The Best Hotels Closest to Cable Car Museum 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 modern hallway with an elevator, a reception desk with a floral arrangement, and a digital display.

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

A modern living room with a Nespresso machine, a bookshelf, and large windows with blinds.

1. Quest 256 Lambton

Wellington CBD, 0.7 km from Cable Car Museum

Lavina.

₩95,501

₩109,828 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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.

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

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

2. The Intrepid Hotel

Te Aro, 1.1 km from Cable Car Museum

Kelly

₩147,773

₩169,939 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 coffee table, and a bookshelf filled with books.

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

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.

3. The Cobbler Hotel

Te Aro, 1.1 km from Cable Car Museum

Tamara

₩144,581

₩166,268 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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.

4. Sofitel Wellington

Wellington CBD, 0.9 km from Cable Car Museum

Timothy

₩166,847

₩191,874 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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, a desk, a chair, and a view of the city.

5. Ohtel Wellington

Oriental Bay, 1.7 km from Cable Car Museum

Julian

₩144,771

₩166,487 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A rooftop terrace with wooden furniture and a glass enclosure.

A narrow hallway with wooden flooring, a brick wall, and large windows.

A hallway with wooden paneling and a marble countertop.

6. The Marion Hostel

Te Aro, 1.3 km from Cable Car Museum

Florian

₩83,751

₩96,314 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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 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.

7. Bolton Hotel

Wellington CBD, 0.9 km from Cable Car Museum

Shane

₩130,122

₩149,643 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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

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

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.

8. TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

Te Aro, 1.5 km from Cable Car Museum

Nga Tokorua

₩94,815

₩109,037 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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, 0.8 km from Cable Car Museum

Rob

₩198,254

₩227,992 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

10. Adina CityLife Wellington

Wellington CBD, 0.7 km from Cable Car Museum

Mohammad

₩111,226

₩127,910 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

11. Liberty Apartment Hotel

Te Aro, 1.3 km from Cable Car Museum

Rachel

₩78,968

₩90,813 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

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.

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

12. DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

Wellington CBD, 0.7 km from Cable Car Museum

Sarah

₩121,798

₩140,068 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

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.

13. Southgate Motor Inn

Newtown, 2.9 km from Cable Car Museum

Stephen

₩115,812

₩133,184 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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.

14. U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW

Wellington Waterfront, 1.2 km from Cable Car Museum

Angela

₩173,379

₩199,386 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

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

A modern apartment with a dining area, kitchen, and living space.

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.

15. Boulcott Suites

Te Aro, 0.7 km from Cable Car Museum

Waimarie

₩120,837

₩138,962 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

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

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

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

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

16. Quest on Thorndon

Pipitea, 1.6 km from Cable Car Museum

Megan

₩117,118

₩134,688 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

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

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

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

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

17. Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Wellington CBD, 0.6 km from Cable Car Museum

Christina

₩90,695

₩104,299 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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

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

18. James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

Wellington CBD, 0.6 km from Cable Car Museum

₩107,892

₩124,076 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A bar area with a circular marble counter, multiple hanging light fixtures, and red bar stools.

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

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

19. Naumi Hotel Wellington

Te Aro, 1.3 km from Cable Car Museum

Con

₩109,923

₩126,411 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A long dining table set for a meal with various dishes, glasses, and a pool table in the background.

A modern interior with a reception desk, seating area, and a motorcycle.

A bar area with multiple chandeliers, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

20. QT Wellington

Wellington Waterfront, 1.5 km from Cable Car Museum

Heiko

₩179,017

₩205,870 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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Compare popular hotels close to Cable Car Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Quest 256 Lambton	9.8 Exceptional 803 reviews	View
The Intrepid Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 248 reviews	View
The Cobbler Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 108 reviews	View
Sofitel Wellington	9.4 Exceptional 780 reviews	View
Ohtel Wellington	9.4 Exceptional 378 reviews	View

Top Cable Car Museum Hotel Reviews

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

8/10 Good

"Great selections of food in a breakfast buffet with freshly cooked omelette, poached eggs and pancakes. Thoroughly enjoyed it, thank you:)"

Quest 256 Lambton

10/10 Excellent

"Good"

Adina CityLife Wellington

8/10 Good

"Interactions with Reception were always slow and transactional, going through the motions like robots. Older decor throughout but room was spacious, clean and comfortable and enjoyed the 11am checkout time. Would stay again if price was right"

Oaks Wellington Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean, comfy bed. Parking on site is quite tight if you have a big car but staff very helpful, would stay here again"

Quest Atrium Serviced Apartments

8/10 Good

"Our room was a little cramped with the free standing air conditioning/heating unit. The courtyard in the Atrium is beautiful and so sheltered and an optical illusion with the tiling. Would stay here again. It’s not"

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

10/10 Excellent

"Great central spot. Large room with huge comfortable bed. Clean and tidy"

Park Hotel Lambton Quay

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location to stay and enjoy all that Wellington has to offer at your fingertips. Walking distance to everything. Absolutely perfect for WoW!"

Sofitel Wellington

10/10 Excellent

"The room was very nice appointed with lots of decorations decor"

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Carter Observatory

8.4/10 (42 reviews)

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A large glass conservatory surrounded by manicured gardens and a hilltop house.

Botanic Gardens

9.0/10 (620 reviews)

A horticultural hot spot of color and sweet fragrances features native plants, rare trees and glowing insects.

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A historic building with a central dome, large windows, and a flagpole.

Victoria University of Wellington

8.8/10 (368 reviews)

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

Antrim House

8.0/10 (1 review)

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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 red Wellington Cable Car traveling over a bridge with a cityscape in the background.

Wellington Central Business District

8.6/10 (3,026 reviews)

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Kelburn Park

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Khandallah Park

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Cable Car Museum?

Cable Car Museum is located in a welcoming area of Wellington known for its array of dining options and top museums. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 153 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Cable Car Museum?

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. It's located just a short 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Cable Car Museum. Other good options close by include Gilmer Apartment Hotel and InterContinental Wellington by IHG.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Cable Car Museum?

Expedia has 153 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Cable Car Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Cable Car Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available near Cable Car Museum.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Cable Car Museum?

For more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Cable Car Museum, click here.

What can I see and do near Cable Car Museum?

Study the collections at Te Papa, Carter Observatory, or Museum of Wellington City and Sea. Old St Paul's, Parliament House, and Te Aro Pa are monuments to see when you're exploring the area around Cable Car Museum. You can catch a show at Michael Fowler Centre, St James Theatre, and Embassy Theatre.

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Our top choices for Cable Car Museum hotels

1. Quest 256 Lambton

2. The Intrepid Hotel

3. The Cobbler Hotel

4. Sofitel Wellington

5. Ohtel Wellington

6. The Marion Hostel

7. Bolton Hotel

8. TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

9. InterContinental Wellington by IHG

10. Adina CityLife Wellington

11. Liberty Apartment Hotel

12. DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

13. Southgate Motor Inn

14. U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW

15. Boulcott Suites

16. Quest on Thorndon

17. Gilmer Apartment Hotel

18. James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

19. Naumi Hotel Wellington

20. QT Wellington

Compare popular hotels close to Cable Car Museum

Top Cable Car Museum Hotel Reviews

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

Quest 256 Lambton

Adina CityLife Wellington

Oaks Wellington Hotel

Quest Atrium Serviced Apartments

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

Park Hotel Lambton Quay

Sofitel Wellington

Other attractions near Cable Car Museum

Carter Observatory

Botanic Gardens

Victoria University of Wellington

Antrim House

Wellington Cable Car

Wellington Central Business District

Kelburn Park

Khandallah Park

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