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Lodge in the City - Backpacker
City-center hostel within easy reach of Cuba Street Mall
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152 Taranaki Street, Te Aro 6011, Wellington, 6011, Wellington Region, New Zealand
6.2.Good.128 verified Hotels.com guest reviews
Reception staff were friendly and very understanding when we could not make our check in…
Apr 29, 2021
Liked location -- close to town. Cheap price Place was old and tired. Closing reception…
Apr 23, 2021
Official standards
This property advises that it adheres to Intertek Cristal (3rd party expert - Global) cleaning and disinfection practices.
Enhanced health and safety measures
This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.- Property is cleaned with disinfectant
- Staff wears personal protective equipment
- Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
- Social distancing measures are in place
- Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours
- Protective clothing is available to guests
- Masks are available to guests
- Gloves are available to guests
- Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
Guests rated location
Walkable35 positive mentions
Convenient34 positive mentions
Shopping21 positive mentions
Dining options18 positive mentions
Transport options10 positive mentions
- Free WiFi
- Parking available
Property highlights
Main amenities
- 92 guestrooms
- Near the beach
- WiFi in the lobby
- Self parking
- 24-hour front desk
- Arcade/game room
What’s around
- In Te Aro
- Cuba Street Mall - 7 min walk
- Wellington Waterfront - 7 min walk
- Courtenay Place - 7 min walk
- Te Papa (Museum of New Zealand) - 9 min walk
- Massey University - 10 min walk
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Enter dates for 2 guests
- Family Room (6 pax)
- Family Room (4 pax)
- Standard Double Room
- Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed
- Triple Room
- Shared Dormitory (4 or 8 beds)
- Shared Dormitory (10 beds)
- Twin Room
- Shared Dormitory (12 beds)
- Shared Dormitory (6 bed)
- Shared Dormitory (8 Beds)
What’s around
Landmarks
- In Te Aro
- Cuba Street Mall - 7 min walk
- Wellington Waterfront - 7 min walk
- Courtenay Place - 7 min walk
- Te Papa (Museum of New Zealand) - 9 min walk
- Massey University - 10 min walk
- Victoria University of Wellington - 11 min walk
- Lambton Quay - 15 min walk
- Mount Victoria Lookout - 25 min walk
- Sky Stadium - 33 min walk
- Zealandia - 37 min walk
Getting around
- Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) - 11 min drive
- Paraparaumu (PPQ) - 43 min drive
- Wellington Station - 24 min walk
- Wellington Kaiwharawhara Station - 6 min drive
- Wellington Ngauranga Station - 8 min drive
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152 Taranaki Street, Te Aro 6011, Wellington, 6011, Wellington Region, New Zealand
At a glance
Hotel size
- This hotel has 92 rooms
- This hotel is arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/leaving
- Check-in time 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
- Check-out time is 10 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
- Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
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
- Children (18 years old and younger) not allowed
- No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
- Pets not allowed
Internet
- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
- Onsite parking available only on request
- Onsite self parking (NZD 12 per night; includes in/out privileges)
- Onsite parking limited
- Free offsite parking within 1312 ft; reservations required
Other information
- Caters to adults only
In the hotel
Food and drink
- Barbecue grills
Things to do
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Arcade/game room
Working away
- Number of meeting rooms - 1
Services
- 24-hour front desk
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Laundry facilities
- Luggage storage
- Multilingual staff
Facilities
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Year Built - 1960
- Elevator
- Designated smoking areas
- Picnic area
- Television in common areas
Languages Spoken
- English
In the room
Home comforts
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
Freshen up
- Hair dryer (on request)
Be entertained
- TV
Stay connected
- Free WiFi
Fees & policies
Refundable depositPay at property
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out:
- Deposit: NZD 20 per stay
Optional extras
- WiFi is available in public areas for an extra charge
- Wired Internet access is available in public areas for NZD 5 per hour (rates may vary)
ParkingPay at property
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out:
- Self parking costs NZD 12 per night with in/out privileges
- Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
Hygiene & cleanliness
This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.
Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.
Personal protective equipment, including masks and gloves, will be available to guests.
Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; guests are provided with hand sanitizer.
Each guestroom is kept vacant for a minimum of 24 hours between bookings.
This property affirms that it adheres to the cleaning and disinfection practices of Intertek Cristal (3rd party expert - Global).
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Also known as
- City Backpacker Wellington
- Lodge in the City Hostel/Backpacker
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- Lodge in the City Hostel
- Lodge In The City Backpacker
- Lodge in the City - Backpacker Hotel
- Lodge in the City - Backpacker Wellington
- Lodge in the City - Backpacker Hotel Wellington
- Lodge City Backpacker Wellington
- Lodge City Hostel/Backpacker Wellington
- Lodge City Hostel/Backpacker
- City Hostel/Backpacker Wellington
- City Hostel/Backpacker
- Lodge City Hostel Wellington
- Lodge City Hostel
Also known as
- City Backpacker Wellington
- Lodge in the City Hostel/Backpacker
- Lodge in the City Backpacker
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FAQs
- Yes, Lodge in the City - Backpacker does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
- This property confirms that disinfectant is used to clean the property. Furthermore, guests are provided with hand sanitizer, social distancing measures are in place, and staff are given personal protective equipment. Please note that this information has been provided by our partners.
- Yes. Self parking costs NZD 12 per night. Parking spots may be limited.
- Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
- You can check in from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
- Yes. Nearby restaurants include Logan Brown (3-min walk), Midnight Espresso (3-min walk), and Olive (3-min walk).
- Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, hiking, and kayaking. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy amenities like an arcade and a picnic area.
6.2.Good.128 verified Hotels.com guest reviews
- 6.0.Good
Great location (e.g. near to Cuba Mall). Inexpensive to stay. Our family room with en suite seemed large and appeared clean. Its kitchenette was supplied with pots, etc. Good TV. Good shower. We could leave a window open without a noise issue. But occasionally we could hear the toilet next door. There was a noticeable smell (carpet?) in the corridors (etc) masked by a sprayed scent. Can feel "enclosed" in the corridors and narrow stairway. Make sure you know the emergency exit points. Tourists share space with longer term residents.
1 night family trip, Apr 3, 2021
Verified Expedia guest review
- 6.0.Good
Entrance and reception area leave a bit to be desired, but the room was clean and comfortable and more spacious than we expected
1 night family trip, Feb 9, 2021
Verified Wotif guest review
- 8.0.Very good
Interesting place with a unique smell! For the price it was good and would probably stay again. Great location. Needs repair and a good scrubbing!
4 night family trip, Jan 12, 2021
Verified Expedia guest review
- 8.0.Very good
Was a great place to stay. Staff were nice and helpful. If you cant sleep with alot of noise this is not the place for you.
April, 1 night family trip, Jan 8, 2021
Verified Expedia guest review
- 6.0.Good
When I booked I was not told that you had to book a car park so when we arrived we had to park 500m down the road in a paid car parking building. The room was very small and the bunk bed creaked every time one of us moved. There was only one working bathroom for the entire floor and I had to pay a key bond upon arrival which I also was not told about when I booked via Expedia
1 night romance trip, Dec 22, 2020
Verified Expedia guest review
- 6.0.Good
It was close to the ferry which is why I booked it. It has definitely been affected by COvid restrictions which means it is understaffed. It’s definitely an old building.
Lori, 1 night family trip, Dec 8, 2020
Verified Wotif guest review
- 6.0.Good
Not for a family
I feel that the inside of the building could be maintained better. Wall paper are pealing and it looks old and not maintained. I expected more. It is not a place where I would recommend a family to stay, it caters more for young single people and backpackers. Parking on site is expensive.
Karen, 2 night family trip, Sep 29, 2020
Verified Hotels.com guest review
- 8.0.Very good
Wasn't much, but was good pricing for what I got it at. Close to a lot of places and a nice walk to downtown
Kurlei, 3 night business trip, Jul 30, 2020
Verified Expedia guest review
- 10.0.Exceptional
Great atmosphere friendly staff and people.. Clean room
1 night trip with friends, Mar 19, 2020
Verified Expedia guest review
- 8.0.Very good
t was when the coronavirus pandemic was ramping up so I don't think this stay was necessarily representative. The building is in terrible condition but I have stayed here before and I would again.
Keryn, 15 night trip, Mar 4, 2020
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