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Base Wellington Backpackers vs The Cambridge Hotel
Both hotels are highly recommended by writers. Overall, The Cambridge Hotel is preferred by most reviewers compared to Base Wellington Backpackers. The Cambridge Hotel scores 75 with endorsements from 3 publications such as DK Eyewitness, Lonely Planet and Rough Guide.
Base Wellington Backpackers
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
21-23 Cambridge Terrace, Wellington, New Zealand
From $23 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Fax / photocopying
- Baggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
Rough Guide
"Slick
and well-organized 280-bed hostel converted from
an office building. Facilities include cheap internet,
lockable cupboards, bike rental, decent
kitchen facilities and Basement..."
Lonely Planet
"A slick chain hostel aimed squarely at the young ’uns. Party-perfect location (metres from Courtenay Pl), modern rooms, and the female-only floor will come as a relief to some."
The Cambridge Hotel
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
28 Cambridge Terrace, Wellington, New Zealand
From $16 /night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
- Baggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
DK Eyewitness
"Within five minutes’ walk of Te Papa museum, the waterfront, Courtenay Place bars and the shops, cafés and restaurants of the commercial district and Cuba Quarter."
Rough Guide
"Nicely renovated 1930s hotel that partly operates as a backpackers, with a popular, inexpensive restaurant and bar."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Comfortable, affordable accommodation in a heritage hotel. En suite rooms have Sky TV, phone and fridge... The backpacker wing has a snug kitchen/lounge, flash bathrooms and dorms."
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Try for a room at the back if you’re a light sleeper.
