Nelson City Centre
Nelson
Visit Nelson City Centre
Popular places to visit
Christ Church Cathedral
After visiting Christ Church Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nelson. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Nelson Market
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Nelson Market during your trip to Nelson. Wander around the parks or enjoy the area's cafes.
Queens Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Queens Gardens, a lovely green space in Nelson. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.
Nelson I-site Visitor Information Centre
After visiting Nelson I-site Visitor Information Centre, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nelson. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Nelson Provincial Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Nelson Provincial Museum during your trip to Nelson. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
The Suter
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at The Suter during your trip to Nelson. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Things to do
Nelson: Guided Quad Biking Tour Through Forest and Farmland
Nelson: Cable Bay Adventure Park Skywire Experience
Nelson City Walking Tour - Guided
Abel Tasman National Park: Helicopter Flight with landing
From Nelson: Scenic Helicopter Ride and Mountain Picnic
Top hotels in Nelson City Centre
Rutherford Hotel Nelson
Staff were very helpful and friendly. Nice big room. Great to have a bath and shower. Good for restaurants, cathedral and central Nelson, thsnkyou
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026
Quest Nelson
Spotless tidy good sized room, well located right in the edge of the CBD
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025
Century Park Motor Lodge
Excellent stay during the busy Christmas season. Very accomodating staff and extremely clean rooms.
Reviewed on Dec 26, 2025
Palazzo Motor Lodge
Lovely clean large modern unit. Excellent
Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025
Bridge Backpackers
Good late checkin
Reviewed on Apr 20, 2025
Chelsea Park Motor Lodge
Friendly staff, clean room.
Reviewed on Dec 13, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Nelson City Centre
The Wood
If you're spending some time in The Wood, Founders Heritage Park and Trafalgar Park are top sights worth seeing.
Beachville
While Beachville might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Trafalgar Park and Nelson Market.
Washington Valley
While there might not be top attractions in Washington Valley, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Nelson Market and Trafalgar Park.
Nelson South
Unique features of Nelson South include the spas and restaurants. Make a stop by Fairfield Park or Victory Square while you're exploring the area.
Stepneyville
While Stepneyville might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Trafalgar Park and Nelson Market.
Port Nelson
When in Port Nelson, you can plan a visit to Trafalgar Park and Nelson Market, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
