| most have private or en suite bathrooms; some share facilities. a 5-minute walk from the shops and bars of cuba street, this informal, family-run hotel set in 2 quirky buildings in a residential area is an 11-minute walk from the museum of new zealand te papa tongarewa and 2 km from wellington railway station. studios add kitchenettes and/or decks, and 1 has a hot tub. breakfast and parking are available for a surcharge. amenities include a casual cafe and guest laundry facilities. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. unfussy rooms (no air-conditioning) come with wi-fi access and flat-screen tvs, plus tea and coffeemaking facilities
Wellington International Airport 11 min
Beehive (8 min)
Distinctive, beehive-shaped 1960s designed building housing Prime Ministerial and cabinet offices. Mount Victoria Lookout (9 min)
Tranquil picnic area featuring panoramic vistas of the city, boats, airplanes & sunsets. Wellington Botanic Garden (8 min)
Botanic garden of 61-acres, planted in 1868 with native bush, tropical greenhouse and seasonal beds. Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa (11 min)
New Zealand's principal museum tracking native and colonial culture as well as natural history. Space Place at Carter Observatory (10 min)
Astronomy & space museum featuring planetarium shows, interactive exhibits & a giant telescope. Wellington Zoo (9 min)
The country's first zoo offers animal activities & programs, plus themed playgrounds & picnic areas. Wellington Waterfront Walk (13 min)
Harbor and art New Zealand Parliament Buildings (8 min)
Edwardian, neo-classical building with a colonnaded facade, housing New Zealand's parliament. Matiu / Somes Island (52 min)
Harbor and penguins ZEALANDIA (11 min)
Wildlife sanctuary with native species, including rare birds, lizards, frogs, plants & trees. Wellington Cable Car (16 min)
Opened in 1902, the country's only running cablecar offers panoramic city views & a history museum. City Gallery Wellington (14 min)
Vibrant gallery with contemporary works by New Zealand & international artists, plus various events. Wellington Museum (17 min)
Cool museum in a historic building with various unique exhibits showcasing the region's history. The Weta Cave (11 min)
Exhibits of props for Lord of the Rings & other films, plus a documentary & studio souvenirs. Wellington Harbour (44 min)
Harbor and killer whale | 
