Thorndon Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

St Paul\'s Cathedral featuring religious elements, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture
National Library featuring modern architecture and signage
National Library showing modern architecture
St Paul\'s Cathedral which includes signage
St Paul\'s Cathedral featuring a church or cathedral and heritage elements

Popular places to visit

Activities


Our pick of the best Thorndon Hotel Deals

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

4.5 out of 5
147 The Terrace, Wellington
The price is AU$102 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$102
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,622 reviews)
"As usual a pleasant stay. Lives up tp expectations"

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Rydges Wellington Airport

Rydges Wellington Airport

4.5 out of 5
28 Stewart Duff Drive, Rongotai, Wellington
The price is AU$181 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
AU$181
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)
"A great place to stay when getting an early flight. Quiet. Very clean."

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Rydges Wellington Airport
Rydges Wellington

Rydges Wellington

4.5 out of 5
75 Featherston St, Wellington
The price is AU$175 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$175
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
"Room was clean. Hotel is centrally located ."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Rydges Wellington
Willis Wellington Hotel

Willis Wellington Hotel

3.5 out of 5
355 Willis St, Wellington
The price is AU$79 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
AU$79
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,011 reviews)
"There could have been some utensils ie teaspoons and a couple of plates."

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

Willis Wellington Hotel
Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

3.5 out of 5
10 Gilmer Terrace, Wellington
The price is AU$118 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$118
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,374 reviews)
"Room had washer / dryer, be warned it took a long time and that was a quick wash/dry but you could head out and leave it to it. Nice sized room, very clean etc and reasonably priced (I got including parking)"

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

5 out of 5
Corner of Lambton Quay and Grey Street, 28 Grey Street, Wellington, NZ
The price is AU$149 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$149
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)
"One of my favourite hotels"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Thorndon

Old St Paul\'s which includes street scenes and a church or cathedral

Pipitea

If you're spending some time in Pipitea, Sky Stadium and Archives New Zealand are top sights worth seeing.

Pipitea
Wellington showing interior views and kayaking or canoeing

Wellington CBD

If you're spending some time in Wellington CBD, Wellington Cable Car and Museum of Wellington City and Sea are top sights worth seeing.

Wellington CBD
Carter Observatory which includes modern architecture, interior views and an observatory

Kelburn

While visiting Kelburn, you might make a stop by sights like Botanic Gardens and Zealandia.

Kelburn
Wellington showing a city, a bridge and a sunset

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.

Wellington Waterfront
Courtenay Place featuring interior views and a bar as well as a small group of people

Te Aro

4.5/5(1,649 area reviews)

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.

Te Aro
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Oriental Bay

4.5/5(270 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Oriental Bay, Oriental Bay Beach and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.

Oriental Bay


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