Wellington's iconic red cable car has been climbing from the Lambton Quay shopping precinct to the Kelburn suburb and the Botanic Garden since 1902, providing stunning views over the central business district, the harbour, and the Cook Strait that makes Wellington the windiest capital city in the world. The 6 hotels below are the best-rated places to stay within 500 m of Wellington Cable Car, listed closest first. Guest scores and distances come from Booking.com, checked September 2026.
Our Picks — Wellington
50 m away
Right by Wellington Cable Car, about 50 m away. Guests score it 9.2 out of 10 across 1,289 Booking.com reviews.
★ 9.2 guest score from 1,289 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
50 m away
Right by Wellington Cable Car, about 50 m away. Guests score it 8.8 out of 10 across 1,763 Booking.com reviews.
★ 8.8 guest score from 1,763 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
50 m away
Right by Wellington Cable Car, about 50 m away. Guests score it 8.6 out of 10 across 2,239 Booking.com reviews.
★ 8.6 guest score from 2,239 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
150 m away
Right by Wellington Cable Car, about 150 m away. Guests score it 8.9 out of 10 across 1,504 Booking.com reviews.
★ 8.9 guest score from 1,504 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
500 m away
About 500 m from Wellington Cable Car, roughly a 6-minute walk. Guests score it 8.8 out of 10 across 404 Booking.com reviews.
★ 8.8 guest score from 404 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
500 m away
About 500 m from Wellington Cable Car, roughly a 6-minute walk. Guests score it 8.8 out of 10 across 1,977 Booking.com reviews.
★ 8.8 guest score from 1,977 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
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