Drifter Wellington

Property class: 2

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Located close to Courtenay Place and Te Papa, Drifter Wellington provides laundry facilities, a bar and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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A bed with two white pillows and a wall-mounted lamp with a black finish.

King Room

  • 140 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A room with a wooden cabinet, a stool, a shelf, and a door.

Superior King Room

  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a headboard with a patterned design, a wall-mounted abstract painting, and a large mirror.

Nirvana Room

  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bunk bed room with a wooden frame, curtains, and a carpeted floor.

Bunkhouse Superior 10 Person

  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Single Bunk Beds

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A room with bunk beds, a window with curtains, and a hanging light fixture.

Bunkhouse Female Superior 10 Persons

  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Bunkhouse Superior 10 Persons - Ensuite

A bunk bed room with a wooden frame, curtains, and a carpeted floor.

Bunkhouse Superior 10 Persons - Ensuite

  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Bunkhouse Superior 9 Person - Triple

A bunk bed room with a ladder, a curtain, and a pillow.

Bunkhouse Superior 9 Person - Triple

  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 9
  • 9 Single Bunk Beds

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A bunk bed room with a ladder, a curtain, and a pillow.

Bunkhouse Superior 8 Person - Triple

  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Single Bunk Beds

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A room with bunk beds, a window with curtains, and a hanging light fixture.

Bunkhouse Superior 8 Person

  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Bunkhouse Superior 7 Person - Triple

A bunk bed with a headboard and a window with curtains.

Bunkhouse Superior 7 Person - Triple

  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 7 Single Bunk Beds

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A bunk bed room with a ceiling light fixture and curtains.

Bunkhouse Superior 6 Person - Triple

  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Bunkhouse Superior 6 Person

A bunk bed room with a wooden frame, curtains, and a carpeted floor.

Bunkhouse Superior 6 Person

  • 140 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Bunkhouse Female Superior 6 Persons

A room with bunk beds, a window with curtains, and a hanging light fixture.

Bunkhouse Female Superior 6 Persons

  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds

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A bunk bed room with a wooden frame, curtains, and a carpeted floor.

Bunkhouse Superior 4 Person

  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Bunkhouse Female Superior 4 Persons

A room with bunk beds, a window with curtains, and a hanging light fixture.

Bunkhouse Female Superior 4 Persons

  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Bunkhouse Superior 4 Persons - Ensuite

A bunk bed room with a wooden frame, curtains, and a carpeted floor.

Bunkhouse Superior 4 Persons - Ensuite

  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds
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About the area

Located in Te Aro, a neighbourhood in Wellington, Drifter Wellington is in the entertainment district and near a boardwalk. Travellers who have shopping on the agenda can visit Cuba Street Mall and Lambton Quay, while those looking for another kind of activity may want to explore Interislander Ferry Terminal. Looking to enjoy an event or a match? See what's going on at TSB Bank Arena or Hnry Stadium. Visit our Wellington travel guide
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21 Cambridge Terrace, Te Aro, Wellington, 6011

What's nearby

  • A red Wellington Cable Car traveling over a bridge with a cityscape in the background.
    Wellington Central Business District
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • A bar with various bottles and decorations.
    Courtenay Place
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A modern building with a large illuminated sign and a prominent lion statue.
    Te Papa
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A sign with the word "CUBA" in large red letters.
    Cuba Street Mall
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Wellington Station
    5 min drive
  • Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
    10 min drive

Restaurants

  • Three Sisters Brew Pub
    2 min walk
  • Fratelli
    2 min walk
  • Fringe Bar
    3 min walk
  • Minibar
    2 min walk
  • KC Cafe & Takeaway
    3 min walk

About this property

Drifter Wellington

  • Hostel remodelled in 2026 and located near Wellington Central Business District
  • Located close to Courtenay Place and Te Papa, Drifter Wellington provides laundry facilities, a bar and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks at this hostel include:
    • Evening entertainment, outdoor furniture and a lift
    • Luggage storage, books and a nature reserve
    • Smoke-free property, games and a 24-hour front desk
  • Room features
  • All 51 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi.
  • Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Evening entertainment
  • Games
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Lift (160 centimetre wide door)

More

  • 8 floors
  • Communal living room
  • Renovated entire property - December 2026
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 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

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 5 August 2026 to 26 January 2027 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 942 905 089 8268
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Frequently asked questions

Is Drifter Wellington pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Drifter Wellington?

This hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Drifter Wellington?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Drifter Wellington?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Drifter Wellington located?

Located in Te Aro, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Wellington Central Business District and Courtenay Place. Te Papa and Cuba Street Mall are also within 10 minutes. Wellington Station is 25 minutes by foot.

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