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Moana Lodge
96%
Plimmerton
"Excellent home from home hostel - If you don't like it here, you probably don't belong in hostels. Friendly atmosphere from great people behind reception. Large kitchen to cook in with everything you need, a large dining room, and massive lounge all serve up the perfect place. Showers and rooms are spacious and clean. Ideal base to explore Wellington from. You'd be mad to sacrifice this for an inner-city hostel." … "Excellent home away from home - We were a large group of 18 people who thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Moana Lodge. It is...  more »
HI - YHA Wellington City Hostel
89%
"A fantastic place to stay in the Capital! - I and my children spent a seven-week odyssey Down Under late Spring and Summer 2006. We arrived in this hostel after a train ride from Christchurch and then ferryboat to North Island. Wellington is often called the Chicago of the South due to the winds, but I've never seen Chicago this windy! We arrived unannounced at this hostel as the Sun was setting, and the smiling reception took us in. We shared a four-bed room with another man. It was quite acceptable as we were all courteous with each...  more »
Cambridge Hotel's "Backpacker Wing"
87%
"good location. easy to go downtown (theatre or food court, club) even if is quite far from the railway station. (you can take bus, and it is fast and often.) very reasonable price and clean dorm room." … "One of the best hostels we have been in!!!! I stayed here for five days in June and had a great time. The location couldn't have been better, as it's right at the top of Courtney Place. The kitchen was always clean, and the bathrooms were amazing!!! It's just so clean, it well and truly has the feel of a hotel!! There's a good pub...  more »
Trek Global
89%
Wellington Central
"… $20 and takes around 30 minutes, and a taxi will cost between $30 to $40 dollars and take around 20 minutes. The airport flyer which picks up from Wellington airport every 15 minutes costs approximately $10 and takes 30minutes. From the Ferry Terminals - Catch a free shuttle which drops you off at the train station and taxi from there or catch one of the many taxis and shuttles which are waiting as the ferry’s drop off. This will take approximately 10 minutes and drop you off on Treks doorstep. If you need more information on how...  more »
Nomads Capital Backpackers Wellington
81%
"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." … "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,...  more »
Base Wellington Backpackers
77%
"Lovely linen, easy to get to, nice and central helpful staff, a great place to stay." … "Wicked place. If you go to Wellington this is the only place to stay!" … "Like staying in a swanky hotel! - I was surprised at how nice the en-suite rooms were -- and also, at how cheap they were! We stayed here in 2004. We had great views of the city, and frankly, the entire place was better than the allegedly four-star bed and breakfast we'd stayed at in Auckland (the only splurge of our honeymoon). The only downside I found was that I...  more »
Downtown Wellington Backpackers
72%
"Exellent bar with tonnes of exoticly good looking tourists every night." … "This old hotel is showing its age, but it was clean and well-maintained. The bar was loads of fun. Room are small and drafty (due to the hotel development trends of when it was built), but they were comfortable, clean, and hot water was readily available. On the downside, the kitchen food was not good." … "Loved it!! The atmosphere, the bar, the living area, and the kitchen were all good. The room was a little old, but it was okay." … "Nice bar,...  more »
Wellywood Backpackers
74%
"We landed here after a mix up with our previous hostel, were very pleasantly surprised. Everything was clean and tidy when we got there. The double en-suite room was comfortable. The staff extremely helpful. The kitchen was very spacious. Nice communal areas." … "The TV rooms (2) are stinky, but you can open a window if you really want to. Overall, it's reasonably well heated. The gym IS a bit of joke. But the common area is huge, with a fireplace, and a pool table ($2). They have a nice jacuzzi tucked upstairs, but don't be...  more »
Worldwide Backpackers
66%
"My new zealand home - For anyone wanting to instantly be welcomed into a great group of people from around the world, WWB is for you. There was a great mix of both long termers and short termers to keep things fun and interesting. When I stayed, there was always something going on. By far, the best hostel I've stayed at in NZ. It really does feel like home." … "We had a fantastic time there. The people were friendly and helpful. Clean rooms, kitchen and showers, not to mention the free wine at night and free breakfast. I would...  more »
Lodge in the City
54%
Te Aro
"Pretty Good - This place is pretty good considering their prices. Common areas and room was well cleaned and the staff were more than helpful. Sure, its an older building but they keep it clean and comfortable, the dorm I stayed in was full entire stay, all great people!" … "This hostel is okay — it's not bad, and you get heating in every room." … "Lifeless - This hostel was the only place left in town with a double room -- we should have known. The greeting lacked the welcome tones i've experienced in other hostel across...  more »
Beethoven House Hostel
84%
Mt Victoria
"Loved the atmosphere!! I stayed about seven months at one point. It was a great place to stay in Wellington, and Allen is unique. He had a couple of dogs when I was there Bessy and ??, which we used to take walking on Mt. Victoria. Breakfasts were always great with ginger tea and cheese toasties cooked outside with love hearts cut out in the middle. I have fond memories of a very interesting time. I wonder how Allen is doing. Anyone know??" … "Beethoven House is not for everyone, but I have travelled all over the world and have never...  more »
Maple Lodge
68%
"One of a kind! - I worked at Beethoven House for two months whilst traveling through New Zealand, and can say I have the happiest memories of this place. It's not like other hostels (one of the reasons I stayed there!), it's a bit dingy, sometimes a little dirty (not so much when I worked there!) and yes -- a bit strange. I loved it! If you have a wacky sense of humour, a bit eccentric, and want to stay away from the usually completely dull hostels then this place is for you. It became my second home -- Allen is amazing (his stories about...  more »
Rosemere Backpackers
55%
"A good place to stay. - go to wellington and stay at rosemere, it's cool. the place has everything you need." … "I stayed here in 2005 for a couple of months. It is small, busy, friendly, and fun. If you want a quiet time and personal space -- stay somewhere else. The staff are terrific and the evenings outside on the verandah are always full of music and too much alcohol. "Princess" Terry coordinates the best costume parties in the country. I recommend Rosemere if you are young, fun, and want to party." … "Part "industrial" part...  more »
Rowena's City Lodge
51%
Mt. Victoria
"Wow what a awesome hostel great location and wonderful views of the city. Camped for the first three days and then when my boyfriend came we stayed in a double room. Guy at the desk was very helpful with information on what was on in the city and it was so easy to walk into town supermarket a bit expensive but very handy. We bought a van from a fellow backpacker at hostel and so the free parking was good. Kitchen small but had the basics. Friendly staff, clean, bit shabby in parts but everything else makes up for that. Would recommend this...  more »
Webb St Backpackers
41%
"I only stayed here because there were no other beds available in Wellington at the time, and I moved out as soon as possible. The staff were not friendly, the kitchen was locked at night till 7am (which sucks if you have to leave early), and the overall atmosphere was dull and lifeless. The other guests were generally friendly, but the rooms were kinda crappy and the bathrooms dirty. Not the worst place I ever stayed, but definitely lacking in personality and charm." … "I stayed here the first night I was in Wellington and I was glad I...  more »
Newtown Heights Lodge Backpackers
Not Yet Rated
Newtown
"Newtown Heights Lodge is located in a quiet residential area of Newtown, a suburb to the south of the Wellington CBD, with trees and grass in the grounds and close to the Town Belt and Mt Victoria with many walking tracks. Situated 200m off the main bus route to/from the city, the lodge offers easy access to the cities attractions while maintaining a quiet pleasant outlook and is on the route to and from the airport, ferry and bus" … "… 200m off the main bus route to/from the city, the lodge offers easy access to the cities...  more »

Wellington Travel Tips & Suggestions

I love this place! I planned to stay for six months and have been here nearly five years! — Amy
Wellington is such a great place. — Jenni
Wellington is wicked. Loved it, you have to go. — Anonymous

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