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New Zealand's compact capital packs in culture with Te Papa museum and the vibrant Cuba Street food scene. Take the historic cable car up to Botanic Gardens for harbour views, or explore wild coastlines when the famous winds take a break.
By staying at a hostel, you can cut your spending on accommodations and save more of your budget for sightseeing during your stay. We've heard good things about the waterfront and other attractions in this destination, as well as activities like shopping.
These dorm-style accommodations come in many forms, but they have three main things in common, including budget-friendly prices, a social atmosphere and shared rooms (though many have private options too).
Based on reviews from our guests, these Wellington hostels have the best ratings: Haka House Wellington - Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, an arcade/games room and laundry facilities. Rooms come with showers, bed sheets and free Wi-Fi. Trek Global Backpackers - Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, an arcade/games room and tour/ticket assistance. You'll find showers, bed sheets and free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers - 2-minute walk from Wellington Station for easy access to public transport. Property features include free Wi-Fi, a restaurant and a bar. Rooms come with towels, bed sheets and free Wi-Fi. The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers - Property features include free Wi-Fi, a restaurant and a bar. Rooms come with towels, TVs and coffee/tea makers. The Marion Hostel - Property features include free Wi-Fi, tour/ticket assistance and laundry facilities. You'll find towels, showers and hairdryers in all rooms.
If you're searching for an affordable place to stay in Wellington, one of Expedia's 9 hostels might be a great option.
Good weather's definitely a plus when you want to venture out and explore, so here are some stats that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually February and January, with an average temperature of 16°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 11°C. Average annual precipitation for Wellington is 986 mm.
Depending on what you're interested in, you might like to discover the area around Wellington. Get out into nature with places such as Botanic Gardens, Waitangi Park and Oriental Bay Beach. Cultural attractions include Wellington Town Hall, Michael Fowler Centre and Te Papa. Visit landmarks such as Parliament House, Old St Paul's and Te Aro Pa.
Keep this information about transit options in and around Wellington on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.), located 3.5 mi (5.6 km) away. An alternative is Kapiti Coast Airport (PPQ), located 28.9 mi (46.5 km) away. When you're out and about, you may want to use public transport to get around. To check out more of the surrounding area, hop on a train at Wellington Station, Wellington Kaiwharawhara Station or Wellington Crofton Downs Station.