118 Wakefield Street, 6011 Wellington, New Zealand
#51 of 55 hotels in Wellington
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1412 hostel reviews
6.6Cleanliness
6.7
Comfort
6.8
Location
9.0
Facilities
6.6
Staff
8.3
Value for money
7.5
Free WiFi
7.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 24 April 2024
Milena
New ZealandThe WiFi connection wasn't so good.
The atmosphere in Nomads is great, wonderful people who work there or stay there for a few nights. The location is perfect for experiencing Wellington. Next to Cuba Street.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 12 February 2024
Ellie
United KingdomStaff were quite rude. Place to leave bags before check in was overcrowded so nowhere safe to leave them. One toilet in common area which was pretty disgusting. Like it hadn’t been cleaned in a while. Private room was okay, had a weird smell.
Good location.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 26 January 2024
Medardt
PolandTwo windows in my room were really old. One didn't even open, and the curtains in those windows barely closed the windows. Slightly overpriced.
Good access to Wellington's main attractions and waterfront. Close by to Cuba Street, Te Papa. Nice people. Interesting place.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 18 January 2024
Ken
New ZealandParking there is a nightmare .
Great location, value for money.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 4 January 2024
Mélitine
FranceNot enough bowls/dishes and the showers were often « drowned »
Good location! Staff was very friendly.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 30 December 2023
Roberta
United KingdomNot very sound proof
Very nice size room. Comfortable beds. Good Wi-Fi
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 29 December 2023
Maria
SpainThe bedding didn't look very clean, the pillows case, etc. They duvet that was on my bed wasn't the right size and wasn't even a duvet, was a small bed mattress cover!). I went downstairs I think they only wash the sheet that the give you, because the duvet sheet and the sheet covering and the hostel friendly staff lady apologised and brought to my room straigh away another one, the correct size of duvet. the mattres sheet didn't look clean. They smell... and didn't look fresh No plug to charge your phone close to the bed. Specially if you are on the top of the bunk bed! Also, in order to have electricity in the room (and for the plugs to work) someone in the room has to keep their room card in the thing, connected! So if you need to go to the toilet or downstairs, you need to get your card to get into the room and open tje corridor doors for security, the phone you left in the room is not charging. Unless that someone else put their card in. I haven't seen this ever! And it is not a nz thing because I have been travelling in the north island for a while these days. Toilets are just ok, only 1 shower and 1 toilet per side of the corridor. A bit small too. Depends on the time of the day, they were clean or not
Location, just a short walk to Te Papa museum, and the popular Cuba street and all the restaurants and cafés. Also, close to the cable car station and the main shopping area. The bus stop to the airport is around the corner. So convenient! Very friendly and helpful staff, all great!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 24 December 2023
Loreto
New Zealandthe shower was clogged, very uncomfortable. And you can hear everything from the bedroom.
The location is perfect, the room (private) was good size and the bed confortable. The coffee and te is a nice touch.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 19 December 2023
Halie
United StatesThere was a lot of potential, but the cleanliness didn’t allow for more. The restroom ceiling had shown mold, there wasn’t venting in restrooms. The kitchen was a mess on counters and in the sinks. While I love flavor and spices, it hung in the air and clang to you.
Property was a good location. Decent space in the rooms. Activities at nights for social interaction.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 15 December 2023
Daniel
New ZealandKitchen could have been cleaner and better stocked with pots and pans etc
Great value for money
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 12 December 2023
Ashnoor
CanadaCould hear the doors closing in the hallway all night.
Great location. Super friendly staff. Clean room (stayed in a private room with private bathroom). Was nice to have tea and coffee in the room.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 10 December 2023
Maryanne
IrelandNomads was cheap and cheerful. Great staff and perfect location to explore Wellington.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 8 December 2023
Catherine
New ZealandHandy location and nice to have an ensuite in a backpackers. It’s what I would expect from a backpackers in a handy location for the price
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 6 December 2023
Daniel
AustraliaWe didn’t use kitchen as it was pretty small and crowded. Had to get bedsheets replaced when we checked in as there was some nasty stains on them. Bed was on wheels and would move if you sat on it. Curtain didn’t fit on window so bright in morning.
Wasn’t sure how it would be after reading previous reviews, but we booked a private room. Had an en-suite which was clean and overall good value for money. Good location, lot of restaurants etc around.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 3 December 2023
Kevin
New ZealandLocation was great, staff were really friendly and helpful
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 27 November 2023
Jenny
SingaporeBecause it is a hostel with group rooms it was a little noisy with bathroom doors loudly shutting in the night.
The location is perfect as a stepping off point to explore Wellington..we loved the old hotel touches from stair rails to exterior graciousness. Our shower was wonderfully hot.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 23 November 2023
Locky
New ZealandHow squeaky the beds were but that was probably just the bunk bed
How we were able to all get a room to ourselves plus the amount of beds that were available in said rooms, the very helpful and friendly stuff, how extremely close it is to central welly
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 12 November 2023
Vanja
United Arab EmiratesNoise from the bar, squeaky beds, mold in bathroom, no shelves near beds, no lockers
Location, price, staff
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 9 November 2023
David
New ZealandLoved the price, location
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 5 November 2023
Tuburan
New ZealandMaybe need a little tidy up a bit.
Near to the city center
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 5 November 2023
Jennifer
United KingdomCramped shared kitchen with few cups, bowls or forks available!
Enough space in dorm for everyone to work around each other, pretty quiet in rooms.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 29 October 2023
Elise
CanadaKitchen was tiny and not very functional.
Location downtown was excellent. My private room was very comfortable and well appointed. Noise was generally reasonable.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 29 October 2023
Nitavanh
LaosThe room is quite large in the dorm and there are kitchens you can cook.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 29 October 2023
Alison
New ZealandIt was quite noisy
The value for money and Central location were amazing
Stayed in October 2023
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