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Our top choices for Te Papa hotels

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

1. The Intrepid Hotel

The Intrepid Hotel
4.5 star property
Te Aro, 0.6 km from Te Papa
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (255 reviews)
"Fantastic location and beautiful place to stay"
Australia
Kelly
The price is ￥17,924
￥20,613 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
The Intrepid Hotel
A reception area with a reception desk, two armchairs, and a large window.

2. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford
4.5 star property
Newtown, 2 km from Te Papa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (316 reviews)
"Convenient location, short drive to Ferry terminal."
United States
Pedro
The price is ￥13,441
￥15,520 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 14 - Nov 15
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the cityscape through the window.

3. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee

Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee
4.5 star property
Te Aro, 0.6 km from Te Papa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (297 reviews)
"Clean room staff are great and friendly everything you need for shopping is close great food shops 2min walk down road parking is easy to find"
Australia
Morgan
The price is ￥12,471
￥14,342 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee
A modern restaurant interior with a bar area, dining tables, and chairs.

4. Sofitel Wellington

Sofitel Wellington
5.0 star property
Wellington CBD, 1.3 km from Te Papa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (785 reviews)
"Beautiful stay with great Brekky service - all amenities were great!"
Australia
ANITA
The price is ￥19,739
￥22,700 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Sofitel Wellington
A hallway with wooden paneling and a marble countertop.

5. The Marion Hostel

The Marion Hostel
2.0 star property
Te Aro, 0.6 km from Te Papa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (77 reviews)
"Perfect stay!"
Germany
Tobias
The price is ￥8,063
￥9,363 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 20 - Nov 21
The Marion Hostel
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.

6. Ohtel Wellington

Ohtel Wellington
4.5 star property
Oriental Bay, 0.4 km from Te Papa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (383 reviews)
"Gorgeous retro style rooms, very comfy bed, wonderful staff & close to Te Papa Museum and other attractions. Right in Oriental Bay where you can walk for miles around the waterfront of you want. Would definitely stay here again."
Canada
Cindy
The price is ￥19,767
￥22,856 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 12 - Dec 13
Ohtel Wellington
A modern hotel lobby with a curved staircase, seating area, reception desk, and a patterned carpet.

7. Bolton Hotel

Bolton Hotel
4.5 star property
Wellington CBD, 1.3 km from Te Papa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Good location, friendly staff, nice rooms, and good food!"
United States
Angie Kim
The price is ￥14,480
￥16,791 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 5 - Dec 6
Bolton Hotel
A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view of a cityscape through the window.

8. Liberty Apartment Hotel

Liberty Apartment Hotel
4.5 star property
Te Aro, 0.5 km from Te Papa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (218 reviews)
"Always a great stay."
Australia
Rachel
The price is ￥9,496
￥11,011 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Liberty Apartment Hotel
A coastal road with a beach, a wooden pier, and buildings along the shoreline.

9. Bella Vista Motel Wellington

Bella Vista Motel Wellington
4.0 star property
Hataitai, 2.3 km from Te Papa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (338 reviews)
"Nice location - friendly staff."
Australia
Jennifer
The price is ￥13,157
￥15,235 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 12 - Dec 13
Bella Vista Motel Wellington
A hotel lobby with a marble floor, chandeliers, and a reception desk.

10. DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington
5.0 star property
Wellington CBD, 0.8 km from Te Papa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Our room was great and the staff were excellent"
Australia
Michelle
The price is ￥15,404
￥17,715 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and large windows with curtains.

11. Southgate Motor Inn

Southgate Motor Inn
2.5 star property
Newtown, 2.2 km from Te Papa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (85 reviews)
"Friendly staff & clean rooms, spa bath in family room was a bonus"
Australia
Stephen
The price is ￥13,695
￥15,749 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 13 - Nov 14
Southgate Motor Inn
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.

12. U Residence Hotel, BW Signature Collection

U Residence Hotel, BW Signature Collection
4.0 star property
Wellington Waterfront, 0.1 km from Te Papa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (438 reviews)
"Excellent location. So close to everything. Loved having a kitchen, and balcony, which for a city can be hard to find."
Australia
Angela
The price is ￥17,443
￥20,197 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 14 - Nov 15
U Residence Hotel, BW Signature Collection
A modern restaurant with a high ceiling, exposed brick walls, and large windows.

13. Naumi Studio Wellington

Naumi Studio Wellington
4.0 star property
Te Aro, 0.8 km from Te Papa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,012 reviews)
"Great location, friendly staff, room was clean and I felt safe."
United States
Gretchen
The price is ￥9,869
￥11,349 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 5 - Dec 6
Naumi Studio Wellington
A multi-story hotel with a modern facade, featuring a prominent entrance with a canopy.

14. Adina CityLife Wellington

Adina CityLife Wellington
4.0 star property
Wellington CBD, 0.8 km from Te Papa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,189 reviews)
"Great location to Wellington city. Very spacious rooms, everything you need."
Australia
Rachel
The price is ￥12,308
￥14,154 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Adina CityLife Wellington
A buffet area with various food stations, including a salad bar and a hot food section.

15. James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
4.5 star property
Wellington CBD, 0.9 km from Te Papa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,807 reviews)
"Super nice and good location."
Canada
Kailie
The price is ￥13,153
￥15,126 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
A view from a balcony overlooking a historic church with a large rose window and a statue on top.

16. Boulcott Suites

Boulcott Suites
4.0 star property
Te Aro, 0.6 km from Te Papa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,381 reviews)
"Good location and easy booking and check in"
Australia
Susan
The price is ￥15,884
￥18,267 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Boulcott Suites
A long dining table set for a meal with various dishes, glasses, and a pool table in the background.

17. QT Wellington

QT Wellington
5.0 star property
Wellington Waterfront, 0.2 km from Te Papa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Very central. Fantastic staff."
Australia
Louise
The price is ￥16,952
￥19,495 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
QT Wellington
A modern hotel room with large windows, a round table, two blue armchairs, and a remote control on the table.

18. Ramada Suites by Wyndham Wellington

Ramada Suites by Wyndham Wellington
4.5 star property
Te Aro, 0.7 km from Te Papa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (605 reviews)
"Another great stay at Ramada Wyndham"
Australia
Helen
The price is ￥12,549
￥14,431 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 12 - Dec 13
Ramada Suites by Wyndham Wellington
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19. Mövenpick Hotel Wellington

Mövenpick Hotel Wellington
5.0 star property
Te Aro, 1.1 km from Te Papa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (581 reviews)
"Very helpful and friendly staff, offering great tips on where to visit and eat. Beautiful hotel, lovely decor, quiet and away from the bustle of the Central City, but close enough to walk into the CBD."
Australia
Emma
The price is ￥13,949
￥16,041 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Mövenpick Hotel Wellington
A multi-story building with a classic architectural design, featuring large windows and a central courtyard.

20. The Wellesley Boutique Hotel

The Wellesley Boutique Hotel
3.5 star property
Wellington CBD, 1 km from Te Papa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (546 reviews)
"Helpful place to stay, close to the city and friendly staff."
Australia
Sam
The price is ￥15,364
￥17,669 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 14 - Nov 15
The Wellesley Boutique Hotel
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Compare popular hotels close to Te Papa

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
A hotel lobby with a dining area, seating, and decorative elements.
The Intrepid Hotel
4.5 star property
9.8
Exceptional
255 reviews
View
A reception area with a reception desk, two armchairs, and a large window.
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford
4.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
316 reviews
View
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the cityscape through the window.
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee
4.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
297 reviews
View
A modern restaurant interior with a bar area, dining tables, and chairs.
Sofitel Wellington
5.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
785 reviews
View
A hallway with wooden paneling and a marble countertop.
The Marion Hostel
2.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
77 reviews
View

Other attractions near Te Papa

Michael Fowler Centre

8.6/10 (85 reviews)
Wellington’s main stage for conferences and indoor events features award-winning architecture and a year-round calendar of music and arts events.
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Top Te Papa Hotel Reviews

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

The Intrepid Hotel

The Intrepid Hotel
Te Aro

10/10 Excellent

Such a cool space! Exactly the way to do eclectic, affordable boutique!
United States
Jamie
Reviewed July 26, 2026
The Intrepid Hotel

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the area like around Te Papa?

Te Papa is located in a welcoming area of Wellington known for its top museums and popular theater scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 198 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Te Papa?

Adjacent to Te Papa, Oaks Wellington Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a bar. Other good options within a short distance include James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor and Gilmer Apartment Hotel.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Te Papa?

Expedia has 198 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Te Papa.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Te Papa, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel 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 booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available near Te Papa.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Te Papa?

For more details about changing or cancelling your stay near Te Papa, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Te Papa?

Museum of Wellington City and Sea, Carter Observatory, and Cable Car Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Sights like Old St Paul's, Te Aro Pa, and Parliament House are must-sees while exploring the area. You can watch performances at Michael Fowler Centre, St James Theatre, and Embassy Theatre if you're interested in local theater.

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