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The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel with a restaurant, steps from Embassy Theatre

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The Cambridge Hotel - Hostel in Wellington's cultural hub offers a cafe, restaurant, laundry facilities, and 40 meeting rooms. Easy access to Embassy Theatre and Downstage Theatre.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
The current price is P2,856
P3,284 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2

Room options

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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

Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds OR 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Shared Bathroom (1 Single Bed only)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bathtub and shower
Coffee/tea maker
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Bed in a 4 Bed Dorm

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bathtub and shower
Coffee/tea maker
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Bed in a 6 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Bed in a 8 Bed Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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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 Six 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 Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

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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

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About the neighborhood

Map
28 Cambridge Terrace, Wellington, 6001

What's nearby

  • Wellington Central Business District - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Courtenay Place - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St James Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Waitangi Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Te Papa - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Wellington Kaiwharawhara Station - 6 min drive
  • Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Embassy Theatre - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hummingbird - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Myrtle - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Phuthai Esarn Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sweet Mother's Kitchen - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers

Hostel near Courtenay Place
Located close to Embassy Theatre and Downstage Theatre, The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers provides a coffee shop/cafe, laundry facilities, and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Smoke-free premises, a vending machine, and 40 meeting rooms
  • Tour/ticket assistance, ATM/banking services, and laundry services
  • Luggage storage and an elevator
Room features
All 58 individually furnished rooms include amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite 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
  • Elevator

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 percent 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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
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
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.

We should mention

Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information 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 rating 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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of Nov 18, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers on Dec 1, 2025 start from P 2,855.51, excluding 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?

The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for NZD 40.00.

Where is The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers located?

Located in Te Aro, this hostel is steps from Embassy Theatre, Downstage Theatre, and Elliott House. BATS Theatre and Wellington Buddhist Centre are also within 5 minutes. Wellington Station is 26 minutes by foot.

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The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 258 out of 893 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 381 out of 893 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 167 out of 893 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 893 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 893 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Justyne

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

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

8/10 Good

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just awesome as always, has everything we need and nothing we dont! Beds, bathrooms, breakfast and a bar, perfect for a sport or work visit to Wellywood! Thanks again, awesome weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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

Annalise

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

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

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

Shaun

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

Darren

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

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

Scott

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

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

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

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

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

4/10 Poor

YUXI

Poor for overall
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Samara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice staff, Clean, Basic but good for short stays
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Warrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved that there was a great old bar below the accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Ajay

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

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