Hotel Description

The Historic Hotel Waterloo was chosen to host the Queen s entourage on her 1953 Coronation Tour of New Zealand When the hotel was converted for budget accommodation the luxuries remained Downtown Backpackers has a different feel to that of other budget accommodation properties in Wellington and New Zealand Facilities such as private tiled bathrooms in most of the double twin and single rooms elegant staircases high ceilings and you can t go past sampling the menu in the on site caf that is located in the old hotel s ballroom Downtown Backpackers Wellington is the only budget accommodation located within easy walking distance from both the bus and train terminals and the Inter Island Ferry Terminals The property is located directly opposite The Wellington Train Station terminal for the Tranz Scenic Rail Intercity and Newmans Coachlines the Wellington Airport Shuttle the Inter Islander Bus 2 per person and various other local transport networks The hostel provides you with all the facilities for a great nights stay The single double and superior twin rooms all feature fully made up beds with Sky TV Superior rooms also include tea and coffee making facilities For bunk style rooms linen and blankets are provided free of charge If you re looking for great value and unique quality budget hostel accommodation with Ensuite rooms for the price of a room without an Ensuite Downtown Backpackers Wellington will be your best choice The hotel also offers Billiards Lobby Smoke free hotel and Reception Surrounding AreaRight in the heart of the Arts and Culture Capital City Wellington Downtown Backpackers Wellington is the closest budget accommodation to the Inter Island Ferry Terminals the Stadium and is directly opposite the Railway Station It is only a short walk to the central shopping area the parliament the harbour and Te Papa Wellington s fabulous Museum of New Zealand The perfect place to stay on your world travel and backpacker adventure Your visit to Wellington calls for a royal stay at this former and historic Waterloo Hotel as did the Queen in 1953 Room Types1 bed in a 4 Bed Dorm 1 bed in a 4 Bed Dorm offers two sets of bunk beds with heating Internet access Non smoking rooms They do supply Linen for your bed Shared bathroom facilities One bed in a 6 Bed Dorm One bed in a 6 Bed Dorm offers with 3 sets of bunk beds with heating Internet access Non smoking rooms They do supply Linen for your bed Ensuite bathroom Bunk Style Basic Twin Room Bunk Style Basic Twin Room offers 1 set of bunk beds with heating Internet access Non smoking rooms They do supply Linen for your bed and Towels Ensuite bathroom Sold on a room only basis Single Room Single Room offers one single bed with heating Internet access Non smoking rooms Single bed Room with Sky T V They do supply Linen for your bed and Towels Shared bathroom with one other room Standard Double Room Standard Double Room offers one double bed with heating Internet access Non smoking rooms Double bed Room with Sky T V They do supply Linen for your bed and Towels En suite bathroom Superior Double Room Superior Double Room offers one double bed with heating Internet access Non smoking rooms Double bed Room with Sky T V Tea coffee making facilities They do supply Linen for your bed and Towels Ensuite bathroom Standard Bunk Style Twin Standard Bunk Style Twin ensuite Bathroom and Bunk bed