Wellington hostels

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Most recommended Wellington hostels

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Laneway Backpackers - Wellington - Bedroom
Laneway Backpackers
Te Aro
5.8Fair(634)
R610+
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The Setup on Dixon - Hostel - Wellington - Building
The Setup on Dixon - Hostel
Te Aro
7.3Good(1869)
R592+
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Worldwide Backpackers - Wellington - Bedroom
Worldwide Backpackers
Te Aro
8.3Very Good(85)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R700+
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The Dwellington - Hostel - Wellington - Living room
The Dwellington - Hostel
Thorndon
9.2Wonderful(2090)
Free Wi-Fi
R1 704+
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Stayover Wgtn - Wellington - Kitchen
Stayover Wgtn
Te Aro
5.6Fair(18)
R2 316+
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Boulcott Hall - Wellington - Building
Boulcott Hall
Wellington Central
8.1Very Good(201)
Free Wi-Fi
R395+
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Te Puni Village - Wellington - Building
Te Puni Village
Kelburn
7.6Good(412)
Free Wi-Fi
R1 023+
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Katharine Jermyn Hall - Wellington
Katharine Jermyn Hall
Wellington Central
8.8Very Good(92)
R251+
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House of Tawatawa - Wellington
House of Tawatawa
Wellington, New Zealand
7.4Good(29)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R323+
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Stayover Wellington - Wellington
Stayover Wellington
Te Aro
5.7Fair(46)
R1 238+
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House of Pirie - Wellington
House of Pirie
Mt Victoria
8.6Very Good(5)
Free Wi-Fi
R449+
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140 Ghuznee Hostel - Wellington
140 Ghuznee Hostel
Te Aro
6.9Okay(102)
Free Wi-Fi
R861+
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Rise Hostel - Wellington
Rise Hostel
Te Aro
7.4Good(67)
Free Wi-Fi
R1 274+
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Wellington hostels near the city centre

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Haka House Wellington - Wellington - Bedroom
Haka House Wellington
Te Aro
8.1Very Good(2033)
R820+
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Nomads Capital Backpackers - Wellington - Wellington - Kitchen
Nomads Capital Backpackers - Wellington
Te Aro
7.4Good(2280)
R323+
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Trek Global Backpackers - Wellington - Bedroom
Trek Global Backpackers
Te Aro
7.6Good(1858)
R821+
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The Marion Hostel - Wellington - Living room
The Marion Hostel
Te Aro
9.4Wonderful(1824)
R1 559+
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KAYAK’s insights for hostels in Wellington

Discover seasonal trends, ideal booking windows, and other data-driven tips to plan your stay in Wellington with confidence.

Which month has the cheapest hostel rates in Wellington?

Hostels are cheapest in Wellington in September, with average rates of R6 569. In comparison, February is the most expensive month, with prices at R24 516.

What is the cheapest day of the week to book a hostel in Wellington?

Wednesday offers the lowest rates in Wellington, with an average nightly price of R6 403. The highest prices are found on Saturday, with average rates at R14 844.

How early should you book a hostel in Wellington?

Book at least 19 days before your stay begins to get the best price for your Wellington hostel.
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High season

Average price (weeknight)

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September
February
R610
R704
Cheapest month to stay with an average 48% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 95% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

KAYAK's top tips for finding Wellington hostel deals

  • If you want to ensure you grab a bargain, try to book at least 71 days before your stay to get the best price for a Wellington hostel.
  • Don’t know how much time you need to see all the sights? KAYAK users usually book their hostel in Wellington for 17 days.

FAQs when booking a hostel in Wellington

  • How much is a hostel in Wellington for tonight?

    The best price a KAYAK user has found for a 3-star hostel in Wellington in the last 3 hours was R20 and the lowest priced 4-star hostel was R44. The cheapest hostel found on KAYAK for tonight is R14.

  • How much is a hostel in Wellington for this weekend?

    In the last 72 hours, KAYAK users have booked Wellington hostel for this weekend for as low as R12. Users have also found 3 star hotels from R16 and 4-star plus hotels from R12.

  • Is it cheaper to stay in a hostel than in a hotel in Wellington?

    The average price for a night in a hostel in Wellington is R46 compared to R129 for a night in a hotel.

Where to find the best hostels in Wellington?

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Everything you need to know for your stay in Wellington

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