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

A modern restaurant with a high ceiling, geometric wall art, and a skylight. Tables and chairs are arranged for dining.

A spacious hallway with wooden flooring, a modern ceiling design, and a seating area with a colorful sofa and potted plants.

A modern interior with a wooden floor, a brown leather sofa, a green sofa, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

1. Haka House Wellington

Te Aro

$49

$56 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A building with a sign reading "TREK GLOBAL BACKPACKER."

A brightly colored room with a mural, a pool table, and comfortable seating areas.

A neatly made bed with a brown quilt, two pillows, and two rolled towels with bottles on them.

A reception area with a desk labeled "Reception / Guest services," a blue chair, and a globe decoration on the wall.

2. Trek Global Backpackers

Te Aro

$29

$33 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a painting on the wall.

A restaurant interior with a central seating area featuring a fire pit, multiple tables and chairs, and a counter with a person behind it.

A staircase with a wooden handrail and a black and white striped carpet.

A balcony with wooden railings, a brick building in the background, and a clear blue sky.

3. Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers

Pipitea

$34

$39 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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 rooftop terrace with wooden furniture and a glass enclosure.

A hallway with wooden paneling and a marble countertop.

4. The Marion Hostel

Te Aro

$59

$68 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A restaurant with wooden beams and hanging paper lanterns. Tables are arranged with chairs, and people are dining.

A staircase with wooden railings and a carpeted landing area.

A wooden door with a "No Smoking" sign, a coat rack, and a "Bathroom" sign.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a bathroom door.

5. The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers

Te Aro

$58

$67 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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Top neighborhoods in Wellington

A red cable car moving along a track, a body of water, and a cityscape with buildings and greenery.

A red cable car moving along a track, surrounded by lush greenery and ferns, with a cityscape and a body of water in the background.

A red cable car in a lush green area with a cityscape in the background.

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

Wellington CBD

Inner-city suburb boasting high-rise buildings and the financial heart of the region, Wellington Central offers access to Civic Square, Town Hall, Central Library, and the Wellington Cable Car.

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A street with a rainbow-colored bike lane, storefronts, and a Cuba St sign.

The Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa entrance with glass railings and a sign.

A colorful building with a red facade, a green door, and a small porch area.

A busy street with shops and restaurants, including Hotel Bristol and Bamboo.

Te Aro

Discover New Zealand's largest entertainment district, bustling with bars, clubs, theaters, and galleries. Explore Te Aro Park, the waterfront area, and Cuba Street's vibrant shops, cafes, and restaurants.

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A church with a tall tower and a cross on top.

A staircase leading to the National Library of New Zealand, Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa, with a warning sign about slippery steps.

A sign for Wellington Cathedral of St Paul Anglican with a building in the background.

The exterior of the National Library of New Zealand, featuring a modern architectural design with a prominent red and beige facade and a sign indicating its location.

The exterior of the National Library of New Zealand building with a prominent sign.

Thorndon

Thorndon charms visitors with its blend of colonial history and political significance in Wellington. The neighborhood showcases well-preserved Victorian villas alongside the iconic copper-domed Beehive parliament building. History buffs will love exploring Old St Paul's Church with its timber Gothic architecture and Katherine Mansfield House, birthplace of New Zealand's renowned author. Cozy cafes in converted heritage buildings serve modern Kiwi cuisine, perfect for refueling after walks along tree-canopied streets. The area is easily accessible by Wellington's bus network with frequent services to the city center. Parliament tours offer budget-friendly activities while boutique bed & breakfasts in restored villas provide charming accommodations.

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A coastal town with a clear blue sea, a sandy beach, a fountain, and buildings on a hillside.

A coastal town with a clear blue sea, a beach, and residential buildings.

A beach with waves, a sandy shore, and buildings on a hillside.

A beach with clear water, a sandy shore, and buildings in the background.

A man sitting on a bench by a waterfront with a fountain in the background.

Oriental Bay

Oriental Bay delivers prime Wellington waterfront living with a golden sand beach right at your doorstep. Joggers, cyclists, and families fill the curved promenade while sailboats dot the sparkling harbor. When you're not swimming at the beach, take in stunning views of the Wellington skyline or grab brunch at a waterside café. Upscale restaurants serve fresh seafood and New Zealand cuisine along the bay. Modern apartment towers and boutique hotels offer premium harbor-facing accommodations, though budget options are limited. The neighborhood connects easily to downtown via frequent buses, but most visitors prefer the scenic 10-minute walk along the waterfront.

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A coastal city with a marina, dense urban area, and surrounding hills.

A coastal cityscape at dusk with illuminated buildings, a marina, and mountains in the background.

A cityscape at dusk with illuminated buildings, a waterfront, and a prominent museum.

A nighttime cityscape with a river and a harbor.

A coastal cityscape with a harbor, buildings, and mountains in the background.

Mount Victoria

Perched on a lush hillside, Mount Victoria gives you front-row seats to Wellington's best harbor panoramas. The lookout crowns the neighborhood with jaw-dropping views worth every step of the climb. Victorian and Edwardian wooden homes in cheerful heritage colors line the winding streets. Walking trails through the Town Belt green space offer peaceful escapes just minutes from downtown buzz. Hungry explorers will need to head to nearby Courtenay Place for serious dining options. Accommodation ranges from charming boutique B&Bs to vacation rentals in character villas. Frequent buses connect to the city center in minutes, though the steep terrain rewards walkers with unexpected harbor glimpses between the historic homes.

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Top landmarks in Wellington

A modern building with a large illuminated sign and a prominent lion statue.

Te Papa

9.4/10 (3,522 reviews)

Te Papa is just one of the attractions in Te Aro, Wellington so you might want to stop by during your trip. Why not take a stroll along the port and watch the sunset while you're here? If you want to experience more of the culture Wellington has to offer, head to Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre, Michael Fowler Centre, and St James Theatre.

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A coastal cityscape with a stadium, dense urban buildings, and a mountainous backdrop.

Hnry Stadium

8.6/10 (656 reviews)

You could catch an event at Hnry Stadium, a stadium in Pipitea. Why not take a stroll along the port and watch the sunset while you're here? It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you think Hnry Stadium is cool, you also might like TSB Bank Arena and Basin Reserve, both located nearby.

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Wellington Central Business District

8.6/10 (3,026 reviews)

Wellington Central Business District is worth a pic or two when discovering Te Aro. Why not take a stroll along the port and watch the sunset while you're here?

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A sign with the word "CUBA" in large red letters.

Cuba Street Mall

8.6/10 (3,907 reviews)

If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Cuba Street Mall in Te Aro. Why not take a stroll along the port and watch the sunset while you're here? Splash some more cash at Lambton Quay.

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A bar with various bottles and decorations.

Courtenay Place

8.4/10 (2,096 reviews)

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to Courtenay Place— just one of the monuments in Te Aro. Why not take a stroll along the port and watch the sunset while you're here?

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A modern building with a glass facade and colorful geometric patterns.

TSB Bank Arena

8.8/10 (395 reviews)

You could catch an event at TSB Bank Arena, a stadium in Wellington CBD. Why not take a stroll along the port and watch the sunset while you're here? If you think TSB Bank Arena is cool, you also might like Hnry Stadium and Basin Reserve, both located nearby.

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A historic building with classical architecture, surrounded by a well-maintained garden with various flowering plants.

New Zealand Parliament Buildings

8.6/10 (243 reviews)

New Zealand Parliament Buildings is worth a pic or two when discovering Pipitea. Why not take a stroll along the port and watch the sunset while you're here? It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.

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Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre

Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre is worth a pic or two when discovering Te Aro.

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Wellington and related destinations

Between two shores, a compact capital where the wind has a personality and locals measure coffee in scientific terms. The Museum of Wellington City and Sea chronicles maritime history while the waterfront buzzes with impromptu performers. Te Papa museum demands hours to explore Māori treasures and earthquake simulators that shake with alarming authenticity. The cable car climbs to Botanic Gardens offering harbor views worth every creaky minute of the journey. Parliament's 'Beehive' building houses politicians who might be spotted in Cuba Street cafés debating policy over flat whites. Wellington Zoo's red pandas steal the show, while Carter Observatory reveals southern constellations invisible to northern visitors.

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About the destination

Visitors to Wellington like this welcoming city's museums, restaurants, and port. You might find the perfect souvenir at Lambton Quay or Cuba Street Mall. You might find that sights like TSB Bank Arena and City Gallery Wellington are worth a visit.