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Capital Wellington

2.0 star property

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Bar (on property)
BBQ/picnic Area
Front of property
Elite Double Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Staircase

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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118 Wakefield St, Wellington, 6011
  • Place, Wellington Central Business District
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cuba Street Mall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Courtenay Place
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Elite Double Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Elite Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite (4 beds)

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (6 beds) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (6 beds)

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Shared Dormitory (8 beds) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory (8 beds)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (4 beds)

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory (6 beds)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Standard Single Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About this property

Capital Wellington

Hostel in Wellington
Coffee/tea in a common area, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area are available at this smoke-free hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk and free newspapers are on-site.
Capital Wellington offers 48 shared accommodations with a safe. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Capital Wellington, you're just a quick walk from Wellington Central Business District. Features include free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities.
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and laundry facilities
  • Steps from Wellington Central Business District and Wellington Town Hall
As a guest of Capital Wellington, you'll find barbecue grills, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. Capital Wellington also features a picnic area, coffee/tea in common area, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby.

This Wellington hostel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1900
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Shared accommodation

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and older; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 10 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: NZD 200 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Children aged 10 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Alcohol isn't allowed at Capital Wellington.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Property is also known as

Nomads Backpackers Wellington
Nomads Capital
Nomads Capital Backpackers
Nomads Capital Backpackers Hostel
Nomads Capital Backpackers Hostel Wellington
Nomads Capital Backpackers Wellington
Nomads Capital Wellington
Nomads Wellington
Nomads Wellington Backpackers
Wellington Nomads
Nomads Capital Backpackers Wellington Hostel
Nomads Capital Backpackers Wellington Wellington

Capital Wellington Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 176 out of 549 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 228 out of 549 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 549 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 549 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 549 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eamonn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything ran smoothly from when I checked to when I left. The beds were comfortable and the bathroom was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Hana

Travelled with partner
Adequate. Good comfortable bed. Bit run down but clean enough and very affordable. Nice staircase. Surprisingly quiet. Quirky. Ancient plumbing sounds amusing. Decent budget option.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
i stayed there for over 5 years, never desapointed me. Great location and also great service.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
M
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Abraham

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

10/10 Excellent

Masato

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I’m from Japan and use
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness
It was fine. It was easy after check in…staff could maybe be a little more ‘aware’ or ‘sympathetic’ but this is minor.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic value for money for someone looking for a simple overnight stay in the central city, even outside of the backpacking context. A safe carpark building directly behind the building and awesome Wellington coffee right next sure to that. Will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Hana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classic backpacker but actually quite quiet. Double room clean and comfy, bathroom good, interesting building features add to the cool factor. Surprisingly welcoming for a couple of "oldies"
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

joel

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

YUXI

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clear, safe and quite
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

karen

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The receptionists were super friendly! The kitchen was being painted, so they had pots on a table, and I was surprised to see the fridge so full of bags considering there weren’t that many guests. They should organize the kitchen better. As for the room, I can’t complain — there were four of us with a private bathroom, and the mattress was very comfortable. The location is right in the city center. I liked it!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betsy

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

Excelente Hostal

Todo estaba perfecto la ubicacion fue lo mejor cerca para tomar el trasporte publico cerca de la calle Cuba . Excelente.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rory

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

10/10 Excellent

Dale

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Siliga David

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly hellful staff on front desk
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Reasonable

Room and bed comfortable but small with nowhere to put your things. Shower curtain was not wide or deep enough so water went all over the floor. Shower nice and hot. Kitchen a little chaotic in the evening with other guests not clearing up after them.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyndon

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was very comfy. There was plenty of space in the bathroom and bedroom.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with group
Perfect location and fully accessible
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Maryann

Travelled with family
The reception was so helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024