Welcome to Downtown Backpackers

If you want to make the most of your stay in Wellington then make sure you choose Downtown Backpackers as your first choice for accommodation.Situated directly opposite the railway station Downtown Backpackers is ideally located being the closest hostel to trains buses and the inter-island ferry and the new stadium the city area and Te Papa Wellington's fabulous Museum of New Zealand.Downtown Backpackers is located in Wellington's historic Art Deco Waterloo Hotel a former high class hotel which was chosen for the Queens 1953 Coronation Tour.This hotel was one of the top hotels in the Southern Hemisphere in its day. It is a classic example of the podium design of Art Deco architecture and is listed as historically significant by both the Historic Places Trust and the Wellington City Council. We want Wellington to be a highlight of your NZ experience and we have lots of information to help you to plan your stay.Finalist NZ Tourism Awards 1999 2000 and 2001.Inhouse Bar open every day from 4pm Inhouse Cafe with breakfast lunch and dinner 24h reception 24h security access 24h fully equipped kitchen Safety lockers Security camerasSwipe card access