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The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

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28 Cambridge Terrace, Wellington, 6001
  • Courtenay Place
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • St James Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Te Papa
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Bed in a 4 Bed Dorm | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Bed in a 4 Bed Dorm

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

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Triple Room, Ensuite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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Quadruple Room, Ensuite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room, Ensuite

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

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Single Room, Ensuite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Ensuite

  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Single Room, Shared Bathroom (1 Single Bed only)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite

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

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

Single Bed in a 6 Bed Dorm

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Single Bed in a 8 Bed Dorm | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Six Beds Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Eight Beds Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Four Beds Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

Single Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1

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About this property

The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers

Hostel with a restaurant, steps from Embassy Theatre
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hostel has a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance and ATM/banking services 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 40 meeting rooms, laundry facilities and a lift
  • Steps from Embassy Theatre and Downstage Theatre
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. There are 40 meeting rooms available. 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

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 40 meeting rooms

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
  • Smoke-free property

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

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 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).

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

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. 254 out of 887 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 379 out of 887 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 167 out of 887 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 887 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 887 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

YUXI

Poor for overall
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

YUXI

I will rate poor as after I am not book single night at each time. Then they treat me different
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

YUXI

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hi I had bad experience with hotel today, as last time the staff cheated, said will give me 114 but give me 103. After I confirmed with her, still that is. Ater I went upstair, cannot open the door, the staff together with me. Then she said she give me is 103. Today I ready for check in again, she want give me 103 still, after I ask, she wrote the number of room is 1034. Then I argued with her, the manager said don't rude to his staff, then will ask me leave. But when I ask how you define rude, he cannot response. And continued ask me Whether agree with not rude to his staff. As I told him I am not rude, but he is discrimination. Discrimination is illegal, he cannot response. Continued ask me same question, and ask me leave. I said I will but ask him refund. He said he will contact Expdia. But now I did not received any refund.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

YUXI

Liked: Cleanliness
Friday night is noisy
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

YUXI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
safe， clear
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

YUXI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
clear and nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

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

Fantastic

I had a fantastic stay here! The beds were comfy and the showers were large enough to put your belongings in! Staff was friendly. I didn't know there was a kitchen until after I left and another guy told me about it, but otherwise enjoyed my stay. You get a discount at the bar which is cool.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Heidi

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

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
C
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was fantastic, I've never seen such a big bed, it was clean, awesome! Loved my stay here, thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Staff & service
Na
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to great dining in Courtenay Place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The age of the place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Matana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good property all round. If i had to moan about something its the distance between my room and the ablutions (10metres ish). As well as their being a constant chill in the toilet/shower area (cant be helped tiling everywhere)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Ajay, Macomb

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Hotel also with a hostel
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annalise

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like the option to go have dinner and a drink at the restaurant. The staff were friendly, very convenient and close to courtenay place to experience the wellington nightlife. Also close to shops, the te papa museum, other restaurants and the waterfront. I cant recommend this hotel enough. I definitely will come back someday in the future. 8/10 is the rating ill give
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chevaughan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bathrooms a little dirty, Toilet had mould growing in it but for budget accomodation I would definitely stay again. Super close to the bars and shops, On multiple bus lines, Free BBQ with a drink purchase on Fridays at the pub. Two very happy customers
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024