Hostel Wellington City YHA
Wellington City YHA
292 Wakefield Street
(Cnr Cambridge Terrace)
Wellington
New Zealand
Tel.
+64 4 8017280
Fax.
+64 4 8017278
Customer Rating
| 88% | |
| 84% | |
| 86% | |
| 87% | |
| 88% | |
| 92% |
“All round winner with stellar facilities” (Lonely Planet, 2008).
Ultra clean, modern, bright, fun and friendly. YHA Wellington City is centrally located just off Courtenay Place; close to the waterfront, Te Papa museum, Embassy Cinema, cafes, bars, shops and theatres.
A wide range of comfortable accommodation is available, from our spacious and well appointed 4 and 6 share ensuite rooms to our deluxe private ensuite rooms.
Awards: • 2008 Hostelworld “Best Hostel in Oceania for 2007” • 2007 Hostelworld “ Best Hostel in Oceania for 2006” • 2007 Winner of the Sustainable Business Network Trailblazer Award. • 2006 Winner of the Sustainable Business Network Trailblazer Award.
Special features • A sustainable living centre for over 15 years. • 5 Star Qualmark rating • Friendly knowledgeable staff • Affordable meal nights • Free bagel breakfast on Mondays • Supermarket over the road (open till midnight) • Two superbly equipped kitchen and dining areas • Ample comfortable Lounge Areas • TV lounge with projector and free movie hire • Free comprehensive travel booking service • Internet lounge with Skype and printing facilities • WiFi access available • Bicycle hire • Dedicated Groups reservation team • Check out our Sustainability notice boards and features • Great specials and package deals available
YHA New Zealand is a not for profit membership organisation. Non-members pay an additional NZ$3 per person per night.
Ultra clean, modern, bright, fun and friendly. YHA Wellington City is centrally located just off Courtenay Place; close to the waterfront, Te Papa museum, Embassy Cinema, cafes, bars, shops and theatres.
A wide range of comfortable accommodation is available, from our spacious and well appointed 4 and 6 share ensuite rooms to our deluxe private ensuite rooms.
Awards: • 2008 Hostelworld “Best Hostel in Oceania for 2007” • 2007 Hostelworld “ Best Hostel in Oceania for 2006” • 2007 Winner of the Sustainable Business Network Trailblazer Award. • 2006 Winner of the Sustainable Business Network Trailblazer Award.
Special features • A sustainable living centre for over 15 years. • 5 Star Qualmark rating • Friendly knowledgeable staff • Affordable meal nights • Free bagel breakfast on Mondays • Supermarket over the road (open till midnight) • Two superbly equipped kitchen and dining areas • Ample comfortable Lounge Areas • TV lounge with projector and free movie hire • Free comprehensive travel booking service • Internet lounge with Skype and printing facilities • WiFi access available • Bicycle hire • Dedicated Groups reservation team • Check out our Sustainability notice boards and features • Great specials and package deals available
YHA New Zealand is a not for profit membership organisation. Non-members pay an additional NZ$3 per person per night.
Hostel bed capacity
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Total beds |
| Number of rooms: | 2 | 65 | 23 | 15 | 320 |
Opening times
| Opening times (daily/weekly): | 07.00 - 23.00 |
| Opening times (over the year): | All year |
Street Map and Route Planning
Directions
| Bus: | Bus/Shuttle: Intercity stops at the Railway Station but ask the driver to drop you at the Fire Station, opposite the Hostel: 1km #1, 2,4,14,20,24,27,31,32,42,43,44,54,56,83. |
| Parking: | Please go to Hostel to receive directions and best offers on Inner-city parking Car: Exit motorway at ferry terminal. Follow signs to Te Papa, turn right onto Tory St, turn left onto Courtenay Pl, then left onto Cambridge Tce, hostel is 50m on left. |
| Sea port: | Ferry: 3km. Free shuttle to railway station. Directions as for train. Taxi $10-15. |
| Location: | Central Wellington in heart of Courtenay Quarter |
| Rail: | Train: Railway station 1.5km. Take Bus No 1 or 2 and get off at the last stop on Courtenay Place. Turn left onto Cambridge Tce. Hostel is 50m on left. Taxi is $8-$12 |
| Airport: | 5km Wellington International: 7km Airport shuttle buses cost $15 to the door. Local bus 91 is $5 to Courtenay Place. Taxi is $25. |
Attractions
 | Cultural centre nearby | | Museums/art galleries nearby |
| City centre location | | Historical sites nearby |
| River/harbour/lake nearby | | Hiking area |
| Main attractions nearby | | Swimming pool at or near hostel |
| Nightlife nearby | | Botanical gardens nearby |
| Forested/wooded area | | Horseriding at or near hostel |
| Restaurants nearby | | Shopping centre/market nearby |
| Hostel with a difference | | Leisure facilities nearby |
| Beach at or near hostel | | Winter sports |
| Mountainous/hilly area | | Meet other travellers! Read their tips for things to do in Wellington City YHA |
Facilities
 | Discounts and concessions available |  | Family rooms available |
 | Suitable for wheelchair users |  | Lift |
 | TV room |  | Self-catering kitchen |
 | Groups welcome |  | Common room(s) |
 | Sheets in price |  | Travel/Tour bureau |
 | Laundry facilities |  | Cycle rental available at or near the hostel |
 | Internet access |  | Credit card accepted |
 | Café/Bar |  | Currency exchange at or near hostel |
 | Male only |  | Female only |
 | Games room |  | Individual traveller welcome |
 | Luggage Store |  | Lockers available |
 | Non smoking room/area |  | Basic store available at or near the hostel |
 | Green Hostel |  | Rates include local tax |
 | Cycle store at Hostel |
Customer Reviews Wellington City YHA
| 21 Jan 2012 Grace, USA | 100% | |
| great hostel | ||
| 11 Jan 2012 Grace, USA | 100% | |
| great location | ||
| 08 Jan 2012 Hiroyuki, Japan | 73% | |
| good location to access to the airport and city centre. many places to eat around the hostel. | ||
| 07 Jan 2012 Irma, Canada | 100% | |
| loved it; great place! | ||
| 11 Dec 2011 Marjory, Australia | 83% | |
| I really enjoyed being so close to quay, centre of city and Xmas tree. | ||
| 30 Sep 2011 Barbara, USA | 72% | |
| Nice to be close to the grocery store and bus lines. | ||
| 20 Aug 2011 Sally, New Zealand | 97% | |
| Fantastic kitchen/dining facilities! | ||
| 08 Aug 2011 Zhihui, New Zealand | 90% | |
| very good staffs & hot water in wash room. will stat here next time! | ||
| 04 Aug 2011 Neil, England & Wales | 80% | |
| Impersonal. | ||
| 17 Jul 2011 Robin, New Zealand | 93% | |
| We have often travelled from Marlborough and stayed in this YH. The location is fabulous and this trip we shared the location with family from Christchurch we had a great family weekend.Our community breakfast before we disappeared in all directions were great for a family catch up.The super market across the road was very helpful and convient. | ||
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