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Wild Zebra Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel with a restaurant, 7-minute walk to Te Papa

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Family Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Interior

Reviews

5.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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58 TORY ST., Wellington, 6011
  • Place, Wellington Central Business District
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Courtenay Place
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Te Papa
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

10 Bed Mix Dorm Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

8 Bed Mix Dorm Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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4 Bed Mix Dorm Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

4 Bed Mix Dorm Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Double Room, Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Double Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Wellington

Located in Te Aro, Wild Zebra Backpackers is next to Wellington Central Business District and Courtenay Place. This 55-room hostel welcomes guests with a restaurant and conveniences like free in-room WiFi and a gym.
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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 - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cuba Street Mall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Te Papa - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Wellington Kaiwharawhara Station - 6 min drive
  • Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Library - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪KC Cafe & Takeaway - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Grand - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Vinyl - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Wild Zebra Backpackers

Hostel with a restaurant, 7-minute walk to Te Papa
Guests of Wild Zebra Backpackers enjoy a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and microwave in a common area. Front-desk staff can help with luggage storage, and provide local restaurant recommendations. Additional amenities include a refrigerator in a common area, laundry facilities, and a TV in a common area.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Washers/dryers, refrigerators, and microwaves are also standard. Limited housekeeping is available.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include a fitness center.

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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 restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - midnight
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets (service animals welcome)

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: NZD 10.0 per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours.

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.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Wild Zebra Backpackers Hostel Wellington
Wild Zebra Backpackers Hostel
Wild Zebra Backpackers Wellington
Wellywood Backpackers Hotel Wellington
Wild Zebra Backpackers Wellington
Wild Zebra Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Wild Zebra Backpackers?

Wild Zebra Backpackers provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see around Wild Zebra Backpackers?

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

Is parking available on site at Wild Zebra Backpackers?

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

Does Wild Zebra Backpackers feature a casino?

No, Wild Zebra Backpackers doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Wild Zebra Backpackers?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Does Wild Zebra Backpackers have a hot tub?

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

Does Wild Zebra Backpackers feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Wild Zebra Backpackers doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Wild Zebra Backpackers allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Wild Zebra Backpackers though service animals are welcome.

Does Wild Zebra Backpackers have connecting rooms?

No, this hostel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Wild Zebra Backpackers?

The closest major airport to Wild Zebra Backpackers is Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG), which is 4.9 mi away (11 minutes by car). Another top airport is Paraparaumu (PPQ), which is around 29.3 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Wild Zebra Backpackers?

No, you won't find rooms with balconies at Wild Zebra Backpackers.

Wild Zebra Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

5.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 28 reviews

5.8/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Tony

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Tired, old property. I had a queen room with en-suite. Noisy hallways.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Some damage to toilet area 5th floor and showers were average quality
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The team at Wild Zebra Backpackers did not know what Wotif was and where confused by my booking and payment. Other than that, the room I had was clean and it was a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Miriam

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Expensive backpackers

Quite expensive for just a backpackers. Got a private room, but shared showers. Close walking distance to concert venue and situated right in town, so I guess paying for location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

2/10 Terrible

David

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

Don’t do it

Gross, noisy. Paper walls, no sleep as all night chat and music, people on phones, what a dump.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, walking distance to town. Only downside is there is no free parking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jakob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best place for backpackers, located in the centre of the city (next to all clubs) and it's cheap as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
It wasn’t very clean, we had to go back to reception for towels. The location is perfect but wouldn’t stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is said ..it is not an ensuite... an ensuite has everything including towels and soap and a proper shower.. the place is noisy as hell ... did not sleep.... at all never again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
I didn’t like that fact that there were often queues at reception. At a backpackers you get a lot of foreigners who are travelling which means they need to catch taxis, planes etc it is unacceptable that customers are made to wait 20-40 minutes for someone to return back to the counter. It is bad service especially for those that are coming to visit our country for the first time. Also there is a hidden fee of $10 for the room key. This information needs to be stated on the website when first booking the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Backpacking nights stay

Okay accommodation to use as a bed for the night as it is cheap but no bells and whistles
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Graham

Not my usual style for business, but with any regular hotel room costing over $1,400 for two midweek nights this was it. Reception staff were friendly (and multilingual), but took a while to get the keys sorted. Pretty run down (not going to invest much in an area of buildings that have generally failed earthquake standards), but bed was comfy and seemed secure enough. White noise from the aircon in the roof above level 5 (room 512, ensuite queen) was actually a plus - slept really well. Location is very close to Courtney Place and Cuba Quarter for food and drinks, but I wasn't disturbed by noise at night at all. Also no roadworks/building nearby at the moment, which is a problem from 6am for a lot of other parts of Wellington at present.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

2/10 Terrible

heather, tasmania

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don't stay here!!

On entry, the staff were less than helpful. If u have a car, do not stay here, there is absolutely no parking or $4 an hour on the street! They do have 2 lifts but only one worked. The room was tidy but not heated, stained throughout. The kitchen facilities were grotty and infectious!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Karen, Whangarei

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A little noisy but that is what you get in the central city. Comfortable bed, simple room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

6/10 Okay

Vainz, Auckland, New Zealand

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Close to bus stops, bars and Tepapa.

Only stayed for one night but we were able to leave our gear in the holding bay. They had no lockers mind you, and we didn't want to be carting around our gear through town anyway. Did not like the fact that the toilets were not visibly signed for ladies. I spent ages looking for them! I also freaked out to see showers and toilets and sink in the hall way! That was new to me. However, showers were decent and somewhat clean. Room was comfortable and clean too. Loved the fact that it was close to Cuba street and Tepapa!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not good

My ensuite room was between the laundry and bathrooms. I had to walk past a row of basins and showers to get to it. Someone slept on a couch in the hallway all night. People’s crap was lying around in the hallways. The room was dingy. The heater didn’t work. It was noisy because of the showers and laundry all around it. There was no towel... I had to pay $2 at the desk for one. Also had to go to the nearest eftpos machine down the street for cash bond to get my swipe card for my room. Which put me back to the back of the line if people checking in. The price for my room at reception and on Expedia was $89. I had paid the wotif price of $116. A complete ripoff. It offered no refunds or changes to dates.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

4/10 Poor

Nadine, Nelson/ Tasman NZ

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointing. Worst sleep.

I made a midweek booking for my own dble room. Needed nearby parking and quick access to ferries. It was a good size, despite having a set of bunks in it too. The side tables were dirty and had someone else's long hair all over them. Luckily I could clean them with makeup wipes. There was no bedside light or switch. Noisy! Despite signs saying keep the noise down, there'd be people yapping in the open communal area opposite my room till all hours, and stomping up and down the uncarpeted hallway. I finally fell asleep after 4am after the last person went to bed. I needed to get up at 6 am for the ferry. Also, signs saying no dishes or cups outside the kitchen, yet they were left dirty, along with various personal belongings, in this communal area. I suspect the worst offenders were longterm guests/residents. The women's loos had no handsoap and just a towel on a hook, which I later found on the floor. Insufficient guest fridges and they were jam packed - open the doors and items fell out. Freezers had items in blocks of ice. Despite the usual signage, clearly fridges etc weren't regularly cleaned out. Overall, noisy, dirty, unkempt. Disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Get what you pay for. Expect no sleep. People were yelling at 3 am next door to my room that lasted about a half-hour. Walls are thin. Couldn't find the guy at reception for 15 minutes when I tried to check out & get my key deposit back. Not much room in 4 person dorms for everyone & their stuff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

Filthy and squalid

This hostel is in need of a total make over. It’s disgusting.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

6/10 Okay

Nicklas

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Decent enough, if you don't have high standards

Quite run down, but adequate and convenient. Fulfills basic needs, is in a central location and was fairly priced. A bit noisy, both inside and from the major streets just outside. I didn't have any issues, but after I checked out I heard some people having issues with their booking - they had a booking confirmation, paid for and all, but there was no available room for them.. not sure who they had booked it through, just that it wasn't Hotels.com anyways.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

4/10 Poor

Rolf Erik

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Under forventningen.

Vi var uheldige ned været og det hadde sikkert påvirkning på vurder gen. Synes anlegget var gammelt og slitt. Renholdet var ikke bra. Møkkete på badet. Det var en del støy på nattestid utenfor. Dårlige vinduer som det blåste tvers igjennom.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

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