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The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers

2.0 star property

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Meeting facility
Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Reception
Interior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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28 Cambridge Terrace, Wellington, 6001
  • Place, Wellington Central Business District
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Courtenay Place
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, St James Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Triple Room, Ensuite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

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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Quadruple Room, Ensuite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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Single Room, Ensuite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Ensuite

  • 86 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom (1 Single Bed only) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

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

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Single Bed in a 4 Bed Dorm | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

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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Single Bed in a 6 Bed Dorm | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Bed in a 6 Bed Dorm

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

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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

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Eight Beds Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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Bed in Six Beds Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Wellington

Located in Te Aro, The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers is next to popular attractions like Embassy Theatre and Downstage Theatre. This 58-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free in-room WiFi.
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What's nearby

  • Wellington Central Business District - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Courtenay Place - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • St James Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Te Papa - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cuba Street Mall - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Embassy Theatre - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Myrtle - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Minibar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪KC Cafe & Takeaway - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Cambridge Hotel - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers

Guests staying at The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers enjoy free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and an ATM. Staff members are on hand to provide tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage. This smoke-free hostel also has a vending machine.
Guests can expect free WiFi and TVs with cable channels. Refrigerators, coffee makers, and phones are other standard amenities.

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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

  • 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
  • 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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Late check-out fee: NZD 40.00
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.8 percent

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Some facilities may be restricted. For more details, contact the property. Contact information can be found on your booking confirmation.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

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

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

Is a free cancellation option available at The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers?

The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

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

As of Jun 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers on Jun 7, 2026 start from $52, 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.

What is there to do within easy reach of The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers?

This hostel is situated in Te Aro, just steps from Courtenay Place and Embassy Theatre, and within a short walk of Cuba Street Mall. You'll also find St James Theatre and Oriental Parade less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers?

No, there isn't parking available at the hostel.

Does The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers have a casino on the premises?

No, The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers?

Couples staying at this hostel will appreciate amenities like a restaurant plus some rooms include a separate bathtub and shower and free WiFi.

Does The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers have a hot tub?

No, this hostel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers.

Does The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hostel.

Where is the closest airport to The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers?

The closest major airport to The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers is Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG), which is 4.1 mi away (13 minutes by car). Another top airport is Kapiti Coast Airport (PPQ), which is around 29.3 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers?

No, there aren't any rooms at The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers that offer a balcony.

The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 265 out of 907 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 387 out of 907 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 167 out of 907 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 907 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 907 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cleo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room was spotless, facilities too. staff were friendly and helped my partner and i check in with ease and excellence. thank you to all staff for our stay, we had a wonderful time.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice historical building
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Priyavanti

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and helpful staff. It’s a nice quiet place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay will be back
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Justyne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely enjoyed my experience..will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our room was cool - really high ceilings! Beds were comfortable. We were in a private with a shared bathroom. Women’s was great, men’s only had 1 stall operational. Elevator is really cool. The staff are great! Kitchen seemed well equipped (I only used it to make sandwiches)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Hansie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
staff was helpful. towel was nice. cold water tap in room sink didn't work water wasn't well contained in shower/bath and would get the floor really wet
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, kettle tea coffee and shared showers and toilets,very reasonable price,good bar downstairs
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very lovely hotel/backpacker. Nothing was a problem.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy walking distance to shops and restaurants. Also very close to piblic transport hub.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Robert

Disliked: Staff & service
It was not stated that you are required to show your passport or drivers license to be allowed to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crista

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Actually the coolest place. Nice architecture, high ceilings. Everything is super old and well built and wooden. Nice new beds. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pradhuman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and good value for money!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie ann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love staying here. The amenities is great. and it is affordable
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Rachel

Room was clean, nice to have a dining option downstairs. When we arrived our room wasn't quite ready. No problem reception gave us a couple of complementary drinks so we sat at the bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annalise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great stay for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a consistently enjoyable stay at The Cambridge...great staff, food and location!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Haruru

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, clean rooms and reasonably priced
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just awesome as always, has everything we need and nothing we dont! Beds, bathrooms, breakfast and a bar, perfect for a sport or work visit to Wellywood! Thanks again, awesome weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Eliza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the reception were very helpful and the location was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

Great family stay!

Loved our stay here. Great value and location in a beautiful building. Would definitely recommend for any family!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

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