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The Cambridge Hotel - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel near Embassy Theatre in Wellington

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Triple Room, Ensuite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets
Triple Room, Ensuite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reviews
7.8

Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
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  • Business servicesBusiness servicesBusiness services

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Map
28 Cambridge Terrace, Wellington, 6001
  • Popular LocationCourtenay Place4 min walk
  • Popular LocationTe Papa9 min walk
  • Popular LocationCuba Street Mall10 min walk
  • AirportWellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)13 min drive

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom

10/10 Exceptional
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

8.8/10 Excellent
  • 129 sq ft
  • 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

8.6/10 Very Good
  • 139 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

Triple Room, Ensuite

8.5/10 Very Good
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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

Quadruple Room, Ensuite

8.3/10 Very Good
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds OR 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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

Single Room, Ensuite

8.7/10 Excellent
  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin 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)

8.5/10 Very Good
  • 75 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

9.1/10 Wonderful
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

Single Bed in a 6 Bed Dorm

  • 161 sq ft
  • 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

10/10 Exceptional
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Wellington

City center stay.With a stay at this Te Aro hostel, you'll be steps from Embassy Theatre and Downstage Theatre. BATS Theatre and Elliott House are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Wellington Central Business District - 1 min walk
  • Courtenay Place - 4 min walk
  • Te Papa - 9 min walk
  • Cuba Street Mall - 10 min walk
  • Michael Fowler Centre - 12 min walk

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Embassy Theatre - 2 min walk
  • Ortega - Fish Shack & Bar - 3 min walk
  • The Tasting Room - 2 min walk
  • Majestic Cuisine - 2 min walk
  • Mishmosh - 3 min walk

About this property

The Cambridge Hotel - Hostel

Hostel near Embassy Theatre in Wellington
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 - Hostel.

This Wellington hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 58 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1883
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Cambridge Hotel - Hostel offers 58 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Cable television is provided. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: NZD 6 to 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

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: 9:00 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 daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For more details, 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.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 6.00–20.00 per person
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 40.00
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.8 percent

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

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    No onsite parking is available. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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

  • 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

This property does not have a Qualmark® 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 - Hostel Wellington
The Cambridge Hotel - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Cambridge Hotel - Hostel to the airport?

The Cambridge Hotel - Hostel is 4.1 mi (13-min drive) away from the Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Cambridge Hotel - Hostel?

As of May 23, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Cambridge Hotel - Hostel on May 30, 2024 start from $63.24, 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.

Does The Cambridge Hotel - Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Cambridge Hotel - Hostel.

How close is The Cambridge Hotel - Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is a short 11-minute walk from Oriental Bay Beach and 3.9 mi (14-min drive) from Island Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Cambridge Hotel - Hostel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Cambridge Hotel - Hostel, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between NZD 6.00 and 20.00 per person. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Is there a casino at The Cambridge Hotel - Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at The Cambridge Hotel - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Cambridge Hotel - Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does The Cambridge Hotel - Hostel have a pool?

The Cambridge Hotel - Hostel does not have a pool.

Does The Cambridge Hotel - Hostel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Cambridge Hotel - Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is The Cambridge Hotel - Hostel to downtown Wellington?

The Cambridge Hotel - Hostel is 0.7 mi away from Wellington.

The Cambridge Hotel - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 242 out of 861 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 371 out of 861 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 164 out of 861 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 861 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 861 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

4/10 Poor

Maria

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The guy working in the restaurant on Sunday morning was brilliant, the food was tasty and came out quickly but I was there at a time the rush was over. The room was good with the exception that both taps dripped all night but I could barely hear it over the noise from the celebration downstairs.

2/10 Terrible

Maria

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was very slow as only one person helped guests the other sat there, he wasn't on the phone so no reason to not get up and help or at least acknowledge guests. My room on arrival wasn't very clean. I reported it to reception including specifics like hairs in the sink, dirty stained toilet and broken dripping shower control. The hairs were still there the next day, toilet was cleaner but still stained. Housekeeping didn't touch the bed but had folded the toilet paper and replaced the one of every product with just two conditioners and two body lotion to show they had been. Hairs still there after day three. On my last morning a staff member let themself into my room at 8.45am (well before checkout) no knocking or announcing. I saw the secure lock move then handle and had a bag in the way so they couldn't enter my room. The storage for bags isn't secure they leave the door open during the day and I have seen at least four people enter the room with no staff member standing there. The daytime receptionist let me leave my bags behind reception as she saw my concern but the front office manager had told the night receptionist this isn't to happen. It's an old rundown building with no sound proofing but I expect the basics - safety and clean - especially when I report it to staff.

8/10 Good

RUELANDO

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite place can relax all day long
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Hitomi

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Max

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Needs a better airflow in the room. The room was stuffy needs a bigger fan, more outlets too
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We checked in a room of 4. There is only 1 window and only 1 small fan. No AC at all. We had so much problems with sleeping in that hot Room Whole night .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family
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

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023