Hamilton Central
Hamilton
Visit Hamilton Central
Popular places to visit
Hamilton Central Business District
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 Gardens
From the peaceful Japanese Zen Garden to the explosion of colour in the Indian Char Bagh Garden, anyone who loves nature will enjoy this man-made paradise.
SkyCity Hamilton
Why not roll the dice with a visit to SkyCity Hamilton during your visit to Hamilton? Visit the area's spas or amble around its riverfront.
Hamilton Centre Place
You can enjoy retail therapy at Hamilton Centre Place during your stay in Hamilton. Visit the area's spas or amble around its riverfront.
Waikato Museum of Art and History
Learn about the area’s rich Māori history, take in over 3,000 works of art and interact with the wonders of science in this ever-changing cultural centre.
ArtsPost
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at ArtsPost during your trip to Hamilton. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the spas in the area.
Things to do
Raglan: Sunset Canyoning Tour and Glowworm Experience
Lake Karapiro: Evening Kayak Glowworm Tour
Small-Group Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland
Top hotels in Hamilton Central
Novotel Tainui Hamilton
close to dining area and shops
Reviewed on 6 Jan, 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center
I live in Sydney and Love the Ramada, it is close to everything in the CBD. Staff are so helpful and polite. Everytime I come to Hamilton, I ALWAYS stay here.
Reviewed on 5 Jan, 2026
Quest on London
The rooms were very spacious, clean, well equipped and comfortable.
Reviewed on 16 Dec, 2025
VR Hamilton
Yes clean room and shops nearby
Reviewed on 7 Jan, 2026
Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge
Rooms were very clean and accommodating not to mention very spacious, will be returning again.
Reviewed on 6 Jan, 2026
ibis Hamilton Tainui
Staff were lovely
Reviewed on 2 Jan, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hamilton Central
Whitiora
When in Whitiora, you can plan a visit to FMG Stadium Waikato and Hamilton Centre Place, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Fairfield
Fairfield might not have many top sights, but Globox Arena and Claudelands Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Claudelands
While visiting Claudelands, you might make a stop by sights like Waikato River and Globox Arena.
Frankton
While visiting Frankton, you might make a stop by sights like FMG Stadium Waikato and Seddon Park.
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 East
While visiting Hamilton East, you might make a stop by sights like Hamilton Gardens and Waikato River.
