The Hostelz.com Review
Nomads Capital Backpackers Wellington is a refreshing departure from your run-of-the mill hostel. Mix one-third cool café, one-third B&B, and one-third college dorm and you have this hostel. Clean and comfortable with a great location, Nomad’s is a good place to choose for your stay in Wellington.
The Location
If you're armed with a map, you'll have no trouble finding this hostel upon a first visit to Wellington, even though the sign is kind of small. The airport shuttle usually stops only a few blocks away. Furthermore, the hostel is a nice walk to the waterfront, the Te Papa museum, and many yummy cafes and restaurants nearby. Plus, there are some cool shops nearby the shop that are worth a browse. When we did end up taking the bus, we were able to get another map from the hostel staff, who also were able to point us to nearby bus stops.
Rooms and Bathrooms
The double room offers a bunk bed and enough space to do yoga if you wanted to. The outlets are activated by your room key card -- no wasting electricity at this joint! The rooms are plainly decorated, although the colored walls and large windows do make it feel a little more like a college dorm/home rather than a naked, transient hostel. You can even change the temperature of your room, but be warned -- the vent is right next to the top bunk and if your roommate does not want to be overwhelmed by heat, you’d better have extra blankets on the lower bunk. The bathroom feels awkward and small, although it is definitely a plus to have your own rather than a communal one.
Common Spaces
When you enter Nomads, you’ll immediately see the computers, hostess desk, and noticeboards with information about Wellington. Be sure to grab the list of “100 things to do in Wellington.” While we were there, there weren’t many people around but we left rather early. Still, the staff are extremely hospitable and could answer all our questions.
Summary
A brief stay at this hostel leaves a lasting impression that sets a bar for other hostels. It's clean and comfortable, so you spend less time worrying and more time enjoying the city of Wellington. Nomads is definitely worth it.
The Location
If you're armed with a map, you'll have no trouble finding this hostel upon a first visit to Wellington, even though the sign is kind of small. The airport shuttle usually stops only a few blocks away. Furthermore, the hostel is a nice walk to the waterfront, the Te Papa museum, and many yummy cafes and restaurants nearby. Plus, there are some cool shops nearby the shop that are worth a browse. When we did end up taking the bus, we were able to get another map from the hostel staff, who also were able to point us to nearby bus stops.
Rooms and Bathrooms
The double room offers a bunk bed and enough space to do yoga if you wanted to. The outlets are activated by your room key card -- no wasting electricity at this joint! The rooms are plainly decorated, although the colored walls and large windows do make it feel a little more like a college dorm/home rather than a naked, transient hostel. You can even change the temperature of your room, but be warned -- the vent is right next to the top bunk and if your roommate does not want to be overwhelmed by heat, you’d better have extra blankets on the lower bunk. The bathroom feels awkward and small, although it is definitely a plus to have your own rather than a communal one.
Common Spaces
When you enter Nomads, you’ll immediately see the computers, hostess desk, and noticeboards with information about Wellington. Be sure to grab the list of “100 things to do in Wellington.” While we were there, there weren’t many people around but we left rather early. Still, the staff are extremely hospitable and could answer all our questions.
Summary
A brief stay at this hostel leaves a lasting impression that sets a bar for other hostels. It's clean and comfortable, so you spend less time worrying and more time enjoying the city of Wellington. Nomads is definitely worth it.
— Exclusive Hostelz.com Review
May 2011
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Nice new Hostel It was nice staying there even if I thought it was a bit expensive. The rooms were so nice and new, the building itself is really nice and in the centre of town, only the common area and the kitchen are a bit small and could be cleaner. But we had a really nice time there! — Katha , German (2007-07-25) This hostel was central, clean, extremely secure and the beds were really comfortable! Great showers and a nice bar attached. I would recommend this hostel if you were staying in Wellington. However if you want to chill out, the lounge is not very homely! — Anonymous (2005-07-27) I stayed in a private room in this hostel with my children and thought it was fantastic. The beds were really comfortable (unusual for a backpackers). The room and en suite looked fantastic and the place was friendly and safe. Great location!! I would recommend staying here, I know I will again in the future. — Anonymous (2005-07-14)