What is the best budget hotel in Wellington?

Naumi Studio Wellington in Cuba Street: rated 8.3/10 from 4,273 Booking.com reviews, with a reference rate of about €96 per night (10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults). It was the lowest eligible rate among the 10 hotels in our sample.

What is the best value hotel in Wellington?

Oaks Wellington Hotel in Wellington CBD. It balances guest feedback (8.5/10 from 6,521 reviews) against price (about €99 per night).

What is the best luxury hotel in Wellington?

InterContinental Wellington by IHG in Central Business District - Lambton Quay, a 5-star hotel rated 8.9/10 from 1,503 reviews.

Where should I stay in Wellington?

Our three picks are in Cuba Street, Wellington CBD, Central Business District - Lambton Quay. Open each hotel on the map to see the neighbourhood before you book.

Are these hotel prices live?

No. They are reference rates for 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults and 1 room, checked on Booking.com on 19 Sep 2026. Your price depends on your dates; the booking link shows the current rate.

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The 3 best hotels in Wellington.

One Budget, one Best Value, one Luxury, chosen from 10 hotels Booking.com returned for the same stay. No endless list: pick your style and book.

BudgetSpend thoughtfully

Naumi Studio Wellington

Cuba Street · Wellington · ★★★★

8.34,273 Booking.com reviews
Checked 19 Sep 2026

Lowest eligible reference rate · restaurant, free wi-fi.

Restaurant
Free Wi-Fi

€96 / night

Reference rate
10–12 Nov 2026 · 2 adults

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Why this Budget pick

Guest feedback: 8.3/10 from 4,273 guest reviews; joint review-score position 9 of 10 eligible properties in the provider sample.
Budget choice: €96.36 per night was the lowest eligible reference price after reserving the upscale choice.
Price context: €96.36/night versus a sample median of €159.21/night (39% below the median).
Location: Cuba Street, Wellington. Address: 213-223 Cuba Street, Te Aro. Walking times and distances to attractions have not been verified.

Best ValueThe balanced pick

Oaks Wellington Hotel

Wellington CBD · Wellington · ★★★★

8.56,521 Booking.com reviews
Checked 19 Sep 2026

8.5/10 with a balanced reference price · gym, restaurant.

Gym
Restaurant
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning

€99 / night

Reference rate
10–12 Nov 2026 · 2 adults

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Why this Best Value pick

Guest feedback: 8.5/10 from 6,521 guest reviews; joint review-score position 7 of 10 eligible properties in the provider sample.
Best Value choice: balances the guest score, the number of reviews and the reference price; it is not necessarily the cheapest hotel.
Price context: €99.16/night versus a sample median of €159.21/night (38% below the median).
Location: Wellington CBD, Wellington. Address: 89 Courtenay Place, Te Aro. Walking times and distances to attractions have not been verified.

LuxuryMake it exceptional

InterContinental Wellington by IHG

Central Business District - Lambton Quay · Wellington · ★★★★★

8.91,503 Booking.com reviews
Checked 19 Sep 2026

Five-star stay · gym, pool.

Gym
Pool
Restaurant
Family rooms

€203 / night

Reference rate
10–12 Nov 2026 · 2 adults

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Why this Luxury pick

Guest feedback: 8.9/10 from 1,503 guest reviews; joint review-score position 1 of 10 eligible properties in the provider sample.
Luxury choice: 5 stars (official). Five-star hotels are prioritized; a four-star fallback must score at least 8.5.
Price context: €202.81/night versus a sample median of €159.21/night.
Location: Central Business District - Lambton Quay, Wellington. Address: 2 Grey Street. Walking times and distances to attractions have not been verified.

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Wellington hotels compared

Pick	Hotel	Area	Stars	Guest score	Ref. price / night
Budget	Naumi Studio Wellington	Cuba Street	4	8.3 (4,273)	€96
Best Value	Oaks Wellington Hotel	Wellington CBD	4	8.5 (6,521)	€99
Luxury	InterContinental Wellington by IHG	Central Business District - Lambton Quay	5	8.9 (1,503)	€203

Questions about hotels in Wellington

What is the best budget hotel in Wellington?: Naumi Studio Wellington in Cuba Street: rated 8.3/10 from 4,273 Booking.com reviews, with a reference rate of about €96 per night (10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults). It was the lowest eligible rate among the 10 hotels in our sample.
What is the best value hotel in Wellington?: Oaks Wellington Hotel in Wellington CBD. It balances guest feedback (8.5/10 from 6,521 reviews) against price (about €99 per night).
What is the best luxury hotel in Wellington?: InterContinental Wellington by IHG in Central Business District - Lambton Quay, a 5-star hotel rated 8.9/10 from 1,503 reviews.
Where should I stay in Wellington?: Our three picks are in Cuba Street, Wellington CBD, Central Business District - Lambton Quay. Open each hotel on the map to see the neighbourhood before you book.
Are these hotel prices live?: No. They are reference rates for 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults and 1 room, checked on Booking.com on 19 Sep 2026. Your price depends on your dates; the booking link shows the current rate.

How we pick the three

Budget is the lowest eligible reference rate. Best Value balances price and guest score. Luxury prioritises five-star hotels; if none qualify, a four-star rated 8.5+ is labelled as an upscale alternative. Every pick shows its source, review count and the date we checked it. This is a data-based shortlist, not a paid ranking.

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