The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers

28 Cambridge Terrace, Wellington 6001 NZ
View Map Reservations: +1-800-219-2797
2.0 Star Property In Wellington (Te Aro)
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07/28/2026 - 07/29/2026
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Property Description

The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers is centrally located in Wellington, a 3-minute walk from Courtenay Place and 8 minutes by foot from Waitangi Park. This hostel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Te Papa and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Cuba Street Mall.

Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hostel's coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.

Make yourself at home in one of the 58 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones and coffee/tea makers.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Wellington Central Business District - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Embassy Theatre - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Elliott House - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Courtenay Place - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Wellington Buddhist Centre - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
St James Theatre - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Oriental Parade - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Greek-New Zealand Memorial - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
New Zealand Film Archive - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Sisters of Compassion - Suzanne Aubert Compassion Centre - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Te Aro Pa - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
The Opera House - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Waitangi Park - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Wesley Wellington Methodist Parish - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi

The nearest airports are:
Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) - 6.6 km / 4.1 mi
Kapiti Coast Airport (PPQ) - 56 km / 34.8 mi

Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and an elevator.

Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a vending machine.

Amenities / Features

  • Check In: 2:00 PM
  • Check Out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum age of oldest guest: 18
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Vending machine
  • Luggage storage
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Number of meeting rooms - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Year Built - 1883
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Total number of rooms - 58
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Professional property host/manager
  • LGBTQIA+ friendly
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Beach nearby
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Smoke-free property
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Laundry facilities
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Elevator

Pet Friendly?

Pets not allowed

Misc Fees / Policies

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Cleaning Policies

Essential workers only - NO