Newtown Travel Guide

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Wellington Zoo showing animals and zoo animals
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Wellington Zoo showing zoo animals and animals

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Our pick of the best Newtown Hotel Deals

Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

4.5 out of 5
22 Riddiford St, Wellington, Wellington
The price is AU$152 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$152
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (273 reviews)
"From check in to check out my stay was enjoyable and friendly staff."

Reviewed on 23 Jun. 2025

Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford
Southgate Motor Inn

Southgate Motor Inn

2.5 out of 5
70 Riddiford St, Wellington, Wellington
The price is AU$111 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
AU$111
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Te Papa and Interislander Ferry Terminal ...
9/10 Wonderful! (56 reviews)
"Had everything that you want and was at a great value."

Reviewed on 28 Jun. 2025

Southgate Motor Inn
Willis Wellington Hotel

Willis Wellington Hotel

3.5 out of 5
355 Willis St, Wellington
The price is AU$75 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
AU$75
4 Sept - 5 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"bed was okay. we paid for a king size but it was just like 2 single beds pushed together. a bit bothersome when laying down."

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025

Willis Wellington Hotel
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

4.5 out of 5
147 The Terrace, Wellington
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$113 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$113
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,536 reviews)
"Great location, nice hotel. Breakfast up stairs is amazing. Best coffee of the trip, try the mocha from the machine."

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

3.5 out of 5
10 Gilmer Terrace, Wellington
The price is AU$122 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$122
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,328 reviews)
"Fantastic central city location. Very quiet. Staff were awesome."

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Rydges Wellington

Rydges Wellington

4.5 out of 5
75 Featherston St, Wellington
The price is AU$174 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$174
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Good value for money and helpful, friendly staff"

Reviewed on 8 Aug. 2025

Rydges Wellington
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Newtown

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Kilbirnie

Restaurants and shopping are notable features of Kilbirnie. You might consider stopping by ASB Sports Centre while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Kilbirnie
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Mount Cook

If you're spending some time in Mount Cook, Basin Reserve and Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre are top sights worth seeing.

Mount Cook
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Brooklyn

Though Brooklyn may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Basin Reserve and Central Park.

Brooklyn
Mount Victoria Lookout featuring night scenes, a marina and a bay or harbour

Mount Victoria

If you're spending some time in Mount Victoria, Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.

Mount Victoria
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Lyall Bay

Lyall Bay is well liked for its beaches. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Wellington area, you might plan a trip to Wellington Zoo or Newtown Park.

Lyall Bay
Courtenay Place featuring interior views and a bar as well as a small group of people

Te Aro

4.5/5(1,649 area reviews)

Te Aro is known for its popular shops, and with sights like St James Theatre and Cuba Street Mall, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Wellington.

Te Aro

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