Te Aro
Wellington
Popular places to visit
Cuba Street Mall
Enjoy artisan coffees, sample specialty foods, browse through vintage shops or hunt for retro bargains in Wellington's bohemian heart.
Te Papa
See, smell and touch the exhibits at New Zealand’s hi-tech and interactive free national museum.
Wellington Central Business District
Wellington Central Business District is just one of the places to see in Wellington, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Courtenay Place
Shop, wine and dine in this culinary hot spot on one of Wellington's most fashionable streets.
Bucket Fountain
Bucket Fountain is just one of the places to see in Wellington, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre
Learn about the events happening in Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre during your trip to Wellington. Visit the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.
Things to do
Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour
Wellington city heights shared sightseeing tour
Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
Top hotels in Te Aro
Naumi Studio Wellington
"Great location and friendly, professional staff. Room was exactly what we needed, clean, and well appointed."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Oaks Wellington Hotel
"Great location with short walk to waterfront and cable car. Buffet breakfast was good."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT
"Great location and the art wasbam"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Microtel by Wyndham Wellington
"Very convenient. Reception staff were accommodating. Room we were allocated was small but functional. The bathroom was directly across from the bed with a glass door (fogged) and I’m not sure how I would feel about that if sharing with a friend. But great location."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Wellington Taranaki Street
"Pros Location, price, check in staff, cleanliness, nice and new, bed was so so comfy, no outside noise, black out curtains. The 1 bed had a washer and dryer in the bathroom and the water pressure in the shower was fantastic. Cons No hand/body soap in bathroom or shower, both were just empty. If you ..."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street
"While the room and the property was decent enough, the shower in the bathroom was filthy. We ended up scrubbing the walls of the shower ourselves, cleaning off layers of mold and mildew. We never had the chance to discuss it with the front desk as it is really tough to find anybody at the front desk ..."
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Te Aro
Wellington Waterfront
The abundant dining options and interesting museums are top of the list for many visitors to Wellington Waterfront. A stop by Te Papa or TSB Bank Arena might round out your trip.
Mount Cook
If you're spending some time in Mount Cook, Central Park and Basin Reserve are top sights worth seeing.
Mount Victoria
If you're spending some time in Mount Victoria, Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.
Wellington CBD
If you're spending some time in Wellington CBD, Wellington Cable Car and TSB Bank Arena are top sights worth seeing.
Oriental Bay
If you're spending some time in Oriental Bay, Oriental Bay Beach and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.
Kelburn
While visiting Kelburn, you might make a stop by sights like Botanic Gardens and Zealandia.
