The Base Wellington Backpackers, one of the Wellington hotels catering to backpackers on limited budgets, is located in Courtney Place, right in the middle of Wellington's cultural, historical, and culinary attractions. Guests of the hotel will have easy access to many of the city's sights, including Te Papa Museum. Guests of the Base Wellington Backpackers can explore Wellington on foot, or they can rent bikes from the hotel and ride around town. Alternatively, guests can use the bus system for easy transport around Wellington and the surrounding areas.

The Base Wellington Backpackers features private and communal rooms; the private rooms feature en-suite bathrooms. Guests can enjoy fully made-up beds, and female guests can retreat to the Sanctuary floor of the hotel, which is a women-only zone featuring its own lounge and bedrooms.

This hotel is budget, but it offers guests plenty of amenities, including complimentary breakfast each morning. The Base Wellington Backpackers has 24-hour reception, a guest lounge where backpackers can meet interesting new people, wireless Internet access, a travel desk to help guests make plans for Wellington and the surrounding area, and a bike rental service.