Dunedin City Centre Travel Guide
Dunedin
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Popular places to visit
The Octagon
Dunedin’s city center combines some of the city’s finest historic buildings with serene parkland and relaxed cafés.
Dunedin Town Hall
Watch rock concerts and classical music recitals at this auditorium, which is one of several facilities located in the Dunedin Centre.
Speight's Brewery
Learn the secrets of one of New Zealand’s most successful beer companies with a visit to this historic brewery.
St. Paul's Cathedral
Dramatic architecture, exquisite sculptures, superb stained-glass windows and one of the country’s largest pipe organs are all on show at Dunedin’s Anglican cathedral.
Regent Theatre
A busy schedule of book fairs, family-friendly theatrical shows, film screenings, live concerts and well-known Broadway productions makes this city theatre a one-stop venue for cultural events.
Dunedin Public Art Gallery
View work by some of Europe’s finest painters along with exhibits that showcase the abundance of talented artisans in New Zealand.
Things to do
Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket
Iconic Shore Excursion: Dunedin City Highlights Tour
Dunedin: Otago Peninsula Clearwater Wildlife Tour
Dunedin City and Coastal Views 3-Hour Small-Group Guided Tour
Scenic Coastal Train Journey from Dunedin
Top hotels in Dunedin City Centre
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
This is a wonderful hotel but was very disappointed with the staff on check in. We arrived after 2pm, check in was 2pm, and the room wasn't ready. We sat in the foyer for almost an hour then when I approached the Duty Manager he me told the room had been ready for awhile. Clearly they hadn't noted ...
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
The staff at the Scenic were friendly and most helpful. Good location and easy to get around the city. Many of the sites were within walking distance.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin was conveniently located for walking downtown (& returning UPHILL!); however, their on-site restaurant was closed "until further notice" (we never saw any work being done on the restaurant!) so the "included breakfast" was quite limited! (The breakfast staff tried their best, ...
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
The Victoria Hotel Dunedin
There was some road noise. Also the room was very warm. Too warm.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
315 Euro Motel & Serviced Apartments
Clean, location, good kitchen
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Distinction Dunedin Hotel
Quiet and clean, central location and friendly staff
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Dunedin City Centre
Roslyn
The bars and waterfront are just a few features travellers like about Roslyn. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Dunedin Town Hall and Dunedin Public Art Gallery are a few top places to visit.
Belleknowes
While there might not be top attractions in Belleknowes, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Speight's Brewery and Grand Casino.
North Dunedin
Unique features of North Dunedin include the spas and gardens. Make a stop by Dunedin Botanic Garden or Otago Museum while you're exploring the area.
South Dunedin
Travellers enjoy South Dunedin for its restaurants and waterfront. Consider checking out Edgar Centre while you're in the area.
Maori Hill
If you're spending some time in Maori Hill, Otago Golf Club and Bush Creek Trail are top sights worth seeing.
Waverley
Though Waverley may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Forsyth Barr Stadium and Regent Theatre.
