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Nomads Capital

2.0 star property
Travelers gather at the lively bar for drinks or challenge each other to pool games before waking up ready to explore Te Papa museum nearby

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Located in Te Aro's center, Nomads Capital Backpackers Wellington offers a social vibe with its bar and restaurant. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, lobby coffee/tea, laundry facilities, and a billiards table. The hostel's central location is consistently praised by visitors.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

About the neighborhood

Located in Te Aro, a neighborhood in Wellington, Nomads Capital is in the entertainment district and on the waterfront. Te Aro Pa and City-to-Sea Bridge are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Cuba Street Mall and Lambton Quay. Museum of Wellington City and Sea and Sisters of Compassion - Suzanne Aubert Compassion Centre are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby. Visit our Wellington travel guide
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118 Wakefield Street,, Wellington, Greater Wellington, 6011

What's nearby

  • Wellington Central Business District
    Wellington Central Business District
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Cuba Street Mall
    Cuba Street Mall
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Te Papa
    Te Papa
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Courtenay Place
    Courtenay Place
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Wellington Station
    18 min walk
  • Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG)
    15 min drive

Restaurants

  • Neo Cafe & Eatery
    4 min walk
  • St Johns Bar
    3 min walk
  • Burger Liquor
    5 min walk
  • Abrakebabra
    3 min walk
  • Fork and Brewer
    2 min walk

About this property

Nomads Capital

Hostel near Interislander Ferry Terminal
At Nomads Capital, you can look forward to a garden, an arcade/game room, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator
  • Laundry services, tour/ticket assistance, and a TV in the lobby
  • Free newspapers, barbecue grills, and a billiards/pool table
Room features
All guestrooms at Nomads Capital offer amenities such as free WiFi, safes, and room service.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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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

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1900
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
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 1 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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 10 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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:

  • Breakage deposit: NZD 200 per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not permitted at this property

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Nomads Backpackers Wellington
Nomads Capital
Nomads Capital Backpackers
Nomads Capital Backpackers Hostel
Nomads Capital Backpackers Hostel Wellington
Nomads Capital Backpackers Wellington
Nomads Capital Wellington
Nomads Wellington
Nomads Wellington Backpackers
Wellington Nomads
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Nomads Capital Backpackers Wellington Wellington

Frequently asked questions

Is Nomads Capital pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Nomads Capital doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Nomads Capital?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Nomads Capital?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Nomads Capital located?

Located in Te Aro, this hostel is steps from Wellington Central Business District, Wellington Town Hall, and Wellington i-SITE Visitor Centre. Michael Fowler Centre and Central Library are just steps away. Wellington Station is 18 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Nomads Capital Reviews

8.0

Very Good

7.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 178 out of 553 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 229 out of 553 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 553 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 553 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 553 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
NIce staff, Capital Wellington is well situated to Cuba Street, museum. The room we had was clean with basic bathroom. We will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
i stayed there for over 5 years, never desapointed me. Great location and also great service.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location Friendly staff Tidy room
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

gauthier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
location very good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Perfect location and fully accessible
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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6/10 Okay

Hana

Adequate. Good comfortable bed. Bit run down but clean enough and very affordable. Nice staircase. Surprisingly quiet. Quirky. Ancient plumbing sounds amusing. Decent budget option.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Hana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classic backpacker but actually quite quiet. Double room clean and comfy, bathroom good, interesting building features add to the cool factor. Surprisingly welcoming for a couple of "oldies"
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness
It was fine. It was easy after check in…staff could maybe be a little more ‘aware’ or ‘sympathetic’ but this is minor.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Danae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Central location reasonably priced.

Central location close to transport from the airport and the venue I was attending. A good budget option with all the facilities I needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Pooja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Affordable, clean
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

YUXI

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clear, safe and quite
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was very comfy. There was plenty of space in the bathroom and bedroom.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Zef

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not flash but perfectly fine if you just need a place to crash and explore the city. Perfect location at end of Cuba Street. Room was spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Barbara J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Budget priced clean and central to city. No frills but comfortable and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

Karina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Some wear and tear on the room facilities but great location. I had a room myself with ensuite so worked well for my needs
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly hellful staff on front desk
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostel was wonderful. Clean, friendly, and the beds were super comfortable. There is considerable construction happening in the neighborhood so drove around for almost an hour to find parking and an entrance, used an affordable parking garage just behind.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hostel for sleeping

One night stopover travelling on a motorcycle tour. Big high ceilings in a converted historical building made for a comfortable shared dorm
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved everything about the properly nice and clean
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good stay

Prime location = shops, transport and cafes. No microwave. Friendly helpful reception staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jeffrey

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel in itself is beautiful, the staff is nice, vibe is mellow. Epic staircase and old pretty building. Great location. When we first saw our room we were pleasantly surprised at how pretty it was. However, once night time came around it was not so pleasant anymore. Cigarette smoke was coming in through the window, doors were slamming loudly from the corridor, people downstairs in the courtyard could be heard very clearly (echo). The slanting mattress and the springs which could be felt through the fabric didn’t exactly improve the sleep either. I was so irritated I got up in the middle of the night and booked a new hotel, even though we had already paid for the next night. Needless to say, this is not the place for you if you are light sleeper and don’t appreciate passive smoking. And this was just a Thursday. Weekends must be absolutely horrible.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

karen

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The receptionists were super friendly! The kitchen was being painted, so they had pots on a table, and I was surprised to see the fridge so full of bags considering there weren’t that many guests. They should organize the kitchen better. As for the room, I can’t complain — there were four of us with a private bathroom, and the mattress was very comfortable. The location is right in the city center. I liked it!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Miriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a private room and it felt like a basic hotel, clean and comfortable. A good deal when split with another person. Nice and quiet. Be aware that this is a dry hostel even in private rooms. The quiet hours are generally well-observed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jesper

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the hostel were incredibly friendly and welcoming, which made the stay more pleasant. However, the hostel itself was very worn down and in need of serious maintenance. The facilities felt outdated, and some areas seemed a bit neglected. While the hospitality was great, the overall condition of the hostel could definitely use some improvements.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025