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Capital Wellington

2.0 star property
Waterfront hostel in Wellington with a 24-hour front desk

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Front of property
Staircase
Bar (on property)
BBQ/picnic Area
Elite Double Room

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$77
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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118 Wakefield St, Wellington, 6011
  • Place, Wellington Central Business District
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cuba Street Mall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Te Papa
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Elite Double Room

Elite Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite (4 beds)

In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite (4 beds)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (6 beds)

Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (6 beds)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Shared Dormitory (8 beds)

Shared Dormitory (8 beds)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (4 beds)

In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (4 beds)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory (6 beds)

In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory (6 beds)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Wellington

Capital Wellington puts you in the heart of Wellington, within steps of Wellington Central Business District and Wellington Town Hall. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and barbecues. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities and a microwave in a common area. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Te Aro hostel include Te Papa and Interislander Ferry Terminal.
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What's nearby

  • Wellington Central Business District - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cuba Street Mall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Te Papa - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Courtenay Place - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Wellington Station - 18 min walk
  • Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Abrakebabra - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fork and Brewer - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪St Johns Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nikau Gallery Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Highwater Eatery - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Capital Wellington

Waterfront hostel in Wellington with a 24-hour front desk
As a guest of Capital Wellington, you'll find barbecue grills, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. Capital Wellington also features a picnic area, coffee/tea in common area, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby.

This Wellington hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 48 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1900
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
Capital Wellington offers 48 shared accommodations with a safe. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1900
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Shared accommodation

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and older; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 10 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: NZD 200 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 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

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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
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.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and over; guests must have received their complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in.

We should mention

  • Children aged 10 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Alcohol isn't allowed at Capital Wellington.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Nomads Capital
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Nomads Wellington Backpackers
Wellington Nomads
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Capital Wellington?

Capital Wellington offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Capital Wellington?

As of 29 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Capital Wellington on 4 Jan 2026 start from AU$77.43, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Capital Wellington?

Yep, Capital Wellington is a short 17-minute walk from Oriental Bay Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and body boarding.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Capital Wellington?

No, Capital Wellington does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Capital Wellington?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Capital Wellington?

No, pets are not allowed.

Capital Wellington Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 176 out of 548 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 228 out of 548 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 548 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 548 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 548 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
M
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Abraham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Masato

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I’m from Japan and use
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness
It was fine. It was easy after check in…staff could maybe be a little more ‘aware’ or ‘sympathetic’ but this is minor.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic value for money for someone looking for a simple overnight stay in the central city, even outside of the backpacking context. A safe carpark building directly behind the building and awesome Wellington coffee right next sure to that. Will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Hana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classic backpacker but actually quite quiet. Double room clean and comfy, bathroom good, interesting building features add to the cool factor. Surprisingly welcoming for a couple of "oldies"
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

joel

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

YUXI

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clear, safe and quite
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

karen

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The receptionists were super friendly! The kitchen was being painted, so they had pots on a table, and I was surprised to see the fridge so full of bags considering there weren’t that many guests. They should organize the kitchen better. As for the room, I can’t complain — there were four of us with a private bathroom, and the mattress was very comfortable. The location is right in the city center. I liked it!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betsy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excelente Hostal

Todo estaba perfecto la ubicacion fue lo mejor cerca para tomar el trasporte publico cerca de la calle Cuba . Excelente.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rory

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Siliga David

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly hellful staff on front desk
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Reasonable

Room and bed comfortable but small with nowhere to put your things. Shower curtain was not wide or deep enough so water went all over the floor. Shower nice and hot. Kitchen a little chaotic in the evening with other guests not clearing up after them.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyndon

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was very comfy. There was plenty of space in the bathroom and bedroom.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with group
Perfect location and fully accessible
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Maryann

Travelled with family
The reception was so helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Zef

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not flash but perfectly fine if you just need a place to crash and explore the city. Perfect location at end of Cuba Street. Room was spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024