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Base Wellington BackpackersvsThe Halswell Lodge
Both properties are endorsed by professional travelers. On balance, The Halswell Lodge is preferred by most professionals compared to Base Wellington Backpackers. The Halswell Lodge comes in at 75 with endorsements from 3 reviewers including Rough Guide, Fodor's and DK Eyewitness.
Base Wellington Backpackers
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
21-23 Cambridge Terrace, Wellington, New Zealand
From $23/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Fax / photocopying
- Baggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
"Slick
and well-organized 280-bed hostel converted from
an office building. Facilities include cheap internet,
lockable cupboards, bike rental, decent
kitchen facilities and Basement..."
"A slick chain hostel aimed squarely at the young ’uns. Party-perfect location (metres from Courtenay Pl), modern rooms, and the female-only floor will come as a relief to some."
The Halswell Lodge
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
21 Kent Terrace, Wellington, New Zealand
From $58/night
- Free Internet
- Free Parking
- Baggage storage
- Flatscreen TV
- Refrigerator
"For restaurant, theater, and cinema going, you can't beat this hotel's location, right by the eastern end of Courtenay Place." Full review
"Established hotel/motel close to Te Papa, Oriental Bay and downtown shops, restaurants and cafés."
"Comfortable, central and welcoming establishment with simple but goodvalue hotel rooms, relatively pricey motel units and lovely deluxe rooms."