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The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers

2.0 star property

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A restaurant with wooden beams and hanging paper lanterns. Tables are arranged with chairs, and people are dining.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a bathroom door.
A staircase with wooden railings and a carpeted landing area.
A building with a sign reading "CAMBRIDGE HOTEL."
A wooden door with a "No Smoking" sign, a coat rack, and a "Bathroom" sign.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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28 Cambridge Terrace, Wellington, 6001
  • Place, Courtenay Place
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Te Papa
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Cuba Street Mall
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Single Room with Shared Bathroom

Free WiFi, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Standard Single Room with Shared Bathroom

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

View all photos for Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite

A neatly made bed with a green bedspread and pillows, a floral wallpaper pattern, and a window with a wooden frame and blinds.

Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Triple Room, Ensuite

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a door labeled "ROOM".

Triple Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Quadruple Room, Ensuite | Free WiFi, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Quadruple Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds OR 2 Large Single Beds and 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Single Room, Ensuite

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, a mirror, and a door.

Single Room, Ensuite

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

View all photos for Single Room, Shared Bathroom (1 Single Bed only)

Single Room, Shared Bathroom (1 Single Bed only) | Free WiFi, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Single Room, Shared Bathroom (1 Single Bed only)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom

A hotel room with two beds, a window with a wooden frame, a small table, and a hanging light fixture.

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room, Shared Bathroom

A hotel room with a bed, a window with a view of buildings and trees, a chair, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Single Bed in a 4 Bed Dorm

A bunk bed room with a window, a hanging light fixture, and a carpeted floor.

Single Bed in a 4 Bed Dorm

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Single Bed in a 6 Bed Dorm | Free WiFi, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Single Bed in a 6 Bed Dorm

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

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a wooden bench, and a carpeted floor.

Single Bed in a 8 Bed Dorm

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

View all photos for Bed in Eight Beds Mixed Dormitory

Free WiFi, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Bed in Eight Beds Mixed Dormitory

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

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Free WiFi, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Bed in Six Beds Mixed Dormitory

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

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About this property

The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hostel has a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a meeting room, laundry facilities and tour/ticket assistance are on-site.
The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers offers 58 accommodations with free toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Cable televisions are provided. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers.
During your stay at The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers, you're just a quick walk from Wellington Central Business District. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Amenities include a meeting room, laundry facilities and a lift
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Courtenay Place and 8 minutes on foot from Waitangi Park
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry facilities are also featured at The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers.

This Wellington hostel is smoke free.

The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers has a restaurant on site.

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 coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1883
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out fee: NZD 40.00

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.8 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Sunday - Wednesday (7:30 AM - 10:00 PM) and Thursday - Saturday (6:00 AM - 5:30 AM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out fee: NZD 40.00
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.8 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Sunday - Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
Please note that guests may experience noise from the bar and hotel building on Saturday nights/early Sunday mornings from 9 PM to 3 AM.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property class

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

Property is also known as

Backpacker Cambridge
Cambridge Backpacker
Cambridge Backpacker Wellington
Cambridge Hotel Backpacker
Cambridge Hotel Backpacker Wellington
Cambridge Hotel Wellington
Cambridge Hotel
Cambridge Wellington
The Cambridge Hotel
The Cambridge Hotel Hostel
The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers Wellington

The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 266 out of 908 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 387 out of 908 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 167 out of 908 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 908 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 908 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Lance

The bar was excellent, the food was great. The staff were very friendly and the rooms were very tidy and spacious. Only downside was no car park, other then that we would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cleo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room was spotless, facilities too. staff were friendly and helped my partner and i check in with ease and excellence. thank you to all staff for our stay, we had a wonderful time.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice historical building
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay will be back
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Justyne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely enjoyed my experience..will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Priyavanti

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and helpful staff. It’s a nice quiet place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our room was cool - really high ceilings! Beds were comfortable. We were in a private with a shared bathroom. Women’s was great, men’s only had 1 stall operational. Elevator is really cool. The staff are great! Kitchen seemed well equipped (I only used it to make sandwiches)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, kettle tea coffee and shared showers and toilets,very reasonable price,good bar downstairs
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Hansie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
staff was helpful. towel was nice. cold water tap in room sink didn't work water wasn't well contained in shower/bath and would get the floor really wet
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy walking distance to shops and restaurants. Also very close to piblic transport hub.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very lovely hotel/backpacker. Nothing was a problem.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and good value for money!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Annalise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Robert

Disliked: Staff & service
It was not stated that you are required to show your passport or drivers license to be allowed to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Crista

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Actually the coolest place. Nice architecture, high ceilings. Everything is super old and well built and wooden. Nice new beds. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Julie ann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love staying here. The amenities is great. and it is affordable
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Pradhuman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great stay for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a consistently enjoyable stay at The Cambridge...great staff, food and location!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Haruru

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, clean rooms and reasonably priced
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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8/10 Good

Rachel

Room was clean, nice to have a dining option downstairs. When we arrived our room wasn't quite ready. No problem reception gave us a couple of complementary drinks so we sat at the bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Eliza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the reception were very helpful and the location was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

Great family stay!

Loved our stay here. Great value and location in a beautiful building. Would definitely recommend for any family!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
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8/10 Good

emmanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its very quiet and the staff is so helpful and the toilet very clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024