Haka House Wellington

City-center hostel within walking distance of Te Papa

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Sat, Feb 21
February 2026
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March 2026
In the heart of Te Aro, Haka House Wellington offers an eco-friendly escape. Unwind in the arcade/game room or challenge friends to a game of billiards/pool table while staying connected with free in-room WiFi.
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Child-friendly activities

Main amenities (8)

  • Near the beach
  • Arcade/game room
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • TV in a common area
  • Bike rental

Feel at home (4)

  • Laundry facilities
  • DVD player
  • Cable TV service
  • Arcade/game room
$61 nightly
$70 total
Feb 19 - Feb 20
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Showing 34 of 34 rooms
Shower
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Cable channels
Mobile key entry
  • 199 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
Shower
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Twin Room - Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room - Ensuite

Exceptional

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
  • 138 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
Shower
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Twin or King Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin or King Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Cable channels
Desk
Desk chair
Laptop workspace
Mobile key entry
  • 91 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
Shower
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Quad Room with Ensuite

Exceptional

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
Desk chair
  • 199 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed
Shower
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 8 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Cable channels
Mobile key entry
  • 278 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
Shower
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Cable channels
Mobile key entry
  • 186 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
Shower
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Cable channels
Mobile key entry
  • 217 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
Shower
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Bed Dorm with Harbour View - Ensuite

Exceptional

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Cable channels
Mobile key entry
  • Harbor view
  • 217 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
Shower
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm

Exceptional

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Cable channels
Mobile key entry
  • 93 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
Shower
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Ensuite - Female

Wonderful

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Cable channels
Mobile key entry
  • 199 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
Shower
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Twin Room Ensuite with Harbour view | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room Ensuite with Harbour view

Very good

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
Desk chair
  • Harbor view
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
Shower
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Bed in 2 Bed Dorm | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 2 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Cable channels
Mobile key entry
  • 83 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
Shower
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets
King Room Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room Ensuite

Exceptional

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Shower
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Single Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Shower

Single Room

Excellent

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Cable channels
Desk
Desk chair
Laptop workspace
Mobile key entry
  • 48 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
Shower
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Quad Room Ensuite with Harbour view | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Quad Room Ensuite with Harbour view

Exceptional

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
Desk chair
  • Harbor view
  • 159 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed
Shower
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets
King Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Cable channels
Desk
Desk chair
Laptop workspace
Mobile key entry
  • 104 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Shower
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Entire 4 Beds Dorm

Good

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Cable channels
Mobile key entry
  • 199 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
Interior
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Shower

Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
Shower
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4
Miscellaneous
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room - Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
Interior
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Shower

Single Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
Miscellaneous
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Shower

Bed In 6-bed Dormitory Room With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
Miscellaneous
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 6 Bed Dorm With Harbour View - Ensuite

Very good
  • Sleeps 1
Miscellaneous
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Shower

Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room with Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
Interior
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Or King Room

  • Sleeps 2
Miscellaneous
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Miscellaneous

Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory-Ensuite-Female

  • Sleeps 1
Interior
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Shower

Bed In 6 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
Interior
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Shower

Bed In 4 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
Interior
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Shower

Bed In 2 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
Shower
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room Ensuite With Harbour View

  • Sleeps 2
Interior
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room Ensuite With Harbour View

  • Sleeps 4
Interior
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
Interior
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Shower

King Room(Shared bathroom)

  • Sleeps 2
Bathroom | Shower
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Entire 4 Beds Dorm - Private Room - Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

Map
292 Wakefield St, Wellington, 6011

What's nearby

  • Wellington Central Business District - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • St James Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Te Papa - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Courtenay Place - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cuba Street Mall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) - 14 min drive
  • Paraparaumu (PPQ) - 42 min drive
  • Wellington Kaiwharawhara Station - 6 min drive
  • Wellington Ngauranga Station - 8 min drive
  • Wellington Station - 22 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Embassy Theatre - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Minibar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sweet Mother's Kitchen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ortega Fish Shack - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Thai Chef's Restaurant Wellington - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Haka House Wellington

When you stay at Haka House Wellington, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Te Papa and Interislander Ferry Terminal.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 133 rooms
    • Arranged over 6 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)

Parking

    • No onsite parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Television in common areas
  • Arcade/game room
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive recycling policy

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)

More

  • LED light bulbs
  • Mobile key entry

Special features

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Policies

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard
Cashless transactions are available.

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Also known as

YHA Backpacker Hostel Wellington City
YHA Wellington City Backpacker
YHA Wellington City Hostel
YHA Wellington City
YHA Wellington City Hostel
Haka House Wellington Wellington
Haka House Wellington Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Haka House Wellington Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Wellington

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Haka House Wellington?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Haka House Wellington?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Haka House Wellington.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Haka House Wellington?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at Haka House Wellington and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling. Haka House Wellington also has an arcade.

What's the area around Haka House Wellington like?

Haka House Wellington is in Te Aro, a short 6-minute walk from Te Papa and 3 minutes' walk from Oriental Parade.

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Haka House Wellington Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

RoomService staffLocationAmbienceValue

8/10 Very good

Perfect for a low budget short stay
Paul, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was great and the front desk lady was wonderful
David, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Nice to stay of you re after a backpackers with nice hotel like rooms.(not fancy)
Martin, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Self service check-in was quick and straightforward. Room was clean and tidy, hotel in a good location, within easy walk for most amenities.
Simon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hostel, does the job
Kyle, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lot of stores nearby, proximity to transport and clubbing in city, awesome view
Dhayaanand, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Great location, and you generally get what you pay for. There is no 24-hour service. The sink is quite small, and luggage storage after checkout costs $4 per room. There is no housekeeping service, and towel changes cost $2 each.
MIN, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Helpful staff and a good location
Aunouska, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Up front, I want to be clear that this is a hostel. We were pleased with a very clean room with comfortable bed. We hit a snag with check in that the late staff dealt with that night. Their response, and the follow up with us the following, goes a long way to the positivity of our stay.
Colin, 3-night trip

4/10 Fair

No ac and room was very hot..windows open but could not use curtains cause stop sir flow
Anita, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Lovely room, nice and modern, however our room was directly opposite a club which was pumping music till about 3am, very noisy.
Tara, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

We recently stayed at Haka House for two nights to attend the World of Wearable Art Show in Wellington. We were able to catch the Airport Express Bus to the Courteney Place stop, then walk to Haka House. There are a lot of restaurants nearby and it is only a couple of blocks away from the waterfront, which is a perfect way to explore the city. It is also almost directly across the road from a large New World Supermarket for supplies.
Amanda, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Efficient staff service, accessible to a lot of shops.
Hanna, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was easy to find, very handy to ask amenities. The staff were friendly and helpful and the facilities were of a good standard
Paul, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Our family of 2 adults and 2 kids felt welcome here. Supringly quiet and dark rooms, loved the curtains on the bunks. Staff were great. Great to have a supermarket and are Te Papa on doorstep. Some instant coffee and a couple of tea bags would have been a nice touch.
Samantha, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place
Jeremie, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good location would book room with own bathroom next time
June, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

nice hostel and very happy within location , staff and room
David, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Always a good stay. Smart renovation of an older building, good storage and joinery design on bunk beds
Niall, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Was an overnight stay to check out an exhibitions
Carolyn, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Excellent location! So close to food/transport/attractions. Room was incredibly compact but had an amazing view over the fire station. Main grumble is the app didn't work as an alternative to a key card and that was the only reason I downloaded it.
Michael, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The room was clean and comfortable and the location made it easy to walk to tourist locations, take busses and go on tours.
Douglas, 6-night trip

8/10 Very good

Night time noise level on the evening of a big rugby match. Will simply take ear plugs next visit.
Jean, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, the location is excellent close to a supermarket and city center I recommend
Sébastien, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay in the city

What a great place to stay. Really friendly, clean and so central. Highly recommended
Kevin, 2-night trip