Title: Hamilton Central Travel Guide: Best of Hamilton Central, Hamilton Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Hamilton Central](https://expedia.co.uk/Hamilton-Central-Hamilton-Hotels.0-n693039871457718272-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Hamilton](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Hamilton.d6048121.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Hamilton](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Hamilton.d6048121.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Hamilton Central Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Hamilton-Central.d693039871457718272.Car-Hire-Guide)[Hamilton Central Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Hamilton-Central.d693039871457718272.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Hamilton Central Travel Guide ## Hamilton ![The Waikato River flowing through central Hamilton](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/693039871457718272/f0033727-ad35-4fbd-a066-ee0e5c9a31b4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![I would not usually consider a garden a must-see experience, but I am really glad a local told us to visit Hamilton Gardens. The experience of wandering through a maze of hedges that open into perfectly cultivated gardens plucked complete from other countries and other eras was quite possibly the closest I will ever come to feeling like Alice in Wonderland come to life. You never know what magical sight waits around the next bend in the path.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048121/94ce94f0-4df2-4db3-9869-24bc78847870.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![It's just a jump to the left...and then a step to your right. Tucked away off Victoria Street, you'll find the unlikely statue of Riff Raff from The Rocky Horror Picture Show in downtown Hamilton. Apparently it's creator, Richard O'Brien, lived and cut hair here in the spot of the now gone Embassy Theatre, which housed the Late Night Double Feature Picture Show. It's astounding!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048121/112546da-1941-4328-b57a-0e31387ddb09.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Waikato featuring fishing and a lake or waterhole](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047974/a7dad900-cc36-4449-9b86-8f1c8c7fd06e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Waikato which includes general coastal views, a sunset and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047974/aa54940a-a781-48fe-aed8-934b4b16c963.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Hamilton Central Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Hamilton travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Hamilton.dx6048121) --- ### Popular places to visit ![I would not usually consider a garden a must-see experience, but I am really glad a local told us to visit Hamilton Gardens. The experience of wandering through a maze of hedges that open into perfectly cultivated gardens plucked complete from other countries and other eras was quite possibly the closest I will ever come to feeling like Alice in Wonderland come to life. You never know what magical sight waits around the next bend in the path.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048121/94ce94f0-4df2-4db3-9869-24bc78847870.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hamilton Central Business District 4/5(2 reviews) Hamilton Central Business District is just one of the places to see in Hamilton, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront or visit the casinos in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hamilton-Central-Business-District-Hamilton.d3000664945.Attraction) ![Hamilton Gardens showing a bridge and a pond as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111820/b6f83733-5baa-47a6-95a1-5a5d7ba79bd8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hamilton Gardens 5/5(10 reviews) From the peaceful Japanese Zen Garden to the explosion of color in the Indian Char Bagh Garden, anyone who loves nature will enjoy this man-made paradise. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hamilton-Gardens-Hamilton-East.d6111820.Attraction) ![ the closeup image of auckland new zealand temple. A temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532610849/1c00dc79-e8c6-4e9c-8f26-b80d2076e746.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hamilton New Zealand LDS Temple Find out about the history of Hamilton when you take a trip to Hamilton New Zealand LDS Temple. While in this relaxing area, find time to visit its spas. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hamilton-New-Zealand-LDS-Temple-Temple-View.d553248621532610849.Attraction) #### SkyCity Hamilton 4.5/5(3 reviews) Why not roll the dice with a visit to SkyCity Hamilton during your visit to Hamilton? Visit the area's spas or amble around its riverfront. [](https://expedia.co.uk/SkyCity-Hamilton-Hamilton-Central.d6294027.Attraction) #### Hamilton Centre Place 4/5(5 reviews) You can enjoy retail therapy at Hamilton Centre Place during your stay in Hamilton. Visit the area's spas or amble around its riverfront. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hamilton-Centre-Place-Hamilton-Central.d6226675.Attraction) #### Waikato Museum of Art and History Learn about the area’s rich Māori history, take in over 3,000 works of art and interact with the wonders of science in this ever-changing cultural center. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Waikato-Museum-Of-Art-And-History-Hamilton-Central.d6111816.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Raglan: Sunset Canyoning Tour and Glowworm Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4565462/02b06aa0-3f82-4162-acfc-4545b47c3407.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Raglan: Sunset Canyoning Tour and Glowworm Experience £66 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/raglan-sunset-canyoning-tour-and-glowworm-experience.a4565462.activity-details) ![Lake Karapiro: Evening Kayak Glowworm Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4524151/595ea38e-9f80-45b3-8cef-cfa98ebdd031.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lake Karapiro: Evening Kayak Glowworm Tour £66 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/lake-karapiro-evening-kayak-glowworm-tour.a4524151.activity-details) ![Hamilton Gardens: 30 min Ecological River Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51964752/a05d5f71-f6e5-40d9-b90d-2194bba4a032.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hamilton Gardens: 30 min Ecological River Cruise £65 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hamilton-gardens-30-min-ecological-river-cruise.a51964752.activity-details) [See all activities in Hamilton](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Hamilton.d6048121.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Hamilton Central ![Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5970000/5960700/5960694/229d6e44_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge 16 Thackeray Street Hamilton £54 5 Apr - 6 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Hamilton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions ArtsPost and Waikato Museum of Art and History are ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (866 reviews) Clean and tidy. Location is convenient too. Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=5960694&PinnedHotelID=5960694&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693039871457718272) ![Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4480000/4478500/4478409/56083e40_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center 287 Victoria Street Hamilton £70 30 Mar - 31 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 7.4/10 Good! (1,003 reviews) Overall we were very pleased with our \[short\] stay. So let's try and divide the great from the less so. We had the family two bed apartment and it was enormous for the price. The downside is that the building the hotel sits in was built originally in the 1800's - it is very old. Not a problem, just ... Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F03%2F2026&endDate=31%2F03%2F2026&selected=4478409&PinnedHotelID=4478409&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693039871457718272) ![Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3150000/3145600/3145591/e6289452_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton 23 Clarence Street Hamilton £70 29 Mar - 30 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews) Friendly breakfast attendent Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=3145591&PinnedHotelID=3145591&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693039871457718272) ![ibis Hamilton Tainui](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1730000/1725300/1725279/3cfded77_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### ibis Hamilton Tainui 18 Alma Street Hamilton £100 6 Apr - 7 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hamilton. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews) Modern, clean hotel with helpful, friendly staff. Restaurant and bar available. Lovely second floor open seating and lounge area on the river side. Other restaurants and cafes not far away. Valet parking for $40\. Would stay again! Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F04%2F2026&endDate=07%2F04%2F2026&selected=1725279&PinnedHotelID=1725279&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693039871457718272) ![Anglesea Motel and Conference Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/860000/851300/851265/86c78bb8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Anglesea Motel and Conference Centre 36 Liverpool Street Hamilton £47 29 Mar - 30 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Founders Theatre and FMG Stadium Waikato are ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (463 reviews) The room I was in felt like it had 'emergency housing' people staying next door which did not feel very safe. Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=851265&PinnedHotelID=851265&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693039871457718272) ![Quest on London](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4890000/4880500/4880404/1463e6e0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Quest on London 51 London Street Hamilton £87 29 Mar - 30 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (438 reviews) Poor check in experience, staff member didn't know what she was doing and it took ages. Car park is small, very tight and cars are up on hoists, felt the parking charge was excessive. Room was mostly clean but tired. Old single glazed windows meant the outside noise was quite loud even when closed. ... Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=4880404&PinnedHotelID=4880404&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693039871457718272) [See all 309 properties in Hamilton Central](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=26%2F03%2F2026&endDate=27%2F03%2F2026®ionId=693039871457718272) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Hamilton-Whitiora.dx693039156669120512) ![Seamless 360 degree aerial drone panoramic view over the city of Hamilton, captured over the Waikato River in Fairfield, in the Waikato region of New Zealand.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976007537/c176aa1c-de5a-408a-a35b-a150956f44a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Fairfield Fairfield might not have many top sights, but Claudelands Park and Globox Arena are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hamilton-Fairfield.dx553248635976007537) ![Aerial drone view, from Claudelands Bridge, over Hamilton City](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635974587250/9b29a1b7-14b9-4d2e-8463-e06fdca619ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Claudelands While visiting Claudelands, you might make a stop by sights like Globox Arena and Claudelands Park. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hamilton-Claudelands.dx553248635974587250) ![Dusk along the Waikato River in Hamilton, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976008248/3c57970d-0ac5-4ac4-b052-4b9ab4b1b01d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Frankton 4/5(1 area review) While visiting Frankton, you might make a stop by sights like FMG Stadium Waikato and Seddon Park. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hamilton-Frankton.dx553248635976008248) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Hamilton Lake While Hamilton Lake isn't home to many top sights, Lake Rotoroa and SkyCity Hamilton are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hamilton-Hamilton-Lake.dx553248635976007712) ![Te Parapara Garden #hiking](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048121/6ac208a6-64f6-4f88-8941-8f4589f5cad7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Hamilton East While visiting Hamilton East, you might make a stop by sights like Hamilton Gardens and Waikato River. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hamilton-Hamilton-East.dx553248635974587169) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Hamilton Central Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app