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Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers

2.0 star property
Wellington's Pipitea neighborhood offers a comfortable base near the business district with friendly drinks, convenient express check-out, and central location

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Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers in Pipitea is minutes from Wellington's center. Enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast, evening drinks at the bar, or local dishes at the restaurant. Free in-room WiFi keeps you connected, and the staff offers city exploration guidance.

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 ฿1,938
฿2,229 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar

Room options

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
In-room safe
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single (Shared Bathroom)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Cable channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bunk Style Twin (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Heating
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (4 Beds)

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (4 Beds)

Highlights

Heating
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Private Bathroom (6 Beds)

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Private Bathroom (6 Beds)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Private Bathroom (8 Beds)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (6 Bed, Female Only)

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (6 Bed, Female Only)

Highlights

Heating
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Twin, Double & Single Ensuite | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin, Double & Single Ensuite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Shared Bathroom

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Cable channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Single Room, Ensuite

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Ensuite

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Cable channels
In-room safe
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Premium Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Double Room with Private Bathroom

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room with Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Double&Single Ensuite

  • Sleeps 3

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Ensuite Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room With Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

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Interior

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4-Bed Dormitory

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 6-Bed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 8-Bed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 8 Bed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

Premium Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
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About the area

Located in Pipitea, a neighbourhood in Wellington, Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers is near a train station and near the beach. Museum of Wellington City and Sea and Sisters of Compassion - Suzanne Aubert Compassion Centre are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Lambton Quay and Cuba Street Mall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at TSB Bank Arena, or consider a night out at The Opera House. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as kayaking. Visit our Wellington travel guide
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1 Bunny Street Wellington Cbd, Wellington, 6011

What's nearby

  • Nice city, worth a visit for a day or three
    Wellington Central Business District
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Found on a walk down Willis Street, Wellington the morning after experiencing The World of Wearable Arts show.
    Lambton Quay
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Beehive which includes modern architecture and a statue or sculpture
    Beehive
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Wellington Parliament featuring flowers, a square or plaza and heritage architecture
    New Zealand Parliament Buildings
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Wellington New Zealand City Aerial Panorama
    Sky Stadium
    13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Mojo Featherston
    2 min walk
  • Concorde Café
    5 min walk
  • Coffee Supreme Midland Park
    6 min walk
  • Trax Cafe & Bar
    2 min walk
  • Master Kong
    4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers

Hostel near Interislander Ferry Terminal
You can look forward to laundry facilities, a bar and a restaurant at Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Express check-out, a front desk safe and a lift
  • A vending machine, ATM/banking services and smoke-free property
  • A 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 108 rooms include comforts such as free WiFi and safes. Guests reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities 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 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
  • Smoke-free property

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: NZD 20.00 per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: NZD 10 (subject to availability)

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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

Is Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

As of 7 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers on 15 Mar 2026 start from ฿1,938, excluding 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.

How much is parking at Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers?

Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for NZD 10 (subject to availability).

Where is Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers located?

Located in Pipitea, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Wellington Central Business District, Lambton Quay and Archives New Zealand. Parliament House and Beehive are also within 10 minutes. Wellington Station is only a 1-minute walk.

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Reviews

Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.0

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 244 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 408 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 220 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 72 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 59 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Cleaners were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

CLAIRE

Liked: Cleanliness
This rating is based on the balance of price and amenities. The room and ensuite were clean, if a little tired. The WiFi was not 100% reliable. I appreciated the tea/coffee facilities in the room. I did not make use of the communal areas. Very conveniently located for the train station and Bluebridge Ferry to Picton.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Joe

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

10/10 Excellent

KAREN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to all shopping needs
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were lovely. Accommodation was average but i was solo travelling so for price i couldnt complain.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed 3 times. I enjoyed the whole stay. Loved the views from recent stays. Look forward to staying again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

L M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean room. Nice to have tea-making facilities and microwave. Staff always wonderful here.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamaica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers. The place felt welcoming from the start. Solid facilities, and genuinely warm, attentive staff all contributed to a relaxed and pleasant experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Gordon

A 2 star hotel so it's a bit old and tired, but has comfortable beds and hot showers. Close to public transport, eateries and within walking distance of the CBD
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Customer service was excellent - ensuite room clean and warm - close to train and BlueBridge ferry. Perfect, thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room with broken window so very cold. In need of an update. Staff all friendly and helpful. Great location. Fridge and microwave and kettle in room plus shared kitchen
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Elise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was very clean and well laid out. The cleaning staff that I bumped into in the hall were so lovely. I wouldn’t recommend this place for someone that is a light-sleeper - as the building is very old, the sound proofing on the windows is non-existent so you can hear everything from the road below.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

BRAD

Liked: Cleanliness
Very reasonable rates. Rooms were great and such an excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
stayed here a couple of times. It's convenient to the train station.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Krolle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Mau

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location amd friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

MISAKI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was comfortable.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place with friendly staff and clean private rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

doris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice room, clean, everything I needed was there :)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

daryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel is in a great spot You can walk everywhere
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although property old and under some repairs I found room facilities of coffee & milk & radiator heating welcoming. Kitchen self serving facilities good. Would stay there again & recommend to others
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Shama Rolyn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Liked the friendly staff but the overall hygiene of the room not up to standard. The beddings were stained white sheets. The windows glasses cracked.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025