Hotel Waterloo and Backpackers offers budget accommodation in the centre of Wellington It features a 24-hour guest kitchen, self-service laundry facilities and a games room with pool tables Guests receive 1 hour of free WiFi per day Formerly the historic Hotel Waterloo, which hosted Queen Elizabeth IIs entourage on her 1953 Coronation Tour, the hostel features elegant staircases, high ceilings and a cafe in the old ballroom Wellington Railway Station is only 200 metres from Wellington Hotel Waterloo and Backpackers It is an 8-minute walk to TSB Arena and a 12-minute walk to Westpac Stadium Private and shared rooms are available All rooms include heating and bed linen is provided Each private room has a work desk and cable TV Secure lockers are provided for all guests Hotel Waterloo House Bar specialises in fun activities and bar games every evening 24-hour reception is available and the tour desk can book Interislander ferries, bus tours and trains around the North Island