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Wild Zebra Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel with restaurant, near Te Papa

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Family Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reception
Single Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Located in Te Aro, Wild Zebra Backpackers offers a vibrant atmosphere with laundry facilities, a gym to stay active and a restaurant for meals. Connect to free WiFi and unwind with billiards or watch TV in the lobby.

Reviews

5.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (9)

  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • TV in a common area

Room options

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4 Bed Mix Dorm Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

4 Bed Mix Dorm Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Washer/dryer
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Washer/dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Double Room, Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
TV
Washer/dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Washer/dryer
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Washer/dryer
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

10 Bed Mix Dorm Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Washer/dryer
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

8 Bed Mix Dorm Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Washer/dryer
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
58 TORY ST., Wellington, 6011

What's nearby

  • Wellington Central Business District - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Courtenay Place - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cuba Street Mall - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Te Papa - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • TSB Bank Arena - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) - 11 min drive
  • Paraparaumu (PPQ) - 45 min drive
  • Wellington Kaiwharawhara Station - 6 min drive
  • Wellington Ngauranga Station - 9 min drive
  • Wellington Station - 23 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Grand - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Library - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kfc - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪K C Cafe & Takeaway - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tiger Chinese Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Wild Zebra Backpackers

At Wild Zebra Backpackers, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Te Papa and Interislander Ferry Terminal. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant and visit the fitness center for a workout.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 55 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - midnight
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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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
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Beach nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness center

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Electric kettle
  • Washer and dryer

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils
  • Dishwasher

More

  • Limited housekeeping

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Cash deposit: NZD 10.0 per stay

Policies

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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
WiFi is limited to 1 GB per person, per stay. A surcharge applies for additional usage.

Also known as

Wild Zebra Backpackers Hostel Wellington
Wild Zebra Backpackers Hostel
Wild Zebra Backpackers Wellington
Wellywood Backpackers Hotel Wellington
Wild Zebra Backpackers Wellington
Wild Zebra Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Does Wild Zebra Backpackers offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Wild Zebra Backpackers 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.

Are pets allowed at Wild Zebra Backpackers?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Wild Zebra Backpackers?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Wild Zebra Backpackers.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Wild Zebra Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at Wild Zebra Backpackers and nearby?

Maintain your daily exercise routine at the gym.

Are there restaurants at or near Wild Zebra Backpackers?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Wild Zebra Backpackers like?

Wild Zebra Backpackers is a short 7-minute walk from Te Papa and 3 minutes' walk from St James Theatre.

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Wild Zebra Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

5.6

5.8/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Good

Tired, old property. I had a queen room with en-suite. Noisy hallways.
Tony, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

1-night trip

6/10 Good

Some damage to toilet area 5th floor and showers were average quality
2-night trip

4/10 Fair

The team at Wild Zebra Backpackers did not know what Wotif was and where confused by my booking and payment. Other than that, the room I had was clean and it was a great location.
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Expensive backpackers

Quite expensive for just a backpackers. Got a private room, but shared showers. Close walking distance to concert venue and situated right in town, so I guess paying for location.
Miriam, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Don’t do it

Gross, noisy. Paper walls, no sleep as all night chat and music, people on phones, what a dump.
David, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good location, walking distance to town. Only downside is there is no free parking.
1-night trip

6/10 Good

Decent enough, if you don't have high standards

Quite run down, but adequate and convenient. Fulfills basic needs, is in a central location and was fairly priced. A bit noisy, both inside and from the major streets just outside. I didn't have any issues, but after I checked out I heard some people having issues with their booking - they had a booking confirmation, paid for and all, but there was no available room for them.. not sure who they had booked it through, just that it wasn't Hotels.com anyways.
Nicklas, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Best place for backpackers, located in the centre of the city (next to all clubs) and it's cheap as well.
Jakob, 5-night trip

6/10 Good

It wasn’t very clean, we had to go back to reception for towels. The location is perfect but wouldn’t stay there again
1-night trip

2/10 Poor

The place is said ..it is not an ensuite... an ensuite has everything including towels and soap and a proper shower.. the place is noisy as hell ... did not sleep.... at all never again
1-night trip

4/10 Fair

I didn’t like that fact that there were often queues at reception. At a backpackers you get a lot of foreigners who are travelling which means they need to catch taxis, planes etc it is unacceptable that customers are made to wait 20-40 minutes for someone to return back to the counter. It is bad service especially for those that are coming to visit our country for the first time. Also there is a hidden fee of $10 for the room key. This information needs to be stated on the website when first booking the room.
2-night trip

6/10 Good

Backpacking nights stay

Okay accommodation to use as a bed for the night as it is cheap but no bells and whistles
Joseph, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Not my usual style for business, but with any regular hotel room costing over $1,400 for two midweek nights this was it. Reception staff were friendly (and multilingual), but took a while to get the keys sorted. Pretty run down (not going to invest much in an area of buildings that have generally failed earthquake standards), but bed was comfy and seemed secure enough. White noise from the aircon in the roof above level 5 (room 512, ensuite queen) was actually a plus - slept really well. Location is very close to Courtney Place and Cuba Quarter for food and drinks, but I wasn't disturbed by noise at night at all. Also no roadworks/building nearby at the moment, which is a problem from 6am for a lot of other parts of Wellington at present.
Graham, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Under forventningen.

Vi var uheldige ned været og det hadde sikkert påvirkning på vurder gen. Synes anlegget var gammelt og slitt. Renholdet var ikke bra. Møkkete på badet. Det var en del støy på nattestid utenfor. Dårlige vinduer som det blåste tvers igjennom.
Rolf Erik, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Don't stay here!!

On entry, the staff were less than helpful. If u have a car, do not stay here, there is absolutely no parking or $4 an hour on the street! They do have 2 lifts but only one worked. The room was tidy but not heated, stained throughout. The kitchen facilities were grotty and infectious!
heather, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

8/10 Very good

A little noisy but that is what you get in the central city. Comfortable bed, simple room.
Karen, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Close to bus stops, bars and Tepapa.

Only stayed for one night but we were able to leave our gear in the holding bay. They had no lockers mind you, and we didn't want to be carting around our gear through town anyway. Did not like the fact that the toilets were not visibly signed for ladies. I spent ages looking for them! I also freaked out to see showers and toilets and sink in the hall way! That was new to me. However, showers were decent and somewhat clean. Room was comfortable and clean too. Loved the fact that it was close to Cuba street and Tepapa!
Vainz, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

きれい！

バックパッカーだけどキッチンとか洗濯機とかキレイに保たれている！ 安いしおすすめです！ ベッドは普通のバックパッカーにみられるベッドなのでそこは期待せずに～ でも快適には過ごせるかと
hal, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Not good

My ensuite room was between the laundry and bathrooms. I had to walk past a row of basins and showers to get to it. Someone slept on a couch in the hallway all night. People’s crap was lying around in the hallways. The room was dingy. The heater didn’t work. It was noisy because of the showers and laundry all around it. There was no towel... I had to pay $2 at the desk for one. Also had to go to the nearest eftpos machine down the street for cash bond to get my swipe card for my room. Which put me back to the back of the line if people checking in. The price for my room at reception and on Expedia was $89. I had paid the wotif price of $116. A complete ripoff. It offered no refunds or changes to dates.
3-night trip

4/10 Fair

Disappointing. Worst sleep.

I made a midweek booking for my own dble room. Needed nearby parking and quick access to ferries. It was a good size, despite having a set of bunks in it too. The side tables were dirty and had someone else's long hair all over them. Luckily I could clean them with makeup wipes. There was no bedside light or switch. Noisy! Despite signs saying keep the noise down, there'd be people yapping in the open communal area opposite my room till all hours, and stomping up and down the uncarpeted hallway. I finally fell asleep after 4am after the last person went to bed. I needed to get up at 6 am for the ferry. Also, signs saying no dishes or cups outside the kitchen, yet they were left dirty, along with various personal belongings, in this communal area. I suspect the worst offenders were longterm guests/residents. The women's loos had no handsoap and just a towel on a hook, which I later found on the floor. Insufficient guest fridges and they were jam packed - open the doors and items fell out. Freezers had items in blocks of ice. Despite the usual signage, clearly fridges etc weren't regularly cleaned out. Overall, noisy, dirty, unkempt. Disappointing.
Nadine, 1-night trip