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title: "Laneway Backpackers, Wellington | StayVersus"
description: "Laneway Backpackers in Wellington: rated 6.5 by guests, 2-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Hostel · ★★ · Wellington Management Group
# Laneway Backpackers

Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand

6.5 ·  Okay 52 reviews ·  #95 #95 of 97 in Wellington ·  2.3/5 on Google, 122 reviews ·  8.5 Location score
## About Laneway Backpackers

Laneway Backpackers is a hostel in Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand. It holds a 2-star rating. Guests rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 52 reviews. Facilities include bar, free wi-fi. It is 900 m from the centre of Wellington. The nearest beach is 510 m away. The nearest airport, Wellington International Airport (WLG), is 4.6 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Star rating:** ★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 40

- **Floors:** 1

- **Chain:** Wellington Management Group

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 42

107 Manners Street [stayatlaneway.nz](http://www.stayatlaneway.nz/)

## How Laneway Backpackers scores

Better rated than 5% of hotels in Wellington

-   Guest rating **6.5**
-   Location **8.5**
-   Beach access **8.6**
-   Public transport **8.9**

Wellington average

## Rating on Google

2.3/5

122 Google reviews

-   5★13%
-   4★9%
-   3★17%
-   2★24%
-   1★37%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Bar

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Laundry
-   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:** **90**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **150**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **11**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">510 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">8 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Te Aro Railway Station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">350 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">6 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Wellington International Airport (WLG)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4.6 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">10 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Wellington</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">900 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">15 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Staglands190 m
-   Te Papa Learning330 m
-   Timezone Courtenay Place330 m
-   Ta papa Musesu360 m
-   Te Papa Press390 m
-   National Museum Wellington400 m

## Laneway Backpackers: in detail

Laneway Backpackers offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by hostel. Visitors can take advantage of the accessible parking options directly at the hostel. The accommodating team at the reception will aid you with amenities such as luggage storage. Traveling with minimal baggage is achievable at Laneway Backpackers, as the hostel's laundromat and laundry service ensures your garments stay fresh. The hostel maintains a completely smoke-free zone, providing a breathable atmosphere. Each accommodation at Laneway Backpackers is thoughtfully created and adorned to provide visitors with a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. In select rooms of the hostel, guests can enjoy the advantage of having linen service available for their convenience. Experience an unforgettable evening with your fellow travelers just a short distance away, at hostel's bar. Visitors who enjoy preparing their own culinary delights will appreciate the presence of an on-site BBQ facilities and shared kitchen at this location.

### Compare

## Compare Laneway Backpackers with nearby hotels

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## Questions about Laneway Backpackers

### How do guests rate Laneway Backpackers?

Laneway Backpackers has a guest rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 52 reviews, which is better than 5% of rated hotels in Wellington.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Laneway Backpackers?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Is there parking at Laneway Backpackers?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is Laneway Backpackers from the airport?

The nearest airport, Wellington International Airport (WLG), is 4.6 km away in a straight line.

### Is Laneway Backpackers close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 510 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Laneway Backpackers have?

Laneway Backpackers has 40 rooms on 1 floors.

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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