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Downtown Backpackers

4.0 of 5
1 Bunny St | PO Box 3071, Wellington, New Zealand
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Coromandel, New Zealand
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11 reviews 11 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

We spend 5 days at Downtown Backpackers and actually really enjoyed it. Close to the train station, parliament and interislander ferry terminal. The double room was tidy and clean but not special. The shared kitchen features everything you need and we met some really nice people from around the world. Receptionists were not really helpfull guess they not really enthusiasm... More

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Mumbai (Bombay), India
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Considering we stayed at hostels all over the country... this one was the worst!! The carpets were musty and the loo had a pretty bad stench. The people were nice however. But considering you get bad sleep, the people cant change your views of the place!

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013 via mobile

There is no free Wifi but there is a Mac Donalds next door and a supermarket (expensive) across the road. The people sitting at the reception weren't really friendly and really short to us when we had questions. The breakfast as well the one of 5$ as the one of 8$ is really good value for money. The other food... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

One of the most distinguish feature of this hostel is the LOCATION. Yes, it is in the middle of the Wellington city centre, with all city centre facilities and amenities, in front of Wellington Main Station, where you can go anywhere in Wellington Greatter region by trains, to Paekakariki / Paraparaumu and Palmerston North (including to Auckland by train), Upper... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

I only stayed 1 night in the dorm. it was clean, well-kept even just a dorm. no doubt, the location is strategically situated..... i had good stay there....good sleep... staffs are polite, professional, attentive, providing good service.

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Braunton, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013 via mobile

Two of us stayed in a private twin shared bathroom. The hostel is very large, it felt a bit like an old hotel. The reception area is fairly modern, however our room was old and tired, the window didn't even shut. On the whole it was okay, we slept well and it was right next to the ferry terminal do... More

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Taupo, New Zealand
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Booked a Superior Double room. Nothing superior about this room. Prices high in all other hotels because of rugby game nearby, Bed was awful. Room very small and no different to other Double rooms. Sky TV had few channels and other guests extremely noisy arriving at their rooms very late at night,

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Taoyuan, Taiwan
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

I must say the photos on the brochure of this place is much better than it actually is. Very good location, situated right next to the railway station. The room is very small. And the atmosphere of the room is a bit creepy with its strange lighting and decoration. In the early morning, the noises from the street and wharf... More

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Honolulu
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

More than adequate room, with friendly staff. Highlight is the location - near train station, so perfect for early morning departure and for late afternoon arrival via InterIslander Ferry shuttle bus. Close to Cable Car, Waterfront walk and Te Papa Museum. Added bonus, is McDonalds just a few steps away. Would gladly stay here again.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

A nice place great lounge, not very personal, but god for an overnight stay, great location for train and ferries not so close to town about 15 min walk, staff were lovely, free wifi in macdolalds just next door, and col bar. I would go back.

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Downtown Backpackers Hotel
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Address: 1 Bunny St | PO Box 3071, Wellington, New Zealand
Region: New Zealand > North Island > Wellington
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Ranked #15 of 46 Speciality lodging in Wellington
Price range (per night): RM69 - 214
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
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