We spend 5 days at Downtown Backpackers and actually really enjoyed it. Close to the train station, parliament and interislander ferry terminal. The double room was tidy and clean but not special. The shared kitchen features everything you need and we met some really nice people from around the world. Receptionists were not really helpfull guess they not really enthusiasm... More

Considering we stayed at hostels all over the country... this one was the worst!! The carpets were musty and the loo had a pretty bad stench. The people were nice however. But considering you get bad sleep, the people cant change your views of the place!

There is no free Wifi but there is a Mac Donalds next door and a supermarket (expensive) across the road. The people sitting at the reception weren't really friendly and really short to us when we had questions. The breakfast as well the one of 5$ as the one of 8$ is really good value for money. The other food... More

One of the most distinguish feature of this hostel is the LOCATION. Yes, it is in the middle of the Wellington city centre, with all city centre facilities and amenities, in front of Wellington Main Station, where you can go anywhere in Wellington Greatter region by trains, to Paekakariki / Paraparaumu and Palmerston North (including to Auckland by train), Upper... More

I only stayed 1 night in the dorm. it was clean, well-kept even just a dorm. no doubt, the location is strategically situated..... i had good stay there....good sleep... staffs are polite, professional, attentive, providing good service.

Two of us stayed in a private twin shared bathroom. The hostel is very large, it felt a bit like an old hotel. The reception area is fairly modern, however our room was old and tired, the window didn't even shut. On the whole it was okay, we slept well and it was right next to the ferry terminal do... More

Booked a Superior Double room. Nothing superior about this room. Prices high in all other hotels because of rugby game nearby, Bed was awful. Room very small and no different to other Double rooms. Sky TV had few channels and other guests extremely noisy arriving at their rooms very late at night,

I must say the photos on the brochure of this place is much better than it actually is. Very good location, situated right next to the railway station. The room is very small. And the atmosphere of the room is a bit creepy with its strange lighting and decoration. In the early morning, the noises from the street and wharf... More

More than adequate room, with friendly staff. Highlight is the location - near train station, so perfect for early morning departure and for late afternoon arrival via InterIslander Ferry shuttle bus. Close to Cable Car, Waterfront walk and Te Papa Museum. Added bonus, is McDonalds just a few steps away. Would gladly stay here again.