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YHA Wellington New Zealand

5.0 of 5
292 Wakefield St, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

The reviews that say this hostel is more like a hotel are defintely true. The size alone can attest to that. I stayed here in May 2013 and had a great time and a few great people. I had a 4-bed female dorm with an ensuite and that was definitely a good choice. The room was on the 5th floor... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

My room was on the top floor, 4 perhaps?, Beside the laundry room, i had no noise oroblems here. It also overlooked the harbour and is a minute walk from the supermarket, which is great. If needed, you could walk from the ferry port to the hostel, it's not far. there are 2 fairly decent sized kitchens, good reception, a... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

This hostel is amazing! I stayed in a 4-bed female dorm and I was so impressed when I walked into the room: it was like a mini hotel. Spacious room with two lovely big windows (and a fantastic view... of New World) so the room is nice and light. Clean towel and a little bottle of shampoo/shower gel included on... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

The location was great, the kitchen large and well-equipped, the staff was friendly, and it fulfills what one expected of an hostel perfectly. I didn't mind the thin walls, the small room, or any other inconvenience that came with budget accommodation. But fleas! That was unacceptable. My mom and I went to bed fully dressed and still were bitten all... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

I stayed in a girl dorm room for 5 nights. The hostel is clean and very well located, but it's huge and not that homely like. It looks kind of like a hospital and people don't mix and don't talk to each other. The kitchen is good but always busy. I would stay here again because cleanliness is a BIG... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2013

This hostel is huge, and it lacks a bit of atmosphere, it's a bit impersonal.. But everything else was okay!! Everything looks new and modern! They have an elevator! The dorm was perfect, spacious, clean and very good beds! A bit dark though.. The laundry room was also perfect! There were not so many toilets and showers on our floor,... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2013

Like the lonely planet told me beore, this YHA has everything what you need. +clean rooms +each room has a clean bath room just like a hotel +nice laundry rrom with music, iron,etc. +nice lounges! reading rroms, tv rooms, 2 big modern kitchens +events and food delivery days + supermerket right next to it +very central +free wifi for members... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2013 via mobile

If you are looking to meet people, this is not the place. It's a great location and always clean with a big kitchen but lacks the ambiance that you are looking for in a hostel. I stayed because of the free wifi if you are a member but that is said to stop soon. I really did not like that... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2013

Firstly, the location is perfect. Off the main noisy area of Courtney Place, but still just a 3minute walk away. Opposite a supermarket with the best deli section. Right by the beach, Te Papa, bowling, great restaurants (+BYOs!!). The reception was friendly and professional, with helpful storage areas and posters explaining things to do. The common areas were great, with... More

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Additional Information about YHA Wellington New Zealand

Address: 292 Wakefield St, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Region: New Zealand > North Island > Wellington
Hotel Style:
Ranked #7 of 46 Specialty lodging in Wellington
Price Range: $
Hotel Class:5 star (5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Ultra clean, modern, bright, fun and friendly, the YHA Wellington hostel has a wide range of comfortable accommodation from our spacious 4-share en-suite rooms to our deluxe private en-suite rooms. With a 5-star Qualmark rating you would hardly know you were backpacking. The hostel boasts two large and extremely well-equipped kitchens as well as many spacious and comfortable lounge areas, making this backpackers a perfect choice for large numbers of backpackers and for group accommodation. ... more   less 
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Also Known As:
Yha Wellington City Hotel
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