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

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

Lavina.

NT$2,313

NT$2,660 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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 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."

2. The Intrepid Hotel

Te Aro, 0.8 km from Wellington Central Business District

Kelly

NT$3,365

NT$3,870 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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, 0.8 km from Wellington Central Business District

Fiona

NT$4,048

NT$4,655 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, and a large window with a view of palm trees.

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.

4. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

Newtown, 2.5 km from Wellington Central Business District

Pedro

NT$2,671

NT$3,072 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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 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.

5. Sofitel Wellington

Wellington CBD, 0.7 km from Wellington Central Business District

Craig

NT$4,109

NT$4,725 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 modern hotel with a prominent 'SOJOURN' sign, multiple floors, and a mix of window styles.

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

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

6. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee

Te Aro, 0.8 km from Wellington Central Business District

Norman

NT$2,729

NT$3,138 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

7. Liberty Apartment Hotel

Te Aro, 1 km from Wellington Central Business District

Rachel

NT$1,962

NT$2,256 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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 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.

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

8. Ohtel Wellington

Oriental Bay, 1.2 km from Wellington Central Business District

Julian

NT$3,593

NT$4,132 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 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.

9. TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

Te Aro, 1 km from Wellington Central Business District

Ashley

NT$2,625

NT$3,019 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 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 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.

10. Bolton Hotel

Wellington CBD, 0.7 km from Wellington Central Business District

Angie Kim

NT$3,192

NT$3,671 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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

11. InterContinental Wellington by IHG

Wellington CBD, 0.2 km from Wellington Central Business District

Rob

NT$4,979

NT$5,726 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

12. Adina CityLife Wellington

Wellington CBD, 0.1 km from Wellington Central Business District

Mohammad

NT$2,599

NT$2,988 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a floor lamp. There is a kitchen visible through an open door.

A hotel room with a dark wooden door, a framed artwork on the wall, a desk with a chair, and a small table with a notebook.

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

13. DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

Wellington CBD, 0.2 km from Wellington Central Business District

Mark

NT$3,192

NT$3,671 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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

A modern lobby with a bar area, seating, and a decorative wall with arched windows.

14. Naumi Studio Wellington

Te Aro, 1.1 km from Wellington Central Business District

Brent

NT$2,454

NT$2,822 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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 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.

15. Bella Vista Motel Wellington

Hataitai, 3.1 km from Wellington Central Business District

Jennifer

NT$2,838

NT$3,263 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 sofa, a coffee table, and a bed with a headboard.

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

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

Angela

NT$3,807

NT$4,378 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a telephone, a window with blinds, and a view of the outside.

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

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.

17. Southgate Motor Inn

Newtown, 2.8 km from Wellington Central Business District

Stephen

NT$3,407

NT$3,918 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern balcony with a wooden table and seating, large glass doors, and a view of buildings and hills.

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.

18. Boulcott Suites

Te Aro, 0.4 km from Wellington Central Business District

chris

NT$3,292

NT$3,785 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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.

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

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

19. James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

Wellington CBD, 0.2 km from Wellington Central Business District

Julie

NT$2,240

NT$2,576 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

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.

20. Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Wellington CBD, < 0.1 km from Wellington Central Business District

Georgia

NT$2,211

NT$2,542 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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Compare popular hotels close to Wellington Central Business District

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Quest 256 Lambton	9.8 Exceptional 806 reviews	View
The Intrepid Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 251 reviews	View
The Cobbler Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 110 reviews	View
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford	9.4 Exceptional 316 reviews	View
Sofitel Wellington	9.4 Exceptional 780 reviews	View

Top Wellington Central Business District Hotel Reviews

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"

Naumi Studio Wellington

10/10 Excellent

"Great location."

Travelodge Hotel Wellington

8/10 Good

"Great location. Very small room but adequate."

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"

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

8/10 Good

"Great location in downtown close to Lambton quay with shopping and restaurants aplenty. Parking available at a fee which is handy and also convenient being along the side of the hotel. Our room was a 1 bedroom with separate lounge/kitchenette so space was comfortable as were the beds. Bathroom is tight however with very small shower cubicle only so if you are above average size you will struggle. Overall great stay so would recommend."

Bolton Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Good location, friendly staff, nice rooms, and good food!"

Quest Wellington

8/10 Good

"Vintage furniture and building"

Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT

10/10 Excellent

"A really special place to stay. Love the art work!"

Quest 256 Lambton

8/10 Good

"Shower put water everywhere in bathroom and street noise was a little load apart from that was gd"

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. Quest 256 Lambton

2. The Intrepid Hotel

3. The Cobbler Hotel

4. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

5. Sofitel Wellington

6. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee

7. Liberty Apartment Hotel

8. Ohtel Wellington

9. TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

10. Bolton Hotel

11. InterContinental Wellington by IHG

12. Adina CityLife Wellington

13. DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

14. Naumi Studio Wellington

15. Bella Vista Motel Wellington

16. U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW

17. Southgate Motor Inn

18. Boulcott Suites

19. James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

20. Gilmer Apartment Hotel

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Top Wellington Central Business District Hotel Reviews

Adina CityLife Wellington

Naumi Studio Wellington

Travelodge Hotel Wellington

Oaks Wellington Hotel

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Bolton Hotel

Quest Wellington

Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT

Quest 256 Lambton

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