Hostels in Wellington

By staying at a hostel, you can cut your spending on accommodations and save more of your budget for sightseeing during your stay. We’ve heard good things about the waterfront and other attractions in this destination, as well as activities like shopping.

These dorm-style accommodations come in many forms, but they have three main things in common, including budget-friendly prices, a social atmosphere and shared rooms (though many have private options too).

Based on reviews from our guests, these Wellington hostels have the best ratings: Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers - 2-minute walk from Wellington Station for easy access to public transport. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a restaurant and a bar. Rooms come with lockers and linens. The Cambridge Hotel - Located within a 10-minute walk of Te Papa (Museum of New Zealand). You can take advantage of free WiFi and a restaurant, as well as a bar. You’ll find free toiletries, TVs and coffee/tea makers in all rooms. Nomads Capital Backpackers Wellington - Located within a 10-minute walk of Te Papa (Museum of New Zealand). Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a restaurant and a bar. You’ll find showers, free toiletries and linens in all rooms. The Marion Hostel - Located within a 10-minute walk of Te Papa (Museum of New Zealand). Property features include free WiFi, a shared/communal kitchen and tour/ticket assistance. You’ll find towels, showers and lockers in all rooms. Trek Global Backpackers - Located within a 10-minute walk of Te Papa (Museum of New Zealand). Property features include free WiFi, a shared/communal kitchen and tour/ticket assistance. Rooms come with towels, lockers and linens.

If you’re searching for an affordable place to stay in Wellington, one of Expedia’s 10 hostels might be a great option.

Good weather’s definitely a plus when you want to venture out and explore, so here are some stats that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually January and February, with an average temperature of 16°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 10°C. Average annual precipitation for Wellington is 991 mm.

Overall, Wellington is known for its museums, gardens and restaurants. Major attractions include Te Papa (Museum of New Zealand), Interislander Ferry Terminal and Wellington Zoo. Get out into nature with places such as Botanic Gardens, Mount Victoria Lookout and Zealandia. Cultural attractions include Michael Fowler Centre, Embassy Theatre and Museum of Wellington City and Sea.

Keep this information about transit options in and around Wellington on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.), located 3.5 mi (5.6 km) away. An alternative is Paraparaumu (PPQ), located 28.9 mi (46.5 km) away. When you’re out and about, you may want to use public transport to get around. To check out more of the surrounding area, hop on a train at Wellington Station, Wellington Kaiwharawhara Station or Wellington Crofton Downs Station.