If you are looking for a more budget priced accommodation in Wellington, near to the Blog Hui venue, you might consider Downtown Backpackers. Very conveniently located in Bunny Street (opposite Wellington’s Central Train Station), there are easy walks to buses and the Blog Hui venue.
Downtown Backpackers is situated in the historic Hotel Waterloo – chosen to host the Queen’s entourage on her 1953 Coronation Tour of New Zealand – and clearly, in its heyday, the hotel must’ve been pretty swish. It’s now finding new life as a more budget focused, backpacker venue; complete with a café in the old ballroom, high speed internet, and sky tv in the double rooms. If your budget is really tight or you have specific food requirements, there’s a kitchen available for guest use. There’s a bar downstairs, and a supermarket within an easy walking distance. And, if you want to do a little extra travel, there’s a travel shop in-house able to help connect you with tours or other land based travel within NZ.
And for the difference that makes the difference from other backpackers? One word: Ensuite!
You can ring free (NZ only) – (0800 BAKPAK – 0800 225 725), book online or by email (gb@downtownbackpackers.co.nz). If you book by email you’ll still need to include a credit number for a room to be booked for you. Room rates available here.