Hamilton

Travel Guide

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Hamilton Gardens featuring a pond and a bridge as well as a small group of people
Hobbiton Movie Set featuring a garden
Hamilton showing a park
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Photo provided by The Mighty Waikato

Where to stay in Hamilton

Waikato showing rugged coastline and a bay or harbor

Hamilton Central

If you're spending some time in Hamilton Central, Hamilton Centre Place and SkyCity Hamilton are top sights worth seeing.

Hamilton Central
Hamilton Gardens which includes heritage elements and wildflowers

Hamilton East

4/5(1 area review)

While visiting Hamilton East, you might make a stop by sights like Hamilton Gardens and Waikato River.

Hamilton East
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Claudelands

If you're spending some time in Claudelands, Globox Arena and Claudelands Park are top sights worth seeing.

Claudelands
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Frankton

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

While visiting Frankton, you might make a stop by sights like FMG Stadium Waikato and Seddon Park.

Frankton
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Te Rapa

Notable for its spas, restaurants, and shopping, Te Rapa is a sought-after destination for many travelers visiting Hamilton. If you want to see some sights in the area, check out Waterworld or Hamilton Zoo.

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Hamilton Lake

While Hamilton Lake isn't home to many top sights, Lake Rotoroa and SkyCity Hamilton are some notable places to visit nearby.

Hamilton Lake
VR Hamilton

VR Hamilton

4 out of 5
237 Victoria Street, Hamilton
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED 152 per night from Sep 30 to Oct 1
AED 152
AED 174 total
30 Sep - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
6.4/10 (1,003 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 8 September 2025

VR Hamilton
Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center

Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center

3.5 out of 5
287 Victoria Street, Hamilton
The price is AED 227 per night from Oct 5 to Oct 6
AED 227
AED 262 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.2/10 Good! (999 reviews)
"Good central location, have options for car parking, buffet breakfast was awesome, clean rooms and friendly staff. Would recommend"

Reviewed on 8 September 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center
Novotel Tainui Hamilton

Novotel Tainui Hamilton

4.5 out of 5
7 Alma Street, Hamilton
The price is AED 578 per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
AED 578
AED 665 total
27 Sep - 28 Sep
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
"Outstanding receptionist - Honey. She really is a honey and was efficient, friendly and very helpful. Awesome asset for the hotel."

Reviewed on 7 September 2025

Novotel Tainui Hamilton
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Quest on London

Quest on London

4 out of 5
51 London Street, Cnr London and Victoria Streets, Hamilton
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (401 reviews)
"Very handy to everything but no parking supplied, needed to park in Wilson. Car park."

Reviewed on 5 September 2025

Quest on London
Avon Apartments

Avon Apartments

2.5 out of 5
14 Avon St, Hamilton, Waikato
Stay at this apartment in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and cable TV channels. Popular attractions FMG Stadium Waikato and Founders Theatre are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (141 reviews)
A very nice stay
"It was so easy to check in and much bigger than we had expected. Two decent sized bedrooms. Smallish kitchen but who needs a big one on holiday. Nice bathroom. Everything was very clean and the bedding looked fresh and clean. Bed super comfortable. The area is Ok - nothing flash but handy to town. ..."

Reviewed on 11 September 2025

Avon Apartments
Anglesea Motel and Conference Centre

Anglesea Motel and Conference Centre

4.5 out of 5
36 Liverpool Street, Hamilton
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Founders Theatre and FMG Stadium Waikato ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (423 reviews)
Would happily stay again
"Very close to FMG Stadium Waikato. Would happily stay again."

Reviewed on 5 September 2025

Anglesea Motel and Conference Centre
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Hamilton Gardens showing a bridge and a pond as well as a small group of people

Hamilton Gardens

5/5(26 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Hamilton Gardens, a lovely green space in Hamilton. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its spas.

Hamilton Gardens
I would not usually consider a garden a must-see experience, but I am really glad a local told us to visit Hamilton Gardens. The experience of wandering through a maze of hedges that open into perfectly cultivated gardens plucked complete from other countries and other eras was quite possibly the closest I will ever come to feeling like Alice in Wonderland come to life. You never know what magical sight waits around the next bend in the path.

Hamilton Central Business District

4/5(6 reviews)

Hamilton Central Business District is just one of the places to see in Hamilton, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront or visit the casinos in the area.

Hamilton Central Business District

SkyCity Hamilton

4.5/5(6 reviews)

Why not roll the dice with a visit to SkyCity Hamilton during your travels in Hamilton? Visit the area's spas or amble around its riverfront.

SkyCity Hamilton

Waikato Hospital

4/5(1 review)

Though Waikato Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Hamilton while you are here.

Waikato Hospital

University of Waikato

5/5(5 reviews)

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Waikato, during your travels in Hamilton. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its spas.

University of Waikato

FMG Stadium Waikato

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Catch an event at FMG Stadium Waikato during your trip to Hamilton. Visit the area's spas or amble around its riverfront.

FMG Stadium Waikato

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