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Wild Zebra Backpackers

Wellington, Wellington

The Fun Awaits

Perfect for nature loversOnly 611 m to Waitangi Park and 1.1 km to Frank Kitts Park

Tourist attractions nearbyOnly 1.6 km to Wellington Cable Car (Lambton Quay Station) and 3.8 km to Wellington Zoo

Near shopping centersOnly 557 m to Cuba Street Mall

Nice location! Near public transportOnly 2.2 km to Wellington Station and 4.5 km to Interislander Ferry Terminal

Near healthcare facilitiesOnly 2.3 km to Wellington Hospital and 2.3 km to Southern Cross Hospital

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2.8/5

OkayFrom 23 reviews

5.0/513 Mar 2019

Jakob

Best place for backpackers, located in the centre of the city (next to all clubs) and it's cheap as well.

5.0/515 Mar 2018

hal

バックパッカーだけどキッチンとか洗濯機とかキレイに保たれている！安いしおすすめです！ベッドは普通のバックパッカーにみられるベッドなのでそこは期待せずに～でも快適には過ごせるかと

4.0/522 Jul 2019

Miriam • Couple Trip

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.

4.0/524 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Good location, walking distance to town. Only downside is there is no free parking.

4.0/523 Apr 2018

Karen

A little noisy but that is what you get in the central city. Comfortable bed, simple room.

3.0/513 Nov 2019

Tony • Solo Trip

Tired, old property. I had a queen room with en-suite. Noisy hallways.

3.0/516 Sep 2019

Verified traveler • Trip with Friends

Some damage to toilet area 5th floor and showers were average quality

3.0/524 Mar 2019

Nicklas

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.

3.0/53 Mar 2019

Verified traveler • Couple Trip

It wasn’t very clean, we had to go back to reception for towels. The location is perfect but wouldn’t stay there again

3.0/519 Feb 2019

Joseph

Okay accommodation to use as a bed for the night as it is cheap but no bells and whistles

3.0/520 Nov 2018

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.

3.0/516 Mar 2018

Vainz

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!

2.0/518 Aug 2019

Verified traveler • Family Trip

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.

2.0/520 Feb 2019

Verified traveler • Couple Trip

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.

2.0/511 Nov 2018

Rolf Erik • Couple Trip

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.

2.0/512 Mar 2018

Nadine

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.

1.0/512 Apr 2019

David • Trip with Friends

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

1.0/523 Feb 2019

Verified traveler • Couple Trip

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

1.0/517 May 2018

heather

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!

1.0/513 Mar 2018

Verified traveler

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.

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58 TORY ST., Wellington, NZ

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Check-in Procedure

Check-in2:00 PM-10:00 PM

Check-out10:00 AM

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

WiFi is limited to 1 GB per person, per stay. A surcharge applies for additional usage.

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - midnight. 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. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. 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.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

About Wild Zebra Backpackers

Wild Zebra Backpackers Location
With a stay at Wild Zebra Backpackers in Wellington (Te Aro), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Interislander Ferry Terminal and Wellington Central Business District. This hostel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Courtenay Place and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from St James Theatre.

Wild Zebra Backpackers Facility and Service
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.

Wild Zebra Backpackers Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 55 guestrooms featuring microwaves. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.

Restaurant and Cafe
At Wild Zebra Backpackers, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant.

Room Type and Price

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 - Tue, 06 Oct 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children