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Cheapest monthAugust
Most expensive monthMarch
Top rated by travellersThe Marion Hostel, SAR 283
Cheapest bed foundHotel Waterloo & Backpackers, SAR 101

Finding cheap hotels in Wellington: FAQs

According to our pricing calendar data, you can bag the cheapest bed in August.
No! Hostels are a great option for anyone looking for a budget stay. These days, hostels in Wellington are full of digital nomads and holidaymakers of all ages.
Yes. Party hostels and youth hostels with 20-person dorms do still exist in most cities, but so do ultra-modern boutique hostels with plenty of private rooms, cosy bars, and even swimming pools. These kinds of hostels are popular with solo travellers over 30.
Since you’ll be surrounded by other likeminded travellers, hostels are always the safest (and most sociable!) places to stay in Wellington. You’ll meet new friends to go out with, share tips and advice on how to get around and find out if there are any unsafe places to avoid. Most major Wellington hostels even have female-only dorms. And if you’re worried about your belongings, don’t be — you can lock them away in a padlocked locker or safe while you’re out exploring.
Yes! Hostels in Wellington generally tend to be the most budget-friendly option in Wellington. Not only can you bag a bed for as little as SAR 101 per night, you can cook your own food in the hostel kitchen.
Other backpackers rated The Marion Hostel, 140 Ghuznee Hostel and Worldwide Backpackers as the best central Wellington hostels for value, cleanliness and comfort.