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The Marion Hostel, hotel in Wellington

Located in the heart of the city of Wellington,The Marion Hostel offers a range of backpacker accommodation and features a rooftop terrace.

Everything, it’s all clean, new, good looking and smelling good.
Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated superb
Superb
1,742 reviews
Price from
£72.55
1 night, 2 adults
Haka House Wellington, hotel in Wellington

Discover the vibrant pulse of New Zealand’s capital at Haka House Wellington!

Location
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very good
763 reviews
Price from
£42.70
1 night, 2 adults
Worldwide Backpackers, hotel in Wellington

Situated in Wellington and with Freyberg Beach reachable within 2.2 km, Worldwide Backpackers features a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

Cute hostel with a great location, very social, very well stocked and equipped kitchen (even different spices and herbs were available for everybody to use), very friendly owners, heaters in the rooms, very comfortable beds
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
55 reviews
Price from
£46.51
1 night, 2 adults
Trek Global Backpackers, hotel in Wellington

Trek Global features 4 communal guest kitchens and a barbecue area. It is a 10-minute walk from Wellington’s CBD and Wellington Waterfront. Free unlimited WiFi is provided.

Book female room when I walk in the room so good two beds in. Nice got a fan it's working also heater but I didn't turn on. Shower is good with toilet in. Really nice staff checking me in very happy. Thank you 😊
Scored 7.6
7.6
Rated good
Good
2,030 reviews
Price from
£56.51
1 night, 2 adults
The Cambridge Hotel, hotel in Wellington

The 19th-century The Cambridge Hotel offers accommodation in the heart of Wellington’s city centre, just 3 minutes’ walk from the Courtenay Place entertainment district.

Location is brilliant
Scored 7.1
7.1
Rated good
Good
1,812 reviews
Price from
£53.37
1 night, 2 adults
Nomads Capital Backpackers - Wellington, hotel in Wellington

Located in the heart of the city, Nomads Capital Backpackers offers 5-star backpackers accommodation. It is a 5-minute walk from Wellington's stunning waterfront.

Fantastic location! The staff are super accommodating and the 24hr check in option is fantastic if you have a late flight in. Close to everything in Wellington’s CBD, including Te Papa, Wellington Museum, the waterfront, Wellington Botanic Gardens, etc.
Scored 6.7
6.7
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
1,700 reviews
Price from
£39.27
1 night, 2 adults
Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers, hotel in Wellington

Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers offers budget accommodation in the centre of Wellington. It features a 24-hour guest kitchen, self-service laundry facilities and a games room with pool tables.

Close to everywhere I wanted to go will stay again
Scored 6.6
6.6
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
4,327 reviews
Price from
£46.04
1 night, 2 adults
140 Ghuznee Hostel, hotel in Wellington

Situated in Wellington and within 2.1 km of Freyberg Beach, 140 Ghuznee Hostel has a terrace, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

Good
Scored 6.5
6.5
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
57 reviews
Price from
£37.21
1 night, 2 adults
House of Pirie, hotel in Wellington

Located in Wellington, House of Pirie features a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.

Nothing
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very good
23 reviews
House of Tawatawa, hotel in Wellington

Situated in Wellington and with Wellington Zoo reachable within 3.5 km, House of Tawatawa features a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

Location
Scored 6.9
6.9
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
7 reviews
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

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  • Haka House Wellington
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 763 reviews

    Discover the vibrant pulse of New Zealand’s capital at Haka House Wellington!

    I loved the way it was set out, bright clean and beautiful

  • Trek Global Backpackers
    Budget options available
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,030 reviews

    Trek Global features 4 communal guest kitchens and a barbecue area. It is a 10-minute walk from Wellington’s CBD and Wellington Waterfront. Free unlimited WiFi is provided.

    Good location in the CBD. Comfortable ground lobby.

  • Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers
    Scored 6.6
    6.6
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 4,327 reviews

    Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers offers budget accommodation in the centre of Wellington. It features a 24-hour guest kitchen, self-service laundry facilities and a games room with pool tables.

    Close to everywhere I wanted to go will stay again

  • The Cambridge Hotel
    Budget options available
    Scored 7.1
    7.1
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,812 reviews

    The 19th-century The Cambridge Hotel offers accommodation in the heart of Wellington’s city centre, just 3 minutes’ walk from the Courtenay Place entertainment district.

    I loved the setup and how close to everything it was.

  • Nomads Capital Backpackers - Wellington
    Scored 6.7
    6.7
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 1,700 reviews

    Located in the heart of the city, Nomads Capital Backpackers offers 5-star backpackers accommodation. It is a 5-minute walk from Wellington's stunning waterfront.

    Helpful and friendly staff, great with 24/7 service!

  • 140 Ghuznee Hostel
    Budget options available
    Scored 6.5
    6.5
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 57 reviews

    Situated in Wellington and within 2.1 km of Freyberg Beach, 140 Ghuznee Hostel has a terrace, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

    Good facilities, good location and very friendly staff

  • The Marion Hostel
    Budget options available
    Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 1,742 reviews

    Located in the heart of the city of Wellington,The Marion Hostel offers a range of backpacker accommodation and features a rooftop terrace.

    Everything, it’s all clean, new, good looking and smelling good.

  • House of Pirie
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 23 reviews

    Located in Wellington, House of Pirie features a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.

Great access to the city centre! Check these hostels in Wellington

  • House of Pirie
    Central location
    Scored 9.7
    9.7
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 3 reviews

    Situated in Wellington and with Freyberg Beach reachable within 1.3 km, House of Pirie features a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

    The ambient and people living there were truly amazing! I felt like at my own home

  • Worldwide Backpackers
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 55 reviews

    Situated in Wellington and with Freyberg Beach reachable within 2.2 km, Worldwide Backpackers features a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

    Central location. Clean facilities. Welcoming staff.

  • House of Tawatawa
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 17 reviews

    Set in Wellington and with Wellington Zoo reachable within 3.5 km, House of Tawatawa offers a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

    Incredible views and only a short drive from central Wellington. The rooms were nice and excellent value for money. Our stay was great!

  • House of Tawatawa
    Scored 6.9
    6.9
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 7 reviews

    Situated in Wellington and with Wellington Zoo reachable within 3.5 km, House of Tawatawa features a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

FAQ about hostels in Wellington

Hostels that guests love in Wellington

  • Avg. price/night: £99.99
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,155 reviews
    Great location, friendly and professional staff, a bit dated generally, we had a budget room so wouldn't have expected great comforts. This room was the same price of the cheapest Airbnb.
    M
    Matteo
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £72.55
    Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 1,742 reviews
    I'm going to miss the Marion so much! Best hostel I've been while in NZ (and probably anywhere else!?). Super comfy bed, great staff, cool common rooms and kitchen, everything always clean! Free bike rentals! It's a great place both if you want to meet new people or if you want to be on your own. And a great place to start exploring Welly! 😊
    Beatrice
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £72.55
    Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 1,742 reviews
    Best hostel I've stayed in. Amazing converted building with lots of different areas for socialising, sitting quietly, cooking, etc. All the facilities you expect from a decent hostel and more. Like hot drinks freely available, towels provided, curtains on bunk beds.
    Yvette
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £72.55
    Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 1,742 reviews
    Best hostel we've ever stayed in - in terms of clean and facilities. The staff (didnt get the guys name unfortunately) on reception was lovely and helped us with parking! Kitchen had everything - free tea/coffee/hot chocolate and free milk & milk alternative. Free herbs and spices to help transfer your normal cheap pasta traveller dish. Room was nice and comfortable. Bathrooms clean and nice. Shared areas inviting.
    Lewis
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £50.69
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,030 reviews
    Global Backpackers was one of the best Hostels I've ever stayed so far, everything's perfect, specially the friendship I was always treated. Counting the days to get back there:
    Guilherme Grummt
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £50.69
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,030 reviews
    Hostel cat which is very friendly. very helpful and friendly staff. great location, very close to everything. kitchen had everything we needed. staff always cleaning around the hostel. different kitchens on different floors so never got too crowed. felt safe as they lock the doors and have security guards overnight. hairdryer and straighteners in bathroom.
    Natalie
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £39.53
    Scored 4.3
    4.3
    Rated disappointing
    Disappointing
     · 3,097 reviews
    safe, comfortable, cheap, great location
    David
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £50.69
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,030 reviews
    Great location, confortable, nice hostel for meeting people, staff was very friendly, specially Kate
    Agustin
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £72.55
    Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 1,742 reviews
    Great location in the city and great atmosphere within the hostel. Plentiful kitchen facilities. Have to highlight the bathrooms - best hostel bathrooms I have ever experienced. Definitely recommend staying here.
    A
    Anonymous
    Solo traveller

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