Haka House Wellington

5.0 star property
Eco-certified hostel in Wellington

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Twin Room Ensuite with Harbour view | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Lounge
Shared kitchen
Reception
Reception

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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292 Wakefield St, Wellington, 6011
  • Place, Te Papa
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Courtenay Place
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cuba Street Mall
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite

  • 199 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Twin Room - Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 138 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Twin or King Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 91 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Quad Room with Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 199 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

Bed in 8 Bed Dorm

  • 278 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in 6 Bed Dorm

  • 186 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in 6 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

  • 217 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in 6 Bed Dorm with Harbour View - Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 217 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm

  • 93 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Ensuite - Female

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 199 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Twin Room Ensuite with Harbour view

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Bed in 2 Bed Dorm

  • 83 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

King Room Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 48 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Quad Room Ensuite with Harbour view

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 159 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

King Room

  • 104 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Entire 4 Beds Dorm

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 199 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

Family Room With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4

Twin Room - Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

Single Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 6-bed Dormitory Room With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 6 Bed Dorm With Harbour View - Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1

Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room with Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1

Twin Or King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory-Ensuite-Female

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 6 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 4 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 2 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1

Twin Room Ensuite With Harbour View

  • Sleeps 2

Family Room Ensuite With Harbour View

  • Sleeps 4

King Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

King Room(Shared bathroom)

  • Sleeps 2

Entire 4 Beds Dorm - Private Room - Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4

About the neighborhood

Wellington

Located in Te Aro, Haka House Wellington is next to Wellington Central Business District and BATS Theatre. This 133-room, 5-star hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, an arcade/game room, and laundry facilities.

What's nearby

  • Wellington Central Business District - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Te Papa - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Courtenay Place - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Michael Fowler Centre - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cuba Street Mall - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Wellington Kaiwharawhara Station - 6 min drive
  • Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fringe Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hummingbird - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Embassy Theatre - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Deluxe Espresso Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Thai Chef's Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Haka House Wellington

Eco-certified hostel in Wellington
Haka House Wellington features free WiFi in public areas, an arcade/game room, and laundry facilities. Front-desk staff can help with luggage storage, and provide local restaurant recommendations. Additional amenities include a TV in a common area and a vending machine.
Guests can expect free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with cable channels and DVD players. Change of bedsheets is available on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Heating
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-5:00 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 major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
  • This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

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

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

YHA Backpacker Hostel Wellington City
YHA Wellington City Backpacker
YHA Wellington City Hostel
YHA Wellington City
YHA Wellington City Hostel
Haka House Wellington Wellington
Haka House Wellington Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Haka House Wellington Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Wellington

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to Haka House Wellington?

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

Will I be able to park at Haka House Wellington?

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

Does Haka House Wellington have a casino at the property?

No, Haka House Wellington doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Haka House Wellington?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Does Haka House Wellington have a hot tub?

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

Does Haka House Wellington have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Haka House Wellington doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Haka House Wellington allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Haka House Wellington.

Are there connecting rooms at Haka House Wellington?

No, this hostel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Haka House Wellington?

The closest major airport to Haka House Wellington is Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG), which is 4.2 mi away (14 minutes by car). Another top airport is Paraparaumu (PPQ), which is around 29.1 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Haka House Wellington?

No, at Haka House Wellington, there aren't any rooms that list a balcony.

Haka House Wellington Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 224 out of 448 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 159 out of 448 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 448 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 448 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 448 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Katie Louise

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

MAHUTA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Zhirui

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ihipera

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Haka House Wellington - our whanau, 3 tamariki and mama have had the best stay. Our accommodation was perfect for us. Situated in a great location for our needs. Staff are friendly warm and inviting and such a pleasure to have had met them. Andreas' nga mihi koutou katoa. (Thank you all) I highly recommend Haka House Wellington. Great stay, so much so the kids did not want to leave. Great experience, Ihipera and tamariki 👌👍😀
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Phoebe

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greta

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ezra

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

William

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Derek

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent proximity to CBD and good value hotel/hostel. Big kitchen / dining areas, reception people were helpful, lifts work well. Room was well prepared. Shared toilet / bathroom areas seemed to get messy during the day; despite being cleaned earlier on.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Niall

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a good stay. Smart renovation of an older building, good storage and joinery design on bunk beds
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula Michelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thank you once again Haka House. We love staying with you. Always love the staff at reception- always friendly and helpful. The young gentleman even remembered my daughter graduated the day before and asked how it all went. It’s those small things that make you feel part of the place and not just a number. Quiet, Comfy beds- lovely rooms. We loved our room with the sea view so beautiful. Thanks again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was an overnight stay to check out an exhibitions
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place had character. It was a bit further on the edge than others but convenient to the bus stop if you are tired of walking, right along the water & with a grocery store right nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Murray

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay for family with young kids. Public transport to and from everything/everywhere 100m away. Harbour view from family room great with bonus of fire station across the street. 2 bunk beds for kids had curtains both sides for each bunk which gave kids their own "huts" and enabled grandparents to retire later in same room.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only bad thing was the fridge did nothing and the cord in the kettle was so short looks like an accident about to happen as you don't have table, and the nearest place to power is on the bed. Other than that was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

June

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Good location would book room with own bathroom next time
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

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

Clean and comfortable

We stayed in a private family room at Haka House during the Cuba Dupa Street Festival. It was clean, comfortable and relatively quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

arun

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time here it is pretty awesome if you are looking something in cbd .
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

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

Great location + very walkable to all the sights.

I had a wonderful visit in Wellington. Haka House was easy to get to from the airport. And the surrounding area had a lot of food options. It is conveniently located to all the sights, made walking to them accessible without having to catch a bus or call an Uber. I love it that the staff were all very friendly. I had a great experience and have already recommended Haka House to a friend who plans to visit Auckland.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Caroline

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean, and staff were friendly. Noise (slamming doors ) was a major issue throughout both nights. It meant I hardly go any sleep :(
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025