Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers

Room Types

Room types on record. Use "See rooms & rates" for availability and prices on your dates.

• Double or Twin Room

  Check availability

• Twin DoubleandSingle Ensuite, 1 Double Bed,1 Twin Bed

  Check availability

• 

  ROOM, DOUBLE BED, SHARED BATHROOM

  Check availability

• 

  ROOM, SINGLE, SHARED BATHROOM

  Check availability

• 

  ROOM, DOUBLE BED, PRIVATE BATHROOM

  Check availability

• 

  ROOM, DOUBLE OR TWIN BED

  Check availability

• ROOM, SINGLE, 1 TWIN BED, SHARED BATHROOM

  Check availability

• 

  ROOM, DOUBLE BED

  • Bathtub seat
  • Wheel Chair Accessible

  Check availability

• 

  ROOM, TWIN BEDS, 1 DOUBLE AND 1 SINGLE BED

  Check availability

• ROOM, SINGLE, BATHTUB

  Check availability

• ROOM, SINGLE, 1 TWIN BED

  Check availability

• MIXED DORM, 4 BEDS

  Check availability

Hotel Overview

Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers offers budget accommodation centrally located in Wellington's Central Business District. This historic hostel, formerly the Hotel Waterloo which hosted Queen Elizabeth II's entourage in 1953, features elegant staircases, high ceilings, and a café in its old ballroom.

The hostel provides 108 guestrooms, including both private and shared options. All rooms come with heating and bed linen, while private rooms also feature a work desk, cable TV, and a safe. Secure lockers are available for all guests, and daily housekeeping is provided.

Guests can enjoy unlimited complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hostel. Amenities include a 24-hour front desk with express check-in/out and luggage storage, self-service laundry facilities, and a games room with pool tables. Dining options comprise an on-site restaurant, a bar/lounge, a 24-hour shared guest kitchen, and 24-hour vending machines for snacks and beverages. On-site breakfast is available each morning. The hostel maintains a non-smoking policy indoors, with designated smoking zones available.

Key attractions are easily accessible, with Lambton Quay and Parliament House just a short walk away. Wellington Railway Station is approximately 0.2 km away. TSB Bank Arena is an 8-minute walk, and Westpac Stadium is a 12-minute walk. Te Papa and the Interislander Ferry Terminal are within a 5-minute drive. Wellington International Airport (WLG) is 8.5 km away.

Guest Reviews

• Cleanliness7.1
• Facilities & amenities7.4
• Location8.9
• Service8.3

Guest scores are aggregated from a third-party site. See the booking page for the latest details.

Hotel Facilities

• ARCADE / GAME ROOM
• ATM MACHINE
• BAR
• CASHLESS PAYMENT AVAILABLE
• CCTV/SECURITY
• CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
• ELEVATORS
• EXPRESS CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT
• FREE WIFI
• HIGH SPEED INTERNET
• HOUSEKEEPING-DAILY
• LAUNDRY SERVICE
• RESTAURANT
• SAFETY DEPOSIT BOX
• TOUR DESK
• ATM Machine
• Bar
• Cashless payment available
• CCTV/Security
• Continental breakfast
• Elevators
• Express check-in/check-out
• Free Wifi
• High Speed Internet
• Housekeeping-daily
• Laundry Service
• Restaurant
• Safety Deposit Box
• Tour Desk
• FACILITIES FOR DISABLED GUESTS

Surroundings

Tourist Spots

• Westpac Stadium
• Colonial Cottage Museum
• Basin Reserve
• Massey University
• Oriental Bay Beach
• Mount Victoria Lookout
• Byrd Memorial
• Botanic Gardens
• Victoria University of Wellington
• Carter Observatory

Basic Information

Hotel name

Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers

Address

1 Bunny Street 6011

Destination

Wellington, New Zealand

Star rating

4-star

Check-in

15:00

Check-out

12:00

Minimum check-in age

18+

Room types

12

Information is provided by our suppliers and may change. Rates and availability are shown in real time on the booking page.

Frequently asked questions