Haka House Wellington

5.0 star property
Adventure awaits in Wellington's Te Aro district with bike rentals for city exploration and arcade games for evening fun.

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Haka House Wellington sits in Te Aro's center, offering an eco-conscious base for city adventures. Guests can unwind with arcade games after a day of exploring, challenge travel companions to billiards, and stay connected with complimentary in-room WiFi throughout their stay.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
The current price is NZ$69
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr

Room options

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Bed in 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite

  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Twin Room - Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Twin or King Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Quad Room with Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Bed in 8 Bed Dorm

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Bed in 6 Bed Dorm

  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Bed in 6 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Bed in 6 Bed Dorm with Harbour View - Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Harbour view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Ensuite - Female

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Twin Room Ensuite with Harbour view

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Harbour view
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Bed in 2 Bed Dorm

  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

King Room Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Quad Room Ensuite with Harbour view

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Harbour view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

King Room

  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Entire 4 Beds Dorm

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

Family Room With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4

Twin Room - Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

Single Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 6-bed Dormitory Room With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 6 Bed Dorm With Harbour View - Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1

Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room with Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1

Twin Or King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory-Ensuite-Female

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 6 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 4 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 2 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1

Twin Room Ensuite With Harbour View

  • Sleeps 2

Family Room Ensuite With Harbour View

  • Sleeps 4

King Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

King Room(Shared bathroom)

  • Sleeps 2

Entire 4 Beds Dorm - Private Room - Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

Located near the beach, Haka House Wellington is in Te Aro, a neighbourhood in Wellington. Downstage Theatre and Embassy Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Interislander Ferry Terminal and Clyde Quay Marina. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Wellington Town Hall, or consider a night out at The Opera House. Visit our Wellington travel guide
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292 Wakefield St, Wellington, 6011

What's nearby

  • Wellington Central Business District
    Wellington Central Business District
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Te Papa
    Te Papa
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Courtenay Place
    Courtenay Place
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cuba Street Mall
    Cuba Street Mall
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre
    3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

  • Wellington Station
    5 min drive
  • Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
    14 min drive

Restaurants

  • Embassy Theatre
    2 min walk
  • Minibar
    2 min walk
  • Sweet Mother's Kitchen
    2 min walk
  • Ortega Fish Shack
    3 min walk
  • Thai Chef's Restaurant Wellington
    1 min walk

About this property

Haka House Wellington

Hostel near Interislander Ferry Terminal
Haka House Wellington provides amenities, such as an arcade/games room and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Bike hire, smoke-free property and a TV in reception
  • Luggage storage, a vending machine and a billiards/pool table
Room features
All 133 rooms include amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • LED light bulbs and heating

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Heating
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

YHA Backpacker Hostel Wellington City
YHA Wellington City Backpacker
YHA Wellington City Hostel
YHA Wellington City
YHA Wellington City Hostel
Haka House Wellington Wellington
Haka House Wellington Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Haka House Wellington Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Wellington

Frequently asked questions

Is Haka House Wellington pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Haka House Wellington?

As of 30 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Haka House Wellington on 6 Apr 2026 start from NZ$69, including 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 at Haka House Wellington?

Haka House Wellington doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Haka House Wellington?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Haka House Wellington?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Haka House Wellington located?

Located in Te Aro, this hostel is steps away from Wellington Central Business District, Downstage Theatre and Embassy Theatre. Oriental Parade and Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre are also within 5 minutes. Wellington Station is 22 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Haka House Wellington Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 236 out of 479 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 170 out of 479 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 479 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 479 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 479 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathrin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, helpful staff and easy late check instructions.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Frederike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Etwas hellhörig und recht kleines Zimmer, aber bequemes Bett und gut gelegen.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shops nearby No parking but the staff can recommend it or you can find it in the street 8pm to 8am no charge
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, but did not smell fresh. I went and purchased an air freshener. Most of The channels on the TV weren’t working either. Other than that it was a good place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, clean room and comfy beds, and well-equipped kitchen. And a supermarket is across the street. Only negatives were spotty WiFi and our room faced a busy street and a fire station.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Rebecca

The room was too hot, there was no air flow at all. The windows don't open enough and there's no fan in the room. It was also loud; people didn't abide by the quiet time rules and the sound of doors opening in the hallway really carry.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jianzhuo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is very convenient, close to shops, restaurants and popular visiting places. The staff are very friendly and the room is clean and quiet all day long.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Meike

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is perfect. Room was nice, bathroom could do with some touch ups though and beware the road noise if you have a light sleep (did not bother us much). What was not very impressive was the staff. Welcoming and friendly wasn't a tag I would give here - especially when we checked out - lots of room to improve. A hostel should be a welcoming and helpful experience especially if you try to find your way around in an unknown place - but maybe that has been lost in the 90s :). Handing the keys to guests to help themself to the stored luggage room raised some concerns. Overall, if you are self-sufficient and after a nice enough room with short walking distances it's a GO.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Marisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and helpful staff. Nice dining rooms and kitchens.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time in a hostel and it was a great experience. They allowed us to check in early since our flight was a morning one. Convenient to venue we went to and all the local eatery spots. I would’ve given it a 5 stars if they had ac in the room. For a small fee of $4 you can also store your luggage in a room till your flight. Definitely would recommend people stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beverley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grocery store across the street was great. Staff wad lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay, super clean hostel, made conversation with a few other hostel goers, two large kitchens, warm showers with good pressure, all extra amenties provided (small cost, no drama). Would stay here again if visiting Wellington,
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rizky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tzipi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was clean
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Self service check-in was quick and straightforward. Room was clean and tidy, hotel in a good location, within easy walk for most amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Up front, I want to be clear that this is a hostel. We were pleased with a very clean room with comfortable bed. We hit a snag with check in that the late staff dealt with that night. Their response, and the follow up with us the following, goes a long way to the positivity of our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was great and the front desk lady was wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for a low budget short stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hostel, does the job
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, nice and modern, however our room was directly opposite a club which was pumping music till about 3am, very noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dhayaanand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lot of stores nearby, proximity to transport and clubbing in city, awesome view
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Martin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice to stay of you re after a backpackers with nice hotel like rooms.(not fancy)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We recently stayed at Haka House for two nights to attend the World of Wearable Art Show in Wellington. We were able to catch the Airport Express Bus to the Courteney Place stop, then walk to Haka House. There are a lot of restaurants nearby and it is only a couple of blocks away from the waterfront, which is a perfect way to explore the city. It is also almost directly across the road from a large New World Supermarket for supplies.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our family of 2 adults and 2 kids felt welcome here. Supringly quiet and dark rooms, loved the curtains on the bunks. Staff were great. Great to have a supermarket and are Te Papa on doorstep. Some instant coffee and a couple of tea bags would have been a nice touch.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Night time noise level on the evening of a big rugby match. Will simply take ear plugs next visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025