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Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers

Property class: 2

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A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a painting on the wall.
A restaurant interior with a central seating area featuring a fire pit, multiple tables and chairs, and a counter with a person behind it.
A hotel with a classic architectural style, featuring a prominent 'Hotel Waterlo' sign, multiple floors, and a corner location with a street view.
A staircase with a wooden handrail and a black and white striped carpet.
A balcony with wooden railings, a brick building in the background, and a clear blue sky.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $41
$36 nightly
$41 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15

Explore the area

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1 Bunny Street Wellington Cbd, Wellington, 6011
  • Place, Wellington Central Business District
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Lambton Quay
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, New Zealand Parliament Buildings
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Shared Bathroom

A hotel room with a bed, a TV on a dresser, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Double Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a television, a wooden dresser, and a painting on the wall.

Double Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Single (Shared Bathroom)

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a door.

Single (Shared Bathroom)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (4 Beds)

A dormitory room with two bunk beds, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (4 Beds)

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Private Bathroom (6 Beds)

A dormitory room with two bunk beds, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

Shared Dormitory, Private Bathroom (6 Beds)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Private Bathroom (8 Beds)

A bunk bed room with a chair and a mirror.

Shared Dormitory, Private Bathroom (8 Beds)

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

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (6 Bed, Female Only)

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a bench, and a window with curtains.

Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (6 Bed, Female Only)

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Twin, Double & Single Ensuite

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a coffee machine, and a painting on the wall.

Twin, Double & Single Ensuite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a television, a wooden dresser, and a painting on the wall.

Double Shared Bathroom

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a door.

Single Room, Ensuite

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a bench, and a window with curtains.

Premium Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A bed with a blue pillow and a bedside lamp.

Double Room with Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Single (Shared Bathroom)

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a dresser, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a framed picture on the wall.

Single (Shared Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Basic Single Room, Shared Bathroom

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a door.

Basic Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a coffee machine, and a painting on the wall.

Twin Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Shared Dormitory

A bunk bed room with a wooden door, a small table, and a chair.

Shared Dormitory

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Wellington

With a stay at Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers, you'll be centrally located in Wellington, within a 5-minute drive of Interislander Ferry Terminal and Lambton Quay. .This hostel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Wellington Central Business District and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries - Wellington.
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What's nearby

  • Wellington Central Business District - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lambton Quay - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Beehive - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • New Zealand Parliament Buildings - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Hnry Stadium - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Wellington Station - 1 min walk
  • Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mojo Featherston - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Thistle Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Flamingo Joe's Bar & Eatery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Old Bailey - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers

Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers offers 108 accommodations with safes. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 108 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include safes, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
At Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities.
Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

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 bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Art Deco architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

More

  • Heating
  • 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 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 30 days prior to check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: NZD 20.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: NZD 10 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Property class

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

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. 255 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 396 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 215 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 75 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 59 out of 1000 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very comfortable and clean and everything that I needed Many thanks
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lisa

Excellent location, will stay again if in Wellington
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emma Elizabeth Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place and welcoming staff! Thanks so much - can’t wait to see the upgrades.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fletch

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Happy with the room. Was just what a needed after a big trip.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Shops near by , convenient to access bus trains andships
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharmaine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff , great room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The single room with ensuite I booked was clean and perfectly adequate for a short overnight stay. The building is very old so there is no soundproofing from the windows and the hotel can be quite noisy at times during the night. Overall, good value for money considering it's central location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good basic place to stay. Handy to train and ferry terminals plus airport bus.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff and kitchen and common area.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff; good common room/ lounge; other amenities suitable.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Naomi

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Exactly what I needed for one night
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarai

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very friendly and area is good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness
I had a late check-in after coming in on the 1am ferry and the staff were so friendly and nice! would recommend 100%
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was very accommodating and it suited us being close to railway station. Room was clean and confirtable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
clean room, affordable price.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room reflected the price, perfectly satisfactory
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jordyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient, central location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Natkrita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The lady staff is really helpful and kind. Kitchen is clean and tidy compared to the age of building.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was friendly and helpful. The building was vintage but in decent repair. The location is excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent location… right across the street from the RR station
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable and close to train and ferry. The Gastro Pub attached/in the Hostel serves very good food in good portions. Enjoyable again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was perfect, quiet, clean, simple. Great value for money. Will book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025