Title: Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers Wellington's Pipitea neighborhood offers a comfortable base near the business district with friendly drinks, convenient express check-out, and central location ## Photo gallery for Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers ![Twin, Double & Single Ensuite | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets - Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers (Wellington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4980000/4977600/4977579/cb803c5d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Breakfast area - Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers (Wellington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4980000/4977600/4977579/b8b61304.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers (Wellington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4980000/4977600/4977579/64352e6c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers (Wellington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4980000/4977600/4977579/caa57dfa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers (Wellington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4980000/4977600/4977579/99a70f9a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers in Pipitea is minutes from Wellington's center. Enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast, evening drinks at the bar, or local dishes at the restaurant. Free in-room WiFi keeps you connected, and the staff offers city exploration guidance. ## Reviews 7.6 Good ## Popular amenities - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Bar - Laundry room - Housekeeping - 24/7 front desk £37 includes taxes & fees 12 Feb - 13 Feb ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-01-31&selected=4977579&PinnedHotelID=4977579&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-01-31&selected=4977579&PinnedHotelID=4977579&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-31&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=4977579&PinnedHotelID=4977579&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-31&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=4977579&PinnedHotelID=4977579&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=4977579&PinnedHotelID=4977579&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=4977579&PinnedHotelID=4977579&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=4977579&PinnedHotelID=4977579&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=4977579&PinnedHotelID=4977579&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 23 of 23 rooms ### View all photos for Double Ensuite ![In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4980000/4977600/4977579/f496d5ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Ensuite 8.0 Very good 24 reviews ### Highlights Heating LCD TV Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker Cable channels In-room safe Daily housekeeping Iron/ironing board - 194 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom ![In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4980000/4977600/4977579/71fbbaee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom ### Highlights Heating LCD TV Private bathroom Cable channels In-room safe Daily housekeeping Iron/ironing board - 194 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Single (Shared Bathroom) ![In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4980000/4977600/4977579/81b58462.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Single (Shared Bathroom) 8.6 Excellent 17 reviews ### Highlights Heating LCD TV Cable channels In-room safe Daily housekeeping - 161 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for Bunk Style Twin (Shared Bathroom) ![In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4980000/4977600/4977579/94edc7cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Bunk Style Twin (Shared Bathroom) ### Highlights Heating In-room safe Daily housekeeping - 172 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Single Bunk Bed ### View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (4 Beds) ![In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4980000/4977600/4977579/fb5acf80.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (4 Beds) ### Highlights Heating In-room safe Daily housekeeping - 237 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bunk Bed ### View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Private Bathroom (6 Beds) ![In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4980000/4977600/4977579/fb5acf80.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Shared Dormitory, Private Bathroom (6 Beds) 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Heating Private bathroom In-room safe Daily housekeeping - 258 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bunk Bed ### View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Private Bathroom (8 Beds) ![In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4980000/4977600/4977579/e1e562ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Shared Dormitory, Private Bathroom (8 Beds) 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Heating Private bathroom In-room safe Daily housekeeping - 280 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bunk Bed ### View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (6 Bed, Female Only) ![In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4980000/4977600/4977579/2558ee2b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (6 Bed, Female Only) ### Highlights Heating In-room safe Daily housekeeping - 258 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for Twin, Double & Single Ensuite ![Twin, Double & Single Ensuite | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4980000/4977600/4977579/c80a8070.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin, Double & Single Ensuite 8.4 Very good 18 reviews ### Highlights Heating LCD TV Cable channels In-room safe Daily housekeeping Iron/ironing board - 248 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for Double Shared Bathroom ![In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4980000/4977600/4977579/f496d5ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Shared Bathroom 7.6 Good 4 reviews ### Highlights Heating LCD TV Cable channels In-room safe Daily housekeeping - 248 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Single Room, Ensuite ![In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4980000/4977600/4977579/81b58462.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Single Room, Ensuite 8.2 Very good 15 reviews ### Highlights Heating LCD TV Cable channels In-room safe Daily housekeeping Iron/ironing board - 205 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for Premium Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm ![In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4980000/4977600/4977579/2558ee2b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Premium Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm ### Highlights Heating In-room safe Daily housekeeping - 258 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bunk Bed ### View all photos for Double Room with Private Bathroom ![In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4980000/4977600/4977579/61bb93ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room with Private Bathroom 8.0 Very good 1 review - Sleeps 2 ### View all photos for Twin Double&Single Ensuite ![In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4980000/4977600/4977579/cba4c34a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Double&Single Ensuite - Sleeps 3 ### View all photos for Ensuite Twin Room ![In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4980000/4977600/4977579/c3542c6e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Ensuite Twin Room - Sleeps 2 ### View all photos for Single Room With Bathroom ![In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4980000/4977600/4977579/ff38eb93.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Single Room With Bathroom - Sleeps 1 ### View all photos for Double Room with Shared Bathroom ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4980000/4977600/4977579/69f024e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room with Shared Bathroom 10.0 Exceptional 1 review - Sleeps 2 ### View all photos for Single Room with Shared Bathroom ![In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4980000/4977600/4977579/74fc80fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Single Room with Shared Bathroom - Sleeps 1 ### View all photos for Bed In 4-Bed Dormitory ![In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4980000/4977600/4977579/d8a247a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Bed In 4-Bed Dormitory 8.0 Very good 1 review - Sleeps 1 ### View all photos for Bed In 6-Bed Dormitory ![In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4980000/4977600/4977579/d8a247a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Bed In 6-Bed Dormitory - Sleeps 1 ### View all photos for Bed In 8-Bed Dormitory ![In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4980000/4977600/4977579/d8a247a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Bed In 8-Bed Dormitory - 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[Visit our Wellington travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Wellington.dx6127327) [View more Hostels in Wellington](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Wellington-Hostels.d6127327-aaHostels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-41.28019%2C174.78015&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=SNHO6RVKlKW6miHT632Hjksb1uI=) 1 Bunny Street Wellington Cbd, Wellington, 6011 ### What's nearby - ![Nice city, worth a visit for a day or three](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3798/e40e42e3-d79d-4cc8-9461-93a6f74388ad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Wellington Central Business District 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - ![Found on a walk down Willis Street, Wellington the morning after experiencing The World of Wearable Arts show.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3798/0e699c3f-cbf6-4566-adc9-0be2e8bc0f78.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Lambton Quay 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - ![Wellington Parliament featuring flowers, a square or plaza and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6219566/32f0682b-a9e8-4e83-8b91-8aed2f70246b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) New Zealand Parliament Buildings 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - ![Wellington New Zealand City Aerial Panorama ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108384/c2d3b2f3-2e8e-4f8b-982b-29ed95a6d3aa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Sky Stadium 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Archives New Zealand 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles ### Getting around - Wellington Station 1 min walk - Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.) 19 min drive ### Restaurants - Mojo Featherston 2 min walk - Concorde Café 5 min walk - Rydges Hotel 3 min walk - The Thistle Inn 4 min walk - The Old Bailey 5 min walk ## About this property ### Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers Hostel near Interislander Ferry Terminal You can look forward to laundry facilities, a bar and a restaurant at Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: - Express check-out, a front desk safe and ATM/banking services - A 24-hour front desk, a lift and smoke-free property - A vending machine - Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location Room features All 108 rooms include comforts such as free WiFi and safes. Guests reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property. 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Front entrance ramp - Lift - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible lounge - Wheelchair-accessible path to lift - Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom - Wheelchair-accessible restaurant ### More - Art Deco architecture - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Cable/satellite channels ### More - Heating - Safe ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime Early check-in subject to availability Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM Contactless check-out Late check-out subject to availability Late check-out fee: NZD 10 Express check-out available ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and older; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 30 days prior to check-in Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees) ### 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 ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - Deposit: NZD 20.00 per stay We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Late check-out fee: NZD 10 (subject to availability) 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 This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted Cashless transactions are available 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. ### National rating Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services. ### Property is also known as Downtown Backpackers Downtown Backpackers Hostel Downtown Backpackers Hostel Wellington Downtown Backpackers Wellington Hotel Waterloo Backpackers Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers Wellington Hotel Waterloo Backpackers (formerly Downtown Backpackers) Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers? ### How much is parking at Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers? ### What time is check-in at Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers? ### What time is check-out at Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers? ### Where is Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers Reviews 7.6 ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 7.6 Cleanliness ### 8.2 Location ### 8.0 Staff & service ### 6.8 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 245 8 - Good 402 6 - Okay 223 4 - Poor 71 2 - Terrible 59 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica 26 Jan 2026 Liked: Cleanliness I had a late check-in after coming in on the 1am ferry and the staff were so friendly and nice! would recommend 100% ##### Jessica Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026 ### 8/10 Good #### Rosemary 16 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities Cleaners were friendly and helpful. ##### Rosemary Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Joe 26 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Convenient, central location. ##### Joe Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### KAREN 26 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Close to all shopping needs ##### KAREN Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Michael 29 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Staff were lovely. Accommodation was average but i was solo travelling so for price i couldnt complain. ##### Michael Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katina 20 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities I have stayed 3 times. I enjoyed the whole stay. Loved the views from recent stays. Look forward to staying again ##### Katina Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jamaica 7 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We really enjoyed our stay at Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers. The place felt welcoming from the start. Solid facilities, and genuinely warm, attentive staff all contributed to a relaxed and pleasant experience. ##### Jamaica Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Gordon 3 Oct 2025 A 2 star hotel so it's a bit old and tired, but has comfortable beds and hot showers. Close to public transport, eateries and within walking distance of the CBD ##### Gordon Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Trish 29 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Customer service was excellent - ensuite room clean and warm - close to train and BlueBridge ferry. Perfect, thank you. ##### Trish Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Elise 11 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities The room was very clean and well laid out. The cleaning staff that I bumped into in the hall were so lovely. I wouldn’t recommend this place for someone that is a light-sleeper - as the building is very old, the sound proofing on the windows is non-existent so you can hear everything from the road below. ##### Elise Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### BRAD 21 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness Very reasonable rates. Rooms were great and such an excellent location. ##### BRAD Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul 21 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities stayed here a couple of times. It's convenient to the train station. ##### Paul Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Krolle 25 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great staff and good value for money. ##### Krolle Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### MISAKI 18 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities It was comfortable. ##### MISAKI Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Mau 8 Jan 2025 Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities Location amd friendly staff ##### Mau Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### doris 9 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Nice room, clean, everything I needed was there :) ##### doris Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Taylor 15 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Lovely place with friendly staff and clean private rooms. ##### Taylor Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Shama Rolyn 25 Sept 2025 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Liked the friendly staff but the overall hygiene of the room not up to standard. The beddings were stained white sheets. The windows glasses cracked. ##### Shama Rolyn Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Henry 10 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Although property old and under some repairs I found room facilities of coffee & milk & radiator heating welcoming. Kitchen self serving facilities good. Would stay there again & recommend to others ##### Henry Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### daryl 1 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Hotel is in a great spot You can walk everywhere ##### daryl Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Linda 20 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities L9vely old art deco building. It is old and well used but well maintained and clean. Perfect for travelling without a vehicle. I felt safe. ##### Linda Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Jo 15 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Staff very helpful, nothing was a problem. I will certainly stay again. I had single room with ensuite, very satisfactory for the price! ##### Jo Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### T 27 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort It was a good price and was clean and comfortable....nothing flash but close to everything. A good choice ##### T Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Lena 28 Nov 2024 Liked: Staff & service Very good location for bus and ferry, restaurants and sights. A bit run down but ok. ##### Lena Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Tasha 2 Nov 2023 Liked: Staff & service Very central and convenient for the price. ##### Tasha Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hotels in Père Lachaise](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pere-Lachaise-Paris-Hotels.0-n6053858-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Carnaby](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Carnaby-London-Hotels.0-n553248635976381125-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Mövenpick Hotel Wellington](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Wellington-Hotels-Grand-Mercure-Wellington.h46417.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Padworth](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Padworth-Hotels.d6053718.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [B&B Corsham](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Corsham-Bed-And-Breakfasts.d182498-aaBedAndBreakfasts.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [Hotels in La Tosca](https://www.expedia.co.uk/La-Tosca-Hotels.d6228776.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Apartments Skegness](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Skegness-Apartments.d6048672-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [greeneking Hotels in Dundee](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dundee-Hotels-Greene-King.0-0-d1036--bGreeneKing.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Malaika Luxury Camp Seronera Serengeti](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Serengeti-Hotels-Malaika-Luxury-Camp-Seronera-Serengeti.h96764731.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in South Rhodes](https://www.expedia.co.uk/South-Rhodes-Hotels.d6143165.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Naumi Hotel Wellington](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Wellington-Hotels-Q-Hotel.h1797016.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Tuscany](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Tuscany.d601686.Hotel-Destinations) > > [Karinna Hotel Uludag](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bursa-Hotels-Karinna-Hotel-Uludag.h20193507.Hotel-Information) > > [Boyne View House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Boyne-View-House.h39555467.Hotel-Information) > > [Hanioti Village Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kassandra-Hotels-Hanioti-Village-Resort.h3584925.Hotel-Information) > > [Wadi Rum Desert Dunes Luxury Camp](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Wadi-Rum-Hotels-Wadi-Rum-Desert-Dunes-Luxury-Camp.h100156223.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from El Prat de Llobregat (BCN) to Limoges (LIG)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/bcn/lig/barcelona-to-limoges) > > [Flights from Liverpool (LPL) to Sarajevo (SJJ)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/lpl/sjj/liverpool-to-sarajevo) ### Cars ### Packages > [Latvia](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/theme-holidays/all-inclusive-holidays/97/Latvia) > > [Saariselka Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Saariselka.d500389.Holidays-City-Breaks) ### Holiday Rentals > [Mirfield Holiday Rentals](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mirfield-Holiday-Rentals.d6025787.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals) ### General > [Visit Pollington](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pollington.dx6337631) ---