83%Nomads Capital

Good hostel as very central, clean and modern. Good on the security with lockers in rooms (need own lock), plus security on doors is so good that 5 mins before check-out, your keycard doesn't work on your room anymore! Only go there on a friday or saturday night if you intend to go out and not if... more Good hostel as very central, clean and modern. Good on the security with lockers in rooms (need own lock), plus security on doors is so good that 5 mins before check-out, your keycard doesn't work on your room anymore! Only go there on a friday or saturday night if you intend to go out and not if you want an early night. Loud music from the bar next door infiltrates to all rooms until closing time.close

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by Rachaelba9341 – posted on Aug 17, 2008

4

All I'll say is that there seemed to be a semen like substance on my duvet. Nasty. The lockers were more like medicine cabinets and had no locks for them, you were to bring your own!!! We stayed in a 8 bed mixed dorm and when we arrived there was nowhere for us to put our bags all the space was... more All I'll say is that there seemed to be a semen like substance on my duvet. Nasty. The lockers were more like medicine cabinets and had no locks for them, you were to bring your own!!! We stayed in a 8 bed mixed dorm and when we arrived there was nowhere for us to put our bags all the space was taken even though there was only 4 people in the room so far!! Not a nice experience so we only stayed the one night.close

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by princesssparkle601 – posted on Aug 6, 2008

5

One of the better Wellington hostels. Good location. Not too noisy for a hostel of its size. The free meal in the attached bar is small but you can upgrade for only a few dollars more so still great value. And they have good drink deals.

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by ADavi248 – posted on Aug 4, 2008

11

The only real problem in the hostel ws staffing. There only ever seemed to be one person manning reception, even at check out time, which meant you usually had to wait for ages before you could speak to someone. The staff were good but the wait was too long.

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by kazdav – posted on Jul 23, 2008

7

we stayed for three nights and on two different floors. the second floor was really nice clean bathrooms and nice room while the first floor was dirty. the bathroom was flooded and not cleaned.you could hear the music from the bar on the up side the free meals were lovely,they advertised special... more we stayed for three nights and on two different floors. the second floor was really nice clean bathrooms and nice room while the first floor was dirty. the bathroom was flooded and not cleaned.you could hear the music from the bar on the up side the free meals were lovely,they advertised special offers but never mentioned them when you checked in but you had to ask for the deals advertised on a blackboard metres from the reception desk.close

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by swivelonitbaby8329 – posted on Jul 20, 2008

13

I was only meant to stay 1night, but i had so much fun that i stayed another! Staff are great fun &really friendly. The free meal is more like a snack, but you can upgrade for a fullsize meal for really cheaply, which is cheaper than what you could cook for. Really close to the museum,... more I was only meant to stay 1night, but i had so much fun that i stayed another! Staff are great fun &really friendly. The free meal is more like a snack, but you can upgrade for a fullsize meal for really cheaply, which is cheaper than what you could cook for. Really close to the museum, town&bus stop. Would DEFINATELY recommend this.close

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by layla-dee8999 – posted on Jul 18, 2008

5

The only downside about the hostel is the bunk beds are incredibly high and obnoxiously squeaky. A group of people from our dorm even checked out early because of it.

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by sarahmichals8368 – posted on Jul 14, 2008

9

A fantastic hostel, more like a hotel with friendly and helpful staff. The rooms were lovely and spotless, I wish all hostels were like this.

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by chiaradomuk6378 – posted on Jul 9, 2008

10

Very helpful staff, good location and so on... The bathrooms are minimalists but that was much enough for me. The cleanliness was really not good in my bedroom but I'd rather blame the roommate I had to deal with for the one night I spent there... a pig! Cheers!

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by asherette7201 – posted on Jul 4, 2008

7

A busy hostel right in the centre. Good facilities, but kitchen good have been bigger. Rooms nice with clean bathrooms. Bar joined onto the hostel where you could get a free meal and also had promotions every night, pub quizes, etc.

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by acoton6799 – posted on Jul 1, 2008

4

Great modern Hostel. Although it Lacked charactor no words of wisdom over a game of cards or a sing song. But clean tidy and a great location.

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by thompsonjamie3241293 – posted on Jun 30, 2008

4

The communal areas were very small, but the hostel had a nice atmosphere and the staff were extremely friendly and helpful, and you couldn't ask for a better location in the centre of Wellington.

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by Blueberrya – posted on Jun 18, 2008

1

loved it, so clean & the free meal & drinks deals were great. Bar closed very early.....manager locking up at 10 on a sunday night making us feel obliged to leave.everything else perfect.will return

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by aoifemhealy2081 – posted on Jun 10, 2008

1

It was pretty boring there. The meal which is included in the price was really really tiny. The staff were ok but some of them could do with lessons in customer service.

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by tnepata9910 – posted on Apr 28, 2008

7

Really nice room, kitchen wasn't great - too small and smelly, would stay here again, just wouldn't use kitchen

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by woods – posted on Apr 12, 2008

17

I was disappointed and then i changed to YHA!! YHA is 100 time better, more entertaiment, more place and nice staff.

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by gvolpe3031 – posted on Apr 1, 2008

1

Great location, very clean

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by katekenny-844581 – posted on Mar 13, 2008

22

Fantastic hostel. I was in a top bunk and found it a bit hard getting in and out of the bunk. But other than that Loved this place. So central

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by paddymc013033 – posted on Mar 1, 2008

4

Kitchen to small for all the peaple they can stay at the hostel.

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by tk6109 – posted on Feb 5, 2008

2

Fun place, but the noice from the bar can be anoying if you live on the 1st floor, eaven the beds are shaking...... On the top floor you don't eaven hear it. The staff is great and the location good.

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by jakobschlyter8054 – posted on Dec 31, 2007

1

The rooms were boiling with no way of cooling them down.

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by aimeesal – posted on Dec 22, 2007

5

The cleanliness of the kitchen is a huge problem. My friend and I didn't ever cook in there because it felt just too ... well, slimy. Most annoying, however, was the lack of cups and mugs. Sometimes we didn't even get to drink our tea in the morning because there were no cups! I'd suggest you... more The cleanliness of the kitchen is a huge problem. My friend and I didn't ever cook in there because it felt just too ... well, slimy. Most annoying, however, was the lack of cups and mugs. Sometimes we didn't even get to drink our tea in the morning because there were no cups! I'd suggest you either fill up on cups and mugs, or put it in the description to bring one's own stuff. Apart from that, my friend and I enjoyed our stay!close

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by hexe-heike6686 – posted on Apr 22, 2007

1

everything was great about this hostel, especially the 24 hour staff, except the kitchen/table area was small and very unclean.

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by Littlerai3874 – posted on Apr 22, 2007

1

The kitchen was very small and badly equppied (only 1 frying pan) and incredibly dirty, people just left their used things everywhere. the free meal is tiny. it's very secure though and needs a card key to get through several doors to the rooms.

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by duckies331297 – posted on Apr 19, 2007

1

Top place to stay in Wellington. As good as a hotel but much cheaper. Excellent security with key cards, good bar next door with drinks and food specials. Right in the heart of the city.

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by jon-foulkes8395 – posted on Apr 19, 2007

5

not the best hostel by far, bad rating is reflection on staying at some really good hostels before

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by hywelsonholiday – posted on Apr 10, 2007

12

The hostel was very clean except for the kitchen, which was dirty and too small for the number of people using it.

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by aileenpat – posted on Apr 3, 2007

4

Good place to stay with good location and free evening meals - bloody high top bunks tho!

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by markknight – posted on Mar 14, 2007

3

Have to say first experience of a hostel and it was brilliant, clean, friendly, easy to get to and to be honest better than most of the motels we had stopped in and they we good as well. Highly recommended!

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by rob183444 – posted on Feb 20, 2007

2

Great value for a top location and top quality bedding.

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by Rwwilki – posted on Feb 17, 2007

1

We were disappointed with Nomads as it took us three hours and 3 rooms until we found one that had been cleaned properly. Eventually when the manager became involved she gave us free drinks and apologised, but to be honest we thought that the whole place was a shambles. We won't go back and...

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by jimandcarolyns – posted on Feb 9, 2007

1

Next to the hostel is a disco and it is VERY loud in the night! So it's nothing for people who are trying to sleep after a long day!

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by manuela7282 – posted on Jan 26, 2007

8

first time in a hostal.thought it was spot on.in great location. have booked to stay again before my trip ends.

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by mattdax – posted on Jan 22, 2007

2

We had a room over the bar and the music was sooooo loud, it quited down after a while but I would recommend not placing people above the bar if they need a good night sleep. Otherwise it was definately one of the best hostels we satyed at

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by Chanelli – posted on Jan 21, 2007

2

I class your hostel as one of my favourites throughout my trip. It has everything you need and is more affordable and better value for money than the other hostels in town.

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by Charkz – posted on Jan 17, 2007

2

My husband and I really enjoyed our stay very central clean, meet some great people enjoyed the ladies night free drinks!! Also very reasnobly priced, will definitely come back again the next time I"m in Wellington as well as recommend it to others. Thanks heaps

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by Anitacab – posted on Jan 15, 2007

2

about the kittchen: - too smal: only 2 fridges for all the people - dirty - not enough coking equipment no free coffee the bar next door is ok for party but a big problem if you want to sleep

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by jenny1206 – posted on Jan 6, 2007

1

nomads is a good place to stay for backpackers it offers a lot. just remember to bring ear plugs if you have the rooms above the bar (:

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by thefalle – posted on Jan 3, 2007

1

just a quick overnighter... but fab!

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by nadiable – posted on Dec 28, 2006

2

Security top notch! Best ever. Card keys to access lift, staircase and both your floor and room. Staff were very helpful as well and the location couldn't be better. Right in the city and there's a bus stop nearby that has frequent buses to the train station for example. Facilities good, very... more Security top notch! Best ever. Card keys to access lift, staircase and both your floor and room. Staff were very helpful as well and the location couldn't be better. Right in the city and there's a bus stop nearby that has frequent buses to the train station for example. Facilities good, very modern & clean. Probably the best hostel I've stayed at!close

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by maarit8080 – posted on Dec 7, 2006

2