Wellington CBD Travel Guide
Wellington
Visit Wellington CBD
Popular places to visit
TSB Bank Arena
Located on Wellington’s picturesque waterfront, this multipurpose venue hosts many events, including concerts, trade shows, art exhibitions and more.
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.
Wellington Cable Car
Rise above the crowds on this famous attraction: the red cable cars that travel up a steep slope to Wellington Botanic Garden.
Museum of Wellington City and Sea
A free museum for all the family that charts the role the sea played in shaping modern-day Wellington.
Wellington Town Hall
Catch an event at Wellington Town Hall during your trip to Wellington. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this walkable area.
City Gallery Wellington
Enjoy eclectic and cutting-edge contemporary art at this free gallery.
Things to do
Wellington city heights shared sightseeing tour
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Wellington's Original LOTR Experience - includes Weta and Lunch
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
Top hotels in Wellington CBD
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Reception service was poor.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Easy parking (paid) and EV Charging. Clean room and welcoming staff.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Bolton Hotel
The pool broken the spa dirty my room had very old bed i had to wait for hours to change room a very sad experience would not reccomend.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
InterContinental Wellington by IHG
Loved this hotel. It delivered a fantastic hotel stay in a great location
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
ibis Wellington
Breakfsst could use few more options, rooms clean but tired. A good overnight place. Suggest booking a park.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington
Breakfast was excellent. Our room was spacious and very clean. The only thing is the view we had was looking at the office building which was not a big deal because we didn’t spend much time there anyway.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Wellington CBD
Wellington Waterfront
The abundant dining options and interesting 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.
Kelburn
While visiting Kelburn, you might make a stop by sights like Botanic Gardens and Zealandia.
Thorndon
If you're spending some time in Thorndon, Lambton Quay and Khandallah Park are top sights worth seeing.
Te Aro
Te Aro is known for its popular shops, and with sights like St James Theatre and Cuba Street Mall, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Wellington.
Pipitea
If you're spending some time in Pipitea, Sky Stadium and Archives New Zealand are top sights worth seeing.
Oriental Bay
If you're spending some time in Oriental Bay, Oriental Bay Beach and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.
