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

A bathroom with a dark tiled wall, a round mirror, a sink, and a yellow shower curtain.

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."

1. The Intrepid Hotel

Te Aro, 0.3 km from St. John's in the City

Kelly

SAR 433

SAR 497 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf filled with books.

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.

2. The Cobbler Hotel

Te Aro, 0.4 km from St. John's in the City

Fiona

SAR 440

SAR 506 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table, and a mirror.

A reception desk with two monitors displaying "SOFITEL HOTELS & RESORTS" signage, a vase with white flowers, and a wooden panel backdrop.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'SOFITEL' sign, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

3. Sofitel Wellington

Wellington CBD, 1.3 km from St. John's in the City

Timothy

SAR 471

SAR 542 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

4. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

Newtown, 2 km from St. John's in the City

Pedro

SAR 308

SAR 355 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

A dining area with a table set for two, a window with curtains, and a bed in the background.

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

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

5. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee

Te Aro, 0.3 km from St. John's in the City

Norman

SAR 314

SAR 361 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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 hallway with wooden paneling and a marble countertop.

6. The Marion Hostel

Te Aro, 0.5 km from St. John's in the City

Florian

SAR 188

SAR 217 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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 hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the city.

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

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, 1.1 km from St. John's in the City

Julian

SAR 442

SAR 509 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a microwave.

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.

8. Liberty Apartment Hotel

Te Aro, 0.5 km from St. John's in the City

Rachel

SAR 212

SAR 248 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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

A restaurant with a long dining table set with wine glasses, candles, and menus.

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

9. Bolton Hotel

Wellington CBD, 1.3 km from St. John's in the City

Shane

SAR 349

SAR 404 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A room with a large bay window, a dining table with four chairs, and a patterned rug.

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.

10. InterContinental Wellington by IHG

Wellington CBD, 0.7 km from St. John's in the City

Rob

SAR 569

SAR 654 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, built-in appliances, and a large window providing natural light.

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

11. TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

Te Aro, 0.7 km from St. John's in the City

Nga Tokorua

SAR 302

SAR 347 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel room with a large window, a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a patterned carpet.

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

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

12. Adina CityLife Wellington

Wellington CBD, 0.7 km from St. John's in the City

Mohammad

SAR 299

SAR 344 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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.

A hotel room with two single beds, a wooden wardrobe, a radiator, and a window with curtains.

13. Bella Vista Motel Wellington

Hataitai, 2.9 km from St. John's in the City

Jennifer

SAR 295

SAR 344 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A modern restaurant with a high ceiling, exposed brick walls, and large windows.

A modern bar area with a curved marble counter, red bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A round table with a floral centerpiece, a hanging light fixture, and a view of a building with large windows.

A modern atrium with a glass ceiling, vibrant green walls, and a central floral sculpture.

14. Naumi Studio Wellington

Te Aro, 0.5 km from St. John's in the City

Brent

SAR 240

SAR 283 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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 balcony with a table and two chairs, overlooking a cityscape with modern buildings and a distant hill.

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.

15. U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW

Wellington Waterfront, 0.6 km from St. John's in the City

Angela

SAR 377

SAR 443 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a glass table, a TV, and a window with blinds.

16. Southgate Motor Inn

Newtown, 2.2 km from St. John's in the City

Stephen

SAR 382

SAR 441 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a balcony with a glass door.

17. Boulcott Suites

Te Aro, 0.2 km from St. John's in the City

chris

SAR 380

SAR 437 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

A banquet hall with round tables set for a formal event, adorned with white tablecloths and pink sashes.

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.

18. James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

Wellington CBD, 0.7 km from St. John's in the City

Julie

SAR 275

SAR 317 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern hotel corridor with wooden paneling and a carpeted floor.

A compact kitchen with a sink, stove, and cabinets, leading to a bedroom with a bed and a bathroom with a toilet and sink.

A hotel room with two beds, dark headboards, white bedding, and a large window with curtains.

A hallway with an exit sign, an elevator, and potted plants.

19. Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Wellington CBD, 0.6 km from St. John's in the City

Georgia

SAR 252

SAR 290 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A group of people dining at a table with a city view.

A modern living room with a blue patterned wall, a fireplace, and a yellow sofa.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a city view.

A person standing at a reception desk with a computer and a vase of flowers.

20. Mövenpick Hotel Wellington

Te Aro, 0.5 km from St. John's in the City

Emma

SAR 313

SAR 359 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to St. John's in the City

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Intrepid Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 250 reviews	View
The Cobbler Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 110 reviews	View
Sofitel Wellington	9.4 Exceptional 780 reviews	View
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford	9.4 Exceptional 316 reviews	View
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee	9.4 Exceptional 294 reviews	View

Top St. John's in the City Hotel Reviews

Travelodge Hotel Wellington

10/10 Excellent

"the cleaners were fantastic, as were the FoH staff. 10/10. would stay again. also, shower pressure was awesome"

TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful hotel. Small but nice rooms that are perfect for just sleeping for a few nights. Excellently stationed just off of Courtenay place and the staff are always lovely. Would happily stay here again."

Oaks Wellington Hotel

8/10 Good

"Room was clean and tidy. Very handy location for attending music venues, restaurants etc."

Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT

10/10 Excellent

"A really special place to stay. Love the art work!"

Quest 256 Lambton

8/10 Good

"Shower put water everywhere in bathroom and street noise was a little load apart from that was gd"

West Plaza Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very handy to the CBD. There is parking (by plate) at the rear of the property - go to the end of the shared space."

Naumi Studio Wellington

8/10 Good

"It is as funky as the photos! Everything we needed, with some fun not just a white room. Not that sound proof but that's an old building fur you. Great location and super friendly staff"

Adina CityLife Wellington

8/10 Good

"Good location, good facilities, needs a facelight though"

Naumi Hotel Wellington

8/10 Good

"Awesome quirky decor in this boutique hotel.Good location but the car park was a bit of a challenge. Bar & restaurant looked great ,although we did not have a meal here."

Other attractions near St. John's in the City

A sign with the word "CUBA" in large red letters.

Cuba Street Mall

8.6/10 (3,907 reviews)

During your trip to Wellington, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Cuba Street Mall. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theater scene in this walkable area.

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A vibrant street with colorful buildings, a playground, and a small water feature.

Bucket Fountain

Bucket Fountain is just one of the places to see in Wellington, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theater scene in this walkable area.

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A modern library building with glass windows and a curved facade.

Central Library

8.8/10 (5 reviews)

After visiting Central Library, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Wellington. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theater scene in this walkable area.

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Spinks Cottage

Find out about the history of Wellington when you spend time at Spinks Cottage. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theater scene in this walkable area.

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St. Peter's Anglican Church

St. Peter's Anglican Church is just one of the places to see in Wellington, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theater scene 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 spend time at Saint Mary of the Angels. Discover the fascinating museums and shops 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 theater scene in this walkable area.

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The Opera House

8.0/10 (41 reviews)

The Opera House is just one of the places to see in Wellington, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theater scene in this walkable area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around St. John's in the City?

St. John's in the City is located in a welcoming area of Wellington known for its top museums and popular theater scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 200 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near St. John's in the City?

Adjacent to St. John's in the City, Naumi Studio Wellington is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a bar. Other good options within a short distance include James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor and Gilmer Apartment Hotel.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to St. John's in the City?

Expedia has 200 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from St. John's in the City.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near St. John's in the City, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best options available near St. John's in the City.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near St. John's in the City?

To access more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near St. John's in the City, click here.

What can I see and do near St. John's in the City?

Te Papa, Museum of Wellington City and Sea, and Carter Observatory feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Sights like Old St Paul's, Te Aro Pa, and Parliament House are must-sees while exploring the area. You can check out the local talent at Michael Fowler Centre, St James Theatre, and Embassy Theatre.

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Our top choices for St. John's in the City hotels

1. The Intrepid Hotel

2. The Cobbler Hotel

3. Sofitel Wellington

4. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

5. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee

6. The Marion Hostel

7. Ohtel Wellington

8. Liberty Apartment Hotel

9. Bolton Hotel

10. InterContinental Wellington by IHG

11. TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

12. Adina CityLife Wellington

13. Bella Vista Motel Wellington

14. Naumi Studio Wellington

15. U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW

16. Southgate Motor Inn

17. Boulcott Suites

18. James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

19. Gilmer Apartment Hotel

20. Mövenpick Hotel Wellington

Compare popular hotels close to St. John's in the City

Top St. John's in the City Hotel Reviews

Travelodge Hotel Wellington

TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

Oaks Wellington Hotel

Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT

Quest 256 Lambton

West Plaza Hotel

Naumi Studio Wellington

Adina CityLife Wellington

Naumi Hotel Wellington

Other attractions near St. John's in the City

Cuba Street Mall

Bucket Fountain

Central Library

Spinks Cottage

St. Peter's Anglican Church

Saint Mary of the Angels

Wellington i-SITE Visitor Centre

The Opera House

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