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Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers

2.0 star property
Art Deco hostel near Wellington Central Business District

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Twin, Double & Single Ensuite
Terrace/patio
Interior
Towels
Twin, Double & Single Ensuite
Reviews
7.6

Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Restaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

Explore the area

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

8.8/10 Excellent
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Premium Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Twin, Double & Single Ensuite

Twin, Double & Single Ensuite

8.5/10 Very good
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Shared Dormitory, Private Bathroom (8 Beds)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Shared Bathroom

9.2/10 Wonderful
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Towels

Shared Dormitory, Private Bathroom (6 Beds)

7.3/10 Good
  • 24 sq m
  • 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)

  • 22 sq m
  • 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)

8.9/10 Excellent
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bunk Style Twin (Shared Bathroom)

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single (Shared Bathroom)

8.9/10 Excellent
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Ensuite

9.1/10 Wonderful
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

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
  • Sky Stadium - 12 min walk
  • Te Papa - 15 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 Wellington Central Business District
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

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee weekdays: NZD 15-30 for adults and NZD 10-30 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

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

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Towels

More

  • 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

Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 229 out of 983 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 416 out of 983 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 223 out of 983 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 983 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 983 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

4/10 Poor

Sangeeta

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, convenient, slightly tatty, single rooms quiet
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Jean

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was clean & tidy. Waiting time to book in & out could be quicker if there were two staff members at the reception desk as opposed to one. Difficulties finding a 10-15 parking spot close to the entrance in order to drop off luggage etc as vehicle had to be parked at Grey Street secure parking
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Stephen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yes it was pretty cheap but for this price I still expect a shower that is useable, I went without as it was so disgusting. The check in process was ridiculously slow with just one person serving. Definitely would not stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Gillian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great for the Bluebridge ferry and train station. It is on a busy road/corner and there was significant traffic noise. The room was pleasant (en suite) but parts of the hotel were a bit shabby- but what was expected.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
clean, tidy, well located, accommodating staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Alton

Travelled with partner
Close to the train station
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Johnathon

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meredith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at hotel waterloo many times. It's my home away from home.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

F

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice location, convenient, it could be cleaner
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024