Wellington CBD Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Wellington CBD
Stay near popular Wellington CBD attractions
Activities

Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

Wellington: Walking Tour with Museum & Cable Car Ticket

Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket

Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour

Wellington Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Cycle Tour

Guided Small Group Walking Tour in Wellington
Our pick of the best Wellington CBD Hotel Deals

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
"Great stay"
Reviewed on 25 July 2026

InterContinental Wellington by IHG

ibis Wellington
"I liked everything"
Reviewed on 24 July 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington
"The staff were excellent and very pleasant and helpful. Everything worked and everything was clean and well maintained. The location was fantastic, honestly couldn’t be better. And the breakfast buffet was very lovely on both mornings we had breakfast."
Reviewed on 28 July 2026

Travelodge Hotel Wellington
"The only down side was the bar and restaurant not being open on weekends and the parking spaces are very awkward to get in and out of but great hotel."
Reviewed on 27 July 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Wellington CBD

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.

Petone
Seaside views, cafes and waterfront views highlight some of the notable features of Petone. Make a stop by Petone Foreshore while you're exploring.

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.

Mount Victoria
If you're spending some time in Mount Victoria, Mount Victoria Lookout and Wellington Buddhist Centre are top sights worth seeing.

Mount Cook
If you're spending some time in Mount Cook, Basin Reserve and Central Park are top sights worth seeing.




















