Palmerston North Central Travel Guide
Palmerston North
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Popular places to visit
The Square
You can learn about the history of Palmerston North with a visit to The Square. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its spas.
Palmerston North Convention Centre
Learn about the events happening in Palmerston North Convention Centre during your trip to Palmerston North. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its spas.
Arena Manawatu
Catch an event at Arena Manawatu during your trip to Palmerston North. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its spas.
New Zealand Rugby Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in New Zealand Rugby Museum during your travels in Palmerston North. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its spas.
Centrepoint Theatre
You can make plans for a show at Centrepoint Theatre during your trip to Palmerston North. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its spas.
City Library
After visiting City Library, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Palmerston North. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its spas.
Top hotels in Palmerston North Central
BKs Premier Motel Palmerston North
Great motel, good location and clean
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Ramada Encore By Wyndham Palmerston North
Hotel is in good location right by square and staff were helpful. Room was clean. Parking was a bit of a pain and the parking area needs to be booked ahead of time. It’s around the corner from hotel. The room we were in had a wet room/accessibility shower. The curtain around it was inadequate to ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Alpha Motor Inn
Did not get the room I booked. Told because I changed my booking the room was let to someone else even though when I made the change on Expedia and it confirmed the same room I booked earlier. No Sky TV only TV1 and TV2.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Aspree Motor Inn
Parking easy and secure. Nice clean rooms
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Camelot Motor Lodge
Yes had what I needed thanks
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Hacienda Motor Lodge
Room was clean and tidy. Staff friendly and helpful. Pictures on expedia don't match what it looks like
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Palmerston North Central
Takaro
While Takaro isn't home to many top sights, Arena Manawatu and New Zealand Rugby Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
West End
While visiting West End, you might make a stop by sights like Victoria Esplanade and Esplanade Scenic Railway.
Roslyn
While Roslyn may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like The Square and Centrepoint Theatre.
Cloverlea
Cloverlea might not have many top sights, but Arena Manawatu and New Zealand Rugby Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Terrace End
Terrace End might not have many top sights, but Community Leisure Centre and The Square are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Hokowhitu
Hokowhitu might not have many top sights, but Community Leisure Centre and The Square are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
