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

$136
per adult
Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Explorer
Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket

Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket

$62
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket
Wellington Asian Walking Food Odyssey

Wellington Asian Walking Odyssey

$141
per adult
Wellington Asian Walking 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
Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

$20
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
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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
$57 nightly
The price is $66 total per night from Dec 4 to Dec 5
$66 total
Dec 4 - Dec 5
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,011 reviews)
"The room was very clean and nicely styled. The staff are nice and very helpful. The room was a bit small for two people and luggage, but we still enjoyed it."

Reviewed on Nov 9, 2026

Naumi Studio Wellington
Oaks Wellington Hotel

Oaks Wellington Hotel

4.5 out of 5
89 Courtenay Place Wellington Wellington
$72 nightly
The price is $83 total per night from Dec 6 to Dec 7
$83 total
Dec 6 - Dec 7
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Clean room comfortable bed helpful staff"

Reviewed on Nov 8, 2026

Oaks Wellington Hotel
Naumi Hotel Wellington

Naumi Hotel Wellington

4.5 out of 5
10 Dunlop Terrace Wellington Wellington
$100 nightly
The price is $115 total per night from Dec 6 to Dec 7
$115 total
Dec 6 - Dec 7
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 in our reviews. ...
Naumi Hotel Wellington
Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT

Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT

4.5 out of 5
90 Cable Street, Wellington
$77 nightly
The price is $88 total per night from Dec 7 to Dec 8
$88 total
Dec 7 - Dec 8
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)
"Great hotel, the staff were so friendly and accomodating and this place is close to everywhere! We even had a washer and dryer so we didnt have to pack laundry home. However, for a 2 bedroom suite on the 3RD floor there should have been curtains at least. There was a Lot of street noise, and it was ..."

Reviewed on Nov 9, 2026

Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT
Liberty Apartment Hotel

Liberty Apartment Hotel

4 out of 5
79 Taranaki St Wellington Wellington
$57 nightly
The price is $67 total per night from Dec 10 to Dec 11
$67 total
Dec 10 - Dec 11
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 ...
Liberty Apartment Hotel
The Viv Hotel Wellington

The Viv Hotel Wellington

4 out of 5
25 Vivian Street, Te Aro Wellington Greater Wellington
$61 nightly
The price is $71 total per night from Nov 15 to Nov 16
$71 total
Nov 15 - Nov 16
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (749 reviews)
"Nice hotel in Wellington. Close to Victoria park and walkable to Cuba Street. Room was clean and nice. We stayed only one night to take ferry next day. Location as great to walk park and evening on Cuba Street."

Reviewed on Nov 6, 2026

The Viv Hotel Wellington
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Where to stay in Te Aro

Find the best Te Aro areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about 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 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 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 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.

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.

Te Aro

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