Wellington CBD

Wellington

Wellington City, Aerial Panorama. New Zealand Capital.
Wellington City, Aerial Panorama. New Zealand Capital.
A view of Port Nicholson Wellington New Zealand from Khandallah looking towards Mount Victoria
View of Wellington harbour (left) to Island Bay (right) from atop the hill at the Wellington Wind Turbine.
A clear day at the Wellington waterfront #blue

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
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
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 fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

Wellington Town Hall

Things to do

Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket

Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket

P422
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

P6,153
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Time for a rest.

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

P6,856
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Experience and Guided Tour

Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket

P2,074
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket
Zealandia Twilight Tour

Zealandia Twilight Tour

P3,867
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Zealandia Twilight Tour
Jump for joy at Parliament Building

Full Day Tour of Wellington

P10,372
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full Day Tour of 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 P4,378 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
P4,378
P5,034 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
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! (1,702 reviews)
Lovely room on the 21st floor.

Reviewed on Feb 15, 2026

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

3.5 out of 5
10 Gilmer Terrace Wellington
The price is P5,517 per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
P5,517
P6,345 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
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! (1,458 reviews)
Great stay here staff helpful as requested easy access to lift as my wife and myself have both had hip replacement and didn’t want me to lift our travel luggage to far. Was allowed to park at rear of property for easy access. Lovely location for city centre and ferry terminal

Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Bolton Hotel

Bolton Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Corner of Bolton & Mowbray Streets Wellington
The price is P6,064 per night from Feb 28 to Mar 1
P6,064
P6,974 total
Feb 28 - Mar 1
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! (1,003 reviews)
Attentive staff. Lovely room. A great breakfast.

Reviewed on Feb 13, 2026

Bolton Hotel
ibis Wellington

ibis Wellington

3.5 out of 5
153 Featherston St Wellington
The price is P4,266 per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
P4,266
P4,906 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
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! (1,000 reviews)
Room clean and adequately equipped but check in was chaotic. Waited ages even though I had checked in online. There was no queue I think receptionist didn’t know what she was doing. Then we went up to our room but it was already occupied. I went down to sort out and left hubby with luggage. Then ...

Reviewed on Feb 12, 2026

ibis Wellington
DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

5 out of 5
Corner of Lambton Quay and Grey Street Wellington NZ
The price is P6,191 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
P6,191
P7,120 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
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! (1,001 reviews)
Clean and comfy room. Excellent helpful and friendly staff.

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington
InterContinental Wellington by IHG

InterContinental Wellington by IHG

5 out of 5
2 Grey Street Wellington
The price is P10,209 per night from Mar 13 to Mar 14
P10,209
P11,740 total
Mar 13 - Mar 14
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)
Clean spacious room with lovely view of harbour. Close to centre of city and transport as well as quay front. Staff friendly and helpful.

Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026

InterContinental Wellington by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Wellington CBD

Wellington featuring a bay or harbor, a sunset and a city

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
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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 and a sunset

Thorndon

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

Thorndon
Slow Boat Records is a fantastic record store in the heart of Wellington. They have a large and varied selection of records, with a big emphasis on local music, including several Maori records. A great stop for any music lover!

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
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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