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Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers

Property class: 2

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Located close to Hnry Stadium, Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers provides laundry facilities, a bar and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$53
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug

Room options

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View all photos for Double Shared Bathroom

A hotel room with a bed, a TV on a dresser, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Double Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a television, a wooden dresser, and a painting on the wall.

Double Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a door.

Single (Shared Bathroom)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (4 Beds)

A dormitory room with two bunk beds, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (4 Beds)

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Private Bathroom (6 Beds)

A dormitory room with two bunk beds, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

Shared Dormitory, Private Bathroom (6 Beds)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Private Bathroom (8 Beds)

A bunk bed room with a chair and a mirror.

Shared Dormitory, Private Bathroom (8 Beds)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (6 Bed, Female Only)

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a bench, and a window with curtains.

Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (6 Bed, Female Only)

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Twin, Double & Single Ensuite

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a coffee machine, and a painting on the wall.

Twin, Double & Single Ensuite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Shared Bathroom

A hotel room with two beds, a television, a wooden dresser, and a painting on the wall.

Double Shared Bathroom

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Single Room, Ensuite

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a door.

Single Room, Ensuite

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premium Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a bench, and a window with curtains.

Premium Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room with Private Bathroom

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room with Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Single (Shared Bathroom)

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a dresser, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a framed picture on the wall.

Single (Shared Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Basic Single Room, Shared Bathroom

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a door.

Basic Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Twin Room, Ensuite

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a coffee machine, and a painting on the wall.

Twin Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Shared Dormitory

A bunk bed room with a wooden door, a small table, and a chair.

Shared Dormitory

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Located in Pipitea, a neighbourhood in Wellington, Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers is near a train station and near the beach. Wellington Cenotaph and Museum of Wellington City and Sea are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Lambton Quay and Cuba Street Mall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Hnry Stadium, or consider a night out at The Opera House. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as kayaking. Visit our Wellington travel guide
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1 Bunny Street Wellington Cbd, Wellington, 6011

What's nearby

  • A red Wellington Cable Car traveling over a bridge with a cityscape in the background.
    Wellington Central Business District
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A historic building with ornate architecture, labeled as the Old Bank Shopping Arcade.
    Lambton Quay
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A modern building with a cylindrical design, a tall monument with a statue, and a busy intersection with traffic lights.
    Beehive
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A classical building with columns and a garden with red and white flowers.
    New Zealand Parliament Buildings
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Archives New Zealand
    3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

  • Wellington Station
    1 min walk
  • Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
    19 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mojo Featherston
    2 min walk
  • D4
    7 min walk
  • The Thistle Inn
    4 min walk
  • The Old Bailey
    5 min walk
  • BIN 44 Restaurant + Bar
    8 min walk

About this property

Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers

  • Hostel near Hnry Stadium
  • You can look forward to laundry facilities, a bar and a restaurant at Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • Express check-out, a 24-hour front desk and ATM/banking services
    • A vending machine, a lift and smoke-free property
    • A front desk safe
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
  • Room features
  • All 108 rooms include comforts such as free WiFi and safes. Guests reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
  • Other amenities include:
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Art Deco architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

More

  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 10
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and older; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 30 days prior to check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: NZD 20.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: NZD 10 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers?

As of 19 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers on 26 Aug 2026 start from AU$53, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers?

Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for NZD 10 (subject to availability).

Where is Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers located?

Located in Pipitea, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Wellington Central Business District and Hnry Stadium. Lambton Quay and Old Government Buildings are also within 5 minutes. Wellington Station is only a 1-minute walk.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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