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The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers

2.0 star property
Travelers can enjoy a coffee with friends at the on-site cafe or explore nearby entertainment venues, while convenient luggage storage makes for a hassle-free stay.

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The Cambridge Hotel - Hostel in Wellington's cultural hub offers a cafe, restaurant, laundry facilities, and 40 meeting rooms. Easy access to Embassy Theatre and Downstage Theatre.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

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Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

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Triple Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Quadruple Room, Ensuite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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 | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom (1 Single Bed only)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bathtub and shower
Coffee/tea maker
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Bed in a 4 Bed Dorm

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bathtub and shower
Coffee/tea maker
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Single Bed in a 6 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Single Bed in a 8 Bed Dorm | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Bed in a 8 Bed Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Eight Beds Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

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Bed in Six Beds Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Four Beds Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

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Single Room Ensuite

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Double or Twin Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Located in Te Aro, a neighborhood in Wellington, The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers is in the entertainment district and near the beach. Embassy Theatre and Downstage Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Courtenay Place and Elliott House. Don't miss out on a visit to Wellington Buddhist Centre.
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28 Cambridge Terrace, Wellington, 6001

What's nearby

  • Wellington Central Business District - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Courtenay Place - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • St James Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Waitangi Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Te Papa - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Wellington Station - 5 min drive
  • Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Embassy Theatre - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Cambridge Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Myrtle - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Minibar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sweet Mother's Kitchen - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers

Hostel near Courtenay Place
Located close to Embassy Theatre and Downstage Theatre, The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers provides a coffee shop/cafe, laundry facilities, and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Smoke-free premises, laundry services, and ATM/banking services
  • An elevator, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • A vending machine and 40 meeting rooms
Room features
All 58 individually furnished rooms include amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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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

  • 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
  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1883
  • Smoking not allowed

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
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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

We should mention

Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for NZD 40.00.

Where is The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers located?

Located in Te Aro, this hostel is steps from Embassy Theatre, Downstage Theatre, and Elliott House. BATS Theatre and Courtenay Place are also within 5 minutes. Wellington Station is 25 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers Reviews

7.8

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 262 out of 901 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 384 out of 901 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 167 out of 901 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 901 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 901 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and good value for money!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

emmanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its very quiet and the staff is so helpful and the toilet very clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haruru

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, clean rooms and reasonably priced
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to great dining in Courtenay Place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

Great family stay!

Loved our stay here. Great value and location in a beautiful building. Would definitely recommend for any family!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

YUXI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
safe， clear
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

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

Fantastic

I had a fantastic stay here! The beds were comfy and the showers were large enough to put your belongings in! Staff was friendly. I didn't know there was a kitchen until after I left and another guy told me about it, but otherwise enjoyed my stay. You get a discount at the bar which is cool.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Samara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice staff, Clean, Basic but good for short stays
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant accommodation, warm and cosy. Good amenities and friendly, helpful staff. Look forward to staying there again on my next visit to Wellington.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Building work around the hotel. An unkempt part of Wellington, but my stay at the hotel was very good
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Trish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean. Bed was comfortable and sheets were clean. Shared bathroom facilities toilets were clean showers were hot and private
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chevaughan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bathrooms a little dirty, Toilet had mould growing in it but for budget accomodation I would definitely stay again. Super close to the bars and shops, On multiple bus lines, Free BBQ with a drink purchase on Fridays at the pub. Two very happy customers
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed here many times over the years when working in Wellington, it's a real neat place to stay. I will keep booking as it suits my needs, it's always clean and tidy and the whole vibe is positive. keep doing what your doing guys, it really does work
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like the option to go have dinner and a drink at the restaurant. The staff were friendly, very convenient and close to courtenay place to experience the wellington nightlife. Also close to shops, the te papa museum, other restaurants and the waterfront. I cant recommend this hotel enough. I definitely will come back someday in the future. 8/10 is the rating ill give
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Maria

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The guy working in the restaurant on Sunday morning was brilliant, the food was tasty and came out quickly but I was there at a time the rush was over. The room was good with the exception that both taps dripped all night but I could barely hear it over the noise from the celebration downstairs.

4/10 Poor

james

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No bed side lamps, Very bright room to sleep-in Very noisy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly Staff, Not As Clean As I Prefer

It was not for me. There's a hostel side and a hotel side, and the hostel side was kind of gross. I did not like that they didn't have a single full sized sink. Everything felt dirty, I never saw more than one cleaning lady handling all the rooms and bathroom and kitchen. The sheets and bedding were clean, the pillow was questionable. They do give you a towel, so that was nice. And the staff were really friendly and helpful. Overall though, I don't mind things not being perfectly clean, but I constantly felt like there was a small layer of grime over everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice historical building
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Priyavanti

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and helpful staff. It’s a nice quiet place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justyne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely enjoyed my experience..will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Disliked: Staff & service
It was not stated that you are required to show your passport or drivers license to be allowed to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very lovely hotel/backpacker. Nothing was a problem.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pradhuman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay will be back
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crista

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Actually the coolest place. Nice architecture, high ceilings. Everything is super old and well built and wooden. Nice new beds. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025