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Haka House Wellington

5.0 star property
5-star eco-certified hostel near Te Papa

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Twin Room Ensuite with Harbour view | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Reception
Lounge
Shared kitchen

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

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292 Wakefield St, Wellington, 6011
  • Te Papa
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Courtenay Place
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Cuba Street Mall
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room

  • 104 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Bed Dorm

  • 186 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Entire 4 Beds Dorm

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 199 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room Ensuite with Harbour view

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Quad Room with Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 199 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 8 Bed Dorm

  • 278 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

  • 217 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Bed Dorm with Harbour View - Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 217 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Bed in 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite

  • 199 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 2 Bed Dorm

  • 83 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room - Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 138 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Twin or King Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 91 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Quad Room Ensuite with Harbour view

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 159 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Ensuite - Female

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm

  • 93 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 48 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room(Shared bathroom)

  • Sleeps 2

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 6 Bed Dorm With Harbour View - Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1

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Bed In 6-bed Dormitory Room With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4

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King Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory-Ensuite-Female

  • Sleeps 1

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Or King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room - Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room Ensuite With Harbour View

  • Sleeps 4

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room Ensuite With Harbour View

  • Sleeps 2

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 6 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 2 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room with Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Entire 4 Beds Dorm - Private Room - Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4

About the neighborhood

Wellington

City center stay.With a stay at this Te Aro hostel, you'll be steps from BATS Theatre and Embassy Theatre. Wellington Central Business District and Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre 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
  • Te Papa - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Courtenay Place - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cuba Street Mall - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Interislander Ferry Terminal - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • Wellington Kaiwharawhara Station - 6 min drive
  • Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hummingbird - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Deluxe Espresso Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fringe Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sweet Mother's Kitchen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Welsh Dragon Bar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Haka House Wellington

5-star eco-certified hostel near Te Papa
Haka House Wellington offers its guests a vending machine, an arcade/game room, and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This 5-star Wellington hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 133 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Haka House Wellington offers 133 accommodations with DVD players. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps).

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower

More

  • Heating
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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 major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

YHA Backpacker Hostel Wellington City
YHA Wellington City Backpacker
YHA Wellington City Hostel
YHA Wellington City
YHA Wellington City Hostel
Haka House Wellington Wellington
Haka House Wellington Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Haka House Wellington Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Wellington

Frequently asked questions

How close is Haka House Wellington to the airport?

Haka House Wellington is 4.2 mi (14-min drive) away from the Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Haka House Wellington have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Haka House Wellington.

How close is Haka House Wellington to the beach?

This hostel is a short 8-minute walk from Oriental Bay Beach and 4 mi (17-min drive) from Island Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Haka House Wellington offer free breakfast?

Haka House Wellington does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Haka House Wellington?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Haka House Wellington?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Haka House Wellington?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Haka House Wellington have a pool?

Haka House Wellington does not have a pool.

Does Haka House Wellington have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Haka House Wellington to downtown Wellington?

Haka House Wellington is 0.6 mi away from Wellington.

Haka House Wellington Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 222 out of 443 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 156 out of 443 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 443 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 443 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 443 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ezra

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

William

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Derek

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent proximity to CBD and good value hotel/hostel. Big kitchen / dining areas, reception people were helpful, lifts work well. Room was well prepared. Shared toilet / bathroom areas seemed to get messy during the day; despite being cleaned earlier on.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Niall

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a good stay. Smart renovation of an older building, good storage and joinery design on bunk beds
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula Michelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thank you once again Haka House. We love staying with you. Always love the staff at reception- always friendly and helpful. The young gentleman even remembered my daughter graduated the day before and asked how it all went. It’s those small things that make you feel part of the place and not just a number. Quiet, Comfy beds- lovely rooms. We loved our room with the sea view so beautiful. Thanks again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was an overnight stay to check out an exhibitions
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place had character. It was a bit further on the edge than others but convenient to the bus stop if you are tired of walking, right along the water & with a grocery store right nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Murray

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay for family with young kids. Public transport to and from everything/everywhere 100m away. Harbour view from family room great with bonus of fire station across the street. 2 bunk beds for kids had curtains both sides for each bunk which gave kids their own "huts" and enabled grandparents to retire later in same room.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only bad thing was the fridge did nothing and the cord in the kettle was so short looks like an accident about to happen as you don't have table, and the nearest place to power is on the bed. Other than that was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

June

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Good location would book room with own bathroom next time
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

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

Clean and comfortable

We stayed in a private family room at Haka House during the Cuba Dupa Street Festival. It was clean, comfortable and relatively quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

arun

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time here it is pretty awesome if you are looking something in cbd .
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

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

Great location + very walkable to all the sights.

I had a wonderful visit in Wellington. Haka House was easy to get to from the airport. And the surrounding area had a lot of food options. It is conveniently located to all the sights, made walking to them accessible without having to catch a bus or call an Uber. I love it that the staff were all very friendly. I had a great experience and have already recommended Haka House to a friend who plans to visit Auckland.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeremie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Caroline

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean, and staff were friendly. Noise (slamming doors ) was a major issue throughout both nights. It meant I hardly go any sleep :(
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice hostel and very happy within location , staff and room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Virginia

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

6/10 Okay

Kix or Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Sleeping In A Oven! The upside was that the place was quite clean. The room was unbelievably hot, like 40 oC hot. No AC. No Fan. Nothing to move any air. We tried to put a chair in the door and open the window, but you can imagine how great that was for sleeping.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Kees

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

nicolas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Good but hot

Nice and you get what you pay for. But waaaayyy to hot without AC
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sébastien

Liked: Amenities
Clean room, the location is excellent close to a supermarket and city center I recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025