Te Aro

Wellington

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A tall building with a fingerprint design and the text "TE PAPA OUR PLACE" on its side.

Stay near popular Te Aro attractions

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Te Papa

9.4/10 (3,522 reviews)
See, smell and touch the exhibits at New Zealand’s hi-tech and interactive free national museum.
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Things to do

Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

￥16,429
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

￥3,286
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Wellington Electric Bike Rental

Wellington Electric Bike Rental

￥7,980
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington Electric Bike Rental
Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket

Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket

￥10,327
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket
Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament

Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament

￥5,164
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament
Wellington: Walking Tour with Museum & Cable Car Ticket

Wellington: Walking Tour with Museum & Cable Car Ticket

￥8,919
per adult
Wellington: Walking Tour with Museum & Cable Car Ticket
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Te Aro Hotel Deals

Oaks Wellington Hotel

Oaks Wellington Hotel

4.5 out of 5
89 Courtenay Place Wellington Wellington
The price is ￥12,046 per night from Aug 16 to Aug 17
￥12,046
￥13,853 total
Aug 16 - Aug 17
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"A nice stay in town close to the night life"

Reviewed on Aug 9, 2026

Oaks Wellington Hotel
Ramada by Wyndham Wellington Taranaki Street

Ramada by Wyndham Wellington Taranaki Street

4 out of 5
123 Taranaki Street, Wellington CBD Wellington
The price is ￥12,223 per night from Aug 23 to Aug 24
￥12,223
￥14,057 total
Aug 23 - Aug 24
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (573 reviews)
"Pleasant and central hotel."

Reviewed on Aug 9, 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Wellington Taranaki Street
Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT

Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT

4.5 out of 5
90 Cable Street, Wellington
The price is ￥15,673 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
￥15,673
￥18,024 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Comfortable 2 night stay in a spacious room. Enjoyed using the pool area and the lounge had some excellent cocktails. Staff were excellent throughout and the location is great - close to everything."

Reviewed on Aug 9, 2026

Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT
TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

4 out of 5
15 Tory Street, Te Aro Wellington
The price is ￥11,860 per night from Aug 16 to Aug 17
￥11,860
￥13,639 total
Aug 16 - Aug 17
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (813 reviews)
"Brilliant location and a hustle free place to stay in and the staff were wonderful."

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2026

TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street
Naumi Studio Wellington

Naumi Studio Wellington

4 out of 5
213 Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington Wellington
The price is ￥9,249 per night from Sep 9 to Sep 10
￥9,249
￥10,825 total
Sep 9 - Sep 10
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
Naumi Studio Wellington
West Plaza Hotel

West Plaza Hotel

4 out of 5
110 Wakefield Street Wellington
The price is ￥11,318 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
￥11,318
￥13,016 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"The room was small, cosy and very clean. Our room was in the older part of the hotel, so was a little dated however we were only there for a night and it was fine for what we needed. Very close to everything, even a mini supermarket; we didn’t want for anything. The staff were really, really lovely, ..."

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2026

West Plaza Hotel
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Where to stay in Te Aro

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Wellington CBD

While visiting Wellington CBD, you might make a stop by sights like Wellington Cable Car and New Zealand Portrait Gallery.

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Wellington Waterfront

The ample dining options and fascinating 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.

A coastal town with a mix of residential and commercial buildings, surrounded by hills and a large body of water.

Petone

Seaside views, cafes, and waterfront views highlight some of the notable features of Petone. Make a stop by Petone Foreshore while you're exploring.

A coastal city with a marina, dense urban area, and surrounding hills.
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Mount Victoria

If you're spending some time in Mount Victoria, Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.

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Pipitea

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

Te Aro

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