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Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers

2.0 star property

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Twin, Double & Single Ensuite
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Breakfast area
Interior

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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, Archives New Zealand
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double 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 (Shared Bathroom)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bunk Style Twin (Shared Bathroom)

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

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (4 Beds)

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Private Bathroom (6 Beds)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Private Bathroom (8 Beds)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (6 Bed, Female Only)

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Twin, Double & Single Ensuite

Twin, Double & Single Ensuite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Shared Bathroom

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Ensuite

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

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 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Old St Paul's.
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What's nearby

  • Wellington Central Business District - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lambton Quay - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Archives New Zealand - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Beehive - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Hnry Stadium - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Mojo Featherston - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sir Breadwins - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Concorde Café - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Trax Cafe & Bar - ‬2 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 transport

  • No on-site 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.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Art Deco architecture
  • Smoke-free property

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

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

National rating

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

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 243 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 405 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 221 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 73 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 59 out of 1001 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Alejandro

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Carole

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

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

6/10 Okay

Jarrad James

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Bunk was rocky & ladder broken. Every time you roll over noisy
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Aswin

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

River

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were kind, room was as expected based on the amount paid, good location. A little dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Melinda

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sonya

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pradhuman

Liked: Cleanliness
Cxxxx
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sarai

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mayette

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Kate

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was ok
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Rosemary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Cleaners were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Qingyi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Two bedrooms share a toilet and bath room in a separate corner. My bedroom has a sink with two faucets, with hot and cold water.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Elevators were a trip to ride. Very conveniently located across from the main rail station. Water was blisteringly hot, beds were comfortable enough for a good night’s nap.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Business traveller
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

10/10 Excellent

Anthony, Waiuku

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

6/10 Okay

Kathryn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
We were able to check in late (our boat docked at 1am) felt save with a buzzer entry. Room was basic but fine. Windows were okd so a fair bit of street noise was present all night
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Carol

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
A bit run down but suitable for cheap, one night stop over.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gurpreet

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel rooms are not the same that are shown in photos it’s a old rooms with dirty smell, no trolly at reception to carry bags to room. No parking for cars available on site. Everthing is fake photos that are shown when we are booking on site. Windows are single glass old frame to much noise can’t sleep with kids. Overall i thought expedia is a good site to book good hotels but i thought i am not using expedia in future for booking.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
For the price, it was good. Very old building with single pane windows, in a windy city like Wellington, you can really feel the draft in some places. Overall however I would stay in a private room here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mayette

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Anthony, Waiuku

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy, secure.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarai

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025