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The best hostels 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 accommodations and features a rooftop terrace.

Y
YONGJU
From
South Korea
clean and well equipped kitchen, spacious room and corridor, rooftop, common lounge, everything was good
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,751 reviews
Location 9.7
Price from
$88.79
1 night, 2 adults

Haka House Wellington

Wellington CBD, Wellington

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

S
Sue
From
United States
Did not know it was a 'hostel til we arrived ... Staff were able w/in 24 hrs to alter our final two nites to an en suite room.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,663 reviews
Location 9.3
Price from
$55.62
1 night, 2 adults

Worldwide Backpackers

Wellington

Located in Wellington and with Freyberg Beach reachable within 1.4 miles, Worldwide Backpackers has express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the...

C
Chelsea
From
United States
It really had everything I want in a hostel -- great location, chill people, clean and safe, shared kitchen which was fully equipped, a lounge, and the hosts were great.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 116 reviews
Location 8.8
Price from
$44.69
1 night, 2 adults

House of Pirie

Wellington

Located in Wellington and with Freyberg Beach reachable within a 15-minute walk, House of Pirie has a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

A
Arnold
From
United States
Wonderful old Victorian building, loved the high ceilings. Good kitchens, quiet and free laundry was a nice bonus. Was in a six bed dorm and although everyone kept different hours everyone was considerate of the others in the room. Also well located to explore Wellington. Note - The number 2 bus drops you off just up the hill from the hostel if you arrived by ferry from the south island.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews
Location 9.3
Price from
$48.27
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.

H
Hannah
From
Australia
Super comfy beds! Solid bunk beds. Great people and communal spaces, easy to chat with other travellers
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 66 reviews
Location 8.7
Price from
$48.27
1 night, 2 adults

Trek Global Backpackers

Central Business District - 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.

T
Talei Mow
From
Fiji
The location is great because it is within walking distance of the city. Facilities exceeded my expectation and everyone just minds their own business. Cleaning staff were there early every morning to clean up and take out the trash which was good and it is a place where you can meet and make new friends with people from all different walks of life.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,361 reviews
Location 9.0
Price from
$54.52
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers

Wellington

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

R
Ronald
From
United Kingdom
Comfortable dorm, good temperature, easy access to trains and busses. Next to the water.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 4,277 reviews
Location 9.0
Price from
$66.07
1 night, 2 adults

The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers

Wellington CBD, Wellington

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

N
Natalia
From
Indonesia
Beautiful hotel and interior design is very nice and cozy. The staff is very responsible and friendly. Perfect stay, 10 out of ten.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,954 reviews
Location 9.0
Price from
$64.33
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 accommodations. It is a 5-minute walk from Wellington's stunning waterfront.

K
Kayla
From
United States
Wonderful location and excellent hostel. Very clean with great staff. Very comfortable seating area while waiting to check in
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,632 reviews
Location 9.0
Price from
$65.75
1 night, 2 adults

140 Ghuznee Hostel

Wellington

Located in Wellington and within 1.3 miles of Freyberg Beach, 140 Ghuznee Hostel has a terrace, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

J
John
From
United Kingdom
Location excellent, value accommodation
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 202 reviews
Location 8.3
Price from
$46.12
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travelers know there's 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 little more.

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  • Avg. price/night: $92.96
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,751 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $92.96
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,751 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $92.96
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,751 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: $58.31
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 2,362 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $58.31
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 2,362 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
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $58.31
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 2,362 reviews
    Great location, confortable, nice hostel for meeting people, staff was very friendly, specially Kate
    Guest review by
    Agustin
    Solo traveler
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