Wild Zebra Backpackers

Name: Wild Zebra Backpackers
Address: 58 TORY ST., Wellington, 6011, Wellington, NZ

Location: 58 TORY ST., Wellington, 6011, Wellington, NZ

Star Rating: 2 Stars

Property Type: Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

About this Property

Prime Location in Wellington Central Business District
Explore the vibrant city from our hostel strategically located in the heart of Wellington's Central Business District. Enjoy easy access to popular attractions like Courtenay Place and the Te Aro Pa.

Convenient Amenities
Indulge in a range of convenient amenities including a fitness center, complimentary wireless internet access, and a communal kitchen equipped with a microwave. Unwind in one of our 55 guestrooms featuring modern facilities to make your stay comfortable.

Local Attractions and Accessibility
Immerse yourself in the local culture with nearby landmarks such as the Sisters of Compassion Centre and the Embassy Theatre. Benefit from our proximity to transport links, making your exploration of Wellington hassle-free.
Book your stay at Wild Zebra Backpackers for a memorable Wellington adventure.

Important Information

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Instructions: The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - midnight. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Amenities & Facilities

Fitness facilities
Free WiFi
Luggage storage
Fitness facilities
Television in common areas
Front desk (limited hours)
Billiards or pool table
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator

Rooms Available

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, electric kettle, and shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shared bathroom and towels
Practical - Washer/dryer
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Shower
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Free WiFi
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Private or shared bathroom
- Bedsheets provided
Standard Double Room, Ensuite

1 Queen Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, electric kettle, and shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, towels, and a shower
Practical - Washer/dryer
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Private bathroom
- Electric kettle
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Free WiFi
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Private or shared bathroom
- Bedsheets provided
Premium Double Room, Ensuite

1 Queen Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, electric kettle, and shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, towels, and a shower
Practical - Washer/dryer
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Private bathroom
- Electric kettle
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Free WiFi
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Private or shared bathroom
- Bedsheets provided
Single Room, Shared Bathroom

1 Twin Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, electric kettle, and shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shared bathroom and towels
Practical - Washer/dryer
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Free WiFi
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Private or shared bathroom
- Bedsheets provided
10 Bed Mix Dorm Shared Bathroom

1 Twin Bunk Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, electric kettle, and shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shared bathroom and towels
Practical - Washer/dryer
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping, shared accommodations
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Free WiFi
- Shared accommodation
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Private or shared bathroom
- Bedsheets provided
8 Bed Mix Dorm Shared Bathroom

1 Twin Bunk Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, electric kettle, and shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shared bathroom and towels
Practical - Washer/dryer
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping, shared accommodations
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Free WiFi
- Shared accommodation
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Private or shared bathroom
- Bedsheets provided
4 Bed Mix Dorm Shared Bathroom

1 Twin Bunk Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, electric kettle, and shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shared bathroom and towels
Practical - Washer/dryer
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping, shared accommodations
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Free WiFi
- Shared accommodation
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Private or shared bathroom
- Bedsheets provided

Guest Reviews

Tony (6/5): - Tired, old property. I had a queen room with en-suite. Noisy hallways.
Verified traveler (6/5): - Some damage to toilet area 5th floor and showers were average quality
Verified traveler (4/5): - The team at Wild Zebra Backpackers did not know what Wotif was and where confused by my booking and payment. Other than that, the room I had was clean and it was a great location.
Miriam (8/5): Expensive backpackers - Quite expensive for just a backpackers. Got a private room, but shared showers. Close walking distance to concert venue and situated right in town, so I guess paying for location.
David (2/5): Don’t do it - Gross, noisy. Paper walls, no sleep as all night chat and music, people on phones, what a dump.
Verified traveler (8/5): - Good location, walking distance to town. Only downside is there is no free parking.
Nicklas (6/5): Decent enough, if you don't have high standards - Quite run down, but adequate and convenient. Fulfills basic needs, is in a central location and was fairly priced. A bit noisy, both inside and from the major streets just outside. I didn't have any issues, but after I checked out I heard some people having issues with their booking - they had a booking confirmation, paid for and all, but there was no available room for them.. not sure who they had booked it through, just that it wasn't Hotels.com anyways.
Jakob (10/5): - Best place for backpackers, located in the centre of the city (next to all clubs) and it's cheap as well.
Verified traveler (6/5): - It wasn’t very clean, we had to go back to reception for towels. The location is perfect but wouldn’t stay there again
Verified traveler (2/5): - The place is said ..it is not an ensuite... an ensuite has everything including towels and soap and a proper shower.. the place is noisy as hell ... did not sleep.... at all never again
Verified traveler (4/5): - I didn’t like that fact that there were often queues at reception. At a backpackers you get a lot of foreigners who are travelling which means they need to catch taxis, planes etc it is unacceptable that customers are made to wait 20-40 minutes for someone to return back to the counter. It is bad service especially for those that are coming to visit our country for the first time. Also there is a hidden fee of $10 for the room key. This information needs to be stated on the website when first booking the room.
Joseph (6/5): Backpacking nights stay - Okay accommodation to use as a bed for the night as it is cheap but no bells and whistles
Graham (6/5): - Not my usual style for business, but with any regular hotel room costing over $1,400 for two midweek nights this was it. Reception staff were friendly (and multilingual), but took a while to get the keys sorted. Pretty run down (not going to invest much in an area of buildings that have generally failed earthquake standards), but bed was comfy and seemed secure enough. White noise from the aircon in the roof above level 5 (room 512, ensuite queen) was actually a plus - slept really well. Location is very close to Courtney Place and Cuba Quarter for food and drinks, but I wasn't disturbed by noise at night at all. Also no roadworks/building nearby at the moment, which is a problem from 6am for a lot of other parts of Wellington at present.
heather (2/5): Don't stay here!! - On entry, the staff were less than helpful. If u have a car, do not stay here, there is absolutely no parking or $4 an hour on the street! They do have 2 lifts but only one worked. The room was tidy but not heated, stained throughout. The kitchen facilities were grotty and infectious!
Karen (8/5): - A little noisy but that is what you get in the central city. Comfortable bed, simple room.
Vainz (6/5): Close to bus stops, bars and Tepapa. - Only stayed for one night but we were able to leave our gear in the holding bay. They had no lockers mind you, and we didn't want to be carting around our gear through town anyway. Did not like the fact that the toilets were not visibly signed for ladies. I spent ages looking for them! I also freaked out to see showers and toilets and sink in the hall way! That was new to me. However, showers were decent and somewhat clean. Room was comfortable and clean too. Loved the fact that it was close to Cuba street and Tepapa!
Verified traveler (2/5): Not good - My ensuite room was between the laundry and bathrooms. I had to walk past a row of basins and showers to get to it. Someone slept on a couch in the hallway all night. People’s crap was lying around in the hallways. The room was dingy. The heater didn’t work. It was noisy because of the showers and laundry all around it. There was no towel... I had to pay $2 at the desk for one. Also had to go to the nearest eftpos machine down the street for cash bond to get my swipe card for my room. Which put me back to the back of the line if people checking in. The price for my room at reception and on Expedia was $89. I had paid the wotif price of $116. A complete ripoff. It offered no refunds or changes to dates.
Nadine (4/5): Disappointing. Worst sleep. - I made a midweek booking for my own dble room. Needed nearby parking and quick access to ferries. It was a good size, despite having a set of bunks in it too. The side tables were dirty and had someone else's long hair all over them. Luckily I could clean them with makeup wipes. There was no bedside light or switch. Noisy! Despite signs saying keep the noise down, there'd be people yapping in the open communal area opposite my room till all hours, and stomping up and down the uncarpeted hallway. I finally fell asleep after 4am after the last person went to bed. I needed to get up at 6 am for the ferry. Also, signs saying no dishes or cups outside the kitchen, yet they were left dirty, along with various personal belongings, in this communal area. I suspect the worst offenders were longterm guests/residents. The women's loos had no handsoap and just a towel on a hook, which I later found on the floor. Insufficient guest fridges and they were jam packed - open the doors and items fell out. Freezers had items in blocks of ice. Despite the usual signage, clearly fridges etc weren't regularly cleaned out. Overall, noisy, dirty, unkempt. Disappointing.
Verified traveler (4/5): Filthy and squalid - This hostel is in need of a total make over. It’s disgusting.
Verified traveler (2/5): - Get what you pay for. Expect no sleep. People were yelling at 3 am next door to my room that lasted about a half-hour. Walls are thin. Couldn't find the guy at reception for 15 minutes when I tried to check out & get my key deposit back. Not much room in 4 person dorms for everyone & their stuff.