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Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers

2.0 star property

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A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a painting on the wall.
A balcony with wooden railings, a brick building in the background, and a clear blue sky.
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 staircase with a wooden handrail and a black and white striped carpet.
A hotel with a classic architectural style, featuring a prominent 'Hotel Waterlo' sign, multiple floors, and a corner location with a street view.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$72
includes taxes & fees
17 July - 18 July

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.)
    ‪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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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)

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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)

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Shared Bathroom

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
(4 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Single Room, Ensuite

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)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premium Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

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

Premium Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room with Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Twin Room, Ensuite

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 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Wellington

Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers places you in the centre of Wellington, steps from Wellington Central Business District and within a short 5-minute stroll of Lambton Quay. Highlights at this Art Deco hostel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .At the hostel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this Pipitea hostel include Hnry Stadium and Interislander Ferry Terminal.
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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 - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Mojo Featherston - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sir Breadwins - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Thistle Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Flamingo Joe's Bar & Eatery - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers

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.

  • 108 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Front desk safe
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers offers 108 accommodations with a safe. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
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 older; 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

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.

  • 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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and over; guests must have received their complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 30 days prior to check-in.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers?

Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers?

As of 14 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers on 17 Jul 2026 start from NZ$72, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers?

The closest beach to Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers is Oriental Bay Beach (1.6 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers?

No, Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 251 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 399 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 217 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 75 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 60 out of 1002 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

10/10 Excellent

Sharmaine

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

James

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarai

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

6/10 Okay

Rhonda

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

10/10 Excellent

Alan

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

6/10 Okay

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Needed a cheap place to sleep for a night sleep. Bed was comfortable and room was clean but pipes were loud and could hear noise from other rooms most of the night. Good for price though.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

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

8/10 Good

Gwynell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Across road from railway sation. Clean well presented. En suite good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Qitian

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Decently clean with nice staff, but basically no amenities beyond the basics. Also there was no table so you'll either have to eat in the air or on the floor.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jordyn

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

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

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
Verified

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

6/10 Okay

Carol

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

8/10 Good

Joe

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

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, clean, good room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ken

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