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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, (254 reviews)
"Fantastic location and beautiful place to stay"
Australia
Kelly
The price is ￥18,625
￥21,419 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
The Intrepid Hotel
A wooden table with a bottle and two glasses, a white brick wall, and a shelf with framed items.

2. The Cobbler Hotel

The Cobbler Hotel
3.0 star property
Te Aro, 0.4 km from Te Papa
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (115 reviews)
"Wonderful short break in such a lovely little spot close to everything I needed. Comfy bed linen, great shower. Loved my stay."
Australia
Fiona
The price is ￥16,989
￥19,537 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 7 - Dec 8
The Cobbler Hotel
A reception area with a reception desk, two armchairs, and a large window.

3. 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 ￥13,135
￥15,187 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 28 - Nov 29
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the cityscape through the window.

4. 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, (296 reviews)
"Very clean bathroom. Reasonably priced for the room size and location. Heaps of restaurants around."
Australia
Norman
The price is ￥12,307
￥14,153 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee
A modern restaurant interior with a bar area, dining tables, and chairs.

5. 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 ￥19,481
￥22,403 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Sofitel Wellington
A hallway with wooden paneling and a marble countertop.

6. 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 ￥7,957
￥9,240 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
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.

7. 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 ￥20,321
￥23,369 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 13 - Nov 14
Ohtel Wellington
A modern hotel lobby with a curved staircase, seating area, reception desk, and a patterned carpet.

8. Bolton Hotel

Bolton Hotel
4.5 star property
Wellington CBD, 1.3 km from Te Papa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Good location, friendly staff, nice rooms, and good food!"
United States
Angie Kim
The price is ￥16,661
￥19,320 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Bolton Hotel
Pool

9. InterContinental Wellington by IHG

InterContinental Wellington by IHG
5.0 star property
Wellington CBD, 0.7 km from Te Papa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Lovely hotel, great breakfast and very helpful staff, really good location."
United Kingdom
paula
The price is ￥23,071
￥26,532 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 7 - Dec 8
InterContinental Wellington by IHG
A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view of a cityscape through the window.

10. 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 ￥10,406
￥12,066 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Liberty Apartment Hotel
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a glass door leading to a balcony with a city view.

11. TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street
4.5 star property
Te Aro, 0.3 km from Te Papa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (862 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel. Small but nice rooms that are perfect for just sleeping for a few nights. Excellently stationed just off of Courtenay place and the staff are always lovely. Would happily stay here again."
Australia
Ashley
The price is ￥12,308
￥14,154 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street
A hotel lobby with a marble floor, chandeliers, and a reception desk.

12. 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, (1,001 reviews)
"Love the room and friendly staffs. The place is very affordable and accessible to everything."
Australia
Enrico
The price is ￥15,202
￥17,483 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington
A multi-story hotel with a modern facade, featuring a prominent entrance with a canopy.

13. Adina CityLife Wellington

Adina CityLife Wellington
4.0 star property
Wellington CBD, 0.8 km from Te Papa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,186 reviews)
"Great location to Wellington city. Very spacious rooms, everything you need."
Australia
Rachel
The price is ￥12,147
￥13,969 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Adina CityLife Wellington
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, and a large window offering a city view.

14. Quest on Thorndon

Quest on Thorndon
4.0 star property
Pipitea, 1.6 km from Te Papa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (589 reviews)
"We had stayed there before, we came back to stay again and we will come back!"
Australia
Megan
The price is ￥12,653
￥14,590 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Quest on Thorndon
A coastal road with a beach, a wooden pier, and buildings along the shoreline.

15. 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, (337 reviews)
"Nice location - friendly staff."
Australia
Jennifer
The price is ￥12,838
￥14,865 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Bella Vista Motel Wellington
A modern restaurant with a high ceiling, exposed brick walls, and large windows.

16. Naumi Studio Wellington

Naumi Studio Wellington
4.0 star property
Te Aro, 0.8 km from Te Papa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,009 reviews)
"Great location, friendly staff, room was clean and I felt safe."
United States
Gretchen
The price is ￥9,156
￥10,617 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 4 - Dec 5
Naumi Studio Wellington
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a microwave, oven, and dishwasher.

17. Boulcott Suites

Boulcott Suites
4.0 star property
Te Aro, 0.6 km from Te Papa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,380 reviews)
"Good location and easy booking and check in"
Australia
Susan
The price is ￥15,676
￥18,027 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Boulcott Suites
A buffet area with various food stations, including a salad bar and a hot food section.

18. 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, (1,804 reviews)
"Super nice and good location."
Canada
Kailie
The price is ￥12,987
￥14,935 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.

19. 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 ￥17,741
￥20,542 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 21 - Nov 22
U Residence Hotel, BW Signature Collection
A modern hotel corridor with wooden paneling and a carpeted floor.

20. Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
3.5 star property
Wellington CBD, 0.8 km from Te Papa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,645 reviews)
"Good location, perfect set up for our one night stay."
Australia
Georgia
The price is ￥12,139
￥13,960 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 13 - Nov 14
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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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
254 reviews
View
A wooden table with a bottle and two glasses, a white brick wall, and a shelf with framed items.
The Cobbler Hotel
3.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
115 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
296 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

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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