Wellington Central Business District - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Courtenay Place - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Te Papa - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Cuba Street Mall - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
TSB Bank Arena - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Getting around
Wellington Kaiwharawhara Station - 6 min drive
Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) - 14 min drive
Restaurants
Embassy Theatre - 2 min walk
Deluxe Expresso Bar - 2 min walk
Majestic Cuisine - 2 min walk
Ortega - Fish Shack & Bar - 2 min walk
Sweet Mother's Kitchen - 2 min walk
About this property
Haka House Wellington
Eco-certified hostel near Te Papa
Haka House Wellington provides amenities like an arcade/game room and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
Bike rentals, smoke-free premises, and a TV in the lobby
Luggage storage, a vending machine, and a billiards/pool table
Room features
All 133 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Flat-screen TVs with cable channels and DVD players
LED light bulbs and heating
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Thin carpet in room
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
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1 building
6 floors
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Comprehensive recycling policy
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Shower
Entertainment
DVD player
Flat-screen TV with cable channels
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Heating
LED lighting
Mobile key entry
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
National rating
Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.
Property is also known as
YHA Backpacker Hostel Wellington City
YHA Wellington City Backpacker
YHA Wellington City Hostel
YHA Wellington City
YHA Wellington City Hostel
Haka House Wellington Wellington
Haka House Wellington Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Haka House Wellington Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Wellington
Frequently asked questions
Is Haka House Wellington pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Haka House Wellington?
Haka House Wellington doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Haka House Wellington?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Haka House Wellington?
Check-out is at 10 AM.
Where is Haka House Wellington located?
Located in Te Aro, this eco-certified hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Wellington Central Business District and Te Papa. Interislander Ferry Terminal is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) away. Wellington Station is 22 minutes by foot.
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Haka House Wellington Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
The place had character. It was a bit further on the edge than others but convenient to the bus stop if you are tired of walking, right along the water & with a grocery store right nearby.
Excellent proximity to CBD and good value hotel/hostel. Big kitchen / dining areas, reception people were helpful, lifts work well. Room was well prepared. Shared toilet / bathroom areas seemed to get messy during the day; despite being cleaned earlier on.
Great stay for family with young kids. Public transport to and from everything/everywhere 100m away. Harbour view from family room great with bonus of fire station across the street. 2 bunk beds for kids had curtains both sides for each bunk which gave kids their own "huts" and enabled grandparents to retire later in same room.
Murray
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sébastien
26 January 2025
Liked: Amenities
Clean room, the location is excellent close to a supermarket and city center
I recommend
Only bad thing was the fridge did nothing and the cord in the kettle was so short looks like an accident about to happen as you don't have table, and the nearest place to power is on the bed. Other than that was nice.
Quick electronic check in/out. Short walk to everything. Excellent kitchen facilities. I stayed in a private room (shared bathroom) which was a decent size and very comfortable. The bed, pillows and sheets felt high end. I would definitely stay again.
Janet
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
6/10 Okay
Maggie
30 December 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Great location! Good service! The room and bathroom is too small.
Great accommodation in a brilliant location. Clean and very modern.
The only problem is the walls are paper thin. We had an issue with a noisy guest. Chris from reception
came up immediately and dealt with the problem.
We enjoyed our stay.
Kim
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
6/10 Okay
Alex
8 November 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Prime location
Great location right by waterfront in city. The bathroom on our floor wasn’t particularly clean. Other than that it was a good stay.
The facilities were modern and nice, but the toilet paper was constantly out, and overall, the cleanliness was very poor.
Helmi
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
6/10 Okay
Kix or Ron
17 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Sleeping In A Oven!
The upside was that the place was quite clean.
The room was unbelievably hot, like 40 oC hot. No AC. No Fan. Nothing to move any air. We tried to put a chair in the door and open the window, but you can imagine how great that was for sleeping.
Kix or Ron
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
Jenny
13 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Basic but very clean & great rooms.
Bathrooms & showers adequate - 1x shower head broken.