Art Deco Wellington hostel in Pipitea with a 24-hour front desk
This smoke-free hostel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and laundry facilities. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a 24-hour front desk, express check-out, and a front-desk safe.
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.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Wellington Central Business District. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
Free WiFi
Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
Cooked-to-order breakfast served weekdays for a fee
Amenities include a front-desk safe, locker space, and laundry facilities
Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
Just a 2-minute drive from Te Papa and a few minutes from Cuba Street Mall
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.
For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast on weekdays from 8:00 AM and noon.
Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers has a restaurant on site.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German, Italian
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
No on-site parking available
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee weekdays 8:00 AM–noon: NZD 15-30 for adults and NZD 10-30 for children
1 restaurant
1 bar
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
ATM/banking services
Lift
Front-desk safe
Lockers available
Vending machine
Guest services
24-hour front desk
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)
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Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bed sheets
Heating
Bathroom
Towels
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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.
Payment types at the property
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 to 30 for adults, and NZD 10 to 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
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
National 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
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It is handy to train and bus stations, easy walk into main streets for shopping. Staff, the few I saw were pleasant and helpful. This was my second visit there, would happily go again.
We liked the proximity to the railway station and downtown. Our double ensuite was clean. Generally quiet at night. Communal kitchen was well equipped, cleaned each morning, though of course not everyone cleans up after themselves. Good value for money.
Very handy position close to the ferry terminal. The room was small but ok but lots of traffic noise. Other rooms on the other side of the building are quieter.
Hotel Waterloo is a great place to stay with friendly stuff and good rooms. It’s important to know that parking for this establishment is off premises therefore you need to be prepared to walk fair distance to and from your car.