Hotels in Thorndon, Wellington

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What is the cheapest month to book a hotel in Thorndon?

The most affordable month to stay at hotel in Thorndon is October, with an average price of $113.

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hotel in Thorndon?

The cheapest day to stay in Thorndon is Tuesday ($107). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Monday, when the average nightly price is $181.

Cheapest hotels in Thorndon, Wellington

Discover affordable stays in Thorndon that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Thorndon can be found for as low as $66 per night. There is currently one property in Thorndon that can be booked for this price. Shepherds Arms Hotel is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Thorndon. Price data was last updated on 17 July 2025
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285 Tinakori Road, Wellington, New Zealand
1.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$66
Avg. per night
24 Hawkestone Street, Wellington, New Zealand
1.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$106
Avg. per night
37 Pipitea Street, Wellington, New Zealand
1.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$139
Avg. per night
8 Halswell Street, Wellington, New Zealand
1.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$146
Avg. per night

Hotel prices in Thorndon

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in Thorndon to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in Thorndon at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on 17 July 2025.
Some of the best options for booking a hotel in Thorndon categorised by hotel class. We've highlighted the most popular properties according to our users as well as the best value within each hotel class.
3 stars
24 Hawkestone Street, Wellington, New Zealand
37 Pipitea Street, Wellington, New Zealand
285 Tinakori Road, Wellington, New Zealand
2 stars and under
8 Halswell Street, Wellington, New Zealand

Where to stay in Thorndon

Explore different neighbourhoods and areas within Thorndon to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on 17 July 2025.
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About Thorndon

Thorndon is a central suburb of the capital city of Wellington, New Zealand incorporating residential and commercial aspects, situated at the northern portion of the Central Business District. This region is bordered by the rolling hills of Wadestown and the port of the Wellington Harbour.

Primary attractions of the Thorndon area are highlighted by Tinakori Road, comprised of art galleries, local boutiques, gardens and cafes. Farmers markets are a highlighting allure of the primarily residential area, and the Katherine’s Mansfield Memorial Park serves as the reigning untainted green space. Other points of interest include the Katherine Mansfield House where one of New Zealand’s most prominent authors resided, Old St. Paul’s which is a pristine example of Gothic Revival architecture and the Parliament Building which is one of the oldest buildings in the neighbourhood.

Public buses serve as the predominant form of transit around the area. A train system provides access from the downtown area to the surrounding neighbourhoods including Thorndon. Taxis are plentiful and walking is the most popular way of getting around.

Thorndon is a relatively geographically flatter region near the Wellington Harbour and was consequently one of the first European inhabited regions, dating back to the mid-1800s. The most famous local event is the Thorndon Fair, hosted annually and serving as a commercial benefit event.

Facts about staying in Thorndon, Wellington

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Thorndon to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 17 July 2025.
  • What are the best hotels in Thorndon?

    3,198 reviews rated Atura Wellington with an average score of 7.9/10. It may also be worth looking into the Shepherds Arms Hotel, which received a rating of 7.3/10 from 1,819 reviews. Stay at St Pauls could also be a good option, with a score of 7.4/10 from 603 reviews.

  • What is a good hotel near New Zealand Film Archive?

    A good hotel close to New Zealand Film Archive is James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor (rated 8.4/10 from 3,078 reviews).

  • What is a good hotel in Thorndon near Basin Reserve Stadium?

    For a good hotel near to Basin Reserve Stadium, consider James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor - it is rated 8.4/10 from 3,078 HotelsCombined reviews.

  • Is there a good hotel near TSB Arena?

    If you’re planning to stay near TSB Arena, you should consider James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor, which has a score of 8.4 from 3,078 reviews.

  • How much is a cheap hotel in Thorndon?

    $64 per night is the cheapest Thorndon hotel price found in our data from the last 72 hours.

  • What are the most popular landmarks to visit in Thorndon?

    The most popular landmarks in Thorndon are New Zealand Film Archive (in Wellington), Basin Reserve Stadium (in Wellington), and TSB Arena (in Wellington) according to our user data. If you plan to visit any of these, we recommend finding a hotel nearby to cut down on travel time.

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