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Downtown Backpackers

4.0 of 5
1 Bunny St | PO Box 3071, Wellington, New Zealand
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Downtown Backpackers
3.0 of 5 stars 56 Reviews
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Christchurch, New Zealand
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Stayed two nights in a single room, room not luxurious but quite adequate for a two night stay. Dining room/ lounge area with very reasonable meals available from cafe good value. location excellent for buses, trains and Ferry. Would happily stay here again if visiting Wellington again More

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Auckland
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

I think I would have liked this place a lot more 10 years ago. We stayed here because its just across the road from the Bluebridge ferry terminal so it was really useful but parking is a nightmare. The woman at the desk didn't seem to comprehend the fact that all three of the spaces outside were full. The place... More

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Denver
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

This large Back-Packer / Hostel is located on east edge of central Welli near the bus / train station. The room was clean and adequate. The kitchen / dining was also adequate. There is parking on the wharf (not free but close by). The Art Deco building is older than the YHA building but has more character. We stayed 2... More

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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

Easy to find and get to from the ferry and train station, this large former hotel was well equipped for an easy stay. Close to the main sights. A large restaurant with reasonably priced food. Friendly and helpful reception and bar staff. The large bar was reasonably priced with pool tables and TV, and a Happy Hour. More

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Taupo, New Zealand
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

Picked downtown for its excellent location. Reception staff were not friendly. The double room we booked turned out to be a bunk bed and was expensive. Room was tiny and bathroom really shabby. Kitchen and dining room were good. A university group were booked onto our floor and were having a party in the corridor. Phoned reception at 1030pm to... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

I needed somewhere cheap to stay before catching a train the next morning. This place was perfect for that. I stayed in one of the 8 bed dorms, comfortable enough on one of the metal framed bunk beds. Staff were friendly and helpful. The 24hr reception was great, as I had to leave early the next morning. Train Station is... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

It has been turned in to a cool backpackerplace. Great big restaurantkitchen wich the guests can use to cook. Only negative thing was one of the staff refused to help to book some tickets because he said he was just covering for a coleague that was on a break. We went to Nomads and baught the tickets there instead with... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012

Nice location. Value for money. But staff unresponsive and unfriendly! More

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Regensburg, Germany
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2012

The hostel is right across the street from the railway station and the interislander shuttle bus. It is therefore easy to find and within walking distance of almost any sight of Wellington. The staff at reception was very friendly and helpful. The room (single, shared bathroom), was better equipped than most backpackers and relatively big. TV and all other appliances... More

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UK
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2012

I stayed in downtown backpackers for one night and chose it due to the location directly opposite the train and bus station. I had an early bus to catch to the airport the next morning. The hostel was decently priced for a capital city $28 for ensuite 6 bed dorm. The room was fairly small but adequate with a small... More

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1 Bunny St | PO Box 3071, Wellington, New Zealand
Price range (per night):* RM69 - 160

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