Nomads Capital

2.0 star property
Hostel near Wellington Central Business District in Wellington

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Bar (on property)
Front of property
BBQ/picnic area
Elite Double Room
Staircase

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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118 Wakefield Street,, Wellington, Greater Wellington, 6011
  • Place, Wellington Central Business District
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cuba Street Mall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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About the area

Wellington

City center stay.With a stay at this Te Aro hostel, you'll be steps from Wellington Town Hall and Michael Fowler Centre. Wellington Central Business District and Central Library are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Wellington Central Business District - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cuba Street Mall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Te Papa - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Courtenay Place - 10 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Wellington Station - 18 min walk
  • Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Neo Cafe & Eatery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Burger Liquor - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪St Johns Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Abrakebabra - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Nomads Capital

Hostel near Wellington Central Business District in Wellington
As a guest of Nomads Capital, you'll find barbecue grills, a vending machine, and an arcade/game room. Public spaces have free WiFi. Nomads Capital also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Wellington hostel.

  • 1 building
  • 48 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1900
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
Nomads Capital offers 48 shared accommodations with safes. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • 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

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 1 days prior to check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 10 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • 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:

  • Breakage deposit: NZD 200 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.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. 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 1 days prior to check-in.

We should mention

  • Children 10 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Alcohol isn't allowed at Nomads Capital.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Nomads Backpackers Wellington
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Nomads Wellington Backpackers
Wellington Nomads
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Nomads Capital to the airport?

Nomads Capital is 4.5 mi (15-min drive) away from the Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Nomads Capital have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Nomads Capital.

How close is Nomads Capital to the beach?

This hostel is 0.8 mi (4-min drive) from Oriental Bay Beach and 5 mi (15-min drive) from Princess Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Nomads Capital offer free breakfast?

Nomads Capital does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Nomads Capital?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Nomads Capital?

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

Is there free parking at Nomads Capital?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Nomads Capital have a pool?

Nomads Capital does not have a pool.

Does Nomads Capital have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Nomads Capital to downtown Wellington?

Nomads Capital is 0.2 mi away from Wellington.

Nomads Capital Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 178 out of 553 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 229 out of 553 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 553 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 553 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 553 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Tin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice reception
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
NIce staff, Capital Wellington is well situated to Cuba Street, museum. The room we had was clean with basic bathroom. We will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
i stayed there for over 5 years, never desapointed me. Great location and also great service.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eamonn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything ran smoothly from when I checked to when I left. The beds were comfortable and the bathroom was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location Friendly staff Tidy room
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

gauthier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
location very good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Perfect location and fully accessible
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Birgit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money in a very convenient area. Would happily stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Ramiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hostel with good options around.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic value for money for someone looking for a simple overnight stay in the central city, even outside of the backpacking context. A safe carpark building directly behind the building and awesome Wellington coffee right next sure to that. Will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Hana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classic backpacker but actually quite quiet. Double room clean and comfy, bathroom good, interesting building features add to the cool factor. Surprisingly welcoming for a couple of "oldies"
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jenny

Room was in good condition. Staff fine. But I found the place rather noisey at night. Also, in the bathroom - no soap/shower gel in the shower!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Hana

Adequate. Good comfortable bed. Bit run down but clean enough and very affordable. Nice staircase. Surprisingly quiet. Quirky. Ancient plumbing sounds amusing. Decent budget option.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

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

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness
It was fine. It was easy after check in…staff could maybe be a little more ‘aware’ or ‘sympathetic’ but this is minor.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Danae

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

Central location reasonably priced.

Central location close to transport from the airport and the venue I was attending. A good budget option with all the facilities I needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Pooja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Affordable, clean
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Masato

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I’m from Japan and use
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was very comfy. There was plenty of space in the bathroom and bedroom.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Zef

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not flash but perfectly fine if you just need a place to crash and explore the city. Perfect location at end of Cuba Street. Room was spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Barbara J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Budget priced clean and central to city. No frills but comfortable and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Maryann

The reception was so helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Karina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Some wear and tear on the room facilities but great location. I had a room myself with ensuite so worked well for my needs
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024