The Best Hotels Closest to Museum of Wellington City and Sea in Wellington for 2026

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A hotel lobby with a dining area, seating, and decorative elements.

A bathroom with a dark tiled wall, a round mirror, a sink, and a yellow shower curtain.

A building with a neon sign that reads "THE INTERCITY."

A hotel room with a NASA Gemini mural on the wall, a bed with pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a nightstand with a lamp.

1. The Intrepid Hotel

Te Aro, 0.9 km from Museum of Wellington City and Sea

Kelly

₩137,425

₩158,039 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small kitchenette, and a walk-in closet.

A mirror with a black frame, a potted plant with broad leaves, and a brick wall.

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and pendant lighting. There is a leather sofa with cushions and a small wooden table.

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall. There are hanging lights and a kitchen area visible in the background.

2. The Cobbler Hotel

Te Aro, 0.8 km from Museum of Wellington City and Sea

Fiona

₩155,643

₩178,989 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A modern living room with a marble fireplace, comfortable seating, and a decorative shelf with plants and vases.

A reception desk with two monitors displaying "SOFITEL HOTELS & RESORTS" signage, a vase with white flowers, and a wooden panel backdrop.

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table, and a mirror.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'SOFITEL' sign, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

3. Sofitel Wellington

Wellington CBD, 0.7 km from Museum of Wellington City and Sea

Timothy

₩167,041

₩192,097 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A reception area with a reception desk, two armchairs, and a large window.

A modern living room with a sofa, a small table, a desk with a laptop, and a potted plant.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, and a large window with a view of palm trees.

A modern living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and abstract paintings on the wall.

4. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

Newtown, 2.6 km from Museum of Wellington City and Sea

Pedro

₩109,068

₩125,428 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the cityscape through the window.

A reception desk with a vase of flowers, a laptop, and a notepad.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'SOJOURN' sign, multiple floors, and a mix of window styles.

A room with large windows, a view of greenery outside, and a chair in the foreground.

5. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee

Te Aro, 0.9 km from Museum of Wellington City and Sea

Norman

₩111,426

₩128,140 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern kitchen with a marble island, wooden cabinets, and a backsplash.

A hallway with wooden paneling and a marble countertop.

A modern building with a curved facade, a prominent entrance with a blue awning, and a large circular structure to the left.

A rooftop terrace with wooden furniture and a glass enclosure.

6. The Marion Hostel

Te Aro, 1 km from Museum of Wellington City and Sea

Florian

₩66,816

₩76,838 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A reception desk with a computer, phone, and desk lamp. There is a reception area with a sign that reads "RECEPTION" and a window with a view of the street.

A modern bathroom with a bathtub, two sinks, a mirror, and a view of a landscape through a glass partition.

A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a small table, and a view of buildings through large windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the city.

7. Ohtel Wellington

Oriental Bay, 1 km from Museum of Wellington City and Sea

Julian

₩156,822

₩180,345 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view of a cityscape through the window.

A multi-story building with a prominent 'SHARP' sign at the top.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern living room with a sofa and armchair, a coffee table, and a kitchen area with a stove.

8. Liberty Apartment Hotel

Te Aro, 1 km from Museum of Wellington City and Sea

Rachel

₩84,365

₩97,020 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a geometric-patterned wall.

A restaurant with a long dining table set with wine glasses, candles, and menus.

A breakfast table with a plate of food, cutlery, and a coffee pot.

A modern living room with a sofa set, a glass coffee table, and a patterned rug.

9. Bolton Hotel

Wellington CBD, 0.7 km from Museum of Wellington City and Sea

Shane

₩130,355

₩149,911 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a glass door leading to a balcony with a city view.

A reception area with two cylindrical counters, a checkered floor, and a modern chandelier.

A modern living room with a fireplace, built-in shelves, a flat-screen TV, and a comfortable seating area.

A modern kitchen with a built-in stove, a large window with a city view, and a skylight.

10. TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

Te Aro, 0.9 km from Museum of Wellington City and Sea

Nga Tokorua

₩106,716

₩122,723 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern living room with a view of the sea, featuring a sofa set, a coffee table, and a side table with decorative items.

A spacious lobby with a central staircase, a reception desk, and a modern chandelier.

A marina with several sailboats docked, a waterfront promenade with colorful buildings, and a hill with residential structures in the background.

11. InterContinental Wellington by IHG

Wellington CBD, 0.1 km from Museum of Wellington City and Sea

Rob

₩201,230

₩231,415 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern hotel lobby with a marble wall, glass doors, and potted plants.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a patterned carpet.

A balcony with a tiled floor, a glass door, and a view of city buildings.

12. Adina CityLife Wellington

Wellington CBD, 0.2 km from Museum of Wellington City and Sea

Mohammad

₩106,120

₩122,038 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A coastal area with a clear beach, a pier, and hillside houses.

A patio with a round table and two chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a hedge.

A compact room with a dining table, chairs, a flat-screen TV, and a wooden wardrobe.

A building with a sign indicating trading hours, a security camera, and potted plants.

13. Bella Vista Motel Wellington

Hataitai, 2.9 km from Museum of Wellington City and Sea

Jennifer

₩113,812

₩130,882 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A hotel lobby with a marble floor, chandeliers, and a reception desk.

A buffet setup with various food items and a marble countertop.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a floor lamp. There is a kitchen visible through an open door.

A hotel room with a dark wooden door, a framed artwork on the wall, a desk with a chair, and a small table with a notebook.

14. DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

Wellington CBD, 0.2 km from Museum of Wellington City and Sea

Mark

₩136,286

₩156,729 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and large windows with curtains.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a parking lot, and a clear view of the surrounding area.

A hotel room with a bed, a sitting area with a table and chairs, a television on a stand, and a door leading to another room.

A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a TV, and a large window with a city view.

15. Southgate Motor Inn

Newtown, 2.8 km from Museum of Wellington City and Sea

Stephen

₩139,135

₩160,005 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A modern restaurant with a high ceiling, exposed brick walls, and large windows.

A modern lobby with a bar area, seating, and a decorative wall with arched windows.

A modern bar area with a curved marble counter, red bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A round table with a floral centerpiece, a hanging light fixture, and a view of a building with large windows.

16. Naumi Studio Wellington

Te Aro, 1.2 km from Museum of Wellington City and Sea

Brent

₩100,224

₩115,258 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A view from a balcony overlooking a historic church with a large rose window and a statue on top.

A hotel room with a bed, a window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a balcony with a glass door.

A reception area with a counter, purple seating, giraffe artwork, and large windows.

A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and large windows with curtains.

17. Boulcott Suites

Te Aro, 0.6 km from Museum of Wellington City and Sea

chris

₩134,419

₩154,582 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.

A modern hotel room with a red leather sofa, a desk with a computer, a flat-screen TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A modern building with a curved facade and the name "TAKINA" prominently displayed.

A balcony with a table and two chairs, overlooking a cityscape with modern buildings and a distant hill.

18. U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW

Wellington Waterfront, 0.7 km from Museum of Wellington City and Sea

Angela

₩155,453

₩178,771 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A group of people dining at a table with a city view.

A modern living room with a blue patterned wall, a fireplace, and a yellow sofa.

A person standing at a reception desk with a computer and a vase of flowers.

Three children looking out a large window at a cityscape with mountains in the background.

19. Mövenpick Hotel Wellington

Te Aro, 1.2 km from Museum of Wellington City and Sea

Emma

₩110,803

₩127,424 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern hotel corridor with wooden paneling and a carpeted floor.

A corridor with a carpeted floor and wooden and dark-colored walls.

A compact kitchen with a sink, stove, and cabinets, leading to a bedroom with a bed and a bathroom with a toilet and sink.

A hotel room with two beds, dark headboards, white bedding, and a large window with curtains.

20. Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Wellington CBD, 0.3 km from Museum of Wellington City and Sea

Georgia

₩89,864

₩103,344 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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The Intrepid Hotel Te Aro, 0.9 km from Museum of Wellington City and Sea View	The Cobbler Hotel Te Aro, 0.8 km from Museum of Wellington City and Sea View	Sofitel Wellington Wellington CBD, 0.7 km from Museum of Wellington City and Sea View	Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford Newtown, 2.6 km from Museum of Wellington City and Sea View	Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee Te Aro, 0.9 km from Museum of Wellington City and Sea View
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₩137,425 ₩158,039 total includes taxes & fees Oct 28 - Oct 29	₩155,643 ₩178,989 total includes taxes & fees Oct 22 - Oct 23	₩167,041 ₩192,097 total includes taxes & fees Nov 1 - Nov 2	₩109,068 ₩125,428 total includes taxes & fees Oct 26 - Oct 27	₩111,426 ₩128,140 total includes taxes & fees Oct 26 - Oct 27

Top Museum of Wellington City and Sea Hotel Reviews

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

8/10 Good

"Great location in downtown close to Lambton quay with shopping and restaurants aplenty. Parking available at a fee which is handy and also convenient being along the side of the hotel. Our room was a 1 bedroom with separate lounge/kitchenette so space was comfortable as were the beds. Bathroom is tight however with very small shower cubicle only so if you are above average size you will struggle. Overall great stay so would recommend."

Travelodge Hotel Wellington

10/10 Excellent

"the cleaners were fantastic, as were the FoH staff. 10/10. would stay again. also, shower pressure was awesome"

Quest Wellington

8/10 Good

"Vintage furniture and building"

ibis Wellington

10/10 Excellent

"Well located, comfortable and affordable, great staff, if I had to have a negative the food is a little pricey however there is good pub food very close by"

Oaks Wellington Hotel

8/10 Good

"Room was clean and tidy. Very handy location for attending music venues, restaurants etc."

Quest on Johnston

10/10 Excellent

"Very comfortable and clean!"

Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT

10/10 Excellent

"A really special place to stay. Love the art work!"

Quest 256 Lambton

8/10 Good

"Shower put water everywhere in bathroom and street noise was a little load apart from that was gd"

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

10/10 Excellent

"Good location and beautiful rooms. Bed was incredibly comfy. Pillows too. Easy access to car park next door - park in Wilson’s HSBC tower car park for direct door through to hotel. Disappointed that no decent coffee in the room. Some small issues with lifts not working and room key not working whilst we stayed."

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Museum of Wellington City and Sea?

Museum of Wellington City and Sea is located in a welcoming area of Wellington known for its top museums and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 198 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Museum of Wellington City and Sea?

Adjacent to Museum of Wellington City and Sea, James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 bars and a restaurant. Other good options close by include Gilmer Apartment Hotel and InterContinental Wellington by IHG.

How many hotels are there near Museum of Wellington City and Sea?

Expedia has 198 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Museum of Wellington City and Sea.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Museum of Wellington City and Sea, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near Museum of Wellington City and Sea.

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What can I see and do near Museum of Wellington City and Sea?

Te Papa, Carter Observatory, and Cable Car Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Old St Paul's, Te Aro Pa, and Parliament House are some of the local landmarks to explore. You can catch a show at Michael Fowler Centre, St James Theatre, and Embassy Theatre.

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Our top choices for Museum of Wellington City and Sea hotels

1. The Intrepid Hotel

2. The Cobbler Hotel

3. Sofitel Wellington

4. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

5. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee

6. The Marion Hostel

7. Ohtel Wellington

8. Liberty Apartment Hotel

9. Bolton Hotel

10. TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

11. InterContinental Wellington by IHG

12. Adina CityLife Wellington

13. Bella Vista Motel Wellington

14. DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

15. Southgate Motor Inn

16. Naumi Studio Wellington

17. Boulcott Suites

18. U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW

19. Mövenpick Hotel Wellington

20. Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Compare top hotels near Museum of Wellington City and Sea

The Intrepid Hotel

The Cobbler Hotel

Sofitel Wellington

Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee

Top Museum of Wellington City and Sea Hotel Reviews

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Travelodge Hotel Wellington

Quest Wellington

ibis Wellington

Oaks Wellington Hotel

Quest on Johnston

Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT

Quest 256 Lambton

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

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TSB Bank Arena

Wellington Central Business District

Frank Kitts Park

Wellington Cable Car

Antrim House

City Gallery Wellington

Academy Galleries

New Zealand Portrait Gallery

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