The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers | Hostel in Wellington

7.8 (896 Reviews) |   1 Bedroom  1 Bathroom
Te Aro Hostel | The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers

1 Bedroom Hostel in Te Aro, Wellington

Hostel with a restaurant, steps from Embassy Theatre
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hostel has a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance, and ATM/banking services are onsite.
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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Amenities

TV
Wheelchair Accessible
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Business Services
Bedding/Linens
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Toiletries
Guest Services
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Bathrooms
  • Towels
  • Free toiletries
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Individually furnished
  • Phone
  • Individually decorated
Breakfast
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator
Parking
  • No onsite parking available
Accessibility
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
Activities
  • Beach access
Entertainment
  • Cable channels
  • TV
General
  • Meeting rooms - 40
  • Vending machine
  • ATM/banking services
  • Elevator
  • English
  • Smoke-free property
Guest Services
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Internet
  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

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
Child Policy
Children are welcome. rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Payment Policy
Late check-out fee: nzd 40.00 credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.8 percent the above list may not be comprehensive. fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed

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 please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property 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. safety features at this property include a smoke detector 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

Reviews

michael
Nov 2, 2025 06:44:53 AM
Review Score:   8
Summary: Clean room, kettle tea coffee and shared showers and toilets,very reasonable price,good bar downstairs
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom
Room Size: 129 square feet m2
2 Twin Beds
Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom

General

Square feet - 129, Number of living rooms 0, Shower/tub combination, Number of bedrooms - 1, Separate bedroom, Shared bathroom, Square meters - 12, Shared bathroom with sink in room, Desk, No cribs (infant beds), Noise-free rooms not guaranteed, Daily housekeeping, Ping - 3.63, Bed count minimum 2, Bed count maximum 2
Double Room, Shared Bathroom
Room Size: 129 square feet m2
1 Double Bed
Double Room, Shared Bathroom

General

Square feet - 129, Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 1, Number of bathrooms - 0, Separate bedroom, Shared bathroom, Square meters - 12, Free cribs/infant beds, Separate bathtub and shower, Desk, Noise-free rooms not guaranteed, Daily housekeeping, Ping - 3.63, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1
Single Bed in a 4 Bed Dorm
Room Size: 139 square feet m2
1 Twin Bunk Bed
Single Bed in a 4 Bed Dorm

General

Square feet - 139, Number of living rooms 0, Ping - 3.91, Number of bedrooms - 0, Square meters - 13, Limited housekeeping, Shared bathroom with sink in room, Free cribs/infant beds, Housekeeping - once per stay, Separate bathtub and shower, Noise-free rooms not guaranteed, Bed count minimum 2, Bed count maximum 2
Triple Room, Ensuite
Room Size: 183 square feet m2
2 King Bed and Twin Bed
3 Twin Beds
Triple Room, Ensuite

General

Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 0, Ping - 5, Square meters - 17, Shower only, Towels provided, Number of bathrooms - 1, Free cribs/infant beds, Private bathroom, Square feet - 183, Desk, Daily housekeeping, Bed count maximum 3, Bed count minimum 2
Quadruple Room, Ensuite
Room Size: 215 square feet m2
3 King Bed and Twin Bunk Beds
4 Large Twin Beds and Twin Bunk Beds
Quadruple Room, Ensuite

General

Number of living rooms 0, Bed count minimum 5, Square feet - 215, Number of bedrooms - 0, Shower only, Towels provided, Number of bathrooms - 1, Free cribs/infant beds, Square meters - 20, Private bathroom, Ping - 6.04, Desk, Noise-free rooms not guaranteed, Daily housekeeping, Bed count maximum 6
Single Room, Ensuite
Room Size: 86 square feet m2
1 Twin Bed
Single Room, Ensuite

General

Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 0, Shower only, Towels provided, Number of bathrooms - 1, Free cribs/infant beds, Private bathroom, Square meters - 8, Desk, Noise-free rooms not guaranteed, Square feet - 86, Daily housekeeping, Ping - 2.42, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1
Single Room, Shared Bathroom (1 Single Bed only)
Room Size: 75 square feet m2
1 Twin Bed
Single Room, Shared Bathroom (1 Single Bed only)

General

Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 0, Shared bathroom, Shared bathroom with sink in room, Free cribs/infant beds, Separate bathtub and shower, Desk, Noise-free rooms not guaranteed, Square meters - 7, Square feet - 75, Daily housekeeping, Ping - 2, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1
Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite
Room Size: 129 square feet m2
1 King Bed
2 Large Twin Beds
Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite

General

Square feet - 129, Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 0, Shower only, Towels provided, Square meters - 12, Number of bathrooms - 1, Private bathroom, Desk, No cribs (infant beds), Noise-free rooms not guaranteed, Daily housekeeping, Ping - 3.63, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 2
Single Bed in a 6 Bed Dorm
Room Size: 161 square feet m2
1 Twin Bunk Bed
Single Bed in a 6 Bed Dorm

General

Number of living rooms 0, Housekeeping - once per stay, Number of bedrooms - 0, Square feet - 161, Shower only, Square meters - 15, Limited housekeeping, Bed count minimum 2, Shared bathroom with sink in room, Free cribs/infant beds, Ping - 4.52, Bed count maximum 2
Single Bed in a 8 Bed Dorm
Room Size: 183 square feet m2
1 Twin Bunk Bed
Single Bed in a 8 Bed Dorm

General

Number of living rooms 0, Housekeeping - once per stay, Number of bedrooms - 0, Square feet - 183, Ping - 5, Square meters - 17, Shower only, Limited housekeeping, Bed count minimum 2, Shared bathroom with sink in room, Free cribs/infant beds, Bed count maximum 2
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