Hostel · Wellington
Nomads Capital
9.3
309 reviewsLarge social hostel in the CBD with events and a bar.
- Dorm bed
- NZ$30–50
- Wi-Fi
- Bar
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Wellington
North Island · New Zealand
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- A day
- ~NZ$85
- Best
- Nov–Apr
- Dorms from
- NZ$30
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Cultural gem
Why Wellington
- Free entry to Te Papa, New Zealand's national museum
- Cuba Street's vibrant cafe culture, street art, night markets, and live music
- Gateway to the South Island via the Interislander or Bluebridge ferry
New Zealand's compact capital city is perched at the southern tip of the North Island, where it funnels Cook Strait winds through steep hillside streets. Wellington punches well above its weight in culture, food, and nightlife. The free Te Papa museum is world-class, Cuba Street is a bohemian hub of cafes and street performers, and the craft beer scene rivals cities many times its size. For backpackers, Wellington is where the North Island ends and the Interislander ferry to the South Island begins.
A day in Wellington
- Hostel dorm
- NZ$37
- Food
- NZ$26
- Transport
- NZ$7
- Activities
- NZ$9
- About a day
- NZ$85
Where to stay in Wellington
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- NCNomads Capital
9.3 · NZ$30–50 dorm · large social hostel in the CBD with events and a bar
- TGTrek Global Backpackers
8.5 · NZ$30–50 dorm · long-running, friendly, central location
- TMThe Marion Hostel
7.7 · NZ$30–50 dorm · on Cuba Street, rooftop terrace, bar, walking distance to everything
- YWYHA Wellington City
7.3 · NZ$30–50 dorm · well-maintained, great kitchen, near the waterfront
- HHHaka House Wellington
7.2 · NZ$30–50 dorm · modern, clean, short walk to Te Papa
Hostel · Wellington
Trek Global Backpackers
8.5
224 reviewsLong-running, friendly, central location.
- Dorm bed
- NZ$30–50
- Wi-Fi
Hostel · Wellington
The Marion Hostel
7.7
400 reviewsOn Cuba Street, rooftop terrace, bar, walking distance to everything.
- Dorm bed
- NZ$30–50
- Wi-Fi
- Bar
Hostel · Wellington
YHA Wellington City
7.3
312 reviewsWell-maintained, great kitchen, near the waterfront.
- Dorm bed
- NZ$30–50
- Wi-Fi
- Kitchen
Hostel · Wellington
Haka House Wellington
7.2
455 reviewsModern, clean, short walk to Te Papa.
- Dorm bed
- NZ$30–50
- Wi-Fi
Things to do in Wellington
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Nature · Wellington
Ride the Wellington Cable Car and walk back down through the Botanic Gardens
Culture · Wellington
Spend a half-day at Te Papa museum
Spend a half-day at Te Papa museum (free; allow 3+ hours for the main exhibitions)
Tours · Wellington
Visit Zealandia, the predator-free ecosanctuary
Visit Zealandia, the predator-free ecosanctuary (discounted entry for backpackers)
Food · Wellington
Wander Cuba Street for cafes, buskers, record shops, and the Friday/Saturday Night Market
Nature · Wellington
Watch the sunset from Mount Victoria lookout
Watch the sunset from Mount Victoria lookout (free, 30-minute walk from CBD)
Getting to Wellington
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