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The best hostels in Wellington

Some of the best backpacker spots in Wellington

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The Marion Hostel

Wellington CBD, Wellington

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

S
Stanislav
From
Israel
Nice wooden floors, comfortable beds. Worth paying extra, they function better than other hostels I stayed in NZ.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,786 reviews
Price from
£56.45
1 night, 2 adults

Haka House Wellington

Wellington CBD, Wellington

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

N
Nicola
From
New Zealand
Good location, friendly staff and clean room.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,620 reviews
Price from
£39.05
1 night, 2 adults

Worldwide Backpackers

Wellington

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

F
Fran
From
New Zealand
Friendly staff who let us leave our bags and check in early because we arrived so early in the morning. Great location maybe 5-10 mins walk from the city. Really comfy bed, clean.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 115 reviews
Price from
£32.82
1 night, 2 adults

House of Pirie

Wellington

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.

S
Sarah
From
New Zealand
Great facilities
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews
Price from
£35.44
1 night, 2 adults

House of Pirie

Wellington

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

l
l
From
Canada
Location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 66 reviews
Price from
£35.44
1 night, 2 adults

Trek Global Backpackers

CBD - Lambton Quay, 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.

E
Erika
From
New Zealand
Easy to find, staff very friendly and helpful. It was clean and tidy and kitchens were well equipped.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,371 reviews
Price from
£34.66
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers

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.

S
Strang
From
New Zealand
Great location and friendly staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 4,306 reviews
Price from
£41.66
1 night, 2 adults

The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers

Wellington CBD, Wellington

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

Z
Zsuzsanna
From
New Zealand
Location and the building itself Friendly staff Clean room Comfortable bed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,966 reviews
Price from
£44.63
1 night, 2 adults

Nomads Capital Backpackers - Wellington

Wellington CBD, 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.

J
JCalwill
From
Canada
Friendly, helpful staff; wifi worked well in my room; close to plenty of shops and restaurants; easy walk to the airport express bus stop; clean, well maintained room; super comfortable bed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,661 reviews
Price from
£43.03
1 night, 2 adults

140 Ghuznee Hostel

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.

E
Eamon
From
Australia
Very simple. Check in and out was very easy with key accessible via a lockbox at the front door. Good location.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 200 reviews
Price from
£37.63
1 night, 2 adults
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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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  • Avg. price/night: £56.45
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,786 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! 😊
    Guest review by
    Beatrice
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £56.45
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,786 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.
    Guest review by
    Yvette
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £56.45
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,786 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.
    Guest review by
    Lewis
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £38.51
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 2,371 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:
    Guest review by
    Guilherme Grummt
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £38.51
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 2,371 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.
    Guest review by
    Natalie
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £38.51
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 2,371 reviews
    Great location, confortable, nice hostel for meeting people, staff was very friendly, specially Kate
    Guest review by
    Agustin
    Solo traveller

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