| parking is complimentary. single rooms have shared bathrooms, and there's no air-conditioning. . unassuming rooms and suites feature free wi-fi. the hotel offers an informal restaurant and a bar. all come with tea and coffeemaking facilities, while upgraded quarters add tvs, minifridges, 4-poster beds and/or whirlpool baths. dating from 1870, this laid-back hotel in the historic thorndon suburb is a 10-minute walk from wellington botanic garden and 2 km from city gallery wellington
Wellington International Airport 16 min
Wellington Museum (13 min)
Cool museum in a historic building with various unique exhibits showcasing the region's history. Space Place at Carter Observatory (10 min)
Astronomy & space museum featuring planetarium shows, interactive exhibits & a giant telescope. New Zealand Parliament Buildings (6 min)
Edwardian, neo-classical building with a colonnaded facade, housing New Zealand's parliament. ZEALANDIA (5 min)
Wildlife sanctuary with native species, including rare birds, lizards, frogs, plants & trees. Wellington Waterfront Walk (8 min)
Harbor and art Otari-Wilton's Bush (7 min)
Native-forest preserve with many ancient trees, wildlife viewing & walking paths. Wellington Harbour (41 min)
Harbor and killer whale Beehive (6 min)
Distinctive, beehive-shaped 1960s designed building housing Prime Ministerial and cabinet offices. City Gallery Wellington (7 min)
Vibrant gallery with contemporary works by New Zealand & international artists, plus various events. Wellington Botanic Garden (4 min)
Botanic garden of 61-acres, planted in 1868 with native bush, tropical greenhouse and seasonal beds. The Weta Cave (16 min)
Exhibits of props for Lord of the Rings & other films, plus a documentary & studio souvenirs. Wellington Cable Car (11 min)
Opened in 1902, the country's only running cablecar offers panoramic city views & a history museum. Matiu / Somes Island (45 min)
Harbor and penguins Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa (7 min)
New Zealand's principal museum tracking native and colonial culture as well as natural history. Wellington Zoo (14 min)
The country's first zoo offers animal activities & programs, plus themed playgrounds & picnic areas. | 
