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The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers

2.0 star property

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom
Interior
Quadruple Room, Ensuite

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

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28 Cambridge Terrace, Wellington, 6001
  • Courtenay Place
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • St James Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Te Papa
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Bed in a 4 Bed Dorm

Single Bed in a 4 Bed Dorm

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Triple Room, Ensuite

Triple Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Quadruple Room, Ensuite

Quadruple Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds OR 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Single Room, Ensuite

Single Room, Ensuite

  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom (1 Single Bed only)

Single Room, Shared Bathroom (1 Single Bed only)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite

Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

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Single Bed in a 6 Bed Dorm

Single Bed in a 6 Bed Dorm

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Single Bed in a 8 Bed Dorm

Single Bed in a 8 Bed Dorm

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

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About this property

The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers

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.
During your stay at The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers, you're just a quick walk from Wellington Central Business District. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge
  • Amenities include 40 meeting rooms, laundry facilities, and an elevator
  • Steps from Embassy Theatre and Downstage Theatre
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. There are 40 meeting rooms available. A vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry facilities are also featured at The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers.

This Wellington hostel is smoke free.

The Cambridge Hotel & 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 coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 40 meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1883
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone

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

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.8 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Sunday - Wednesday (7:30 AM - 10:00 PM) and Thursday - Saturday (6:00 AM - 5:30 AM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out fee: NZD 40.00
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.8 percent

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
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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Sunday - Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Backpacker Cambridge
Cambridge Backpacker
Cambridge Backpacker Wellington
Cambridge Hotel Backpacker
Cambridge Hotel Backpacker Wellington
Cambridge Hotel Wellington
Cambridge Hotel
Cambridge Wellington
The Cambridge Hotel
The Cambridge Hotel Hostel
The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers Wellington