Drifter Wellington

Hostel with restaurant, near Wellington Central Business District

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You'll be in a fantastic location at Drifter Wellington, just a 5-minute walk from Wellington Central Business District and Courtenay Place. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Also, Te Papa and Cuba Street Mall are within just a 10-minute walk.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Communal living room
  • Vending machine
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • TV in a common area
  • Lockers available

Room options

Showing 16 of 16 rooms
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a toilet, and a vanity with a sink and mirror.
A bed with two white pillows and a wall-mounted lamp with a black finish.
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a toilet, and a vanity with a sink and mirror.
A bed with two white pillows and a wall-mounted lamp with a black finish.

King Room

  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a toilet, and a vanity with a sink and mirror.
A room with a wooden cabinet, a stool, a shelf, and a door.
A bed with two white pillows and a wall-mounted lamp with a black finish.
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a toilet, and a vanity with a sink and mirror.

Superior King Room

  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a toilet, and a vanity with a sink and mirror.
A bedroom with a bed, a headboard with a patterned design, a wall-mounted abstract painting, and a large mirror.
A room with a wooden cabinet, a stool, a shelf, and a door.
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a toilet, and a vanity with a sink and mirror.

Nirvana Room

  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
A bathroom with two sinks, dark green tiles, and a wooden vanity.
A bunk bed room with a wooden frame, curtains, and a carpeted floor.
A room with bunk beds, a window with curtains, and a hanging light fixture.
A bathroom with two sinks, dark green tiles, and a wooden vanity.

Bunkhouse Superior 10 Person

  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Twin Bunk Beds
A bathroom with two sinks, dark green tiles, and a wooden vanity.
A room with bunk beds, a window with curtains, and a hanging light fixture.
A bunk bed room with a wooden frame, curtains, and a carpeted floor.
A bathroom with two sinks, dark green tiles, and a wooden vanity.

Bunkhouse Female Superior 10 Persons

  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Twin Bunk Beds
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a toilet, and a vanity with a sink and mirror.
A bunk bed room with a wooden frame, curtains, and a carpeted floor.
A room with bunk beds, a window with curtains, and a hanging light fixture.
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a toilet, and a vanity with a sink and mirror.

Bunkhouse Superior 10 Persons - Ensuite

  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Twin Bunk Beds
A bathroom with two sinks, dark green tiles, and a wooden vanity.
A bunk bed room with a ladder, a curtain, and a pillow.
A bunk bed room with a ceiling light fixture and curtains.
A bunk bed with a headboard and a window with curtains.

Bunkhouse Superior 9 Person - Triple

  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 9
  • 9 Twin Bunk Beds
A bathroom with two sinks, dark green tiles, and a wooden vanity.
A bunk bed room with a ladder, a curtain, and a pillow.
A bunk bed room with a ceiling light fixture and curtains.
A bunk bed with a headboard and a window with curtains.

Bunkhouse Superior 8 Person - Triple

  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds
A bathroom with two sinks, dark green tiles, and a wooden vanity.
A room with bunk beds, a window with curtains, and a hanging light fixture.
A bunk bed room with a wooden frame, curtains, and a carpeted floor.
A bathroom with two sinks, dark green tiles, and a wooden vanity.

Bunkhouse Superior 8 Person

  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds
A bathroom with two sinks, dark green tiles, and a wooden vanity.
A bunk bed with a headboard and a window with curtains.
A bunk bed room with a ladder, a curtain, and a pillow.
A bunk bed room with a ceiling light fixture and curtains.

Bunkhouse Superior 7 Person - Triple

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 7 Twin Bunk Beds
A bathroom with two sinks, dark green tiles, and a wooden vanity.
A bunk bed room with a ceiling light fixture and curtains.
A bunk bed room with a ladder, a curtain, and a pillow.
A bunk bed with a headboard and a window with curtains.

Bunkhouse Superior 6 Person - Triple

  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds
A bathroom with two sinks, dark green tiles, and a wooden vanity.
A bunk bed room with a wooden frame, curtains, and a carpeted floor.
A room with bunk beds, a window with curtains, and a hanging light fixture.
A bathroom with two sinks, dark green tiles, and a wooden vanity.

Bunkhouse Superior 6 Person

  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds
A bathroom with two sinks, dark green tiles, and a wooden vanity.
A room with bunk beds, a window with curtains, and a hanging light fixture.
A bunk bed room with a wooden frame, curtains, and a carpeted floor.
A bathroom with two sinks, dark green tiles, and a wooden vanity.

Bunkhouse Female Superior 6 Persons

  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds
A bathroom with two sinks, dark green tiles, and a wooden vanity.
A bunk bed room with a wooden frame, curtains, and a carpeted floor.
A room with bunk beds, a window with curtains, and a hanging light fixture.
A bathroom with two sinks, dark green tiles, and a wooden vanity.

Bunkhouse Superior 4 Person

  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
A bathroom with two sinks, dark green tiles, and a wooden vanity.
A room with bunk beds, a window with curtains, and a hanging light fixture.
A bunk bed room with a wooden frame, curtains, and a carpeted floor.
A bathroom with two sinks, dark green tiles, and a wooden vanity.

Bunkhouse Female Superior 4 Persons

  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a toilet, and a vanity with a sink and mirror.
A bunk bed room with a wooden frame, curtains, and a carpeted floor.
A room with bunk beds, a window with curtains, and a hanging light fixture.
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a toilet, and a vanity with a sink and mirror.

Bunkhouse Superior 4 Persons - Ensuite

  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the area

Map
21 Cambridge Terrace, Te Aro, Wellington, 6011

What's nearby

  • Wellington Central Business District - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Courtenay Place - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Te Papa - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cuba Street Mall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) - 10 min drive
  • Kapiti Coast Airport (PPQ) - 42 min drive
  • Wellington Kaiwharawhara Station - 6 min drive
  • Wellington Ngauranga Station - 9 min drive
  • Wellington Station - 25 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Three Sisters Brew Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fratelli - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fringe Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Minibar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪KC Cafe & Takeaway - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Drifter Wellington

  • You'll be in a fantastic location at Drifter Wellington, just a 5-minute walk from Wellington Central Business District and Courtenay Place. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Also, Te Papa and Cuba Street Mall are within just a 10-minute walk.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 51 rooms
    • Arranged over 8 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)

Parking

    • No onsite parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

What to do

  • Evening entertainment
  • Pool table

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Television in common areas
  • Communal living room
  • Lockers available
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 63

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 50+ Mbps)

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 2 percent

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from August 5 2026 to January 26 2027 (dates subject to change).

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Property Registration Number 942 905 089 8268

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Frequently asked questions

Is Drifter Wellington currently open?

This property is closed from August 5 2026 to January 26 2027 (dates subject to change).

Are pets allowed at Drifter Wellington?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Drifter Wellington?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Drifter Wellington.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Drifter Wellington?

You can check in starting at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

What is there to do at Drifter Wellington and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include Wellington Central Business District (1-min walk) and Courtenay Place (3-min walk), along with Te Papa (8-min walk) and Cuba Street Mall (9-min walk).

Are there restaurants at or near Drifter Wellington?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Drifter Wellington like?

Drifter Wellington is in Te Aro, a short 1-minute walk from Wellington Central Business District and 3 minutes' walk from Courtenay Place.

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