Hostel
Capital Wellington
Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand
About Capital Wellington
Capital Wellington is a hostel in Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand. Guests rate it 7.9 out of 10 across 817 reviews. Facilities include free wi-fi. It is 780 m from the centre of Wellington. The nearest beach is 1.2 km away. The nearest airport, Wellington International Airport (WLG), is 4.8 km away.
- Type
- Hostel
- Check-in from
- 14:00
- Check-out until
- 10:00
- Rooms
- 48
- Floors
- 3
- Opened
- 1900
- Last renovated
- 2005
- Formerly
- Nomads Capital Backpackers - Wellington
- Smoking
- Smoke-free property
- Other stays within 500 m
- 27
Hotels near Wellington International Airport (WLG)
Hotel prices in Wellington by month
118-120 Wakefield Street
Prices
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How Capital Wellington scores
Better rated than 10% of hotels in Wellington
- Guest rating 7.9
- Location 8.5
- Beach access 6.2
- Public transport 8.3
Wellington average
Amenities
Food & drink
- Breakfast
- Room service
Internet
- Free Wi-Fi
Parking & transport
- Parking
Services
- Luggage storage
In the rooms
- Kitchen
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
Policies
- Smoke-free
Based on the property listing at our booking partner.
Location
- Location score
- 8.5/10
- Walk grade
- 91/100 Great for walkers
- Restaurants & cafés within 500 m
- 150
- Shops within 500 m
- 9
- Sights within 1 km
- 13
| Nearest beachOriental Beach | 1.2 km20 min walk |
|---|---|
| Nearest stationTe Aro Railway Station | 470 m8 min walk |
| Nearest airportWellington International Airport (WLG) | 4.8 km11 min drive |
| Distance to the centreWellington | 780 m13 min walk |
Everyday places nearby
| Food shopStories Espresso Bar | 90 m1 min walk |
|---|---|
| PharmacyBargain Chemist | 130 m2 min walk |
Sights nearby
- Staglands370 m
- Antrim House390 m
- Te Papa Learning400 m
- Ta papa Musesu400 m
- Te Papa Press420 m
- Plimmer Steps430 m
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Compare Capital Wellington with nearby hotels
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- The Setup On Manners Apartment 120 m away8.0
- U Suites on Manners Apartment 140 m away6.5
- Mantra Central Wellington Hotel ★★★★ 180 m away8.2
- Laneway Backpackers Hostel 210 m away6.5
- Trinity Hotel Hotel ★★★½ 260 m away8.3
- Mercure Wellington Abel Tasman Hotel ★★★½ 280 m away7.9
Questions about Capital Wellington
How do guests rate Capital Wellington?
Capital Wellington has a guest rating of 7.9 out of 10 from 817 reviews, which is better than 10% of rated hotels in Wellington.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Capital Wellington?
Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00.
Does Capital Wellington include breakfast?
Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.
Is there parking at Capital Wellington?
Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.
How far is Capital Wellington from the airport?
The nearest airport, Wellington International Airport (WLG), is 4.8 km away in a straight line.
Is Capital Wellington close to the beach?
The nearest beach is 1.2 km from the hotel.
What was Capital Wellington called before?
Capital Wellington was previously known as Nomads Capital Backpackers - Wellington.
When did Capital Wellington open?
Capital Wellington opened in 1900 and was last renovated in 2005.
How many rooms does Capital Wellington have?
Capital Wellington has 48 rooms on 3 floors.
Is there a supermarket or food shop near Capital Wellington?
Yes: Stories Espresso Bar, about 90 m away (1 min walk).
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