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Reviews of Downtown Backpackers, Wellington, New Zealand

Downtown Backpackers - Hostel

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 hos...
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Avg Rating: 46% (1 Review)

Character: 40%

Security: 60%

Location: 40%

Staff: 40%

Fun: 60%

Cleanliness: 40%



Customer Reviews

94%

I got off the boat and hostel was right accross the road, could not in better location. Also the bus station is straight accross the road so is perfect for a traveller who is getting the buses and boats. Will go back again.

Francis, from Northern Ireland ~ Jul 11 2008

64%

In my room, the bathroom sink tap leaked, the bathroom window wouldn't close all the way so I had to keep the bathroom door closed to keep out the drafts, the hot water was so hot at 7am that I couldn't shower under it, and the breakfast was a bit falsely advertised: "two pieces of toast" is not one slice of toasted bread cut in half. Otherwise, good service, and great location.

Rebecca, from USA ~ Jul 8 2008

64%

it would be nice if the staff smiles sometimes :)

Romina, from Italy ~ Apr 26 2008

60%

big hostel with pretty basic standard.. kitchen gets messy in the evenings but its all clean and generally good

Tara, from Ireland ~ Apr 12 2008

46%

Downtown Backpackers is located next to the government buildings and the train station. However, the place is a 20 minute walk from the city's nightlife. The good-The place has a large dining hall and kitchen. The dining hall is a good place to relax and chill out. The bad-The place is old, the rugs, toilets, and beds all seem to date back to the 1950's. What I couldn't stand was the closet, it had a musty odor and it looked like it was meant to hold a water heater.

Harold, from Philippines ~ Apr 1 2008

84%

Great place to stay. Good variety in the types of rooms and the kitchen facilities were fantastic: 5/6 gas cookers, lots of pots and pans and a walk in fridge and lots of room to put your dry food. Nice and quiet aswell. I would highly recommend this hostel.

Kieran, from Ireland ~ Mar 14 2008

36%

This is a hostel just for yuppies staying 2 days in the city, there's no way to enjoy staying there. Also there are workers building something huge in front of the room views so everyday 7am you get awaked up because of the astounding noise of the works. I'd never recommend this place to anyone.

Elies, from Spain ~ Feb 21 2008

74%

loud elevators during the night!

Nick, from New Zealand ~ Feb 1 2008

100%

Great place very friendly and prime location.

Bartholomew, from Ireland ~ Jan 27 2008

84%

close to all what you need.

GUNDOMAR, from Germany ~ Jun 5 2007