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title: "The Setup on Dixon, Wellington: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "The Setup on Dixon in Wellington: rated 7.7 by guests, 3.5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-13
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Hostel · ★★★★ · Wellington Management Group
# The Setup on Dixon

Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand

7.7 ·  Good 344 reviews ·  #89 #89 of 97 in Wellington ·  3.3/5 on Google, 301 reviews ·  8.6 Location score
## About The Setup on Dixon

The Setup on Dixon is a hostel in Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand. It holds a 3.5-star rating. Guests rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 344 reviews. Facilities include free wi-fi. It is 970 m from the centre of Wellington. The nearest beach is 500 m away. The nearest airport, Wellington International Airport (WLG), is 4.5 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

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

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

- **Rooms:** 50

- **Chain:** Wellington Management Group

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 53

Level 3/15, Dixon Street [setupdixon.co.nz](https://www.setupdixon.co.nz/)

## How The Setup on Dixon scores

Better rated than 9% of hotels in Wellington

-   Guest rating **7.7**
-   Location **8.6**
-   Beach access **8.6**
-   Public transport **9.1**

Wellington average

## Rating on Google

3.3/5

301 Google reviews

-   5★20%
-   4★30%
-   3★27%
-   2★10%
-   1★13%

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

-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Kitchen
-   Coffee or tea maker

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **8.6**/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="">500 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="">310 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 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="">4.5 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="">970 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">16 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Staglands110 m
-   Timezone Courtenay Place250 m
-   Te Papa Learning330 m
-   Ta papa Musesu370 m
-   Te Papa Press400 m
-   National Museum Wellington410 m

## The Setup on Dixon: in detail

Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at The Setup on Dixon. Maintain seamless communication using the complimentary Wi-Fi at hostel. During your stay at this fantastic hostel, the attentive front desk personnel can provide you with a range of amenities such as express check-in or check-out and luggage storage. For extended visits or whenever required, the laundry service ensures your preferred travel garments remain fresh and accessible. During leisurely days and evenings, on-site amenities such as daily housekeeping enable you to fully enjoy your accommodation. For all your minor, last-minute requirements, the convenience stores can promptly cater to them, eliminating the need to venture out. Kindly note that smoking is prohibited in the hostel to ensure fresher air for all visitors. At The Setup on Dixon, every guestroom is provided with convenient amenities and fittings to ensure a comfortable stay. Certain rooms offer in-room amusement features such as the television for your enjoyment. In select rooms within the hostel, a refrigerator and a coffee or tea maker is available to cater to your requirements when desired. Essential restroom facilities are equally significant, and at the hostel, some visitor bathrooms offer toiletries to enhance your experience. At The Setup on Dixon, guests can access vending machines that provide light snacks and beverages 24 hours a day. At the hostel, discerning guests can also enjoy on-site culinary facilities like shared kitchen tailored to their preferences.

### Compare

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## Questions about The Setup on Dixon

### How do guests rate The Setup on Dixon?

The Setup on Dixon has a guest rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 344 reviews, which is better than 9% of rated hotels in Wellington.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at The Setup on Dixon?

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

### How far is The Setup on Dixon from the airport?

The nearest airport, Wellington International Airport (WLG), is 4.5 km away in a straight line.

### Is The Setup on Dixon close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 500 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does The Setup on Dixon have?

The Setup on Dixon has 50 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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