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The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers

Name: The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers
Address: 28 Cambridge Terrace, Wellington, New Zealand, Wellington, Greater Wellington, New Zealand
Rating: 7.78

"Loved the bar"

"Immaculate beds"

"Comfy beds"

"Great location"

"Rooms were immaculate"

"Accommodating staff"

Amenities

Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Banquet Facilities
ATM / Cash Machine
Luggage Storage
Designated Smoking Area

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Property description

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

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Guest reviews

7.8

Good

Based on 1,492 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Business

11%

Couple

37%

Family

20%

Group

17%

Solo

12%

What guests think

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers is a characterful, budget-friendly pub hotel in a central, walkable spot, with many guests praising clean rooms, comfortable beds, and friendly staff, plus handy on-site dining at the bar and restaurant.

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Angela

1 Mar 2026

Stayed 2 nights

Our room was cool - really high ceilings! Beds were comfortable. We were in a private with a shared bathroom. Women’s was great, men’s only had 1 stall operational. Elevator is really cool. The staff are great! Kitchen seemed well equipped (I only used it to make sandwiches)

Hansie

1 Mar 2026

Stayed 3 nights

staff was helpful. towel was nice. cold water tap in room sink didn't work water wasn't well contained in shower/bath and would get the floor really wet

Julie

16 Jan 2026

Stayed 1 night

Very nice historical building

Pradhuman

30 Dec 2025

Stayed 2 nights

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Robert

27 Dec 2025

Stayed 2 nights

It was not stated that you are required to show your passport or drivers license to be allowed to stay

28 Cambridge Terrace, Wellington, New Zealand

Location

With a stay at The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers, you'll be centrally located in Wellington, steps from Embassy Theatre and Downstage Theatre. This hostel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from BATS Theatre and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Courtenay Place.

Wellington Central Business District(0.1 Miles)

Embassy Theatre(0.1 Miles)

Downstage Theatre(0.1 Miles)

BATS Theatre(0.1 Miles)

Elliott House(0.2 Miles)

Courtenay Place(0.2 Miles)

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Property policies

Check-in instructions

Everything you need to know for a smooth check-in.

Check-in

Check-out

From 14:00 to 22:00

Before 10:00

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FAQs

Check-in is from 2:00 PM until 10:00 PM, and check-out is at 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available for an additional fee, and requests can be made at the front desk.

The hotel is centrally located in Wellington, just steps from the Embassy Theatre and Downstage Theatre, and approximately 0.1 mi from Wellington Central Business District, BATS Theatre, and Courtenay Place. Wellington International Airport is about 6.6 km (4.1 mi) away.

Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not provided in the available information.

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