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The Cambridge Hotel - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with a coffee shop/cafe, steps from Embassy Theatre

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets
Bar (on property)

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
The current price is S$71
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom

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Individually furnished
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Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom

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Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Separate bath and shower
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Bed in a 4 Bed Dorm

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Individually decorated
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Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Separate bath and shower
Coffee/tea maker
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Triple Room, Ensuite

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Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

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Quadruple Room, Ensuite

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Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds OR 2 Large Single Beds and 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Single Room, Ensuite

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom (1 Single Bed only)

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Separate bath and shower
Coffee/tea maker
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

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Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Single Beds

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Single Bed in a 6 Bed Dorm

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Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Single Bed in a 8 Bed Dorm

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Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Bed in Six Beds Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Bed in Eight Beds Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Bed in Four Beds Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Single Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Single Room Ensuite

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  • 1 Single Bed

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Double or Twin Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
28 Cambridge Terrace, Wellington, 6001

What's nearby

  • Wellington Central Business District - 1 min walk
  • Courtenay Place - 4 min walk
  • St James Theatre - 5 min walk
  • Cuba Street Mall - 10 min walk
  • Te Papa - 10 min walk

Getting around

  • Wellington Kaiwharawhara Station - 6 min drive
  • Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Embassy Theatre - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Myrtle - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Deluxe Expresso Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Majestic Cuisine - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ortega - Fish Shack & Bar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Cambridge Hotel - Hostel

Hostel near Courtenay Place
Located close to Embassy Theatre and Downstage Theatre, The Cambridge Hotel - Hostel provides a coffee shop/cafe, laundry facilities and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Smoke-free property, laundry services and ATM/banking services
  • A lift, tour/ticket information and luggage storage
  • A vending machine and 40 meeting rooms
Room features
All 58 individually furnished rooms include amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, coffee/tea makers and heating

Languages

English

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

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 40 meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out fee: NZD 40.00

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.8 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Sunday - Wednesday (7:30 AM - 10:00 PM) and Thursday - Saturday (6:00 AM - 5:30 AM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

You need to know

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
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.

We should mention

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)

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Backpacker Cambridge
Cambridge Backpacker
Cambridge Backpacker Wellington
Cambridge Hotel Backpacker
Cambridge Hotel Backpacker Wellington
Cambridge Hotel Wellington
Cambridge Hotel
Cambridge Wellington
The Cambridge Hotel
The Cambridge Hotel Hostel
The Cambridge Hotel - Hostel Wellington
The Cambridge Hotel - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cambridge Hotel - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Cambridge Hotel - Hostel?

As of 22 Feb,2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Cambridge Hotel - Hostel on 9 Mar,2025 start from S$71.33, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Cambridge Hotel - Hostel?

The Cambridge Hotel - Hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Cambridge Hotel - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Cambridge Hotel - Hostel?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for NZD 40.00.

Where is The Cambridge Hotel - Hostel located?

Located in Te Aro, this hostel is steps away from Embassy Theatre, Downstage Theatre and Elliott House. BATS Theatre and Wellington Buddhist Centre are also within 5 minutes. Wellington Station is 26 minutes by foot.

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The Cambridge Hotel - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 247 out of 873 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 377 out of 873 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 165 out of 873 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 873 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 873 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

emmanuel

Its very quiet and the staff is so helpful and the toilet very clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

The room was fantastic, I've never seen such a big bed, it was clean, awesome! Loved my stay here, thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Scott

Close to great dining in Courtenay Place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Good value
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annalise

Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Ajay

Liked: Amenities
Hotel also with a hostel
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haruru

Wonderful staff, clean rooms and reasonably priced
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ross

The age of the place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Great family stay!
Loved our stay here. Great value and location in a beautiful building. Would definitely recommend for any family!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Darren

Great stay for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Always a consistently enjoyable stay at The Cambridge...great staff, food and location!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Samara

Nice staff, Clean, Basic but good for short stays
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

RUELANDO

Quite place can relax all day long
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Eliza

The staff at the reception were very helpful and the location was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

tash

Fantastic crew and a bonus is that you get discount at the restaurant and bar while staying at the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Warrick

Loved that there was a great old bar below the accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui

Very pleasant accommodation, warm and cosy. Good amenities and friendly, helpful staff. Look forward to staying there again on my next visit to Wellington.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Trish

Nice and clean. Bed was comfortable and sheets were clean. Shared bathroom facilities toilets were clean showers were hot and private
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

David

Convenient location and serviceable amenities.

8/10 Good

Matana

Good property all round. If i had to moan about something its the distance between my room and the ablutions (10metres ish). As well as their being a constant chill in the toilet/shower area (cant be helped tiling everywhere)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chevaughan

Bathrooms a little dirty, Toilet had mould growing in it but for budget accomodation I would definitely stay again. Super close to the bars and shops, On multiple bus lines, Free BBQ with a drink purchase on Fridays at the pub. Two very happy customers
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Ngaire

Just a good old fashion hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Loved the location! The property is pretty neat too - definitely keeps its 1883 vibes while still having clean and comfortable rooms. Was nice to have the laundry services and pub too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

William

I like the option to go have dinner and a drink at the restaurant. The staff were friendly, very convenient and close to courtenay place to experience the wellington nightlife. Also close to shops, the te papa museum, other restaurants and the waterfront. I cant recommend this hotel enough. I definitely will come back someday in the future. 8/10 is the rating ill give
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Bruno Abraham

Good location, close to museum, restaurants and shop. A little bit noisy at night because of the bar on the ground floor.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023