Hamilton Central Travel Guide
Hamilton
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Popular places to visit
Hamilton Central Business District
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 Gardens
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 New Zealand LDS Temple
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.
SkyCity Hamilton
Why not roll the dice with a visit to SkyCity Hamilton during your visit to Hamilton? Visit the area's spas or amble around its riverfront.
Hamilton Centre Place
You can enjoy retail therapy at Hamilton Centre Place during your stay in Hamilton. Visit the area's spas or amble around its riverfront.
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.
Things to do
Raglan: Sunset Canyoning Tour and Glowworm Experience
Lake Karapiro: Evening Kayak Glowworm Tour
The best of Hamilton Private walking tour
Cambridge, Matamata, Waitomo: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise
Top hotels in Hamilton Central
Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge
The room was spotless staff i met was friendly and helpful Geat stay thanks a lot
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center
We had no complaints about the room,service,and so handy to everything we wanted to do thank you
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Anglesea Motel and Conference Centre
clean, walkable access to stores and food.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
ibis Hamilton Tainui
The room was clean and tidy. Everyone was plenty and helpful. Right in the middle of town. Breakfast good the next morning. Overall a nice present place to stay.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton
The room needed a renovation!!! The walls at the floor, at the carpet were swollen, there must have been a very bad water/flood to damage them like that. Therefore, there could be mold in the walls!!! Fixtures in the bathroom very old style...old jet tub, Etc.!!!
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
VR Hamilton
Staff couldn’t understand English.. room had tea and coffee no milk what’s the point of having it and staff couldn’t direct to nearest dairy
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hamilton Central
Whitiora
When in Whitiora, you can plan a visit to FMG Stadium Waikato and Hamilton Centre Place, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Fairfield
Fairfield might not have many top sights, but Claudelands Park and Globox Arena are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Claudelands
While visiting Claudelands, you might make a stop by sights like Globox Arena and Claudelands Park.
Frankton
While visiting Frankton, you might make a stop by sights like FMG Stadium Waikato and Seddon Park.
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 East
While visiting Hamilton East, you might make a stop by sights like Hamilton Gardens and Waikato River.
