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The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel near Embassy Theatre in Wellington

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Interior
Quadruple Room, Ensuite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets
Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Explore the area

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28 Cambridge Terrace, Wellington, 6001
  • Place, Courtenay Place
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, St James Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Te Papa
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

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Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

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Triple Room, Ensuite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Quadruple Room, Ensuite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds OR 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Single Room, Ensuite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Ensuite

  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom (1 Single Bed only) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Shared Bathroom (1 Single Bed only)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 75 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Bed in a 4 Bed Dorm | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Bed in a 4 Bed Dorm

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 139 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Single Bed in a 6 Bed Dorm | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Bed in a 6 Bed Dorm

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

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Single Bed in a 8 Bed Dorm | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Bed in a 8 Bed Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Eight Beds Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Six Beds Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Four Beds Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Wellington

City center stay.With a stay at this Te Aro hostel, you'll be steps from Embassy Theatre and Downstage Theatre. BATS Theatre and Elliott House are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Wellington Central Business District - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Courtenay Place - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • St James Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Te Papa - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cuba Street Mall - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Wellington Kaiwharawhara Station - 6 min drive
  • Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Embassy Theatre - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Phuthai Esarn Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • The Cambridge Hotel
  • ‪Myrtle - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hummingbird - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers

Hostel near Embassy Theatre in Wellington
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. There are 40 meeting rooms available. A vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry facilities are also featured at The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers.

This Wellington hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 58 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1883
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers offers 58 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Cable television is provided. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • 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

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • 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.
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out fee: NZD 40.00

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.8 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Sunday - Wednesday (7:30 AM - 10:00 PM) and Thursday - Saturday (6:00 AM - 5:30 AM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Late check-out fee: NZD 40.00
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.8 percent

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Please note that guests may experience noise from the bar and hotel building on Saturday nights/early Sunday mornings from 9 PM to 3 AM.

We should mention

  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Backpacker Cambridge
Cambridge Backpacker
Cambridge Backpacker Wellington
Cambridge Hotel Backpacker
Cambridge Hotel Backpacker Wellington
Cambridge Hotel Wellington
Cambridge Hotel
Cambridge Wellington
The Cambridge Hotel
The Cambridge Hotel Hostel
The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers Wellington

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers to the airport?

The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers is 4.1 mi (13-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 The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers?

As of Oct 31, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers on Nov 1, 2025 start from $43.26, 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 The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers.

How close is The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers to the beach?

This hostel is a short 11-minute walk from Oriental Bay Beach and 3.9 mi (14-min drive) from Island Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers offer free breakfast?

The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers have a pool?

The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers does not have a pool.

Does The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers to downtown Wellington?

The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers is 0.7 mi away from Wellington.

The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 258 out of 892 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 380 out of 892 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 167 out of 892 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 892 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 892 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just awesome as always, has everything we need and nothing we dont! Beds, bathrooms, breakfast and a bar, perfect for a sport or work visit to Wellywood! Thanks again, awesome weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie ann, Queenstown

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love staying here. The amenities is great. and it is affordable
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

William

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

YUXI

Poor for overall
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

YUXI

I will rate poor as after I am not book single night at each time. Then they treat me different
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

YUXI

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hi I had bad experience with hotel today, as last time the staff cheated, said will give me 114 but give me 103. After I confirmed with her, still that is. Ater I went upstair, cannot open the door, the staff together with me. Then she said she give me is 103. Today I ready for check in again, she want give me 103 still, after I ask, she wrote the number of room is 1034. Then I argued with her, the manager said don't rude to his staff, then will ask me leave. But when I ask how you define rude, he cannot response. And continued ask me Whether agree with not rude to his staff. As I told him I am not rude, but he is discrimination. Discrimination is illegal, he cannot response. Continued ask me same question, and ask me leave. I said I will but ask him refund. He said he will contact Expdia. But now I did not received any refund.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

YUXI

Liked: Cleanliness
Friday night is noisy
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

YUXI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
safe， clear
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

YUXI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
clear and nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic

I had a fantastic stay here! The beds were comfy and the showers were large enough to put your belongings in! Staff was friendly. I didn't know there was a kitchen until after I left and another guy told me about it, but otherwise enjoyed my stay. You get a discount at the bar which is cool.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and good value for money!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
C
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

emmanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its very quiet and the staff is so helpful and the toilet very clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was fantastic, I've never seen such a big bed, it was clean, awesome! Loved my stay here, thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Staff & service
Na
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to great dining in Courtenay Place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The age of the place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Matana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good property all round. If i had to moan about something its the distance between my room and the ablutions (10metres ish). As well as their being a constant chill in the toilet/shower area (cant be helped tiling everywhere)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Ajay, Macomb

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Hotel also with a hostel
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024