Hamilton Central Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Hamilton Central
Popular places to visit
Hamilton Central Business District
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.
Hamilton Gardens
From the peaceful Japanese Zen Garden to the explosion of colour in the Indian Char Bagh Garden, anyone who loves nature will enjoy this man-made paradise.
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.
SkyCity Hamilton
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.
Hamilton Centre Place
You can enjoy retail therapy at Hamilton Centre Place during your stay in Hamilton. Visit the area's spas or amble around its riverfront.
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 centre.
Activities
Raglan: Sunset Canyoning Tour and Glowworm Experience
Lake Karapiro: Evening Kayak Glowworm Tour
From Hamilton: Waitomo Glowworm & Cave Explorer Small Group Tour
Our pick of the best Hamilton Central Hotel Deals
Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge
nice an big rooms would of been nice to have some info on restraunts near by
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center
Excellent breakfast, clean room, handy for central Hamilton, very quiet room
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton
Lovely clean rooms. Breakfast room warm and clean, and breakfast delicious
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
VR Hamilton
All above
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Anglesea Motel and Conference Centre
The place felt old and tired. Rooms are in blocks feeling like a prison. Noisey, blood on spa. Parking atrocious flooded in morning reception not what I expected. Would not recommend.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Novotel Tainui Hamilton
Road noise in the room was terrible. Delay in getting car returned. No invoice for charges incurred during stay.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hamilton Central
Whitiora
When in Whitiora, you can plan a visit to FMG Stadium Waikato and Hamilton Centre Place, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Fairfield
Fairfield might not have many top sights, but Globox Arena and Claudelands Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Claudelands
While visiting Claudelands, you might make a stop by sights like Globox Arena and Claudelands Park.
Frankton
While visiting Frankton, you might make a stop by sights like FMG Stadium Waikato and Seddon Park.
Hamilton Lake
While Hamilton Lake isn't home to many top sights, Lake Rotoroa and SkyCity Hamilton are some notable places to visit nearby.
Hamilton East
While visiting Hamilton East, you might make a stop by sights like Hamilton Gardens and Waikato River.
