Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers
Save
Share
1 Bunny St PO Box 3071, Wellington New Zealand
Expedia.com
Orbitz.com
ZenHotels.com
View all 12 deals
Prices are provided by our partners for one room, with variable occupancy rules as provided by the property, and reflect total costs of the stay, including all taxes and fees known to our partners. Please see our partners for more details.
Payments made by partners impact the order of prices displayed. Room types may vary.
Full view
View all photos (133)133
Room & Suite (50)
Dining (4)
About
#16 of 65 Speciality lodging in Wellington
Location
Cleanliness
Service
Value
Welcome to the Hotel Waterloo – Budget Accommodation Wellington, NZ You’ll find a warm welcome at our comfortable and clean Art Deco heritage hotel. We offer a wide range of hotel and dormitory rooms at great value rates. The hotel is conveniently located next to all major travelling connections (rail, sea and road) as well as being a short walk from Wellington city’s retail shops and major tourist attractions. Enjoy our on-site cafe for an affordable breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hotel also has a popular bar with pool tables, sky sport features and some of the best beverage prices in the city. We specialise in catering for groups on school excursions, sports tours or club events and can tailor a package to suit your budget. Our in-house travel desk offers free bookings for all your transport and tour requirements.
Read more
Full view
Property amenities
Street parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Bar / lounge
Game room
Billiards
Non-smoking hotel
Shared kitchen
24-hour front desk
Wifi
Paid wifi
Restaurant
Vending machine
Darts
Shared lounge / TV area
Laundry service
Self-serve laundry
Ironing service
Show more
Room features
Safe
Room types
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Good to know
HOTEL CLASS
HOTEL STYLE
Budget
Centrally Located
Languages Spoken
English, Czech, German, Slovak
Location
Full view
100Great for walkers
Grade: 100 out of 100
118Restaurantswithin 0.5 km
27Attractionswithin 0.5 km
530Reviews2Q+A82Room tips
Reviews
Traveller rating
- 89
- 191
- 148
- 67
- 35
Time of year
Traveller type
Language
More
Selected filters
- Filter
- English
Popular mentions
+1
Have been few times in this backpacker hostel, every time it showed more tear and wear in room, bathroom and ambience. Not much has been done to keep place up to date, room was not in a much better state, floor showed spots and fridge was warm with few small portion coffee milk, very disappointed this time.
Read more
Date of stay: February 2021Trip type: Travelled solo
Helpful
I had stayed here years ago, and it was a neat place with a great atmosphere. Can't believe how much it had changed. I was so disappointed. The place felt more like a homeless shelter than a hotel, totally not as advertised. The stairwells and hallways smelled of pee, and the dining room had people sleeping on chairs at all hours of the day. It had an unfriendly atmosphere about the place. We had people roaming up and down the hallways shouting and trying our door. Also had people on a walkway outside our room in the early morning smoking and drinking. Couldn't have the windows open because of the smoke.
Read more
Date of stay: October 2020
Location
Cleanliness
Service
Helpful
Not to bad, nice and clean/tidy. compared to other backpacker hotels. rooms are nice and clean and good. definitely recommend if backpacking and want cheap affordable good accommodation for groups of you.
Read more
Date of stay: December 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
1 Helpful vote
Helpful
More like a halfway house than a hotel/hostel. The guests were a mix of recovering addicts, the homeless and a few travellers. I had some of my belongings stolen, the management did not help. I alerted them within 30 mins - an hour of the event, a quick look at security footage would have solved the problem but no attempt was made, and no apology. Never returning again.
Read more
Date of stay: June 2020Trip type: Travelled solo
1 Helpful vote
Helpful
This is a beautiful building and it's a shame this company 'prime hotels' is doing this all around Wellington. The building is full of bed bugs and black mold all through wall and ceiling cavities, after living on site and speaking with the HK manager he told me they are through the whole property, it is too expensive to remove them. I woke up in a dorm to a homeless man masturbating over me, three times in different dorms. Most days the homeless don't leave the rooms so nothing left is safe (even clothes, towels etc). While I lived there and 2 individuals took their lives on the 6th floor, someone was moved into their room the next day after the body was gone. The only way they can continue to stay open is from the government housing they receive. Please don't stay here, it will physically and mentally ruin your time in Wellington.…
Read more
Date of stay: December 2019
Value
Cleanliness
Service
1 Helpful vote
Helpful
PRICE RANGE
US$29 - US$100 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
downtown backpackers hotel wellington
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Downtown Backpackers
LOCATION
New ZealandNorth IslandGreater WellingtonWellington
NUMBER OF ROOMS
120
Is This Your Tripadvisor Listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim Your Listing Frequently Asked Questions about Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers
Which popular attractions are close to Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers?
Nearby attractions include Tarot Zamm - Tarot Reader (0.4 km), Escape Mate (0.4 km), and Old St Paul's (0.4 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
What food & drink options are available at Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers?
Yes, street parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers?
Conveniently located restaurants include The Thistle Inn, Shed 5 Bar & Restaurant, and Le Saigon Vietnamese Kitchen.
Is Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.7 km away from the centre of Wellington.
Are any cleaning services offered at Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers?
Yes, laundry service and self serve laundry are offered to guests.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, German, Czech, and Slovak.
Are there any historical sites close to Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Old St Paul's (0.4 km), Government House (2.9 km), and Wellington Cable Car (0.8 km).
Is Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers accessible?
Yes, it offers reduced mobility rooms. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.