Hostel
The Cambridge Hotel
Mount Victoria, Wellington, New Zealand
About The Cambridge Hotel
The Cambridge Hotel is a hostel in Mount Victoria, Wellington, New Zealand. Guests rate it 8.1 out of 10 across 712 reviews. Facilities include bar, free wi-fi. It is 1.2 km from the centre of Wellington. The nearest beach is 860 m away. The nearest airport, Wellington International Airport (WLG), is 4.1 km away.
- Type
- Hostel
- Check-in from
- 14:00
- Check-out until
- 10:00
- Rooms
- 66
- Floors
- 3
- Opened
- 1883
- Last renovated
- 2024
- Other stays within 500 m
- 37
Hotels near Wellington International Airport (WLG)
Hotel prices in Wellington by month
28 Cambridge Terrace
Prices
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The Cambridge Hotel: nightly price by month
- Cheapest month: November, about €53 a night on average
- Most expensive month: September, about €65 a night on average
- Lowest price we found: €53 for the night of 10 November
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The Cambridge Hotel prices by month
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
How The Cambridge Hotel scores
Better rated than 23% of hotels in Wellington
- Guest rating 8.1
- Location 8.8
- Beach access 7.4
- Public transport 10.0
Wellington average
Amenities
Food & drink
- Bar
Internet
- Free Wi-Fi
Services
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
In the rooms
- Kitchen
- Coffee or tea maker
Based on the property listing at our booking partner.
Location
- Location score
- 8.8/10
- Walk grade
- 89/100 Great for walkers
- Restaurants & cafés within 500 m
- 150
- Shops within 500 m
- 4
- Sights within 1 km
- 10
| Nearest beachOriental Beach | 860 m14 min walk |
|---|---|
| Nearest stationWellington Train Station | 110 m2 min walk |
| Nearest airportWellington International Airport (WLG) | 4.1 km9 min drive |
| Distance to the centreWellington | 1.2 km19 min walk |
Everyday places nearby
| Food shopNew World Supermarket | 330 m5 min walk |
|---|---|
| PharmacyWellworks Pharmacy | 410 m7 min walk |
Sights nearby
- Timezone Courtenay Place270 m
- Staglands410 m
- Wellington City Archives410 m
- Te Papa Learning500 m
- Ta papa Musesu540 m
- National Museum Wellington550 m
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Questions about The Cambridge Hotel
How do guests rate The Cambridge Hotel?
The Cambridge Hotel has a guest rating of 8.1 out of 10 from 712 reviews, which is better than 23% of rated hotels in Wellington.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Cambridge Hotel?
Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00.
How far is The Cambridge Hotel from the airport?
The nearest airport, Wellington International Airport (WLG), is 4.1 km away in a straight line.
Is The Cambridge Hotel close to the beach?
The nearest beach is 860 m from the hotel.
When did The Cambridge Hotel open?
The Cambridge Hotel opened in 1883 and was last renovated in 2024.
How many rooms does The Cambridge Hotel have?
The Cambridge Hotel has 66 rooms on 3 floors.
Is there a supermarket or food shop near The Cambridge Hotel?
Yes: New World Supermarket, about 330 m away (5 min walk).
Where is the nearest pharmacy to The Cambridge Hotel?
Wellworks Pharmacy is the closest pharmacy we know of, about 410 m away (7 min walk).
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