Te Aro

Wellington

A street with a rainbow-colored bike lane, storefronts, and a Cuba St sign.
A colorful building with a red facade, a green door, and a small porch area.
A record store with vinyl records on shelves and a turntable in the foreground.
A modern building with a large billboard advertising an animation exhibition.
A tall building with a fingerprint design and the text "TE PAPA OUR PLACE" on its side.

Stay near popular Te Aro attractions

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

Te Papa

9.4/10 (3,522 reviews)
See, smell and touch the exhibits at New Zealand’s hi-tech and interactive free national museum.
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Things to do

Wellington: Walking Tour with Museum & Cable Car Ticket

Wellington: Walking Tour with Museum & Cable Car Ticket

$54
per adult
Wellington: Walking Tour with Museum & Cable Car Ticket
Wellington Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Cycle Tour

Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Explorer

$137
per adult
Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Explorer
Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket

Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket

$63
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket
Wellington Asian Walking Food Odyssey

Wellington Asian Walking Food Odyssey

$143
per adult
Wellington Asian Walking Food Odyssey
Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament

Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament in Wellington

$37
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament in Wellington
Cruise through stunning Oriental Bay, one of Wellingtons most desirable suburbs!

Full Day Guided Wellington Tour including guided tour at Te Papa

$169
per adult
Full Day Guided Wellington Tour including guided tour at Te Papa
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Te Aro Hotel Deals

Naumi Studio Wellington

Naumi Studio Wellington

4 out of 5
213 Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington Wellington
$44 nightly
The price is $52 total per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
$52 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Great original decor, helpful and friendly staff, comfortable beds, clean room, fab location. Highly recommend and will be back."

Reviewed on Oct 4, 2026

Naumi Studio Wellington
Oaks Wellington Hotel

Oaks Wellington Hotel

4.5 out of 5
89 Courtenay Place Wellington Wellington
$73 nightly
The price is $84 total per night from Oct 11 to Oct 12
$84 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"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"

Reviewed on Oct 4, 2026

Oaks Wellington Hotel
Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT

Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT

4.5 out of 5
90 Cable Street, Wellington
$100 nightly
The price is $115 total per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
$115 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Room was well presented and quiet but the air conditioning / heating was noisy. If you turned it off it got cold and there’s no blankets in the rooms. The pool is a bit disappointing there’s no lights in the pool and nowhere to sit if you’re not going in the pool. Room was well presented with everything ..."

Reviewed on Oct 5, 2026

Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT
Liberty Apartment Hotel

Liberty Apartment Hotel

4 out of 5
79 Taranaki St Wellington Wellington
$45 nightly
The price is $53 total per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
$53 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this apartment in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and in-room washers/dryers. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (204 reviews)
"Lovely staff. Great location. Comfy beds. Not noisy. Really enjoyed it. Property could do with a fresh coat of paint. But besides from superficial stuff the real point is, its a great place to stay. Will be back. August cafe 5 min walk worth visit."

Reviewed on Oct 4, 2026

Liberty Apartment Hotel
TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

4 out of 5
15 Tory Street, Te Aro Wellington
$71 nightly
The price is $81 total per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
$81 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (842 reviews)
"Great little hotel with friendly staff. We found the location so handy to bars, restaurants and cafes. Loved my stay will return again the future"

Reviewed on Oct 5, 2026

TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street
West Plaza Hotel

West Plaza Hotel

4 out of 5
110 Wakefield Street Wellington
$68 nightly
The price is $78 total per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
$78 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
West Plaza Hotel
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Where to stay in Te Aro

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

Wellington CBD

While visiting Wellington CBD, you might make a stop by sights like Wellington Cable Car and New Zealand Portrait Gallery.

A coastal town with a mix of residential and commercial buildings, surrounded by hills and a large body of water.

Petone

Seaside views, cafes, and waterfront views are some highlights of Petone. Make a stop by Petone Foreshore or Petone Settlers Museum while you're exploring.

A waterfront with a boathouse, a crane, and modern buildings.

Wellington Waterfront

The ample dining options and fascinating 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.

A mountainous landscape with a prominent snow-capped peak, dense green forest, and rugged terrain.

Mount Cook

While visiting Mount Cook, you might make a stop by sights like Basin Reserve and Central Park.

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

If you're spending some time in Mount Victoria, Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.

Te Aro

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