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The Cambridge Hotel - Hostel

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Single Bed in a 6 Bed Dorm | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets
Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets
Bar (on property)
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
28 Cambridge Terrace, Wellington, 6001
  • Wellington Central Business District
    1 min walk
  • Courtenay Place
    4 min walk
  • St James Theatre
    5 min walk
  • Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
    12 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

  • 12 sq m
  • 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

  • 12 sq m
  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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)

  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

  • 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

  • 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
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Eight Beds Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Four Beds Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About this property

The Cambridge Hotel - Hostel

Hostel with a coffee shop/cafe, 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 - Hostel 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 - Hostel, you're just a quick walk from Cuba Street Mall. 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 - Hostel.

This Wellington hostel is smoke free.

The Cambridge Hotel - Hostel has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English

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
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.

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
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. For more details, 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.

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 - Hostel Wellington
The Cambridge Hotel - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

The Cambridge Hotel - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 247 out of 870 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 374 out of 870 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 165 out of 870 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 870 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 870 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Trish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean. Bed was comfortable and sheets were clean. Shared bathroom facilities toilets were clean showers were hot and private
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 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

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Samara

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Travelled with family
Building work around the hotel. An unkempt part of Wellington, but my stay at the hotel was very good
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly Staff, Not As Clean As I Prefer
It was not for me. There's a hostel side and a hotel side, and the hostel side was kind of gross. I did not like that they didn't have a single full sized sink. Everything felt dirty, I never saw more than one cleaning lady handling all the rooms and bathroom and kitchen. The sheets and bedding were clean, the pillow was questionable. They do give you a towel, so that was nice. And the staff were really friendly and helpful. Overall though, I don't mind things not being perfectly clean, but I constantly felt like there was a small layer of grime over everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel Jia Sheng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023