Capital Hall

Capital Hall is a high-rise building in the central city. It’s a larger hall so there are lots of opportunities to meet new people.

Planned lift maintenance

Planned work is currently underway to replace the lifts at Capital Hall. It is due to be finished in May 2026.

Catered hall

Meals served in a communal dining room.

Walking time to campuses

Kelburn—10 minutes
Pipitea—15 minutes
Te Aro—10 minutes

Housing style

320 single rooms

Single room with a bed, wardrobe and shelving unit, and desk.

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Capital Hall is a high-rise building in the central city with single bedrooms. With an inclusive and passionate community, the culture of the hall encourages involvement, responsibility, and achievement, which will help you get off to a great start to university life. It’s a larger hall, and throughout the year, you’ll have the opportunity to get involved and meet lots of people at the many inter-hall events—sports events, quiz nights, talent quest, film festival screening, and inter-floor activities.

One of the favourite spots in Capital Hall is the big entertainment area on level 4. It’s really open with a natural light space and is a great place to hang out, play games, study, have events, and hall meetings.

About the hall

  • Capital Hall is operated by Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.
  • Popular with first-year students.
  • Bedrooms are fully furnished and heated. A few ensuite bedrooms are available for those with a particular need. See the list of items provided in the Student Hall Handbook pdf3.8MB
  • All floors have a common room with a kitchenette, study area, television, and couches.
  • Bathrooms are all-gender.
  • There is a large communal area on the dining floor, which includes a TV room, music room, air hockey table and games area.
  • The communal dining area serves three meals a day from Monday to Saturday, and brunch and dinner on Sunday. Special dietary options, late dinners, and packed lunches are also offered.
  • You can request to live on an alcohol-free floor.
  • 24/7 camera surveillance and swipe card access is required to enter the building.
  • Wi-Fi is available.
  • There are communal laundries with tubs, washing machines, and dryers.
  • Some facilities are suitable for students with disabilities.

Fees

Per academic year (39 weeks) Per week

Single room

$22,152

 $568

The 2026 fees quoted for Capital Hall include food, electricity, heating and internet. The rate will be confirmed when you receive your offer.

One-trimester-only contracts may incur an additional fee of 10 percent.

Find out when you need to pay accommodation fees and other charges.

Supporting residents

We prioritise the wellbeing and safety of our resident community—with staff and students working together to ensure our halls are an enjoyable place to live.

Support available

Our commitment to pastoral care

The University has structures and processes in place to ensure students living in our halls experience a safe, supportive and inclusive environment.

Learn more

Virtual tour

Three students studying together in hall lounge.
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Introduction to Capital Hall

Visit our halls

Contact the hall directly to make an appointment to visit. If you wish to see more than one hall on the same day, make sure you allow at least 30–40 minutes to cover the tour and the time to travel to the next hall. You can book a hall tour during school holidays.

Book a tour of Capital Hall