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Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers

2.0 star property
Art Deco hostel near Te Papa

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Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Interior
Twin, Double & Single Ensuite | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Towels

Overview of Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers

Reviews
7.6

Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

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Map
1 Bunny Street Wellington Cbd, Wellington, 6011
  • Popular LocationWellington Central Business District2 min walk
  • Popular LocationLambton Quay3 min walk
  • Popular LocationTe Papa15 min walk
  • AirportWellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)18 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Double Ensuite

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Ensuite

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Twin, Double & Single Ensuite

Twin, Double & Single Ensuite | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin, Double & Single Ensuite

  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Private Bathroom (8 Beds)

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Private Bathroom (8 Beds)

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Shared Bathroom

  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Private Bathroom (6 Beds)

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Private Bathroom (6 Beds)

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (4 Beds)

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (4 Beds)

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (6 Bed, Female Only)

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (6 Bed, Female Only)

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Bunk Style Twin (Shared Bathroom)

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bunk Style Twin (Shared Bathroom)

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single (Shared Bathroom)

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Ensuite

  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Wellington

Pipitea stay.At this Pipitea hostel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Wellington Central Business District and Lambton Quay. Archives New Zealand and Wellington Cenotaph are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Wellington Central Business District - 2 min walk
  • Lambton Quay - 3 min walk
  • Te Papa - 15 min walk
  • Cuba Street Mall - 19 min walk
  • Interislander Ferry Terminal - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Wellington Station - 1 min walk
  • Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • Trax Bar & Cafe - 2 min walk
  • McDonald's - 1 min walk
  • Mojo Featherston - 2 min walk
  • The Old Bailey - 6 min walk
  • Flamingo Joe's - 1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers

Art Deco hostel near Te Papa
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers also features a vending machine, laundry facilities, and express check-out.

This Art Deco Wellington hostel is smoke free.

  • 108 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Front-desk safe
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers offers 108 accommodations with safes. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German, Italian

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekday cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM–noon for a fee: NZD 15–30 for adults and NZD 10–30 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels

More

  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 10
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 30 days prior to check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: NZD 20.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 15–30 for adults, and NZD 10–30 for children
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 10 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up; guests must have received their complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 30 days prior to check-in.

National rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Downtown Backpackers
Downtown Backpackers Hostel
Downtown Backpackers Hostel Wellington
Downtown Backpackers Wellington
Hotel Waterloo Backpackers
Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers Wellington
Hotel Waterloo Backpackers (formerly Downtown Backpackers)
Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers to the airport?

Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers is 5.3 mi (19-min drive) away from the Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers?

As of Apr 20, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers on Apr 28, 2024 start from $72.48, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers.

How close is Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers to the beach?

This hostel is 1.5 mi (6-min drive) from Oriental Bay Beach and 5.8 mi (21-min drive) from Princess Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between NZD 15 and 30 for adults, NZD 10 and 30 for children.

Is there a casino at Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers have a pool?

Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers to downtown Wellington?

Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers is 0.5 mi away from Wellington.

Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 227 out of 975 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 411 out of 975 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 222 out of 975 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 975 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 975 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Nigel, Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old decour, but clean and sefvicable with all you would expect in the room including a microwave. Only problem was that the wind was howlong
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

FORRESTER

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Guihua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Budget
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Jason

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The mattress on my bunk was horrible. Place is definitely run down at best. Convenient location but i would not stay there again. If you choose to i would keep the stay short.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Matana

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

CINDY MAY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We had a queen room with our own bathroom . It was fairly clean . The shared kitchen was well organized . The hostel was really close to the train station and a grocery store and that’s the main reason we chose the hostel . But The room was quite small , not very sound proof . The bed wasn’t very comfortable . Tv reception was terrible and wifi was not very good . But you pay for what you get . And we only stayed one night so it was ok .

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Syaiful

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The common kitchen so dirty
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023