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The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers

Property class: 2

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Located close to Courtenay Place and Waitangi Park, 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.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry
The current price is NT$1,593
NT$1,831 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25

Room options

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Showing 13 of 13 rooms

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WiFi (free), individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Standard Single Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite

A neatly made bed with a green bedspread and pillows, a floral wallpaper pattern, and a window with a wooden frame and blinds.

Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Triple Room, Ensuite

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a door labeled "ROOM".

Triple Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a window with a view.

Quadruple Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds OR 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Single Room, Ensuite

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, a mirror, and a door.

Single Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 86 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A small, neatly arranged room with a wooden door, a single bed with a white mattress and dark bedding, and a wall-mounted painting of a cityscape.

Single Room, Shared Bathroom (1 Single Bed only)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 75 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with two beds, a window with a wooden frame, a small table, and a hanging light fixture.

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room, Shared Bathroom

A hotel room with a bed, a window with a view of buildings and trees, a chair, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Single Bed in a 4 Bed Dorm

A bunk bed room with a window, a hanging light fixture, and a carpeted floor.

Single Bed in a 4 Bed Dorm

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 139 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a window, and a radiator.

Single Bed in a 6 Bed Dorm

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a wooden bench, and a carpeted floor.

Single Bed in a 8 Bed Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Bed in Eight Beds Mixed Dormitory

WiFi (free), individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Bed in Eight Beds Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Bed in Six Beds Mixed Dormitory

WiFi (free), individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Bed in Six Beds Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi
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About the neighborhood

Located in Te Aro, a neighborhood in Wellington, The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers is in the entertainment district and near the beach. Shoppers can check out Cuba Street Mall, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Waitangi Park and Mount Victoria Lookout. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Basin Reserve or Hnry Stadium. Visit our Wellington travel guide
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28 Cambridge Terrace, Wellington, 6001

What's nearby

  • A red Wellington Cable Car traveling over a bridge with a cityscape in the background.
    Wellington Central Business District
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A bar with various bottles and decorations.
    Courtenay Place
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A modern building with a large illuminated sign and a prominent lion statue.
    Te Papa
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A sign with the word "CUBA" in large red letters.
    Cuba Street Mall
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Waitangi Park
    5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Wellington Station
    5 min drive
  • Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG)
    13 min drive

Restaurants

  • Burgerfuel Courtenay Place
    6 min walk
  • Nando's
    6 min walk
  • The Grand
    4 min walk
  • Embassy Theatre
    2 min walk
  • Ortega Fish Shack
    3 min walk

About this property

The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers

  • Hostel near Courtenay Place
  • Located close to Waitangi Park and Te Papa, 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:
    • Luggage storage, an elevator, and a vending machine
    • Laundry services, 1 meeting room, and smoke-free premises
    • Tour/ticket assistance
  • 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

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 fire extinguisher and 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)

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

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 2026/8/23, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers on 2026/8/24 start from NT$1,593, 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 within a 10-minute walk of Courtenay Place, Waitangi Park, and Te Papa. Cuba Street Mall and Basin Reserve are also within 10 minutes. Wellington Station is 25 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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