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A hotel lobby with a dining area, seating, and decorative elements.

A hotel room with a NASA Gemini mural on the wall, a bed with pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A building with a neon sign that reads "THE INTERCITY."

A window with a grid pattern, through which a building with a modern design and a flat roof is visible.

1. The Intrepid Hotel

Te Aro, 0.5 km from Central Library

Kelly

₹7,363

₹8,505 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with sofas, and a large 'QUEST' sign on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a window with curtains, and a door leading to a sitting area.

A modern living room with a coffee machine, a sofa, a side table, and a bookshelf.

A long, narrow hallway with a patterned wall and carpeted floor.

2. Quest 256 Lambton

Wellington CBD, 0.5 km from Central Library

Shelley

₹7,793

₹8,962 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small kitchenette, and a walk-in closet.

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and pendant lighting. There is a leather sofa with cushions and a small wooden table.

A mirror with a black frame, a potted plant with broad leaves, and a brick wall.

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall. There are hanging lights and a kitchen area visible in the background.

3. The Cobbler Hotel

Te Aro, 0.4 km from Central Library

Julie

₹7,903

₹9,088 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the cityscape through the window.

A room with large windows, a view of greenery outside, and a chair in the foreground.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'SOJOURN' sign, multiple floors, and a mix of window styles.

A reception desk with a vase of flowers, a laptop, and a notepad.

4. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee

Te Aro, 0.5 km from Central Library

Morgan

₹7,567

₹8,702 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A modern restaurant interior with a bar area, dining tables, and chairs.

A modern lobby with a central staircase, seating area, and pendant lighting.

A modern living room with a marble fireplace, comfortable seating, and a decorative shelf with plants and vases.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase.

5. Sofitel Wellington

Wellington CBD, 1 km from Central Library

Murray

₹12,936

₹14,876 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Aug - 29 Aug

A reception area with a reception desk, two armchairs, and a large window.

A modern living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and abstract paintings on the wall.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, and a large window with a view of palm trees.

A modern living room with a sofa, a small table, a desk with a laptop, and a potted plant.

6. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

Newtown, 2.2 km from Central Library

Jennifer

₹8,284

₹9,526 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Aug - 29 Aug

A reception desk with a computer, phone, and desk lamp. There is a reception area with a sign that reads "RECEPTION" and a window with a view of the street.

A room with a large window overlooking a marina with boats, a wooden desk, and a blue pillow.

A modern bathroom with a bathtub, two sinks, a mirror, and a view of a landscape through a glass partition.

A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a small table, and a view of buildings through large windows.

7. Ohtel Wellington

Oriental Bay, 0.9 km from Central Library

Julian

₹10,344

₹11,895 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A modern kitchen with a marble island, wooden cabinets, and a backsplash.

A modern building with a curved facade, a prominent entrance with a blue awning, and a large circular structure to the left.

A narrow hallway with wooden flooring, a brick wall, and large windows.

A rooftop terrace with wooden furniture and a glass enclosure.

8. The Marion Hostel

Te Aro, 0.6 km from Central Library

Florian

₹5,771

₹6,637 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Aug - 30 Aug

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a geometric-patterned wall.

A modern hotel lobby with a curved staircase, seating area, reception desk, and a patterned carpet.

A breakfast table with a plate of food, cutlery, and a coffee pot.

A modern living room with a sofa set, a glass coffee table, and a patterned rug.

9. Bolton Hotel

Wellington CBD, 1 km from Central Library

Laura

₹9,703

₹11,188 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Aug - 29 Aug

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a glass door leading to a balcony with a city view.

A reception area with two cylindrical counters, a checkered floor, and a modern chandelier.

A modern living room with a fireplace, built-in shelves, a flat-screen TV, and a comfortable seating area.

A modern kitchen with a built-in stove, a large window with a city view, and a skylight.

10. TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

Te Aro, 0.6 km from Central Library

Gayle

₹8,015

₹9,217 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A modern living room with a view of the sea, featuring a sofa set, a coffee table, and a side table with decorative items.

A spacious lobby with a central staircase, a reception desk, and a modern chandelier.

A marina with several sailboats docked, a waterfront promenade with colorful buildings, and a hill with residential structures in the background.

11. InterContinental Wellington by IHG

Wellington CBD, 0.4 km from Central Library

Alexander

₹14,677

₹16,879 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view of a cityscape through the window.

A multi-story building with a prominent 'SHARP' sign at the top.

A modern living room with a sofa and armchair, a coffee table, and a kitchen area with a stove.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

12. Liberty Apartment Hotel

Te Aro, 0.6 km from Central Library

Ivan

₹5,501

₹6,408 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A hotel lobby with a marble floor, chandeliers, and a reception desk.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, a pedestrian area, and a street view with traffic lights.

A hallway with a staircase, a painting, and a table with flowers.

A buffet setup with various food items and a marble countertop.

13. DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

Wellington CBD, 0.5 km from Central Library

Jody

₹8,416

₹9,678 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A modern hotel lobby with a marble wall, glass doors, and potted plants.

A balcony with a tiled floor, a glass door, and a view of city buildings.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a window with curtains, and a wooden headboard.

14. Adina CityLife Wellington

Wellington CBD, 0.4 km from Central Library

Chris

₹7,612

₹8,754 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

A buffet area with various food stations, including a salad bar and a hot food section.

A hotel reception area with wooden paneling, artwork on the walls, and a counter with a glass partition.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a flat-screen TV, and a view of the city.

A hotel room with large windows, a flat-screen TV, orange upholstered chairs, a small table, and a carpeted floor.

15. James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

Wellington CBD, 0.5 km from Central Library

₹6,925

₹7,964 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, and a large window offering a city view.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a desk with a chair, and a small table with a bowl of fruit.

A modern living room with two grey sofas, a coffee table, and a view of buildings through large windows.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a desk, and a bed.

16. Quest on Thorndon

Pipitea, 1.5 km from Central Library

Glen

₹7,552

₹8,784 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Aug - 30 Aug

A view from a balcony overlooking a historic church with a large rose window and a statue on top.

A reception area with a counter, purple seating, giraffe artwork, and large windows.

A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and large windows with curtains.

A modern apartment with a dining area, kitchen, and living space.

17. Boulcott Suites

Te Aro, 0.2 km from Central Library

Gill

₹10,209

₹11,741 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Aug - 29 Aug

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.

A modern building with a curved facade and the name "TAKINA" prominently displayed.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a bed with a headboard.

A modern hotel room with a red leather sofa, a desk with a computer, a flat-screen TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

18. U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW

Wellington Waterfront, 0.4 km from Central Library

Judy

₹9,071

₹10,460 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A coastal area with a clear beach, a pier, and hillside houses.

A compact room with a dining table, chairs, a flat-screen TV, and a wooden wardrobe.

A patio with a round table and two chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a hedge.

A building with a sign indicating trading hours, a security camera, and potted plants.

19. Bella Vista Motel Wellington

Hataitai, 2.8 km from Central Library

Jennifer

₹8,801

₹10,122 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and large windows with curtains.

A hotel room with a bed, a sitting area with a table and chairs, a television on a stand, and a door leading to another room.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a parking lot, and a clear view of the surrounding area.

A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a TV, and a large window with a city view.

20. Southgate Motor Inn

Newtown, 2.4 km from Central Library

Colleen

₹9,111

₹10,520 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Aug - 30 Aug

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Compare popular hotels close to Central Library

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Intrepid Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 237 reviews	View
Quest 256 Lambton	9.8 Exceptional 775 reviews	View
The Cobbler Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 107 reviews	View
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee	9.4 Exceptional 283 reviews	View
Sofitel Wellington	9.4 Exceptional 776 reviews	View

Top Central Library Hotel Reviews

Quest 256 Lambton

10/10 Excellent

"Not just the perfect location, the Quest 256 Lambton was perfect for our 8-day stay. The room provided everything we needed and was serviced daily. The staff were pleasant and attentive and dealt with our enquiries efficiently. I would recommend this hotel."

Adina CityLife Wellington

10/10 Excellent

"Nice and central very convenient very clean and tidy well presented property"

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

10/10 Excellent

"Thankyou for returning my work clothes so quickly. I am grateful. Also thankyou for a comfortable stay."

Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely stay"

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

10/10 Excellent

"Super location and perfectly ‘lux’ for a special occasion"

ibis Wellington

8/10 Good

"Basic nice and quiet stay. Good value for money."

West Plaza Hotel

8/10 Good

"The room was very clean and overall well maintained. This is an older hotel and bathroom reflects this."

Boulcott Suites

8/10 Good

"This was our favorite place to stay on our trip because each room had two separate bedrooms with doors, two bathrooms, a living room, a kitchen, a dining table, a washer and dryer in the room, and was within walking distance of many eateries and the cable car. Josie was very helpful with check-in. We would definitely stay here again if we go to Wellington in the future."

TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

8/10 Good

"Great location, room was a good size for our party of 4. Very well insulated, the heated bathroom floors were a hit and the beds were very comfortable. Would definitely stay again!"

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A large building with columns and a dome in the sky.

City Gallery Wellington

8.4/10 (30 reviews)

Indulge your creative side at this free art gallery, home to a wide range of fascinating and eye-catching works.

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A plaza with modern buildings, a large sculpture, and a clear blue sky.

Civic Square

8.6/10 (360 reviews)

Relax outdoors in the center of Wellington, surrounded by public artworks and some of the city’s most iconic buildings.

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A large, historic building with classical architecture, a modern glass structure, and a flagpole with multiple flags.

Wellington Town Hall

8.0/10 (8 reviews)

Catch an event at Wellington Town Hall during your trip to Wellington. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this walkable area.

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A modern building with a curved glass facade, surrounded by trees and a body of water.

Michael Fowler Centre

8.6/10 (85 reviews)

Wellington’s main stage for conferences and indoor events features award-winning architecture and a year-round calendar of music and arts events.

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A waterfront promenade with a rocky breakwater, a playground, and modern buildings in the background.

Frank Kitts Park

8.4/10 (108 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Frank Kitts Park, a lovely green space in Wellington. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.

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Wellington i-SITE Visitor Centre

8.4/10 (25 reviews)

After visiting Wellington i-SITE Visitor Centre, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Wellington. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.

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City-to-Sea Bridge

8.8/10 (25 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Wellington when you take a trip to City-to-Sea Bridge. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

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Saint Mary of the Angels

8.0/10 (8 reviews)

Find out about the history of Wellington when you take a trip to Saint Mary of the Angels. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this walkable area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Central Library?

Central Library is located in a welcoming area of Wellington known for its top museums and popular theatre scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 198 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Central Library?

Adjacent to Central Library, Gilmer Apartment Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this aparthotel offers in-room kitchenettes and free WiFi. Other good options within a short distance include James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor and Rydges Wellington.

How many hotels are there near Central Library?

Expedia has 198 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Central Library.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Central Library, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals close to Central Library.

What can I see and do near Central Library?

Study the collections at Te Papa, Museum of Wellington City and Sea or Carter Observatory. Sights like Te Aro Pa, Parliament House and Old St Paul's are must-sees while exploring the area. You can catch a show at Michael Fowler Centre, St James Theatre and Circa Theatre.

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Our top choices for Central Library hotels

1. The Intrepid Hotel

2. Quest 256 Lambton

3. The Cobbler Hotel

4. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee

5. Sofitel Wellington

6. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

7. Ohtel Wellington

8. The Marion Hostel

9. Bolton Hotel

10. TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

11. InterContinental Wellington by IHG

12. Liberty Apartment Hotel

13. DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

14. Adina CityLife Wellington

15. James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

16. Quest on Thorndon

17. Boulcott Suites

18. U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW

19. Bella Vista Motel Wellington

20. Southgate Motor Inn

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Top Central Library Hotel Reviews

Quest 256 Lambton

Adina CityLife Wellington

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

ibis Wellington

West Plaza Hotel

Boulcott Suites

TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

Other attractions near Central Library

City Gallery Wellington

Civic Square

Wellington Town Hall

Michael Fowler Centre

Frank Kitts Park

Wellington i-SITE Visitor Centre

City-to-Sea Bridge

Saint Mary of the Angels

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