Pretty good overall. Only minor wish would be that the bathroom is a bit bigger since it’s shared. No big deal though since that’s a difficult change. Worked out

Very neat and nice and clear instructions written where needed. Convenient location. Shaun was very accommodating with my last minute request.

Stayed in July 2025

I had a top bunk... bit difficult for the older person (60+) walking with a stick (and brace) 🙂 Next time I will specify

Good atmosphere between the people staying there

Stayed in February 2025

Not the nearest option from the bus station if you want to walk. The bathroom/shower/basin is a teeny area tucked in behind the kitchen.

Cool to stay in what seemed to be a traditional old house. Situated in the middle of the various attractions. Solid beds unlike a lot of the flimsy metal beds.

Stayed in February 2025

It wasn’t as clean as some of the other hostels I’ve stayed at (toilets/bathrooms). The door to my room was extremely squeaky, it was a dorm room so anytime someone left or came in it would squeak very loudly.

The host was friendly, and the beds were comfy. It was in a good location, near bus stops and within walking distance to New World supermarket and Te Papa museum. There’s an outdoor area with a hammock and there’s a good Tv room with boardgames and books. There’s also a free laundry and you get a towel and locker, and food box for the pantry. It was well organized

Stayed in February 2025

Lots of storing space and nice common areas

Stayed in January 2025

I was given a bottom bunk bed which meant that I couldn't sit up in the bed, which was a bit frustrating. The people who were on the top also had a shelf to put their things, which would have made it more comfortable.

The kitchen facilities were really good. The lounge set up was also very comfortable.

Stayed in January 2025

Storage boxes under the bed are kinda small and you can't lock them

Great location, fully equipped kitchen, free laundry machines, everything clean

Stayed in January 2025

It's a home! Literally, figuratively and spiritually. Enjoy.

Stayed in December 2024

Free laundry; beautiful home; sunny backyard; great kitchen; central; close to the city and the oval but far enough away to be quiet.

Stayed in December 2024

Internet could be slow.

Lovely big house with some great people. Really good location to both city centre and Mount Victoria. The garden is a sun trap and great kitchen and laundry facilities! Felt clean and well looked after house.

Stayed in November 2024

some people live there. like literally - so they have their stuff (even books and everything) in the rooms and sometimes you don't know where to put your stuff. but at least there are lockers and storage boxes, that helps

it's a social place. when you want to meet people and talk you can. the common areas and the kitchen is nice and also the outdoor area

Stayed in November 2024

East access

Stayed in October 2024

None

Vintage Security

Stayed in October 2024

N/A

Location, the place is very friendly

Stayed in September 2024

Living in the old house,cool experience!

Stayed in September 2024

The ambiance and the facilities

Stayed in September 2024

It was cold - no heating ! It was not clean. There was no proper bathroom The kitchen facilities were cramped

Location

Stayed in July 2025

Kitchen can be kinda messy sometimes, but I've seen much worse.

Went there twice during my two month New Zealand trip and loved it. It feels much more like a shared house than a hostel, especially with all the long term residents that welcome you with open arms. Lot of space to hang out and meet new people. The kitchen has all the facilities you need including a rice cooker. Everyone has their on boxes both in the dorms as in the kitchen which helps to keep chaos at bay. Would come back anytime

Stayed in April 2025

I really liked the bed in a shared bunk room it was very comfortable. The girls were kind and welcoming. It's a very safe place to stay. All the tenants were polite and friendly and interesting. Kitchen had everything I needed. So yes highly recommend this place. The building has great character. Hope it stays there. Although I didn't meet Shaun, he runs a great backpackers. Cheers I'm 77 years old btw

Stayed in April 2025

Wonderful będs,very comfy,,great location,quiet area, washing machinę and detergents provided free, kitchen well equipped, big common space

Stayed in March 2025

Kitchen was fine. Strange set up with toilet and shower through kitchen area. Staff were great with communication via booking.com, but didn't see them on site. The toilet was clean, but the shower had a fair bit of mould and made it quite uncomfortable to shower there. Bedroom was fine and living room, outdoor space. Free washing facilities, great. It's a shame the shower seemed to make the stay not so enjoyable. There is another shower, if that's available, I heard it's much better. Also, I've seen other people's comments about people living there. Wasn't an issue with space, but they seem to work a lot and want the room to be in darkness all day and night. This made me feel like an inconvenience for trying to see my clothes at 9am, or 9pm. Not sure if this is a temporary setup or not. Good location for Mt Victoria.

Stayed in March 2025

Sometimes the bathrooms are not suuuper clean, but it's ok.

It's a beautiful house with plenty of very kind people. It's like a family, they are very respectful. The house is close to the city centre and the shared areas are comfortable.

Stayed in February 2025

Super hostel. Plenty of space to relax, whether in the spacious lounge, the garden sun house or at the large dining table. Two large kitchens with plenty of fridge and storage space. My 'dorm' had only two beds. The staff were friendly & helpful and all the guests were courteous and great too. Just 10-15 min walk to Wellington centre.

Stayed in February 2025

Our Christmas dinner! Amazing atmosphere with the guests!!!

Stayed in December 2024