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title: "The Marion Hostel, Wellington: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "The Marion Hostel in Wellington: rated 9.4 by guests, 2-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-14
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Hostel · ★★
# The Marion Hostel

Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand

9.4 ·  Exceptional 148 reviews ·  #1 #1 of 97 in Wellington ·  4.9/5 on Google, 465 reviews ·  8.3 Location score
## About The Marion Hostel

The Marion Hostel is a hostel in Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand. It holds a 2-star rating. Guests rate it 9.4 out of 10 across 148 reviews. Facilities include free wi-fi. It is 1.2 km from the centre of Wellington. The nearest beach is 700 m away. The nearest airport, Wellington International Airport (WLG), is 4.4 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Star rating:** ★★

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

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

- **Rooms:** 9

- **Last renovated:** 2018

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 46

13 Marion Street [themarionhostel.com](https://www.themarionhostel.com/)

## How The Marion Hostel scores

Better rated than 98% of hotels in Wellington

-   Guest rating **9.4**
-   Location **8.3**
-   Beach access **7.9**
-   Public transport **8.1**

Wellington average

## Rating on Google

4.9/5

465 Google reviews

-   5★90%
-   4★8%
-   3★2%
-   2★0%
-   1★1%

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

## Amenities

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Services

-   Car hire
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **8.3**/10

- **Walk grade:** **91**/100 Great for walkers

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

- **Sights within 1 km:** **13**

<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="">700 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">11 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="">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 airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Wellington International Airport (WLG)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4.4 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="">1.2 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">20 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Staglands310 m
-   Timezone Courtenay Place370 m
-   Holocaust Centre of New Zealand500 m
-   Wellington City Archives510 m
-   Te Papa Learning550 m
-   Ta papa Musesu590 m

## The Marion Hostel: in detail

At The Marion Hostel, exceptional service and top-notch amenities create a memorable experience for guests. Complimentary internet access is available in the hostel to ensure you stay connected during your visit. Amenities at car hire offered by The Marion Hostel simplify the organization of your excursions, tourist activities, and other adventures in Wellington. Continuously receive the support you require through front desk amenities such as luggage storage. At the hostel, utilize the convenient laundry service to maintain your preferred travel attire fresh, allowing you to pack lighter. For the health and well-being of all guests and staff, smoking is restricted exclusively to assigned zones. All adore a delightful cup of coffee! An on-site coffee shop ensures you can relish a cup of authentic, freshly-brewed coffee every morning -- or whenever you desire it.

### Compare

## Compare The Marion Hostel with nearby hotels

Similar hotels within 3 km. Open a match-up to see where each one wins.

-   [Lodge In The City](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/lodge-in-the-city-wellington/) Inn ★★★ 160 m away
    
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-   [Naumi Studio Wellington](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/naumi-studio-wellington-wellington/) Hotel ★★★ 190 m away
    
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## Questions about The Marion Hostel

### How do guests rate The Marion Hostel?

The Marion Hostel has a guest rating of 9.4 out of 10 from 148 reviews, which is better than 98% of rated hotels in Wellington.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at The Marion Hostel?

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

### How far is The Marion Hostel from the airport?

The nearest airport, Wellington International Airport (WLG), is 4.4 km away in a straight line.

### Is The Marion Hostel close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 700 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does The Marion Hostel have?

The Marion Hostel has 9 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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-marion-hostel-wellington/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/