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The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel with a restaurant, steps from Embassy Theatre

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Interior
Exterior
Double Room, Shared Bathroom
Quadruple Room, Ensuite
Interior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
The current price is AU$73
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov

Explore the area

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28 Cambridge Terrace, Wellington, 6001
  • Place, Courtenay Place
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, St James Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Te Papa
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Single Room with Shared Bathroom

Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room with Shared Bathroom

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Washing machine
Crib/infant bed
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 1

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Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite

Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Crib/infant bed
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

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Triple Room, Ensuite

Triple Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Quadruple Room, Ensuite

Quadruple Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds OR 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Single Room, Ensuite

Single Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom (1 Single Bed only)

Single Room, Shared Bathroom (1 Single Bed only)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Separate bath and shower
Coffee/tea maker
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bathtub and shower
Refrigerator
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Crib/infant bed
Shower/tub combination
Refrigerator
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Separate bath and shower
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bathtub and shower
Refrigerator
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Bed in a 4 Bed Dorm

Single Bed in a 4 Bed Dorm

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Separate bath and shower
Coffee/tea maker
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bathtub and shower
Refrigerator
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Single Bed in a 6 Bed Dorm

Single Bed in a 6 Bed Dorm

Single Bed in a 6 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Refrigerator
Coffee/tea maker
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Single Bed in a 8 Bed Dorm

Single Bed in a 8 Bed Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Refrigerator
Coffee/tea maker
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed in Eight Beds Mixed Dormitory

Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Eight Beds Mixed Dormitory

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Crib/infant bed
Hair dryer
Refrigerator
  • Sleeps 1

View all photos for Bed in Six Beds Mixed Dormitory

Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Six Beds Mixed Dormitory

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Crib/infant bed
Hair dryer
Refrigerator
  • Sleeps 1

View all photos for Bed in Four Beds Mixed Dormitory

Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Four Beds Mixed Dormitory

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Crib/infant bed
Hair dryer
Refrigerator
  • Sleeps 1

View all photos for Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Washing machine
Crib/infant bed
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Washing machine
Crib/infant bed
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Single Room Ensuite

Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room Ensuite

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Crib/infant bed
Hair dryer
Refrigerator
  • Sleeps 1

View all photos for Double or Twin Room Ensuite

Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room Ensuite

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Crib/infant bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Wellington

The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers puts you in the heart of Wellington, within steps of Embassy Theatre and Downstage Theatre. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .For a drink, you can stop by the hostel's own lounge bar. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. .Sights within a short walk of this Te Aro hostel include BATS Theatre and Elliott House.
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What's nearby

  • Wellington Central Business District - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Courtenay Place - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St James Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Te Papa - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cuba Street Mall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Wellington Kaiwharawhara Station - 6 min drive
  • Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Embassy Theatre - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hummingbird - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Myrtle - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Phuthai Esarn Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sweet Mother's Kitchen - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers

Hostel with a restaurant, steps from Embassy 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 & Backpackers.

This Wellington hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 58 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1883
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers 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.

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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

  • 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 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

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

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 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
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

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 & Backpackers Wellington

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers?

The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers?

As of 8 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers on 13 Nov 2025 start from AU$73.45, 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 The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers?

Yep, The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers is a short 11-minute walk from Oriental Bay Beach.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers?

No, The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers?

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

Are pets allowed at The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers?

No, pets are not allowed.