Hamilton Central

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Popular places to visit

I would not usually consider a garden a must-see experience, but I am really glad a local told us to visit Hamilton Gardens. The experience of wandering through a maze of hedges that open into perfectly cultivated gardens plucked complete from other countries and other eras was quite possibly the closest I will ever come to feeling like Alice in Wonderland come to life. You never know what magical sight waits around the next bend in the path.

Hamilton Central Business District

4/5(6 reviews)

Hamilton Central Business District is just one of the places to see in Hamilton, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront or visit the casinos in the area.

Hamilton Central Business District
Hamilton Gardens showing a bridge and a pond as well as a small group of people

Hamilton Gardens

5/5(26 reviews)

From the peaceful Japanese Zen Garden to the explosion of color in the Indian Char Bagh Garden, anyone who loves nature will enjoy this man-made paradise.

Hamilton Gardens

SkyCity Hamilton

4.5/5(6 reviews)

Why not roll the dice with a visit to SkyCity Hamilton during your travels in Hamilton? Visit the area's spas or amble around its riverfront.

SkyCity Hamilton

Hamilton Centre Place

4/5(12 reviews)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Hamilton Centre Place during your visit to Hamilton. Visit the area's spas or amble around its riverfront.

Hamilton Centre Place

Riff Raff

4/5(2 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Hamilton with a trip to Riff Raff. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the spas in the area.

Riff Raff

Waikato Museum of Art and History

Learn about the area’s rich Māori history, take in over 3,000 works of art and interact with the wonders of science in this ever-changing cultural center.

Waikato Museum of Art and History

Things to do

Romantic tour in Hamilton

Romantic tour in Hamilton

$529
per traveler
Romantic tour in Hamilton
Classic Alpaca Tour in New Zealand

Classic Alpaca Tour in New Zealand

$30
per adult
Classic Alpaca Tour in New Zealand
Raglan: Sunset Canyoning Tour and Glowworm Experience

Raglan: Sunset Canyoning Tour and Glowworm Experience

$89
per adult
Raglan: Sunset Canyoning Tour and Glowworm Experience
Waitomo Glow Worm Caves

Small-Group Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland

$286
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Small-Group Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland
Forest of Ruru in the morning

Full-Day Rainforest Getaway in Northland

$93
per adult
Full-Day Rainforest Getaway in Northland
Native Tuatara at Sanctuary Mountain

Sanctuary Mountain (Mt Maungatautari) & Waitomo Luxury Day tour from Auckland

$388
per adult
Sanctuary Mountain (Mt Maungatautari) & Waitomo Luxury Day tour from Auckland
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Hamilton Central Hotel Deals

Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center
Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center
3.5 out of 5
287 Victoria Street, Hamilton
$86 nightly
The price is $99 total per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
$99 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Staff were friendly access easy very clean"

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center
Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton
Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton
4 out of 5
23 Clarence Street, Hamilton
$75 nightly
The price is $87 total per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
$87 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Location close to central city outskirts was great. Also close to rwo supermarkets. Booked a standard room which was comfortable and quiet."

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2025

Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton
Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge
Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge
4 out of 5
16 Thackeray Street, Hamilton
Stay at this 4-star motel in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions SkyCity Hamilton and ArtsPost are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (712 reviews)
"Finished, thanks."

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2025

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Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge
Novotel Tainui Hamilton
Novotel Tainui Hamilton
4.5 out of 5
7 Alma Street, Hamilton
$158 nightly
The price is $182 total per night from Jul 3 to Jul 4
$182 total
Jul 3 - Jul 4
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
"Great location, helpful staff, very clean"

Reviewed on May 25, 2025

Novotel Tainui Hamilton
VR Hamilton
VR Hamilton
4 out of 5
237 Victoria Street, Hamilton
Fully refundable
$47 nightly
The price is $54 total per night from Jul 30 to Jul 31
$54 total
Jul 30 - Jul 31
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
6.4/10 (1,002 reviews)
"Good value"

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2025

VR Hamilton
Quest on London
Quest on London
4 out of 5
51 London Street, Cnr London and Victoria Streets, Hamilton
$111 nightly
The price is $128 total per night from Jul 2 to Jul 3
$128 total
Jul 2 - Jul 3
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (389 reviews)
"Great location and fantastic staff! Only issue in room is dryer door was falling off (I forgot to tell front desk when we left). Parking is tight; difficult to turn around, I’ve never been a fan of car stacking, but we didn’t have any issues. Everything else was great!"

Reviewed on May 14, 2025

Quest on London
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Other neighborhoods around Hamilton Central

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Whitiora

While visiting Whitiora, you might make a stop by sights like Whitiora Bible Church and Prodrive Golf.

Whitiora
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Fairfield

While Fairfield might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Globox Arena and Claudelands Park.

Fairfield
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Claudelands

If you're spending some time in Claudelands, Globox Arena and Claudelands Park are top sights worth seeing.

Claudelands
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Frankton

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

While visiting Frankton, you might make a stop by sights like FMG Stadium Waikato and Seddon Park.

Frankton
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Hamilton Lake

While Hamilton Lake isn't home to many top sights, Lake Rotoroa and SkyCity Hamilton are some notable places to visit nearby.

Hamilton Lake
Hamilton Gardens which includes heritage elements and wildflowers

Hamilton East

4/5(1 area review)

While visiting Hamilton East, you might make a stop by sights like Hamilton Gardens and Waikato River.

Hamilton East
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Hamilton Central

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