The Best Hotels Closest to Museum of Wellington City and Sea 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 modern hallway with an elevator, a reception desk with a floral arrangement, and a digital display.

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.

1. Quest 256 Lambton

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

Lavina.

NT$2,211

NT$2,542 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

2. The Intrepid Hotel

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

Kelly

NT$3,333

NT$3,833 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 coffee table, and a bookshelf filled with books.

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

3. The Cobbler Hotel

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

Tamara

NT$3,254

NT$3,742 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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 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.

4. Sofitel Wellington

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

Timothy

NT$3,959

NT$4,553 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

5. The Marion Hostel

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

Florian

NT$1,801

NT$2,071 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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

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

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

6. Ohtel Wellington

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

Julian

NT$3,438

NT$3,953 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

7. Bolton Hotel

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

Shane

NT$3,090

NT$3,553 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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

8. TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

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

Nga Tokorua

NT$2,250

NT$2,587 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

9. InterContinental Wellington by IHG

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

Rob

NT$4,767

NT$5,482 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 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.

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

10. Liberty Apartment Hotel

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

Rachel

NT$1,874

NT$2,155 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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.

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

11. Adina CityLife Wellington

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

Mohammad

NT$2,641

NT$3,037 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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.

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

12. DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

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

Sarah

NT$2,890

NT$3,324 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

13. Bella Vista Motel Wellington

Hataitai, 2.9 km from Museum of Wellington City and Sea

Jennifer

NT$2,747

NT$3,159 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 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 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.

14. Southgate Motor Inn

Newtown, 2.8 km from Museum of Wellington City and Sea

Stephen

NT$2,748

NT$3,160 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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.

15. Quest on Thorndon

Pipitea, 1 km from Museum of Wellington City and Sea

Megan

NT$2,779

NT$3,196 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

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

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

16. Boulcott Suites

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

Waimarie

NT$2,871

NT$3,302 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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

17. U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW

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

Angela

NT$3,198

NT$3,678 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 hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony.

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

18. Naumi Hotel Wellington

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

Con

NT$2,445

NT$2,812 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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.

19. Gilmer Apartment Hotel

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

Christina

NT$2,152

NT$2,475 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 hotel reception area with wooden paneling, artwork on the walls, and a counter with a glass partition.

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

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

20. James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

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

NT$2,565

NT$2,950 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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Compare popular hotels close to Museum of Wellington City and Sea

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Quest 256 Lambton	9.8 Exceptional 801 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
The Marion Hostel	9.4 Exceptional 76 reviews	View

Top Museum of Wellington City and Sea Hotel Reviews

Naumi Studio Wellington

10/10 Excellent

"One of my favourite places to stay in Welly, great location and super close to everything. Clean and warm rooms and great staff."

Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT

10/10 Excellent

"We had a fabulous stay, loved the art, the room, the staff and ease of getting to anywhere"

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great communication, friendly reception staff in a welcoming reception area. The room on the first floor was standard, but clean and comfortable. The location was excellent for access to Lambton Quay & TSB Arena. On-site parking was a bonus."

Quest 256 Lambton

10/10 Excellent

"Room staff were very helpful and attentive, and the coffee was amazing. We had a very enjoyable stay, location is great. Will definitely stay again."

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"

Rydges Wellington

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location, staff were great The room was well equipped & the food was great"

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!"

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8.8/10 (395 reviews)

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8.6/10 (3,026 reviews)

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Frank Kitts Park

8.4/10 (108 reviews)

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Wellington Cable Car

9.0/10 (1,313 reviews)

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Antrim House

8.0/10 (1 review)

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Academy Galleries

8.4/10 (5 reviews)

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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.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area 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. Quest 256 Lambton

2. The Intrepid Hotel

3. The Cobbler Hotel

4. Sofitel Wellington

5. The Marion Hostel

6. Ohtel Wellington

7. Bolton Hotel

8. TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

9. InterContinental Wellington by IHG

10. Liberty Apartment Hotel

11. Adina CityLife Wellington

12. DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

13. Bella Vista Motel Wellington

14. Southgate Motor Inn

15. Quest on Thorndon

16. Boulcott Suites

17. U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW

18. Naumi Hotel Wellington

19. Gilmer Apartment Hotel

20. James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

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Top Museum of Wellington City and Sea Hotel Reviews

Naumi Studio Wellington

Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Quest 256 Lambton

Adina CityLife Wellington

Oaks Wellington Hotel

Rydges Wellington

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

Park Hotel Lambton Quay

Other attractions near Museum of Wellington City and Sea

TSB Bank Arena

Wellington Central Business District

Frank Kitts Park

Wellington Cable Car

Antrim House

Academy Galleries

Queen's Wharf Event Centre

New Zealand Portrait Gallery

Frequently asked questions