The Best Hotels Closest to Wellington Central Business District in Wellington for 2026

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A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with sofas, and a large 'QUEST' sign on the wall.

A long, narrow hallway with a patterned wall and carpeted floor.

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a window with curtains, and a door leading to a sitting area.

A modern hallway with an elevator, a reception desk with a floral arrangement, and a digital display.

1. Quest 256 Lambton

Wellington CBD, 0.2 km from Wellington Central Business District

Shelley

₩89,877

₩103,359 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A window with a grid pattern, through which a building with a modern design and a flat roof is visible.

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."

2. The Intrepid Hotel

Te Aro, 0.8 km from Wellington Central Business District

Kelly

₩152,333

₩175,183 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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.

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf filled with books.

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

3. The Cobbler Hotel

Te Aro, 0.8 km from Wellington Central Business District

Tamara

₩110,184

₩126,712 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

4. Sofitel Wellington

Wellington CBD, 0.7 km from Wellington Central Business District

Bekah

₩171,482

₩197,204 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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

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

5. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee

Te Aro, 0.8 km from Wellington Central Business District

Norman

₩108,336

₩124,586 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and artwork on the wall.

6. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

Newtown, 2.5 km from Wellington Central Business District

Jennifer

₩111,968

₩128,763 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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.

A hallway with wooden paneling and a marble countertop.

7. The Marion Hostel

Te Aro, 1 km from Wellington Central Business District

Florian

₩78,866

₩90,696 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

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.

A modern hotel lobby with a curved staircase, seating area, reception desk, and a patterned carpet.

8. Bolton Hotel

Wellington CBD, 0.7 km from Wellington Central Business District

Anna

₩133,821

₩153,897 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A room with a large bay window, a dining table with four chairs, and a patterned rug.

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

9. InterContinental Wellington by IHG

Wellington CBD, 0.2 km from Wellington Central Business District

Rob

₩203,761

₩234,325 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

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

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

A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, built-in appliances, and a large window providing natural light.

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

10. TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

Te Aro, 1 km from Wellington Central Business District

Gayle

₩108,593

₩124,882 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 room with a large window overlooking a marina with boats, a wooden desk, and a blue pillow.

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

11. Ohtel Wellington

Oriental Bay, 1.2 km from Wellington Central Business District

Julian

₩148,296

₩170,540 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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

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

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a microwave.

12. Liberty Apartment Hotel

Te Aro, 1 km from Wellington Central Business District

Caitlyn

₩81,161

₩93,335 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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.

13. Adina CityLife Wellington

Wellington CBD, 0.1 km from Wellington Central Business District

Mohammad

₩88,969

₩102,314 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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

A hallway with a staircase, a painting, and a table with flowers.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, a pedestrian area, and a street view with traffic lights.

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

14. DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

Wellington CBD, 0.2 km from Wellington Central Business District

Mega

₩131,369

₩151,074 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, and a large window offering a city view.

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

A modern living room with two grey sofas, a coffee table, and a view of buildings through large windows.

A multi-story building with the sign "QUEST" prominently displayed.

15. Quest on Thorndon

Pipitea, 1.2 km from Wellington Central Business District

Glen

₩113,918

₩131,006 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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 hotel room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a bed with a headboard.

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

16. U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW

Wellington Waterfront, 0.7 km from Wellington Central Business District

Judy

₩141,852

₩163,130 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A buffet area with various food stations, including a salad bar and a hot food section.

A hotel room with large windows, a flat-screen TV, orange upholstered chairs, a small table, and a carpeted floor.

A banquet hall with round tables set for a formal event, adorned with white tablecloths and pink sashes.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a flat-screen TV, and a view of the city.

17. James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

Wellington CBD, 0.2 km from Wellington Central Business District

₩99,527

₩114,456 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

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

A hotel room with two single beds, a wooden wardrobe, a radiator, and a window with curtains.

18. Bella Vista Motel Wellington

Hataitai, 3.1 km from Wellington Central Business District

Jennifer

₩119,956

₩137,949 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A hallway with an exit sign, an elevator, and potted plants.

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

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

19. Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Wellington CBD, < 0.1 km from Wellington Central Business District

Christina

₩84,295

₩96,939 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony.

A modern interior with a green archway, a green sofa with floral cushions, a round table, and two potted plants.

A modern atrium with a glass ceiling, vibrant green walls, and a central floral sculpture.

20. Naumi Hotel Wellington

Te Aro, 1.1 km from Wellington Central Business District

Con

₩116,002

₩133,402 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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Compare popular hotels close to Wellington Central Business District

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Quest 256 Lambton	9.8 Exceptional 793 reviews	View
The Intrepid Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 245 reviews	View
The Cobbler Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 108 reviews	View
Sofitel Wellington	9.4 Exceptional 780 reviews	View
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee	9.4 Exceptional 288 reviews	View

Top Wellington Central Business District Hotel Reviews

Travelodge Hotel Wellington

8/10 Good

"Great place to stay very central however, rooms and parts of the property is in need of an update, a little disappointed to see a little water mark mould in the shower, also the cleaner need to learn how to make a bed. They just tidied up the main blankets and didn’t straighten out the sheets or the under blanket"

Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT

10/10 Excellent

"All good 👍"

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

8/10 Good

"I recently travelled to Wellington for two nights to attend WoW. The James Cook was very conveniently located for this event and was only a quick walk to the event venue. One of the lifts down to Lambton Quay was undergoing maintenance for the three days we were there and this did create some significant queues and wait times around busy periods. The room was a good size and generally clean, although a deep clean of the room is needed as there were definitely areas of the room that were noticeably neglected - especially under the bench in the bathroom and the corners of the rooms, under furniture etc. I was also disappointed that although this is a hotel, there was no mini-bar. There was a mini-fridge but it was empty and after a long day and a long flight, this would have been welcomed. The noise levels from other guests in the corridors was also very noticeable, so there are some noise-proofing improvements that could be made. Otherwise a generally pleasant stay."

InterContinental Wellington by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"This is a great hotel in the middle of Wellington ticks all the boxes for me so it’s a perfect place to stay"

ibis Wellington

8/10 Good

"Hotelwad"

Quest 256 Lambton

8/10 Good

"The staff were excellent- very helpful and efficient- absolutely first rate. The hotel is in a good location for shopping and WOW. The room amenities are good - very nice having a tumble drier (for the towels)! No view, but didn’t expect one. No bar or restaurant but don’t need one as so many great places to eat and drink nearby. A nice, functional hotel in a great location and wonderful staff."

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

8/10 Good

"Clean but small twin bed room. Would have been much better with a coffee machine but loved the bathroom and lighting the room. Parking kind of painful but got the hang of it and was then ok. Nice vibe."

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

8/10 Good

"Nice, enjoyable stay, walking distance to most things downtown."

Quest Atrium Serviced Apartments

8/10 Good

"Clean room fitted out well."

Other attractions near Wellington Central Business District

A historic house with a large porch and a sign in the foreground.

Antrim House

8.0/10 (1 review)

You can find out about the history of Wellington with a stop at Antrim House. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theater scene in this walkable area.

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A red cable car on a bridge with a cityscape and mountains in the background.

Wellington Cable Car

9.0/10 (1,313 reviews)

Rise above the crowds on this famous attraction: the red cable cars that travel up a steep slope to Wellington Botanic Garden.

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A maritime museum exhibit featuring a large sailing ship with multiple masts and sails, a brass ship's wheel, and informational plaques.

Museum of Wellington City and Sea

8.6/10 (15 reviews)

A free museum for all the family that charts the role the sea played in shaping modern-day Wellington.

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A modern building with a glass facade and colorful geometric patterns.

TSB Bank Arena

8.8/10 (395 reviews)

Located on Wellington’s picturesque waterfront, this multipurpose venue hosts many events, including concerts, trade shows, art exhibitions and more.

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Academy Galleries

8.4/10 (5 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Academy Galleries, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Wellington. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

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Saint Mary of the Angels

8.0/10 (8 reviews)

Find out about the history of Wellington when you spend time at Saint Mary of the Angels. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

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Queen's Wharf Event Centre

Learn about the events happening at Queen's Wharf Event Centre during your trip to Wellington. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theater scene in this walkable area.

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Wellington i-SITE Visitor Centre

8.4/10 (25 reviews)

After visiting Wellington i-SITE Visitor Centre, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Wellington. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theater scene in this walkable area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Wellington Central Business District?

Wellington Central Business District is located in a welcoming area of Wellington known for its top museums and popular art scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 199 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Wellington Central Business District?

Adjacent to Wellington Central Business District, 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 within a short distance include Gilmer Apartment Hotel and InterContinental Wellington by IHG.

How many hotels are there close to Wellington Central Business District?

Expedia has 199 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Wellington Central Business District.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Wellington Central Business District, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals close to Wellington Central Business District.

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What can I see and do near Wellington Central Business District?

Study the collections at Te Papa, Museum of Wellington City and Sea, or Carter Observatory. Old St Paul's, Turnbull House, and Te Aro Pa are some of the local landmarks to explore. You can check out the local talent at Michael Fowler Centre, St James Theatre, and Embassy Theatre.

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Our top choices for Wellington Central Business District hotels

1. Quest 256 Lambton

2. The Intrepid Hotel

3. The Cobbler Hotel

4. Sofitel Wellington

5. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee

6. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

7. The Marion Hostel

8. Bolton Hotel

9. InterContinental Wellington by IHG

10. TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

11. Ohtel Wellington

12. Liberty Apartment Hotel

13. Adina CityLife Wellington

14. DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

15. Quest on Thorndon

16. U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW

17. James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

18. Bella Vista Motel Wellington

19. Gilmer Apartment Hotel

20. Naumi Hotel Wellington

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Top Wellington Central Business District Hotel Reviews

Travelodge Hotel Wellington

Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

InterContinental Wellington by IHG

ibis Wellington

Quest 256 Lambton

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Quest Atrium Serviced Apartments

Other attractions near Wellington Central Business District

Antrim House

Wellington Cable Car

Museum of Wellington City and Sea

TSB Bank Arena

Academy Galleries

Saint Mary of the Angels

Queen's Wharf Event Centre

Wellington i-SITE Visitor Centre

Frequently asked questions

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