Wellington CBD

Wellington

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

Popular places to visit

TSB Arena featuring 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
Michael Fowler Centre featuring a city, a bay or harbor and night scenes

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
Wellington Cable Car showing railway items

Wellington Cable Car

Take a ride on one of Wellington’s iconic cable cars for a great way to see the city as well as to reach the big attractions.

Wellington Cable Car
Wellington Town Hall which includes heritage architecture and an administrative buidling

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
Museum of Wellington City and Sea which includes signage and a square or plaza

Museum of Wellington City and Sea

Learn about the maritime heritage that helped to shape New Zealand’s capital city, at this free museum.

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

City Gallery Wellington

Indulge your creative side at this free art gallery, home to a wide range of fascinating and eye-catching works.

City Gallery Wellington

Things to do

Elves, Hobbits, Dwarfs

Wellington's Original LOTR Experience - includes Weta and Lunch

P11,161
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington's Original LOTR Experience - includes Weta and Lunch
The black rider is looking for something, or someone.

Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

P6,010
per adult
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Lord of Rings Half Day Tour

Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour

P6,525
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour
4-Day Wellington to Auckland via Rotorua Tour

4-Day Wellington to Auckland via Rotorua Tour

P49,281
per adult
4-Day Wellington to Auckland via Rotorua Tour
Best wine tasting tour

Full Day Martinborough Wine Tour

P9,959
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full Day Martinborough Wine Tour
Checkout the view from Mt Victoria!

Half Day Tour in Wellington

P4,293
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half Day Tour in Wellington
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Top hotels in Wellington CBD

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
4.5 out of 5
147 The Terrace, Wellington
The price is P3,989 per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
P3,989
P4,587 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,503 reviews)
"our room had the best location a whole wing to ourselves with no neighbours. we found that having no kitchen sink was a bit weird but that was okay we adapted to that. everything in our room was comfy and relaxing. location was central to everything in walking distance. we parked our car up the whole ..."

Reviewed on Jul 13, 2025

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
ibis Wellington
ibis Wellington
3.5 out of 5
153 Featherston St, Wellington
The price is P3,482 per night from Aug 1 to Aug 2
P3,482
P4,005 total
Aug 1 - Aug 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Wellington. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
"Very good customer service, great to have a restaurant on sight, and very handy to main shopping areas. Lovely comfy bed and cosy room."

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2025

ibis Wellington
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
3.5 out of 5
10 Gilmer Terrace, Wellington
The price is P4,701 per night from Aug 4 to Aug 5
P4,701
P5,407 total
Aug 4 - Aug 5
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,309 reviews)
"Great location, spacious room. Everything was in walking distance"

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2025

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
InterContinental Wellington by IHG
InterContinental Wellington by IHG
5 out of 5
2 Grey Street, Wellington
The price is P7,939 per night from Aug 1 to Aug 2
P7,939
P9,130 total
Aug 1 - Aug 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Concierge….first people you see when you arrive….friendly, chatty, service with a smile and ready to help with anything you might need. Thankyou the Concierge team. Apart from the renovations going on….the hotel is still the best stay in Wellington and staff, can’t rate them any better."

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

InterContinental Wellington by IHG
Novotel Wellington
Novotel Wellington
4.5 out of 5
133 The Terrace, Wellington
The price is P3,989 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
P3,989
P4,587 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Liked that it was easy to get to & from. Our tv wasn't working properly, not a major but would've been helpful with kids"

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

Novotel Wellington
Bolton Hotel
Bolton Hotel
4.5 out of 5
Corner of Bolton & Mowbray Streets, Wellington
The price is P5,873 per night from Jul 18 to Jul 19
P5,873
P6,754 total
Jul 18 - Jul 19
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star 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! (1,000 reviews)
"A great hotel for Wellington. Modern well serviced rooms, helpful staff, with amenities and a safe earthquake-proof building."

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

Bolton Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods 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 St Paul's Cathedral.

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

Te Aro

Travelers to Te Aro praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by St James Theatre and Cuba Street Mall.

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