The Best Hotels Closest to Civic Square in Wellington for 2026

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

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.

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, 0.5 km from Civic Square

Kelly

₩115,443

₩132,759 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

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 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.

2. The Cobbler Hotel

Te Aro, 0.4 km from Civic Square

Julie

₩113,759

₩130,823 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A modern restaurant interior with a bar area, dining tables, and chairs.

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

A modern lobby with a central staircase, seating area, and pendant lighting.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase.

3. Sofitel Wellington

Wellington CBD, 1.1 km from Civic Square

Murray

₩186,209

₩214,140 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 28 - Aug 29

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

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.

A dining area with a table set for two, a window with curtains, and a bed in the background.

4. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee

Te Aro, 0.5 km from Civic Square

Morgan

₩115,378

₩132,685 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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 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.

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

5. Ohtel Wellington

Oriental Bay, 0.8 km from Civic Square

Julian

₩148,896

₩171,230 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

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 two sofas, a coffee table, and abstract paintings on the wall.

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

6. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

Newtown, 2.2 km from Civic Square

Jennifer

₩119,246

₩137,133 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 28 - Aug 29

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

A hallway with wooden paneling and a marble countertop.

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

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

7. The Marion Hostel

Te Aro, 0.6 km from Civic Square

Florian

₩83,078

₩95,540 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

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.

8. TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

Te Aro, 0.6 km from Civic Square

Gayle

₩115,378

₩132,685 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

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.

9. InterContinental Wellington by IHG

Wellington CBD, 0.5 km from Civic Square

Alexander

₩212,515

₩244,392 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

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

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

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

10. Bolton Hotel

Wellington CBD, 1.1 km from Civic Square

Laura

₩142,519

₩163,900 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 28 - Aug 29

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 wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a microwave.

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

11. Liberty Apartment Hotel

Te Aro, 0.6 km from Civic Square

Kurt

₩87,528

₩100,657 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

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.

12. Adina CityLife Wellington

Wellington CBD, 0.5 km from Civic Square

Sabiha

₩110,219

₩126,752 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

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

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

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.

13. U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW

Wellington Waterfront, 0.3 km from Civic Square

Judy

₩134,027

₩154,131 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

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

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

14. DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

Wellington CBD, 0.5 km from Civic Square

Kelly

₩121,144

₩139,316 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

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.

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

15. Boulcott Suites

Te Aro, 0.3 km from Civic Square

Gill

₩146,962

₩169,006 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 28 - Aug 29

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

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.

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

16. James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

Wellington CBD, 0.6 km from Civic Square

₩99,691

₩114,648 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

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

17. Bella Vista Motel Wellington

Hataitai, 2.7 km from Civic Square

Jennifer

₩126,697

₩145,702 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

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, two armchairs, a glass table, a TV, and a window with blinds.

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

18. Southgate Motor Inn

Newtown, 2.4 km from Civic Square

Colleen

₩135,213

₩155,499 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

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

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 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.

19. Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Wellington CBD, 0.5 km from Civic Square

Mario

₩96,105

₩110,521 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A luxurious dining setup with a tiered dessert stand, elegant tableware, and a selection of beverages.

A modern hotel lobby with leather seating, a reception desk, and a large painting on the wall.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed with pillows, a bedside lamp, and a newspaper on the bed.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large decorative sculpture.

20. Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT

Wellington Waterfront, 0.5 km from Civic Square

Deane

₩138,144

₩158,864 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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Compare popular hotels close to Civic Square

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Intrepid Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 237 reviews	View
The Cobbler Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 108 reviews	View
Sofitel Wellington	9.4 Exceptional 776 reviews	View
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee	9.4 Exceptional 283 reviews	View
Ohtel Wellington	9.4 Exceptional 376 reviews	View

Top Civic Square Hotel Reviews

Quest 256 Lambton

10/10 Excellent

"Not just the perfect location, the Quest 256 Lambton was perfect for our 8-day stay. The room provided everything we needed and was serviced daily. The staff were pleasant and attentive and dealt with our enquiries efficiently. I would recommend this hotel."

Adina CityLife Wellington

10/10 Excellent

"Nice and central very convenient very clean and tidy well presented property"

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

10/10 Excellent

"Thankyou for returning my work clothes so quickly. I am grateful. Also thankyou for a comfortable stay."

Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely stay"

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

10/10 Excellent

"Super location and perfectly ‘lux’ for a special occasion"

West Plaza Hotel

8/10 Good

"The room was very clean and overall well maintained. This is an older hotel and bathroom reflects this."

Boulcott Suites

8/10 Good

"This was our favorite place to stay on our trip because each room had two separate bedrooms with doors, two bathrooms, a living room, a kitchen, a dining table, a washer and dryer in the room, and was within walking distance of many eateries and the cable car. Josie was very helpful with check-in. We would definitely stay here again if we go to Wellington in the future."

TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

8/10 Good

"Great location, room was a good size for our party of 4. Very well insulated, the heated bathroom floors were a hit and the beds were very comfortable. Would definitely stay again!"

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Enjoyed my stay at Gilmer"

Other attractions near Civic Square

A large building with columns and a dome in the sky.

City Gallery Wellington

8.4/10 (30 reviews)

Enjoy eclectic and cutting-edge contemporary art at this free gallery.

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A large, historic building with classical architecture, a modern glass structure, and a flagpole with multiple flags.

Wellington Town Hall

8.0/10 (8 reviews)

Catch an event at Wellington Town Hall during your trip to Wellington. Discover the acclaimed theater scene and shops in this walkable area.

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A modern building with a curved glass facade, surrounded by trees and a body of water.

Michael Fowler Centre

8.6/10 (85 reviews)

Wellington’s main stage for conferences and indoor events features award-winning architecture and a year-round calendar of music and arts events.

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A modern library with large glass windows and a curved exterior.

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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A waterfront promenade with a rocky breakwater, a playground, and modern buildings in the background.

Frank Kitts Park

8.4/10 (108 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Frank Kitts Park, a lovely green space in Wellington. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theater scene in this walkable area.

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City-to-Sea Bridge

8.8/10 (25 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Wellington when you take a trip to City-to-Sea Bridge. 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 Civic Square?

Civic Square is located in a welcoming area of Wellington known for its beautiful island views and top museums. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 195 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Civic Square?

Adjacent to Civic Square, Gilmer Apartment Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this aparthotel offers in-room kitchenettes and free WiFi. Other good options within a short distance include James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor and Rydges Wellington.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Civic Square?

Expedia has 195 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Civic Square.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Civic Square, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available near Civic Square.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Civic Square?

For more information about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Civic Square, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Civic Square?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Te Papa, Museum of Wellington City and Sea, or Carter Observatory. Te Aro Pa, Parliament House, and Old St Paul's are monuments to see when you're exploring the area around Civic Square. You can watch performances at Michael Fowler Centre, St James Theatre, and Circa Theatre if you're interested in local theater.

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Our top choices for Civic Square hotels

1. The Intrepid Hotel

2. The Cobbler Hotel

3. Sofitel Wellington

4. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee

5. Ohtel Wellington

6. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

7. The Marion Hostel

8. TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

9. InterContinental Wellington by IHG

10. Bolton Hotel

11. Liberty Apartment Hotel

12. Adina CityLife Wellington

13. U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW

14. DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

15. Boulcott Suites

16. James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

17. Bella Vista Motel Wellington

18. Southgate Motor Inn

19. Gilmer Apartment Hotel

20. Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT

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Top Civic Square Hotel Reviews

Quest 256 Lambton

Adina CityLife Wellington

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

West Plaza Hotel

Boulcott Suites

TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Other attractions near Civic Square

City Gallery Wellington

Wellington Town Hall

Michael Fowler Centre

Central Library

Frank Kitts Park

City-to-Sea Bridge

Wellington i-SITE Visitor Centre

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