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 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 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, 0.2 km from Wellington Central Business District

Lavina.

NT$2,275

NT$2,616 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 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, 0.8 km from Wellington Central Business District

Kelly

NT$3,611

NT$4,152 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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 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.

3. The Cobbler Hotel

Te Aro, 0.8 km from Wellington Central Business District

Tamara

NT$3,850

NT$4,427 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 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 reception desk with two monitors displaying "SOFITEL HOTELS & RESORTS" signage, a vase with white flowers, and a wooden panel backdrop.

4. Sofitel Wellington

Wellington CBD, 0.7 km from Wellington Central Business District

Timothy

NT$3,974

NT$4,571 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 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 room with a large window overlooking a marina with boats, a wooden desk, and a blue pillow.

5. Ohtel Wellington

Oriental Bay, 1.2 km from Wellington Central Business District

Julian

NT$3,451

NT$3,968 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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.

A hallway with wooden paneling and a marble countertop.

6. The Marion Hostel

Te Aro, 1 km from Wellington Central Business District

Florian

NT$1,901

NT$2,187 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 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.

7. Bolton Hotel

Wellington CBD, 0.7 km from Wellington Central Business District

Shane

NT$3,102

NT$3,567 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 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.

8. TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

Te Aro, 1 km from Wellington Central Business District

Nga Tokorua

NT$2,259

NT$2,597 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 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.

9. InterContinental Wellington by IHG

Wellington CBD, 0.2 km from Wellington Central Business District

Rob

NT$4,847

NT$5,574 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A dining area with a wooden table, six red chairs, a bowl of fruit, a large mirror, and a window with curtains.

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, 0.1 km from Wellington Central Business District

Mohammad

NT$2,651

NT$3,049 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 hallway with a staircase, a painting, and a table with flowers.

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

11. DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

Wellington CBD, 0.2 km from Wellington Central Business District

Sarah

NT$2,901

NT$3,337 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 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.

12. Liberty Apartment Hotel

Te Aro, 1 km from Wellington Central Business District

Rachel

NT$1,881

NT$2,163 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

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.

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

13. Bella Vista Motel Wellington

Hataitai, 3.1 km from Wellington Central Business District

Jennifer

NT$2,757

NT$3,171 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

14. U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW

Wellington Waterfront, 0.7 km from Wellington Central Business District

Angela

NT$4,133

NT$4,752 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

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

15. Boulcott Suites

Te Aro, 0.4 km from Wellington Central Business District

chris

NT$2,878

NT$3,310 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

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.

16. Southgate Motor Inn

Newtown, 2.8 km from Wellington Central Business District

Stephen

NT$2,943

NT$3,384 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

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

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

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

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

17. Quest on Thorndon

Pipitea, 1.2 km from Wellington Central Business District

Megan

NT$2,790

NT$3,208 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

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

18. James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

Wellington CBD, 0.2 km from Wellington Central Business District

NT$2,634

NT$3,029 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

A modern interior with a green archway, a green sofa with floral cushions, a round table, and two potted plants.

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.

19. Naumi Hotel Wellington

Te Aro, 1.1 km from Wellington Central Business District

Con

NT$2,618

NT$3,011 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 bar area with multiple chandeliers, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

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

20. QT Wellington

Wellington Waterfront, 0.9 km from Wellington Central Business District

Heiko

NT$4,264

NT$4,904 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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Compare popular hotels close to Wellington Central Business District

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Quest 256 Lambton	9.8 Exceptional 803 reviews	View
The Intrepid Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 249 reviews	View
The Cobbler Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 110 reviews	View
Sofitel Wellington	9.4 Exceptional 780 reviews	View
Ohtel Wellington	9.4 Exceptional 378 reviews	View

Top Wellington Central Business District Hotel Reviews

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic stay! Room comfortable and very clean, parking easy, great location and the staff were amazing. Will definitely stay again when in Wellington."

Naumi Hotel Wellington

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent!!"

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

10/10 Excellent

"Great location for a function nearby"

Rydges Wellington

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome Pool and Meal.. great view from room"

Quest 256 Lambton

10/10 Excellent

"Good"

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"

Quest Wellington

10/10 Excellent

"Wellington Hunter Street Quest Hotel receptionist was very friendly and welcoming, our room was very clean and comfortable and the location in Wgtn CBD is perfect for a weekend in Wellington with shops, cafes, restaurants etc in very close proximity and buses to and from airport within minutes walk round the corner on Lambton Quay. The Art Deco vibe is great and their lift is amazing. Will definitely book them again for a weekend in Wgtn."

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?

To find more details about changing or cancelling your stay near Wellington Central Business District, click here.

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. 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. DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

12. Liberty Apartment Hotel

13. Bella Vista Motel Wellington

14. U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW

15. Boulcott Suites

16. Southgate Motor Inn

17. Quest on Thorndon

18. James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

19. Naumi Hotel Wellington

20. QT Wellington

Compare popular hotels close to Wellington Central Business District

Top Wellington Central Business District Hotel Reviews

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Naumi Hotel Wellington

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

Rydges Wellington

Quest 256 Lambton

Oaks Wellington Hotel

Quest Atrium Serviced Apartments

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

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