Inner City Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Inner City
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Matariki Hangi & Maori Cultural Performance
Matariki Hangi & Maori Cultural Performance 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
Mitai Maori Village Cultural Experience in Rotorua
Agrodome Farm Experience including Farm Show and Farm Tour - Rotorua
Rafting Rotorua: Kaituna River White Water Experience
Our pick of the best Inner City Hotel Deals
Pullman Rotorua
Great location, quiet clean comfortable room, great staff.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
Room Service steak was well done when I ordered Medium Rare. Dissapointed but everything else great
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Prince's Gate Hotel
We really appreciated the historic value of this property. The story of the hotel is fascinating! The location was also central with easy walking access to cafes, restaurants, and the lakefront. The hotel staff were kind. We used Prince’s Gate as our launching point in Rotorua for three days to experience ...
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
JetPark Hotel Rotorua
Parking was very easy
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Quest Rotorua Central
Look, everything in Rotorua has a smell. Just have to get used to that part. Despite that, the room was clean and comfortable. Rooms include a kitchen which is nice too if you need it. But there are plenty of restaurants right next to the hotel on “eat street” if you don’t!
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Haka House Rotorua
We had a private room and used the shared bathrooms. Everything was clean, our room was basic but more spacious than we expected. Staff was friendly and helpful, yet most things we needed were automated (like check in/ out). The location is SUPERB! We could walk to “Eat street” and Kuirau Park is ...
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Inner City
Victoria
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Victoria and surrounding area, you can visit Rotorua Central Mall and Tamaki Maori Village.
Fenton Street
Spas and lake views are some things travellers note about Fenton Street. Check out Rotorua Central Mall or Polynesian Spa while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.
Ohinemutu
Spas and lake views are notable features of Ohinemutu. You might consider stopping by Lake Rotorua while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Glenholme
Though Glenholme may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Rotorua Central Mall and Kuirau Park.
Utuhina
While Utuhina isn't home to many top sights, Kuirau Park and Rotorua Central Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
