Title: Visit Hamilton Central: 2026 Hamilton Central, Hamilton Travel Guide | Expedia.com [Hotels in Hamilton Central](https://expedia.com/Hamilton-Central-Hamilton-Hotels.0-n693039871457718272-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Hamilton](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Hamilton.d6048121.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Hamilton](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Hamilton.d6048121.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Hamilton Central](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Hamilton-Central.d693039871457718272.Car-Rental-Guide)[Hamilton Central Vacations](https://expedia.com/Hamilton-Central.d693039871457718272.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Hamilton Central ## Hamilton ![The Waikato River flowing through central Hamilton](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/693039871457718272/f0033727-ad35-4fbd-a066-ee0e5c9a31b4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Waikato River flowing through central Hamilton](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/693039871457718272/f0033727-ad35-4fbd-a066-ee0e5c9a31b4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048121/94ce94f0-4df2-4db3-9869-24bc78847870.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![It's just a jump to the left...and then a step to your right. Tucked away off Victoria Street, you'll find the unlikely statue of Riff Raff from The Rocky Horror Picture Show in downtown Hamilton. Apparently it's creator, Richard O'Brien, lived and cut hair here in the spot of the now gone Embassy Theatre, which housed the Late Night Double Feature Picture Show. It's astounding!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048121/112546da-1941-4328-b57a-0e31387ddb09.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Waikato featuring fishing and a lake or waterhole](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047974/a7dad900-cc36-4449-9b86-8f1c8c7fd06e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Hamilton Central Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Hamilton Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Hamilton.dx6048121) --- ### 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.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048121/94ce94f0-4df2-4db3-9869-24bc78847870.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Hamilton-Central-Business-District-Hamilton.d3000664945.Vacation-Attraction) ![Hamilton Gardens showing a bridge and a pond as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111820/b6f83733-5baa-47a6-95a1-5a5d7ba79bd8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Hamilton-Gardens-Hamilton-East.d6111820.Vacation-Attraction) ![ the closeup image of auckland new zealand temple. A temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532610849/1c00dc79-e8c6-4e9c-8f26-b80d2076e746.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hamilton New Zealand LDS Temple 4.5/5(3 reviews) Find out about the history of Hamilton when you take a trip to Hamilton New Zealand LDS Temple. While in this relaxing area, find time to visit its spas. [](https://expedia.com/Hamilton-New-Zealand-LDS-Temple-Temple-View.d553248621532610849.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/SkyCity-Hamilton-Hamilton-Central.d6294027.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Hamilton-Centre-Place-Hamilton-Central.d6226675.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Waikato-Museum-Of-Art-And-History-Hamilton-Central.d6111816.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Raglan: Sunset Canyoning Tour and Glowworm Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4565462/02b06aa0-3f82-4162-acfc-4545b47c3407.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Raglan: Sunset Canyoning Tour and Glowworm Experience $90 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/raglan-sunset-canyoning-tour-and-glowworm-experience.a4565462.activity-details) ![Lake Karapiro: Evening Kayak Glowworm Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4524151/595ea38e-9f80-45b3-8cef-cfa98ebdd031.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lake Karapiro: Evening Kayak Glowworm Tour $90 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/lake-karapiro-evening-kayak-glowworm-tour.a4524151.activity-details) ![Waitomo Glow Worm Caves](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1395243/22b176f5-1d78-4ae6-b313-eaabc1f15c89.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Small-Group Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland $307 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/small-group-hobbiton-and-waitomo-day-tour-with-lunch-from-auckland.a1395243.activity-details) [See all activities in Hamilton](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Hamilton.d6048121.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Hamilton Central Hotel Deals ![Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5970000/5960700/5960694/229d6e44_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge 16 Thackeray Street Hamilton $65 nightly $75 total Mar 5 - Mar 6 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this motel in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions ArtsPost and Waikato Museum of Art and History are ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (842 reviews) Water out of shower like a hose, couldn't be adjusted. Toilet wasnt practical. Unable to get refund as office wasn't open, needed to make another trip back. Was not aware that we had too pay $100 bond on arrival and would not get back till room inspected at 0900 on departure Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F5%2F2026&endDate=3%2F6%2F2026&selected=5960694&PinnedHotelID=5960694&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693039871457718272) ![Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4480000/4478500/4478409/dbcaffd8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center 287 Victoria Street Hamilton $65 nightly $74 total Mar 8 - Mar 9 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ... 7.2/10 Good! (1,002 reviews) The room was big and the beds were excellent. Unfortunately the room had an awful smell and the bathroom was very poorly designed. It felt scary to get in and out of the shower, there was no towel rail and the glass above the sink meant you bumped your head when you tried to use it. ... Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F8%2F2026&endDate=3%2F9%2F2026&selected=4478409&PinnedHotelID=4478409&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693039871457718272) ![Anglesea Motel and Conference Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/860000/851300/851265/ae9e6115_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Anglesea Motel and Conference Centre 36 Liverpool Street Hamilton $59 nightly $68 total Feb 24 - Feb 25 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Founders Theatre and FMG Stadium Waikato ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (455 reviews) Brilliant value right in cbd, easy walk to main street for food options. Polite staff. Glad to be given nice size bottle of milk, not the tiny uht bottles! Great sized rooms,nicely rennovated. Clean and lovely bathroom with spa bath. Would definitely recommend 👌 Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F24%2F2026&endDate=2%2F25%2F2026&selected=851265&PinnedHotelID=851265&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693039871457718272) ![ibis Hamilton Tainui](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1730000/1725300/1725279/3cfded77_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### ibis Hamilton Tainui 18 Alma Street Hamilton $114 nightly $131 total Mar 1 - Mar 2 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hamilton. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews) Room was great, clean and comfortable Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F1%2F2026&endDate=3%2F2%2F2026&selected=1725279&PinnedHotelID=1725279&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693039871457718272) ![Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3150000/3145600/3145591/07b3d4e4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton 23 Clarence Street Hamilton $78 nightly $91 total Mar 8 - Mar 9 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this 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! (1,003 reviews) The location was very handy. We didn't have a car but walked and walked! Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F8%2F2026&endDate=3%2F9%2F2026&selected=3145591&PinnedHotelID=3145591&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693039871457718272) ![VR Hamilton](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1770000/1762900/1762825/f33a6bb7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### VR Hamilton 237 Victoria Street Hamilton $44 nightly $51 total Mar 2 - Mar 3 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and an airport shuttle (surcharge). 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[](https://expedia.com/Hamilton-Whitiora.dx693039156669120512) ![Seamless 360 degree aerial drone panoramic view over the city of Hamilton, captured over the Waikato River in Fairfield, in the Waikato region of New Zealand.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976007537/c176aa1c-de5a-408a-a35b-a150956f44a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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 Claudelands Park and Globox Arena. [](https://expedia.com/Hamilton-Fairfield.dx553248635976007537) ![Aerial drone view, from Claudelands Bridge, over Hamilton City](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635974587250/9b29a1b7-14b9-4d2e-8463-e06fdca619ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Claudelands If you're spending some time in Claudelands, Globox Arena and Claudelands Park are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.com/Hamilton-Claudelands.dx553248635974587250) ![Dusk along the Waikato River in Hamilton, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976008248/3c57970d-0ac5-4ac4-b052-4b9ab4b1b01d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Frankton 3.5/5(2 area reviews) While visiting Frankton, you might make a stop by sights like FMG Stadium Waikato and Seddon Park. [](https://expedia.com/Hamilton-Frankton.dx553248635976008248) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Hamilton Lake While Hamilton Lake isn't home to many top sights, Lake Rotoroa and SkyCity Hamilton are some notable places to visit nearby. 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