberty Apartment Hotel

Te Aro, 1.6 km from Old Government Buildings

Tracey

￥9,406

￥10,956 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

A hallway with a staircase, a painting, and a table with flowers.

13. DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

Wellington CBD, 0.6 km from Old Government Buildings

Sarah

￥14,348

￥16,500 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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.

14. Quest on Thorndon

Pipitea, 0.5 km from Old Government Buildings

Glen

￥12,831

￥14,901 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A buffet area with various food stations, including a salad bar and a hot food section.

A hotel room with large windows, a flat-screen TV, orange upholstered chairs, a small table, and a carpeted floor.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a flat-screen TV, and a view of the city.

A hotel reception area with wooden paneling, artwork on the walls, and a counter with a glass partition.

15. James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

Wellington CBD, 0.6 km from Old Government Buildings

￥11,464

￥13,184 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

16. U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW

Wellington Waterfront, 1.3 km from Old Government Buildings

Angela

￥19,541

￥22,532 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

A bar area with a circular marble counter, multiple hanging light fixtures, and red bar stools.

A modern interior with a green archway, a green sofa with floral cushions, a round table, and two potted plants.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony.

17. Naumi Hotel Wellington

Te Aro, 1.8 km from Old Government Buildings

Con

￥11,411

￥13,232 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

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.

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

18. Boulcott Suites

Te Aro, 1.1 km from Old Government Buildings

Waimarie

￥15,816

￥18,188 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A modern hotel corridor with wooden paneling and a carpeted floor.

A corridor with a carpeted floor and wooden and dark-colored walls.

A hallway with an exit sign, an elevator, and potted plants.

A hotel room with two beds, dark headboards, white bedding, and a large window with curtains.

19. Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Wellington CBD, 0.7 km from Old Government Buildings

Christina

￥10,198

￥11,728 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A modern living room with a blue patterned wall, a fireplace, and a yellow sofa.

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

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

20. Mövenpick Hotel Wellington

Te Aro, 1.7 km from Old Government Buildings

Bhairavi

￥13,874

￥15,955 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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Compare popular hotels close to Old Government Buildings

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Quest 256 Lambton	9.8 Exceptional 798 reviews	View
The Intrepid Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 246 reviews	View
The Cobbler Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 108 reviews	View
Sofitel Wellington	9.4 Exceptional 780 reviews	View
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee	9.4 Exceptional 290 reviews	View

Top Old Government Buildings Hotel Reviews

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

10/10 Excellent

"Great central spot. Large room with huge comfortable bed. Clean and tidy"

Bolton Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"This is a very nice hotel."

InterContinental Wellington by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely facility"

Quest 256 Lambton

10/10 Excellent

"Very convenient. Good kitchen in the room. Recommend to everyone."

Travelodge Hotel Wellington

8/10 Good

"We enjoyed our stay and will return to the Travelodge Hotel next year. Compact room, kitchenette, comfortable beds, nice shower and toiletries Very close to the CBD and within walking distance of the harbour, Te Papa, the Cable Car, TSB arena, the Wellington Museum ."

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

10/10 Excellent

"Very helpful staff . The rooms were spotless and very comfortable. Easy access to lifts and the surrounding streets."

Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers

10/10 Excellent

"Nice staff when I arrived quite late for my first visit, but they helped me to sort out things effectively."

Adina CityLife Wellington

8/10 Good

"Excellent location. Beds and pillows great. Bathrooms good. Spacious for 3 bed apt. Staff nice. Downsides very pricey for not having the room serviced over the day ( we were there 2 nights), having the pressure washer on the bedroom window's at 8.30 in the morning was loud and unexpected, the apartment was up a flight of stairs ( no lift access) which would have been good to know in the listing. It really is the location that makes it a good place to stay."

Rydges Wellington

10/10 Excellent

"Great staff, good size room, awesome brekkie with lots of different options. Only negative was that it was extremely windy when we stayed and it sounded like someone was trying to get into our room all night."

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A historic building with classical architecture, surrounded by a well-maintained garden with various flowering plants.

New Zealand Parliament Buildings

8.6/10 (243 reviews)

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A building with ornate Gothic-style architecture, including pointed arches and a large rose window.

Parliamentary Library

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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 church with a tall tower and a cross on top.

St Paul's Cathedral

8.4/10 (73 reviews)

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St Andrew's on the Terrace

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Old Government Buildings?

Old Government Buildings 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 105 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Old Government Buildings?

Adjacent to Old Government Buildings, Rydges Wellington is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. Other good options close by include James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor and Gilmer Apartment Hotel.

How many hotels are there near Old Government Buildings?

Expedia has 105 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Old Government Buildings.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Old Government Buildings, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals close to Old Government Buildings.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Old Government Buildings?

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What can I see and do near Old Government Buildings?

Te Papa, Museum of Wellington City and Sea, and Carter Observatory feature captivating exhibits. Sights like Old St Paul's, Parliament House, and Te Aro Pa are landmarks to visit in the area. You can catch a show at Michael Fowler Centre, St James Theatre, and Embassy Theatre.

How can I get to Old Government Buildings?

With so many ways to get around, seeing the area around Old Government Buildings is easy. If you want to venture outside of the area, ride aboard one of the trains from Wellington Station. You can find out about water travel options at the local port.

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Our top choices for Old Government Buildings hotels

1. Quest 256 Lambton

2. The Intrepid Hotel

3. The Cobbler Hotel

4. Sofitel Wellington

5. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee

6. The Marion Hostel

7. Bolton Hotel

8. Ohtel Wellington

9. TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

10. InterContinental Wellington by IHG

11. Adina CityLife Wellington

12. Liberty Apartment Hotel

13. DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

14. Quest on Thorndon

15. James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

16. U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW

17. Naumi Hotel Wellington

18. Boulcott Suites

19. Gilmer Apartment Hotel

20. Mövenpick Hotel Wellington

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Top Old Government Buildings Hotel Reviews

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

Bolton Hotel

InterContinental Wellington by IHG

Quest 256 Lambton

Travelodge Hotel Wellington

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers

Adina CityLife Wellington

Rydges Wellington

Other attractions near Old Government Buildings

Wellington Cenotaph

Turnbull House

New Zealand Parliament Buildings

Parliamentary Library

National Library

Lambton Quay

St Paul's Cathedral

St Andrew's on the Terrace

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