Melrose
Wellington
Popular places to visit
Interislander Ferry Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Wellington with a trip to Interislander Ferry Terminal. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Te Papa
Get hands on as you learn about the heritage of these islands at New Zealand's free national museum.
Cuba Street Mall
Enjoy artisan coffees, sample specialty foods, browse through vintage shops or hunt for retro bargains in Wellington's bohemian heart.
Wellington Central Business District
Wellington Central Business District is just one of the places to see in Wellington, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art scene in this walkable area.
Sky Stadium
Catch an event at Sky Stadium during your trip to Wellington. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Lambton Quay
During your visit to Wellington, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Lambton Quay. Stroll along this family-friendly area's waterfront, or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Things to do
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Wellington city heights shared sightseeing tour
Top hotels in Melrose
Rydges Wellington Airport
Clean place and is so convenient for transit.
Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026
Rydges Wellington
Friendly staff and clean room.
Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
A wonderful stay - the staff were amazingly helpful amongst a booking error made by Expedia. We truly appreciate the hotels support in grtting this sorted for us and being so accomodating. We will of course be coming back to the James Cook again soon for our next trip to the capital.
Reviewed on Jan 22, 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Clean room and comfortable beds, great check in. Staff great when we locked our key in our room! Unfortunately was very noisy, the room next to us had doors opening and closing all night and there were big rubbish trucks beeping all night.
Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026
Naumi Studio Wellington
Very beautiful. Wonderful staff and facilities. Perfect inner city location.
Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026
ibis Wellington
Overall generally a good modestbpriced hotel. Decent room, and great location
Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Melrose
Lyall Bay
Lyall Bay is well-liked for its beaches. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Wellington area, you might plan a trip to Wellington Zoo or Newtown Park.
Kilbirnie
Restaurants and shopping are notable features of Kilbirnie. You might consider a stop by ASB Sports Centre while you're exploring the neighborhood.
Newtown
If you're spending some time in Newtown, Newtown Park and Wellington Zoo are top sights worth seeing.
Island Bay
Island Bay Beach is just one place worth a stop on your visit to Island Bay, and travelers also love the fantastic nightlife, captivating waterfront views, and popular shops.
Mount Cook
While visiting Mount Cook, you might make a stop by sights like Central Park and Basin Reserve.
Miramar
Visitors to Miramar enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, The Weta Cave is worth a stop.
