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Wild Zebra Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel near Cuba Street Mall in Wellington

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Interior
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Reception
Bathroom shower
Reviews
5.6

Popular amenities

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  • GymGymGym

Check out the area

Map
58 TORY ST., Wellington, 6011
  • Popular LocationCourtenay Place2 min walk
  • Popular LocationCuba Street Mall7 min walk
  • Popular LocationTe Papa8 min walk
  • AirportWellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)11 min drive

Room options

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4 Bed Mix Dorm Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

4 Bed Mix Dorm Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Double Room, Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Double Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

10 Bed Mix Dorm Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

8 Bed Mix Dorm Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Wellington

Te Aro stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Te Aro hostel, you'll find Wellington Central Business District and Cuba Street Mall. Courtenay Place and St James Theatre are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Wellington Central Business District - 1 min walk
  • Courtenay Place - 2 min walk
  • Cuba Street Mall - 7 min walk
  • Te Papa - 8 min walk
  • Michael Fowler Centre - 9 min walk

Getting around

  • Wellington Kaiwharawhara Station - 6 min drive
  • Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Library - 1 min walk
  • Vinyl Bar - 2 min walk
  • The Grand - 2 min walk
  • Mishmosh - 3 min walk
  • K C Cafe & Takeaway - 2 min walk

About this property

Wild Zebra Backpackers

Hostel near Cuba Street Mall in Wellington
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Wild Zebra Backpackers also features a fitness center, laundry facilities, and a television in a common area.
  • 55 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Television in lobby
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Dining venue
Wild Zebra Backpackers offers 55 accommodations with washers/dryers and shared/communal kitchens. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • 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 restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - midnight
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

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:

  • Cash deposit: NZD 10.0

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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

WiFi is limited to 1 GB per person, per stay. A surcharge applies for additional usage.

Property is also known as

Wild Zebra Backpackers Hostel Wellington
Wild Zebra Backpackers Hostel
Wild Zebra Backpackers Wellington
Wellywood Backpackers Hotel Wellington
Wild Zebra Backpackers Wellington
Wild Zebra Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

How close is Wild Zebra Backpackers to the airport?

Wild Zebra Backpackers is 4.9 mi (11-min drive) away from the Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Wild Zebra Backpackers have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Wild Zebra Backpackers.

How close is Wild Zebra Backpackers to the beach?

This hostel is a short 14-minute walk from Oriental Bay Beach and 3.7 mi (16-min drive) from Island Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Wild Zebra Backpackers offer free breakfast?

Wild Zebra Backpackers does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Wild Zebra Backpackers?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Wild Zebra Backpackers?

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

Is there free parking at Wild Zebra Backpackers?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Wild Zebra Backpackers have a pool?

Wild Zebra Backpackers does not have a pool.

Does Wild Zebra Backpackers have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Wild Zebra Backpackers have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Wild Zebra Backpackers to downtown Wellington?

Wild Zebra Backpackers is 0.6 mi away from Wellington.

Wild Zebra Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

5.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 28 reviews" "

5.8/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Tony

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Tired, old property. I had a queen room with en-suite. Noisy hallways.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Some damage to toilet area 5th floor and showers were average quality
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The team at Wild Zebra Backpackers did not know what Wotif was and where confused by my booking and payment. Other than that, the room I had was clean and it was a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Miriam

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Expensive backpackers
Quite expensive for just a backpackers. Got a private room, but shared showers. Close walking distance to concert venue and situated right in town, so I guess paying for location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

2/10 Terrible

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Don’t do it
Gross, noisy. Paper walls, no sleep as all night chat and music, people on phones, what a dump.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, walking distance to town. Only downside is there is no free parking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jakob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best place for backpackers, located in the centre of the city (next to all clubs) and it's cheap as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
It wasn’t very clean, we had to go back to reception for towels. The location is perfect but wouldn’t stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019