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Nomads Capital Backpackers Wellington

2.0 star property
Waterfront hostel in Wellington with a 24-hour front desk

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Front of property
Bar (on property)
Elite Double Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Staircase
BBQ/picnic area
Located in Te Aro's center, Nomads Capital Backpackers Wellington offers a social vibe with its bar and restaurant. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, lobby coffee/tea, laundry facilities, and a billiards table. The hostel's central location is consistently praised by visitors.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AED 181
AED 208 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov

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)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Electric kettle
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin 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)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

Shared Dormitory (8 beds)

Highlights

Heating
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (4 beds)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin 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)

Highlights

Heating
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Electric kettle
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
118 Wakefield St, Wellington, 6011

What's nearby

  • Wellington Central Business District - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Michael Fowler Centre - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cuba Street Mall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Te Papa - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Courtenay Place - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Wellington Station - 18 min walk
  • Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Abrakebabra - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪St Johns Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fork & Brewer - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Nikau Gallery Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Nomads Capital Backpackers Wellington

Hostel near Te Papa
Nomads Capital Backpackers Wellington provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Free newspapers, a billiards/pool table, and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage, barbecue grills, and a TV in the lobby
  • An elevator, a 24-hour front desk, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at Nomads Capital Backpackers Wellington include comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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AED 208 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite 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.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1900
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

More

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

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 percent 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 up; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 10 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: NZD 200 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

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
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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not permitted at this property

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Nomads Backpackers Wellington
Nomads Capital
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Nomads Capital Backpackers Hostel
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Wellington Nomads
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Frequently asked questions

Is Nomads Capital Backpackers Wellington pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Nomads Capital Backpackers Wellington?

Nomads Capital Backpackers Wellington doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Nomads Capital Backpackers Wellington?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Nomads Capital Backpackers Wellington?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Nomads Capital Backpackers Wellington located?

Located in Te Aro, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Wellington Central Business District and Te Papa. Wellington Town Hall and Wellington i-SITE Visitor Centre are just steps away. Wellington Station is 18 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Nomads Capital Backpackers Wellington Reviews

8.0

Very Good

7.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 175 out of 544 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 228 out of 544 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 544 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 544 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 544 reviews

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

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

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Nina

Liked: Staff & service
It was okay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Miriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a private room and it felt like a basic hotel, clean and comfortable. A good deal when split with another person. Nice and quiet. Be aware that this is a dry hostel even in private rooms. The quiet hours are generally well-observed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Alannah

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Towles had holes in them and stains. While showering the drain was blocked so had to be fast. They did leave a chocolate on the bed on arrival which was nice. Other than the cleanliness bed was comfy and they had a smart tv which was a bonus!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Ichiro

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cold Room

Room was so cold , heater is not working .
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Gilbert

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
'Elite' Room was anything but. Not even a glass in thé Room. No wardrobe, broken window held together with scotch tape, incorrect info for ferry provided. Luggage storage Room not locked. Had minimal expectations, property did not even come close to meeting them.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Suzanne

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t have high hopes as my previous stay in March was pretty hit and miss. Filthy room which STUNK of body odour. Room had clearly not been cleaned in some time. Didn’t feel safe using the room for anything more than sleeping (ie. Couldn’t shower), and was stuck down at reception. Would have checked out immediately if I had a refundable booking. Reception were unable to assist but noted my concerns. There are some significantly better hostels in Wellington City, and I can personally recommend The Dwellington, The Marion, and Trek Global
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Below average but cheaper than some hotels

The stay was okay for a private room but below average. The showers do not drain well so your at risk of flooding the bathroom floor within 2 minutes of showering which is annoying. The rooms are dated and dont have tvs or aircon either. They have a gloomy feel to them. No appliances but they do have a shared kitchen. The bed was very springy and soft too. The staff asked me to pay the cost of the booking on arrival and presented me with the card machine too, but i refused stating I was sure id paid via expedia - to which I was right about they then agreed. This should be checked by staff however as had I not known id been charged and paid, Id never have been wiser or got a refund. Good location though, easy access from the airport and they can advise you on things to do in the city. Plenty of backpackers here.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jose

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

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

8/10 Good

Hana

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

8/10 Good

YUXI

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

8/10 Good

karen

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

6/10 Okay

Jesper

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the hostel were incredibly friendly and welcoming, which made the stay more pleasant. However, the hostel itself was very worn down and in need of serious maintenance. The facilities felt outdated, and some areas seemed a bit neglected. While the hospitality was great, the overall condition of the hostel could definitely use some improvements.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
쿠바 스트리트에서 몇 걸음 떨어진 곳이라 위치는 아주 좋았다. 직원도 친절했다. 청소도 잘 되어있었다. 아쉬운 점은 시설이 좀 낡았다는 것과 주방이 작고 냉장고가 적어서 너무 정신 없었다는 것. 그래도 가격을 생각하면 좋은 숙소
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

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly hellful staff on front desk
Stayed 1 night 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

Isaac

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

Perfect location and fully accessible
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024