The Best Hotels Closest to Cable Car Museum 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 long, narrow hallway with a patterned wall and carpeted floor.

A modern hallway with an elevator, a reception desk with a floral arrangement, and a digital display.

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, 0.4 mi from Cable Car Museum

Shelley

$73 nightly

$83 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel lobby with a dining area, seating, and decorative elements.

A window with a grid pattern, through which a building with a modern design and a flat roof is visible.

A building with a neon sign that reads "THE INTERCITY."

A bathroom with a dark tiled wall, a round mirror, a sink, and a yellow shower curtain.

2. The Intrepid Hotel

Te Aro, 0.7 mi from Cable Car Museum

Kelly

$102 nightly

$118 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small kitchenette, and a walk-in closet.

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 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.

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf filled with books.

3. The Cobbler Hotel

Te Aro, 0.7 mi from Cable Car Museum

Tamara

$95 nightly

$109 total

Oct 8 - Oct 9

Total with taxes and fees

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 modern hotel with a prominent 'SOFITEL' sign, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

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, 0.5 mi from Cable Car Museum

Timothy

$125 nightly

$143 total

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the cityscape through the window.

A reception desk with a vase of flowers, a laptop, and a notepad.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'SOJOURN' sign, multiple floors, and a mix of window styles.

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

5. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee

Te Aro, 0.7 mi from Cable Car Museum

Norman

$83 nightly

$96 total

Oct 9 - Oct 10

Total with taxes and fees

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

A modern living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and abstract paintings on the wall.

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

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and artwork on the wall.

6. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

Newtown, 1.7 mi from Cable Car Museum

Rebecca

$74 nightly

$86 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

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

A rooftop terrace with wooden furniture and a glass enclosure.

A hallway with wooden paneling and a marble countertop.

A modern building with a curved facade, a prominent entrance with a blue awning, and a large circular structure to the left.

7. The Marion Hostel

Te Aro, 0.8 mi from Cable Car Museum

Florian

$51 nightly

$59 total

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a geometric-patterned wall.

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.

A restaurant with a long dining table set with wine glasses, candles, and menus.

8. Bolton Hotel

Wellington CBD, 0.5 mi from Cable Car Museum

Shane

$88 nightly

$103 total

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Total with taxes and fees

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, a desk, a chair, and a view of the city.

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

A modern bathroom with a bathtub, two sinks, a mirror, and a view of a landscape through a glass partition.

9. Ohtel Wellington

Oriental Bay, 1.1 mi from Cable Car Museum

Julian

$109 nightly

$126 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

A modern living room with a view of the sea, featuring a sofa set, a coffee table, and a side table with decorative items.

10. InterContinental Wellington by IHG

Wellington CBD, 0.5 mi from Cable Car Museum

Rob

$150 nightly

$172 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

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 kitchen with a marble countertop, built-in appliances, and a large window providing natural light.

A reception area with two cylindrical counters, a checkered floor, and a modern chandelier.

11. TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

Te Aro, 0.9 mi from Cable Car Museum

Gayle

$71 nightly

$81 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

A modern hotel lobby with a marble wall, glass doors, and potted plants.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a window with curtains, and a wooden headboard.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a patterned carpet.

12. Adina CityLife Wellington

Wellington CBD, 0.4 mi from Cable Car Museum

Mohammad

$65 nightly

$74 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, a pedestrian area, and a street view with traffic lights.

13. DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

Wellington CBD, 0.4 mi from Cable Car Museum

Sarah

$91 nightly

$105 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

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

A multi-story building with a prominent 'SHARP' sign at the top.

14. Liberty Apartment Hotel

Te Aro, 0.8 mi from Cable Car Museum

Tracey

$50 nightly

$59 total

Oct 20 - Oct 21

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

A hotel room with large windows, a flat-screen TV, orange upholstered chairs, a small table, and a carpeted floor.

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

15. James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

Wellington CBD, 0.4 mi from Cable Car Museum

$70 nightly

$80 total

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Total with taxes and fees

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 sofa, a coffee table, and a bed with a headboard.

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.

16. U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW

Wellington Waterfront, 0.8 mi from Cable Car Museum

Angela

$107 nightly

$126 total

Oct 5 - Oct 6

Total with taxes and fees

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony.

17. Naumi Hotel Wellington

Te Aro, 0.8 mi from Cable Car Museum

Con

$70 nightly

$82 total

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Total with taxes and fees

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 modern living room with two grey sofas, a coffee table, and a view of buildings through large windows.

18. Quest on Thorndon

Pipitea, 1 mi from Cable Car Museum

Glen

$80 nightly

$93 total

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Total with taxes and fees

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 hotel room with a bed, a window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a balcony with a glass door.

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

19. Boulcott Suites

Te Aro, 0.4 mi from Cable Car Museum

Waimarie

$80 nightly

$92 total

Oct 23 - Oct 24

Total with taxes and fees

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

A hallway with an exit sign, an elevator, and potted plants.

A compact kitchen with a sink, stove, and cabinets, leading to a bedroom with a bed and a bathroom with a toilet and sink.

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

20. Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Wellington CBD, 0.4 mi from Cable Car Museum

Christina

$63 nightly

$72 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

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Compare popular hotels close to Cable Car Museum

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Quest 256 Lambton	9.8 Exceptional 798 reviews	View
The Intrepid Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 246 reviews	View
The Cobbler Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 108 reviews	View
Sofitel Wellington	9.4 Exceptional 780 reviews	View
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee	9.4 Exceptional 290 reviews	View

Top Cable Car Museum Hotel Reviews

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"

Rydges Wellington

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location, staff were great The room was well equipped & the food was great"

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay. Our room was as new; everything was spotless and well presented. Daily service available if required. Easily accessible parking and a lift to Lambton Quay nearby. Staff were great, with professional service and some good advice on places to see and a good map. Priced very well compared to others. We haven't stayed here for a couple of years, but this will now be our new go-to place to stay in Wellington"

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

8/10 Good

"It was very central and meal was good"

Naumi Studio Wellington

8/10 Good

"Great central location. The trade off was it was a bit noisy on Friday night"

Travelodge Hotel Wellington

8/10 Good

"The shower did leak water into the floor but otherwise a good stay. Central to everything"

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"

Bolton Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"This is a very nice hotel."

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A brick observatory with a large dome under a clear blue sky.

Carter Observatory

8.4/10 (42 reviews)

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A large glass conservatory surrounded by manicured gardens and a hilltop house.

Botanic Gardens

9.0/10 (620 reviews)

A horticultural hot spot of color and sweet fragrances features native plants, rare trees and glowing insects.

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A historic building with a central dome, large windows, and a flagpole.

Victoria University of Wellington

8.8/10 (368 reviews)

Explore the campus of Victoria University of Wellington as part of your travels around Wellington. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

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A historic house with a large porch and a sign in the foreground.

Antrim House

8.0/10 (1 review)

A symbol of the self-made family, this Victorian estate opens its doors for the public to admire its ornate décor and stately rooms.

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

Wellington Central Business District

8.6/10 (3,026 reviews)

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 fascinating museums and acclaimed art scene in this walkable area.

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Kelburn Park

Explore the great outdoors at Kelburn Park, a lovely green space in Wellington. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

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Khandallah Park

Explore the great outdoors at Khandallah Park, a lovely green space in Wellington. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Cable Car Museum?

Cable Car Museum is located in a welcoming area of Wellington known for its array of dining options and top museums. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 153 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Cable Car Museum?

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. It's located just a short 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Cable Car Museum. Other good options close by include Gilmer Apartment Hotel and InterContinental Wellington by IHG.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Cable Car Museum?

Expedia has 153 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Cable Car Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Cable Car Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available near Cable Car Museum.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Cable Car Museum?

For more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Cable Car Museum, click here.

What can I see and do near Cable Car Museum?

Study the collections at Te Papa, Carter Observatory, or Museum of Wellington City and Sea. Old St Paul's, Parliament House, and Te Aro Pa are monuments to see when you're exploring the area around Cable Car Museum. You can catch a show at Michael Fowler Centre, St James Theatre, and Embassy Theatre.

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Our top choices for Cable Car Museum hotels

1. Quest 256 Lambton

2. The Intrepid Hotel

3. The Cobbler Hotel

4. Sofitel Wellington

5. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee

6. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

7. The Marion Hostel

8. Bolton Hotel

9. Ohtel Wellington

10. InterContinental Wellington by IHG

11. TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

12. Adina CityLife Wellington

13. DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

14. Liberty Apartment Hotel

15. James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

16. U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW

17. Naumi Hotel Wellington

18. Quest on Thorndon

19. Boulcott Suites

20. Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Compare popular hotels close to Cable Car Museum

Top Cable Car Museum Hotel Reviews

Oaks Wellington Hotel

Rydges Wellington

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

Naumi Studio Wellington

Travelodge Hotel Wellington

Quest Atrium Serviced Apartments

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

Bolton Hotel

Other attractions near Cable Car Museum

Carter Observatory

Botanic Gardens

Victoria University of Wellington

Antrim House

Wellington Cable Car

Wellington Central Business District

Kelburn Park

Khandallah Park

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