Te Aro Travel Guide

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

eSIM: Airalo Oceania e-Sim Package

eSIM: Airalo Oceania e-Sim Package

Rp187.541
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Oceania e-Sim Package
Full Day Tour of Wellington

Full Day Tour of Wellington

Rp3.256.814
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full Day Tour of Wellington
Wellington’s Historical Walking Odyssey

Wellington’s Historical Walking Odyssey

Rp2.626.463
per adult
Wellington’s Historical Walking Odyssey
Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour

Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour

Rp2.311.288
per adult
Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour
Take a chance. A tour. Like no other.

Take a chance. A tour. Like no other.

Rp3.887.165
per adult
Take a chance. A tour. Like no other.
Wellington Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Cycle Tour

Wellington Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Cycle Tour

Rp2.521.405
per adult
Wellington Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Cycle Tour
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Top hotels in Te Aro

Oaks Wellington Hotel

Oaks Wellington Hotel

4.5 out of 5
89 Courtenay Place Wellington Wellington
The price is Rp1.337.917 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
Rp1.337.917
per night
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,011 reviews)
"Clean room. Convenient location. Unfortunately minimal parking and first come first serve so highly inconvenient if you book with free parking because they won’t hold it for you. Nearest parking is paid $$ and expensive. Staff weren’t very helpful"

Reviewed on 8 Sept 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
The price is Rp1.730.762 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
Rp1.730.762
per night
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
"X"

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT
Willis Wellington Hotel

Willis Wellington Hotel

3.5 out of 5
355 Willis St Wellington
The price is Rp870.095 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
Rp870.095
per night
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
Willis Wellington Hotel
West Plaza Hotel

West Plaza Hotel

4 out of 5
110 Wakefield Street Wellington
The price is Rp1.337.917 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
Rp1.337.917
per night
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
West Plaza Hotel
TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

4 out of 5
15 Tory Street, Te Aro Wellington
The price is Rp1.298.551 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
Rp1.298.551
per night
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (823 reviews)
"Very convenient location making walking everywhere easy. Lovely room and friendly staff. They went out of their way to keep me in my room when I needed to extend with a cancelled flight. Will stay again"

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street
Naumi Studio Wellington

Naumi Studio Wellington

4 out of 5
213 Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington Wellington
The price is Rp1.106.700 per night from 24 Sept to 25 Sept
Rp1.106.700
per night
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Very good"

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Naumi Studio Wellington
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Where to stay in Te Aro

Find the best Te Aro areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A red cable car moving along a track, a body of water, and a cityscape with buildings and greenery.

Wellington CBD

If you're spending some time in Wellington CBD, Wellington Cable Car and New Zealand Portrait Gallery are top sights worth seeing.

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 illuminated green water, a dock, and a cityscape with buildings and a crane in the background.

Wellington Waterfront

The abundant dining options and interesting 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 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

If you're spending some time in Mount Cook, Central Park and Basin Reserve are top sights worth seeing.

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