Hamilton Central Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Hamilton Central
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 colour in the Indian Char Bagh Garden, anyone who loves nature will enjoy this man-made paradise.
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 centre.
Riff Raff
You can find out about the history of Hamilton with a visit to Riff Raff. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the spas in the area.
Activities
Raglan: Sunset Canyoning Tour and Glowworm Experience
Full Day Customisable Tour with Driver & Luxury Car Unlimited Kms
Our pick of the best Hamilton Central Hotel Deals
Novotel Tainui Hamilton
Staff very welcoming and helpful. Easy access and capable of parking my car. Room of good size and quality finishes in all areas.
Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025
Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center
Very convenient
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
VR Hamilton
The rooms are tidy and a generous size. Location is great and we did expect a level of noise being right in the CBD but it was incredibly noisy and we barely got any sleep. We heard fights outside on the road in the wee hours of the morning. Such a shame because the hotel and facilities are nice ...
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Quest on London
Clean and spacious. Comfortable bed. Parking poor. No elevator to 3rd floor
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton
Great undercover parking and convenient to the city.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
ibis Hamilton Tainui
Great hotel, great locatiom
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025
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 Globox Arena and Claudelands Park 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.
