The Best Hotels Closest to Wellington Central Business District 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 window with a grid pattern, through which a building with a modern design and a flat roof is visible.

1. The Intrepid Hotel

Te Aro, 0.8 km from Wellington Central Business District

Kelly

₩137,562

₩158,196 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

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

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

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

2. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

Newtown, 2.5 km from Wellington Central Business District

Pedro

₩117,438

₩135,054 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A restaurant interior with a wine rack, seating area, and a staircase.

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

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

3. Sofitel Wellington

Wellington CBD, 0.7 km from Wellington Central Business District

Craig

₩167,064

₩192,124 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 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.

4. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee

Te Aro, 0.8 km from Wellington Central Business District

Norman

₩111,537

₩128,268 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 hallway with wooden paneling and a marble countertop.

A rooftop terrace with wooden furniture and a glass enclosure.

5. The Marion Hostel

Te Aro, 1 km from Wellington Central Business District

Florian

₩72,128

₩82,947 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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.

6. Bolton Hotel

Wellington CBD, 0.7 km from Wellington Central Business District

Angie Kim

₩130,373

₩149,932 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

7. TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

Te Aro, 1 km from Wellington Central Business District

Ashley

₩103,281

₩118,773 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.

8. Boulcott Suites

Te Aro, 0.4 km from Wellington Central Business District

chris

₩134,552

₩154,735 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

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.

9. InterContinental Wellington by IHG

Wellington CBD, 0.2 km from Wellington Central Business District

Rob

₩197,304

₩226,900 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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

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

10. DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

Wellington CBD, 0.2 km from Wellington Central Business District

Mark

₩123,753

₩142,316 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a window with curtains, and a wooden headboard.

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

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

11. Adina CityLife Wellington

Wellington CBD, 0.1 km from Wellington Central Business District

Stephanie

₩106,225

₩122,159 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

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

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

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

12. Bella Vista Motel Wellington

Hataitai, 3.1 km from Wellington Central Business District

Jennifer

₩115,998

₩133,398 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

13. U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW

Wellington Waterfront, 0.7 km from Wellington Central Business District

Angela

₩173,861

₩199,940 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

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

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

14. Quest on Thorndon

Pipitea, 1.2 km from Wellington Central Business District

Megan

₩110,815

₩127,437 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a glass table, a TV, and a window with blinds.

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

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

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.

15. Southgate Motor Inn

Newtown, 2.8 km from Wellington Central Business District

Stephen

₩139,273

₩160,164 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

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

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.

16. Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Wellington CBD, < 0.1 km from Wellington Central Business District

Georgia

₩96,513

₩110,990 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

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

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

17. Naumi Studio Wellington

Te Aro, 1.1 km from Wellington Central Business District

Brent

₩91,964

₩105,759 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

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

A hotel reception area with wooden paneling, artwork on the walls, and a counter with a glass partition.

18. James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

Wellington CBD, 0.2 km from Wellington Central Business District

Pam

₩91,144

₩104,816 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A multi-story building with a classic architectural design, featuring large windows and a central courtyard.

A reflection in a mirror on a red carpeted staircase with a checkered floor.

A bathroom with a checkered floor, a bathtub, a sink, and a window with a view of buildings.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV on a stand.

19. The Wellesley Boutique Hotel

Wellington CBD, 0.5 km from Wellington Central Business District

Sam

₩114,792

₩132,015 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A restaurant interior with wooden flooring, hanging pendant lights, and a mural of tropical foliage on the wall.

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

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

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

20. Mövenpick Hotel Wellington

Te Aro, 1 km from Wellington Central Business District

Emma

₩116,487

₩133,960 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to Wellington Central Business District

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Intrepid Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 251 reviews	View
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford	9.4 Exceptional 316 reviews	View
Sofitel Wellington	9.4 Exceptional 780 reviews	View
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee	9.4 Exceptional 295 reviews	View
The Marion Hostel	9.4 Exceptional 76 reviews	View

Top Wellington Central Business District Hotel Reviews

West Plaza Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Service was impeccable and all staff were extremely helpful and useful. Parking was readily available and the restaurant and bar downstairs were homely comfortable, and convenient"

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

8/10 Good

"Convenient location. Washing machine was useful. Bed was small."

Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely hotel and apartment, great vibe with the artwork and decor. Staff are friendly. The location is great for events in Wellington, easy walking distance to all key event locations. Always enjoy staying here."

Naumi Hotel Wellington

10/10 Excellent

"The room was spacious, clean and very quiet. We had a wonderful view from our 8th floor room overlooking the city. It is on Cuba Street and some delicious restaurants all within walking distance. Easy access to motorway from hotel. Will definitely stay again."

Rydges Wellington

8/10 Good

"Was ok not bad"

Adina CityLife Wellington

10/10 Excellent

"We had an overnight stay at this hotel and loved it. The location was fabulous, reception staff were friendly and having a kitchen within our 2 bedroom accommodation was a bonus. Would certainly stay with you again"

Oaks Wellington Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Room and Hotel were awesome, carpark not so much allocated parking but found other cars parked in it twice"

Quest Wellington

8/10 Good

"Vintage furniture and building"

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 blue building with a sign for the Wellington Museum.

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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A modern library building with glass windows and a curved facade.

Central Library

8.8/10 (5 reviews)

This modern public library is regarded for its functional architecture, free events year-round and many collections of books and other resources.

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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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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 198 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 198 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.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near 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, Te Aro Pa, and Parliament House 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. The Intrepid Hotel

2. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

3. Sofitel Wellington

4. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee

5. The Marion Hostel

6. Bolton Hotel

7. TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

8. Boulcott Suites

9. InterContinental Wellington by IHG

10. DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

11. Adina CityLife Wellington

12. Bella Vista Motel Wellington

13. U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW

14. Quest on Thorndon

15. Southgate Motor Inn

16. Gilmer Apartment Hotel

17. Naumi Studio Wellington

18. James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

19. The Wellesley Boutique Hotel

20. Mövenpick Hotel Wellington

Compare popular hotels close to Wellington Central Business District

Top Wellington Central Business District Hotel Reviews

West Plaza Hotel

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT

Naumi Hotel Wellington

Rydges Wellington

Adina CityLife Wellington

Oaks Wellington Hotel

Quest Wellington

Other attractions near Wellington Central Business District

Antrim House

Wellington Cable Car

Museum of Wellington City and Sea

TSB Bank Arena

Central Library

Academy Galleries

Saint Mary of the Angels

Wellington i-SITE Visitor Centre

Frequently asked questions

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