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.
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.
City Gallery Wellington
Enjoy eclectic and cutting-edge contemporary art at this free gallery.
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.
Things to do
Wellington city heights shared sightseeing tour
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket
Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Wellington's Original LOTR Experience - includes Weta and Lunch
Top hotels in Wellington CBD
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
A little overpriced but this is a proper hotel.. and you will have your expectations met.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Staff were quick to respond to my email enquiries and room was clean, spacious with quality bed linen and amenities. We will definitely be staying again
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
ibis Wellington
Clean room. Helpful, friendly staff. Onsite parking is an extra cost.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
InterContinental Wellington by IHG
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Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Bolton Hotel
Great hotel at the govt end of Wellington. Parking at Wilson's reasonable (!) overnight
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington
A well located hotel which is understated from the street , with lovely welcoming staff and that Chicago style interior from a by-gone era.
Reviewed on 8 May 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 National Library 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, Hnry 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.
