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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 accommodation and features a rooftop terrace.

B
Bethany
From
Indonesia
lovely place, great kitchen, chill space & rooms, great, friendly staff. clean, comfortable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,577 reviews
Price from
US$80.54
1 night, 2 adults

Haka House Wellington

Wellington CBD, Wellington

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

V
Viliamu
From
Samoa
Location simple for my situation
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,958 reviews
Price from
US$51.16
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.

R
Rebecca
From
Ireland
We were here for a week and it was affordable and quiet. Bathrooms were clean. Basically like a hostel but you have a hotel room. Parking was difficult but not the hotels fault. The bar on the first floor was great for the quiz night, didn’t hear any noises from the bar later at night.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,741 reviews
Price from
US$75.32
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...

C
Claire
From
New Zealand
Great location close to city and good facilities. Private room, friendly guests. Felt safe as a young solo traveller.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 137 reviews
Price from
US$52.53
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.

M
Maykol91
From
Uruguay
The hostel location it's perfect. Near to the centre of the city, there's a lot of things for to do near to the hostel. All the facilities of the Hostel are clean and in perfect condition.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,282 reviews
Price from
US$56.39
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.

A
Alice
From
France
Good vibes, staff really helpful. Loved the old fashioned decor, felt like I was stepping back in time. Super well situated close to train station and Blue ridge ferry terminal and yet only a few blocks from all the city centre attractions.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 4,015 reviews
Price from
US$51.57
1 night, 2 adults

Capital Wellington

Wellington CBD, Wellington

Located in the heart of the city, Capital Wellington Backpackers offers 5-star backpackers accommodation. It is a 5-minute walk from Wellington's stunning waterfront.

A
Albert
From
Spain
Great and very friendly staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,495 reviews
Price from
US$60.99
1 night, 2 adults

Moana Lodge

Plimmerton (Near Wellington)

Located in Plimmerton and with Plimmerton Beach reachable within 1.7 km, Moana Lodge provides a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

L
Lisa
From
New Zealand
Loved it so clean and beautiful location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 127 reviews
Price from
US$79.38
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.

E
Eduardo
From
Chile
Centrally located walking distance from main things like new world and the museum Code to access the property
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews

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.

F
Flora
From
New Zealand
I extended my stay here as the place is always spotless
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 250 reviews
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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.

B
Bethany
From
Indonesia
lovely place, great kitchen, chill space & rooms, great, friendly staff. clean, comfortable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,577 reviews
Price from
US$80.54
1 night, 2 adults

Haka House Wellington

Wellington CBD, Wellington

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

V
Viliamu
From
Samoa
Location simple for my situation
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,958 reviews
Price from
US$51.16
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.

R
Rebecca
From
Ireland
We were here for a week and it was affordable and quiet. Bathrooms were clean. Basically like a hostel but you have a hotel room. Parking was difficult but not the hotels fault. The bar on the first floor was great for the quiz night, didn’t hear any noises from the bar later at night.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,741 reviews
Price from
US$75.32
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...

C
Claire
From
New Zealand
Great location close to city and good facilities. Private room, friendly guests. Felt safe as a young solo traveller.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 137 reviews
Price from
US$52.53
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.

M
Maykol91
From
Uruguay
The hostel location it's perfect. Near to the centre of the city, there's a lot of things for to do near to the hostel. All the facilities of the Hostel are clean and in perfect condition.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,282 reviews
Price from
US$56.39
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.

A
Alice
From
France
Good vibes, staff really helpful. Loved the old fashioned decor, felt like I was stepping back in time. Super well situated close to train station and Blue ridge ferry terminal and yet only a few blocks from all the city centre attractions.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 4,015 reviews
Price from
US$51.57
1 night, 2 adults

Capital Wellington

Wellington CBD, Wellington

Located in the heart of the city, Capital Wellington Backpackers offers 5-star backpackers accommodation. It is a 5-minute walk from Wellington's stunning waterfront.

A
Albert
From
Spain
Great and very friendly staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,495 reviews
Price from
US$60.99
1 night, 2 adults

Moana Lodge

Plimmerton (Near Wellington)

Located in Plimmerton and with Plimmerton Beach reachable within 1.7 km, Moana Lodge provides a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

L
Lisa
From
New Zealand
Loved it so clean and beautiful location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 127 reviews
Price from
US$79.38
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.

E
Eduardo
From
Chile
Centrally located walking distance from main things like new world and the museum Code to access the property
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews

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.

F
Flora
From
New Zealand
I extended my stay here as the place is always spotless
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 250 reviews
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Looking for a hostel?

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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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 250 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 137 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,495 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 4,015 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,282 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,958 reviews

Hostels that guests love in Wellington

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Avg. price/night: US$83.46
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,577 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: US$83.46
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,577 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: US$83.46
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,577 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: US$52.12
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,282 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