The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers

28 Cambridge Terrace, CBD - Courtney Place, Wellington, New Zealand - Te Papa Museum

Offering a shared lounge and various recreational opportunities for guests' enjoyment, The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers Wellington hostel is located 25 minutes' walk from the Wellington Botanic Garden.

Location

Mount Victoria is situated within reach of this hotel, and the Civic Square is a mere 1.1 km away. The Wellington hostel enjoys location a 19-minute stroll from Oriental Beach. The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers hostel is just 0.6 km from the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa and right around the corner from Embassy Theatre.

Rooms

Featuring hairdryers and bath sheets, the private bathrooms are also fitted with a shower and a toilet.

Food & Drinks

Guests may find McDonald's quick bites in the immediate vicinity of The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers hostel. This hostel is equipped with communal kitchens. This property is located only 550 metres from Elizabeth Street at Kent Terrace bus stop and 2.8 km from Wellington train station.

Why choose The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers Wellington

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  • Free WiFi access throughout premises

  • Diverse accommodations for all preferences

  • On-site bistro serving local cuisine

  • Proximity to entertainment district

Main amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi

  • On-site Dining

  • Meeting facilities

  • Child-friendly

  • No pets allowed

General
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • On-site Dining
  • Meeting facilities
  • Child-friendly
  • No pets allowed
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Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi

Parking options

  • Parking

Property services

  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Happy hour

Dining options

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

In the kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Electric kettle

Business facilities

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities

For kids

  • Cots

Recreation

  • Leisure/ TV room

In the rooms

  • Heating
  • Ironing facilities

In the bedroom

  • Electric blankets

In the bathroom

  • Washing machine
  • Free toiletries

Devices

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Design

  • Carpeted floor

General facilities

  • No smoking on site
  • Lift
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Important information

Check-in:
from 14:00 until 22:00
Check-out:
until 10:00

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From USD 21 per night
Check-in 17 Feb 2026
Check-out 18 Feb 2026
Guests 2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0
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    from 14:00 until 22:00
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