Inner City Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Inner City
Popular places to visit
Eat Street
During your trip to Rotorua, you can enjoy retail therapy at Eat Street.
Tamaki Maori Village
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Tamaki Maori Village in Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Rotorua Central Mall
You can do some window-shopping at Rotorua Central Mall during your stay in Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Rotorua Night Market
You can do some window-shopping at Rotorua Night Market during your visit to Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre
Learn about the events happening in Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre during your trip to Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre
Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre is just one of the places to see in Rotorua, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Activities
Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Optional Extras
Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton
Our pick of the best Inner City Hotel Deals
Pullman Rotorua
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
"I think the rooms need a bit of paint and new taps/showers and toilets"
Reviewed on 8 June 2026
JetPark Hotel Rotorua
"the room has got everything that would need for the stay. The bed is very confortable and room is very clean. Loction is very central too."
Reviewed on 9 June 2026
Prince's Gate Hotel
"Old building, well maintained. Comfortable bed, good continental breakfast"
Reviewed on 9 June 2026
Quest Rotorua Central
"Modern apartment in the center of town with ultra clean rooms and comfy beds."
Reviewed on 5 June 2026
Urban Lounge Sleepery, SureStay Collection by BW
"Room well appointed and beds comfy. Room has thermal heater which heats the room so well and quickly. Balcony a bonus. Mess room had all you'd need. Kids loved pool. Need a hook on bathroom door for toilet bags as bench space is limited. No kitchen cloth or face cloths either. Central location can ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Inner City
Whakarewarewa
The panoramic lake views and luxurious spas are just a few highlights of Whakarewarewa. Make a stop by Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village or Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve while you're exploring the area.
Lake Okareka
Travellers like the parks in Lake Okareka, and Lake Tikitapu is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Owhata
If you're spending some time in Owhata, Lake Rotorua and Haiku Pathway are top sights worth seeing.
Ngapuna
While Ngapuna may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Polynesian Spa and Government Gardens.
Lynmore
When in Lynmore, you can plan a visit to Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest and Polynesian Spa, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
