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Capital Wellington

2.0 star property
Travelers gather at the lively bar for drinks or challenge each other to pool games before waking up ready to explore Te Papa museum nearby

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Located in Te Aro's center, Nomads Capital Backpackers Wellington offers a social vibe with its bar and restaurant. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, lobby coffee/tea, laundry facilities, and a billiards table. The hostel's central location is consistently praised by visitors.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Elite Double Room

Elite Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite (4 beds)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (6 beds)

Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (6 beds)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Shared Dormitory (8 beds)

Shared Dormitory (8 beds)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (4 beds)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory (6 beds)

In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory (6 beds)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Located in Te Aro, a neighbourhood in Wellington, Capital Wellington is in the entertainment district and on the waterfront. Te Aro Pa and Elliott House are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Cuba Street Mall and Oriental Parade. Museum of Wellington City and Sea and Sisters of Compassion - Suzanne Aubert Compassion Centre are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby. Visit our Wellington travel guide
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118 Wakefield St, Wellington, 6011

What's nearby

  • Nice city, worth a visit for a day or three
    Wellington Central Business District
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cuba Street Mall featuring signage
    Cuba Street Mall
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Te Papa
    Te Papa
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Courtenay Place featuring interior views and a bar as well as a small group of people
    Courtenay Place
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre
    3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

  • Wellington Station
    18 min walk
  • Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
    13 min drive

Restaurants

  • Neo Cafe & Eatery
    4 min walk
  • Fork and Brewer
    2 min walk
  • Abrakebabra
    3 min walk
  • St Johns Bar
    3 min walk
  • Little Beer Quarter
    4 min walk

About this property

Capital Wellington

Hostel near Interislander Ferry Terminal
Capital Wellington provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Laundry services, a vending machine and smoke-free property
  • A front desk safe, a TV in reception and coffee/tea in reception
  • Tour/ticket information, a 24-hour front desk and barbecues
Room features
All guestrooms at Capital Wellington boast comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms 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

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1900
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Shared accommodation

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 per cent for credit card payments
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 1 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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 10 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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:

  • Breakage deposit: NZD 200 per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 per cent

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not permitted at this property

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Nomads Backpackers Wellington
Nomads Capital
Nomads Capital Backpackers
Nomads Capital Backpackers Hostel
Nomads Capital Backpackers Hostel Wellington
Nomads Capital Backpackers Wellington
Nomads Capital Wellington
Nomads Wellington
Nomads Wellington Backpackers
Wellington Nomads
Nomads Capital Backpackers Wellington Hostel
Nomads Capital Backpackers Wellington Wellington

Frequently asked questions

Is Capital Wellington pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Capital Wellington?

Capital Wellington doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Capital Wellington?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Capital Wellington?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Capital Wellington located?

Located in Te Aro, this hostel is steps away from Wellington Central Business District, Wellington Town Hall and Wellington i-SITE Visitor Centre. Michael Fowler Centre and Central Library are just steps away. Wellington Station is 18 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Capital Wellington Reviews

8.0

Very good

7.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 177 out of 552 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 229 out of 552 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 552 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 552 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 552 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
i stayed there for over 5 years, never desapointed me. Great location and also great service.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Hana

Adequate. Good comfortable bed. Bit run down but clean enough and very affordable. Nice staircase. Surprisingly quiet. Quirky. Ancient plumbing sounds amusing. Decent budget option.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Hana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classic backpacker but actually quite quiet. Double room clean and comfy, bathroom good, interesting building features add to the cool factor. Surprisingly welcoming for a couple of "oldies"
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness
It was fine. It was easy after check in…staff could maybe be a little more ‘aware’ or ‘sympathetic’ but this is minor.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location Friendly staff Tidy room
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

gauthier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
location very good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Perfect location and fully accessible
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

YUXI

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clear, safe and quite
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Pooja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Affordable, clean
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Danae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Central location reasonably priced.

Central location close to transport from the airport and the venue I was attending. A good budget option with all the facilities I needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was very comfy. There was plenty of space in the bathroom and bedroom.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Zef

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not flash but perfectly fine if you just need a place to crash and explore the city. Perfect location at end of Cuba Street. Room was spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Barbara J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Budget priced clean and central to city. No frills but comfortable and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly hellful staff on front desk
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Karina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Some wear and tear on the room facilities but great location. I had a room myself with ensuite so worked well for my needs
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostel was wonderful. Clean, friendly, and the beds were super comfortable. There is considerable construction happening in the neighborhood so drove around for almost an hour to find parking and an entrance, used an affordable parking garage just behind.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hostel for sleeping

One night stopover travelling on a motorcycle tour. Big high ceilings in a converted historical building made for a comfortable shared dorm
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved everything about the properly nice and clean
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

karen

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The receptionists were super friendly! The kitchen was being painted, so they had pots on a table, and I was surprised to see the fridge so full of bags considering there weren’t that many guests. They should organize the kitchen better. As for the room, I can’t complain — there were four of us with a private bathroom, and the mattress was very comfortable. The location is right in the city center. I liked it!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good stay

Prime location = shops, transport and cafes. No microwave. Friendly helpful reception staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Miriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a private room and it felt like a basic hotel, clean and comfortable. A good deal when split with another person. Nice and quiet. Be aware that this is a dry hostel even in private rooms. The quiet hours are generally well-observed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Jesper

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the hostel were incredibly friendly and welcoming, which made the stay more pleasant. However, the hostel itself was very worn down and in need of serious maintenance. The facilities felt outdated, and some areas seemed a bit neglected. While the hospitality was great, the overall condition of the hostel could definitely use some improvements.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Reasonable

Room and bed comfortable but small with nowhere to put your things. Shower curtain was not wide or deep enough so water went all over the floor. Shower nice and hot. Kitchen a little chaotic in the evening with other guests not clearing up after them.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Askin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Not clean.Noise from morning.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024