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The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers

The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers

Wellington
Check in 2:00 PM
Check out 10:00 AM
Your journey of exceptional moments begins the instant you cross the threshold of The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers, where every detail is crafted to elevate your stay, steps from Embassy Theatre and Downstage Theatre. This hostel is 3 minutes walk to BATS Theatre and 4 minutes walk to Courtenay Place.

Our spacious rooms feature a private bathroom with premium toiletries, a flat-screen TV, in-room coffee & tea facilities, mini-refrigerator, daily housekeeping and complimentary high-speed WiFi, ensuring a comfortable stay whether you’re here for business or leisure. Conveniences include a phone and a desk.

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Property Details

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

  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Vending machine
  • Luggage storage
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Number of meeting rooms - 40
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Smoke-free property
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Laundry facilities
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Elevator
  • ATM/banking
  • Year Built - 1883
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Total number of rooms - 58
  • Number of floors - 2

Check-in

Check-in is from 2:00 PM until 10:00 PM. Guests must be at least 18 to check-in.

The front desk is open during the following times:
  • Sunday - Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. 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.

  • 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 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
  • Please note that guests may experience noise from the bar and hotel building on Saturday nights/early Sunday mornings from 9 PM to 3 AM.

Other details

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.

Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and ATM/banking services. This hostel has 40 meeting rooms available for events.

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
Downstage Theatre - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
BATS 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
Greek Orthodox Church - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre - 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
The nearest airports are:
Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) - 6.6 km / 4.1 mi
Paraparaumu (PPQ) - 56 km / 34.8 mi

  • 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).

Hotel policies

General

  • Professional property host/manager
  • LGBTQIA+ friendly
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Beach nearby
  • Essential workers only - NO

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Other charges

  • 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.

Location

28 Cambridge Terrace, Wellington, 6001, New Zealand
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