Hostel★★★★
Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers
Wellington Central, Wellington, New Zealand
About Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers
Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers is a hostel in Wellington Central, Wellington, New Zealand. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 1,228 reviews. Facilities include free wi-fi. It is 540 m from the centre of Wellington. The nearest beach is 1.2 km away. The nearest airport, Wellington International Airport (WLG), is 5.6 km away.
- Type
- Hostel
- Star rating
- ★★★★
- Check-in from
- 15:00
- Check-out until
- 10:00
- Rooms
- 180
- Other stays within 500 m
- 10
1 Bunny Street Pipitea hotelwaterloo.co.nz
Prices
Prices come from booking partners and can change. The final price is shown before you book.
How Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers scores
Better rated than 8% of hotels in Wellington
- Guest rating 7.7
- Location 8.6
- Beach access 6.4
- Public transport 10.0
Wellington average
Amenities
Food & drink
- Breakfast
Internet
- Free Wi-Fi
Services
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
In the rooms
- Kitchen
Based on the property listing at our booking partner.
Location
- Location score
- 8.6/10
- Walk grade
- 82/100 Good for walkers
- Restaurants & cafés within 500 m
- 127
- Sights within 1 km
- 5
| Nearest beach | 1.2 km19 min walk |
|---|---|
| Nearest stationWellington Railway Station | 90 m2 min walk |
| Nearest airportWellington International Airport (WLG) | 5.6 km13 min drive |
| Distance to the centreWellington | 540 m9 min walk |
Sights nearby
- Wellington Cenotaph270 m
- Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision450 m
- Plimmer Steps750 m
- Premier House830 m
- Antrim House900 m
- Dominion Observatory1.1 km
Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers: in detail
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Questions about Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers
How do guests rate Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers?
Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers has a guest rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 1,228 reviews, which is better than 8% of rated hotels in Wellington.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers?
Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 10:00.
Does Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers include breakfast?
Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.
How far is Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers from the airport?
The nearest airport, Wellington International Airport (WLG), is 5.6 km away in a straight line.
Is Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers close to the beach?
The nearest beach is 1.2 km from the hotel.
How many rooms does Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers have?
Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers has 180 rooms.
Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score





