Wellington CBD

Wellington

Wellington which includes kayaking or canoeing and interior views
Wellington which includes food
Wellington featuring a pond and a bridge as well as a couple
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Photo provided by Positively Wellington
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Popular places to visit

Michael Fowler Centre showing a city, night scenes and a bay or harbor

Michael Fowler Centre

Wellington’s main stage for conferences and indoor events features award-winning architecture and a year-round calendar of music and arts events.

Michael Fowler Centre
TSB Arena showing modern architecture

TSB Bank Arena

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

TSB Bank Arena
Wellington Cable Car featuring railway items

Wellington Cable Car

Rise above the crowds on this famous attraction: the red cable cars that travel up a steep slope to Wellington Botanic Garden.

Wellington Cable Car
Museum of Wellington City and Sea

Museum of Wellington City and Sea

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

Museum of Wellington City and Sea
City Gallery Wellington featuring street scenes and a city

City Gallery Wellington

Enjoy eclectic and cutting-edge contemporary art at this free gallery.

City Gallery Wellington
Wellington Town Hall featuring an administrative buidling and heritage architecture

Wellington Town Hall

Catch an event at Wellington Town Hall during your trip to Wellington. Discover the acclaimed theater scene and shops in this walkable area.

Wellington Town Hall

Things to do

Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket

Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket

￥1,086
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
The black rider is looking for something, or someone.

Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

￥15,833
per adult
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Time for a rest.

Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast

￥15,879
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

￥3,167
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Wellington Electric Bike Rental

Wellington Electric Bike Rental

￥6,921
per adult
Wellington Electric Bike Rental
Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament

Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament

￥4,976
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament
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Wellington CBD Hotel Deals

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

4.5 out of 5
147 The Terrace Wellington
The price is ￥9,956 per night from Dec 21 to Dec 22
￥9,956
￥11,545 total
Dec 21 - Dec 22
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,637 reviews)
Clean room, friendly staff, great amenities, can’t complain about anything.

Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

3.5 out of 5
10 Gilmer Terrace Wellington
The price is ￥13,575 per night from Jan 18 to Jan 19
￥13,575
￥15,611 total
Jan 18 - Jan 19, 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,413 reviews)
Clean There is a short cut which we were told about after we dragged our suitcases up a steep hill. Could have done with it with email check in instructions After hour check in worked well

Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Bolton Hotel

Bolton Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Corner of Bolton & Mowbray Streets Wellington
The price is ￥14,615 per night from Dec 21 to Dec 22
￥14,615
￥16,972 total
Dec 21 - Dec 22
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Love The Bolton! Great rooms, friendly and helpful staff and good location.

Reviewed on Dec 5, 2025

Bolton Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

5 out of 5
Corner of Lambton Quay and Grey Street Wellington NZ
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ￥13,358 per night from Dec 29 to Dec 30
￥13,358
￥15,362 total
Dec 29 - Dec 30
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Fabulous stay - the room is stunningly refurbished and very helpful staff made the stay worthwhile

Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington
InterContinental Wellington by IHG

InterContinental Wellington by IHG

5 out of 5
2 Grey Street Wellington
The price is ￥23,692 per night from Jan 2 to Jan 3
￥23,692
￥27,246 total
Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2026
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Stay was very brief but everything was fine

Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025

InterContinental Wellington by IHG
ibis Wellington

ibis Wellington

3.5 out of 5
153 Featherston St Wellington
The price is ￥9,240 per night from Dec 23 to Dec 24
￥9,240
￥10,626 total
Dec 23 - Dec 24
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wellington. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)
The staff were so polite during check-in and check-out. They created a very welcoming atmosphere. We added on breakfast to our booking it was delicious every morning

Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025

ibis Wellington
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Other neighborhoods around Wellington CBD

Wellington showing a sunset, a bridge and a bay or harbor

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.

Wellington Waterfront
Carter Observatory which includes interior views, modern architecture and an observatory

Kelburn

While visiting Kelburn, you might make a stop by sights like Botanic Gardens and Zealandia.

Kelburn
St Paul\'s Cathedral which includes a church or cathedral, religious aspects and heritage architecture

Thorndon

While visiting Thorndon, you might make a stop by sights like Lambton Quay and National Library.

Thorndon
Courtenay Place featuring a bar and interior views as well as a small group of people

Te Aro

Discover New Zealand's largest entertainment district, bustling with bars, clubs, theaters, and galleries. Explore Te Aro Park, the waterfront area, and Cuba Street's vibrant shops, cafes, and restaurants.

Te Aro
Old St Paul\'s showing a church or cathedral and street scenes

Pipitea

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

Pipitea
Wellington Fountain

Oriental Bay

If you're spending some time in Oriental Bay, Oriental Bay Beach and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.

Oriental Bay

Wellington CBD

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