Cambridge Hotel
28 Cambridge Terrace, Wellington, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand
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28 Cambridge Terrace, Wellington, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand
The 19th-century The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers offers accommodations in the heart of Wellington’s city center, just 3 minutes’ walk from the Courtenay Place entertainment district. It features a bar and restaurant. Free WiFi is available. The Cambridge Wellington is located only 10 minutes’ walk from the renowned Te Papa Tongarewa Museum. The beautiful Oriental Bay Beach is a 15-minute walk away. The Cambridge offers a range of accommodations options, including mixed dormitory rooms and private guestrooms with private bathrooms. Most rooms come with SKY TV, a refrigerator and tea and coffee making facilities. Facilities at The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers include a communal kitchen and a guest lounge with a large plasma-screen TV. The front desk is manned from 8 am - 9 pm and can arrange laundry services and luggage storage. The Bistro serves a range of New Zealand favorites for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The bar is the perfect place to enjoy a glass of local beer with friends.

Hotel Services and Facilities

Free WiFi Free parking Free breakfast Pet friendly

Hotel facilities

  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • Bar
  • Elevator
  • Heating
  • Shared kitchen
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • vending machine
  • 24-hour security
  • Designated Smoking Area
  • Family Rooms
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Live entertainment
  • Restaurant(s)
  • Happy Hour
  • Non-Smoking Rooms Available
  • Smoke alarms
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
  • First aid kit available
  • Cashless payment available
  • Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
  • Free face masks
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Food delivery
  • Electronic room key
  • Audible alarm
  • ATM or cash withdraw on site
  • CCTV security in common areas
  • Daily disinfection
  • Luggage storage & lockers
  • Non-smoking property
  • Physical/social distancing guidelines
  • Takeout dining services available
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stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
On previous stays I was on the first floor. My latest stay I was on the second floor. I much prefer the first floor, as I am 74 and I go out often so find the walk to the second floor tiring.
I have stayed in all sorts of hotels all over the world. I find the CAMBRIDGE offers excellent value for the price charged. So nothing to dislike.
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Most about the place
Noisy heater
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
interesting layout, helpful staff that helped with my super late check-in after the ferry delay, central location. capsulated beds ensure privacy.
the bathroom is unisex which is fine, but there wasn't much room inside the shower to change clothes... girls could feel a little uncomfortable changing.
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 1 out of 10
Very Poor
The one single shared bathroom/showers for everyone isn’t the most comfortable or convenient. There were intoxicated people yelling in the hallway from 3:30-6 am. A rugby group (not housed at the hostel to my knowledge) was partying in the kitchen. I checked out early after one bad night, and when I inquired about getting my money back for the two lost nights of my booking, I got no answer. Best to spend the extra $ and go elsewhere, unless you’re really okay with something like this happening.
stayed in March, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The location and the price was excellent for the booking and the amount of length of stay I would highly recommend a stay there to anyone that is wanting to stay and visit wellington will be looking to book again in the near future ?
Nothing ?
stayed in March, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Nice and close to everything
stayed in March, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Clean, comfortable and very central to everything. I also loved the elevator and just keeping to the era of its time.
The room could’ve done with more milk and teaspoons or disposable stirrers for the hot drinks.
stayed in March, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Good location, short walk to the waterfront. lots of shops and restaurants nearby. Lift available, bed comfortable. Friendly staff. Building clearly fairly old, with dated decor, but clean.
Parking was a challenge, and it is not free during daytime.
stayed in February, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
The space cubes
Parking was a nightmare and tremendously expensive
stayed in February, 2026
Guest Score 1 out of 10
Very Poor
THEY RUFUSED TO ALLOW THE CHECK IN BECAUSE THE GUEST HAD NO PHOTO ID
stayed in February, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The pub/restaurant was closed when we arrived and in the morning, would have been nice to enjoy a pint before bed or breakfast before we left.
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Lovely set up...clean...great location
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Boy just passing thru once again. them parking wardens kept away, travelled for a concert that i pre planned & went thru with it to get that good start for 2026.
Bond money at $50, forgot to recieve it at checkout but recieved it via online a week later. Weather back in the bay made me leave but the weather down Wellyz was fair.
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Good location, friendly staff, luggage storage, well stocked room!
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Wonderful space and very nice hosts
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stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Central Location and very nice staff. They brought a microwave to our room for my young son to have his milk warmed up.
It’s an old building with tight rooms and bathrooms. There’s no table in the rooms.
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Central district
None
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
All good
Bed noise
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
I liked that I had my own room. Staff was very helpful for the questions I asked. I loved having a sink in my room, yes I had to go to a shared bathroom for taking a shower and using the toilet but I could at least brush my teeth in my room and drink water
I didn't like the design of the room, I had a kettle at a table-like place but no plug around it, so I had to put it on the ground to boil water and put it back there
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Stayed in a twin room with a friend. Beds clean and comfortable, fabulous location right in the city. I have stayed here many times, and it is a great place to stay.
Lack of power points for electric jug in this room. Needed to unplug the fridge or move jug to bedside tables. Bathroom very small, but was nice and clean. A few more coffee and tea sachets in the room would be good.
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    • Wellington Intl Airport - 2.50 mi
    • Kapiti Coast Airport - 29.03 mi

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      • Health Mensana - 682 f

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      • Frank Kitts Park - 0.33 mi

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      • The Cricket Museum - 0.39 mi
      • Te Papa Tongarewa - 0.43 mi
      • City Gallery Wellington - 0.50 mi
      • Alexander Mckay Geological Museum - 0.69 mi
      • Colonial Cottage Museum - 0.73 mi
      • Museum of Wellington City and Sea - 0.74 mi
      • Museum of Wellington City Sea - 0.74 mi
      • Carter Observatory - 1.06 mi

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      • Antrim House - 0.72 mi
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      • BATS Theatre - 711 f
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      • Southern Walkway - 831 f
      • Taki Rua Productions - 0.69 mi
      • Waterfront Walkway - 0.75 mi
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      • Oriental Bay - 0.23 mi
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      • Mount Victoria - 0.41 mi
      • Wellington Convention Centre - 0.42 mi
      • Spinks Cottage - 0.56 mi
      • St John s in the City - 0.57 mi
      • Beth El Synagogue - 0.58 mi
      • Saint Mary of the Angels - 0.63 mi
      • Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre - 0.68 mi
      • Plimmer Steps - 0.69 mi
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      • St Andrew s on the Terrace - 1.12 mi

Cambridge Hotel

28 Cambridge Terrace, Wellington, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand