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Dorset House Backpackers
89%
"Dorset House Backpackers is located in a quiet, residential part of Christchurch, across the street from North Hagley Park. From the airport, it's easy to reach; the city bus from the airport stops only two and a half blocks away. From the bus station, it's harder -- you really need a taxi. There are six parking spaces behind the hostel. Rooms and Bathrooms We stayed in a private room, but the dorm room down the hall had non-bunked twin beds. All rooms can be locked, and outside doors are...  more »
Jailhouse Accommodation
89%
Addington
"Jailhouse Accommodation is such a fun hostel to stay at. It's practically brand new -- it was a working jail up until 1999, but then about a year or so ago it was totally revamped and turned into a hostel. It still feels very much like a jail inside when you walk in, only it is friendlier, cleaner, and quieter than we'd expect any jail to be. There is a great TV room with a large selection of DVDs to watch. There is a patio area at the front gate of the hostel when you first walk in -- on a...  more »
The Old Countryhouse
86%
"This was an awesome hostel. It was clean, homey, and just like the name suggests, an actual old country house. The only thing not in its favor was the fact that they do not pick you up from the airport or train station, nor do they provide a shuttle service to the city. It is a little far out, but worth the walk. I was very impressed." … "Absolutely gorgeous place. Not centrally located but within walking distance of the city centre and is over the road from a bus stop. Supermarkets and...  more »
Kiwi Basecamp
80%
City Center
"Kiwi Basecamp is a small hostel in the heart of Christchurch. It is located on a rather busy street in a two-story wooden building in an area that has lots of accommodation options. The Location The hostel is located just north of the city center. Coming from the airport, just take the City Flyer bus to Cathedral Square. From here, it is only a fifteen-minute-walk to get to the hostel. It is easy to find if you have a city map. They will also pick you up at the airport if you advise them...  more »
Avon City Backpackers
79%
"Great value - We have stayed at Avon City Backpackers several times. The hosts are wonderful and happy to help with whatever you need. Good sized rooms, clean and well-kept facilities. We wouldn't stay anywhere else!" … "this is a really nice hostel with the loveliest hosts you can imagine. they help you with whatever problem you have, celebrating holidays with everyone and cleaning the facilities every day! there is no TV, which most of the guests think is fine because you have to talk...  more »
YMCA Christchurch Hostel
77%
"YMCA Christchurch Hostel can feel a bit impersonal because of the size of the YMCA building, but the staff are extremely helpful and warm and the entrance to the building is clean and well organized with a functional courtyard with a full service coffee shop. Location Just across the street from the Arts Center, the Christchurch YMCA is also in a prime spot for visiting the Botanical Gardens -- which boasts the finest collection of exotic and native plants in New Zealand. It's well worth...  more »
Tranquil Lodge
76%
St. Albans
"Tranquil Lodge is a hostel that doesn't really look like an hostel from outside (more likely looks like a house) but inside has everything you require from it. It's not exactly the "full-of-people" hostel, the location is quiet and the owner is really helpful if you just ask. There's a phone in the living room which you can call directly the owner with to ask about anything you want (for free, of course). The Location The place is just fifteen minutes' walking from the city centre, in a...  more »
Point Break Backpackers
67%
New Brighton
"Point Break Backpackers is in a suburb of Christchurch and is much farther from the actual downtown Christchurch area than is advertised. But it's very easy to get to Point Break Backpackers from Downtown Christchurch -- just catch the correct bus at the Bus Exchange and it drops you off within a five-minute walk of the hostel. During the day, the location of the hostel is great, with a lot of fish and chip places nearby as well as banks and little shops. Point Break is also extremely...  more »
Racecourse Backpackers Hostel
52%
(Btw Racecourse Rd & Epsom Rd)
"… Racecourse Backpackers Hostel has private and shared rooms (dormitories) available. Advertising agent for The Press Our facilities (other than shared toilets, showers & kitchen): - On-site and off-street car parking - TV - Laundrette with washing machines, clothes dryer. - Guest computer for web surfing, word processing and printing - Free wi-fi with your own laptop/mobile - 2 guest lounges - 1 with cozy fireplace environment - snacks, drinks, food, mobile top-ups, calling cards,...  more »
Foley Towers
86%
"Foley Towers is situated near the town centre. You can get directions and a map of how to get there from the net. This hostel is near the river that runs through Christchurch, and it is pretty walk all along this stream to town centre. The direct route to town is about twenty minutes. This is a big hostel, with two main buildings and lots of garden rooms. Even though it is on the bigger side, it still has a small hostel feel. What makes this hostel great is the big garden at the back. The...  more »
Around The World Backpackers
84%
"I met my first love/present partner here while doing my laundry. The staff and other guests rocked!" … "This place is great. I spent three months there and met some great people. The staff are great too." … "Nothing special but it's clean and friendly. It's a short walk into town and there's a fabulous Chinese restaurant en route!" … "Around The World Backpackers is situated along busy Barbadoes street just outside the real city centre of lovely Christchurch. The extremely...  more »
Chester Street Backpackers
84%
"Chester Street Backpackers billsitself as a cosy place to rejuvenate, which is exactly what it is -- no more and definitely no less. They have a cottage to rent -- which is where we stayed -- as well as a main hostel building. If they run out of the room in the main building, they tend to house you in the cottage, which is no bad thing. The Location The hostel is no more than a ten-minute walk from the CBD of Christchurch. The neighbourhood seems fairly quiet and even though it is...  more »
Kiwi House
79%
"I stayed here between November 2002 and June 2003, and it's one of the best places I've ever stayed in. The House was full of wonderful, warm and friendly people, and the prices were very competitive. Noriko does everything she can to get involved with her residents, and even though I was 12,000 miles away from London I felt like I was home. I will be coming back to Kiwi House one day!!" … "Clean but Strict and Frustrating - The single rooms are a good value and facilities are nice...  more »
HI - Christchurch - YHA Rolleston House Hostel
79%
"Overall, the Rolleston House is a pretty solid hostel. It is centrally located - just a few minutes walk from the city center, the bus stations, the arts center (home of an outsanding arts, crafts, and food fair every weekend), and the botanical gardens. The pricing is pretty standard ($22 for a shared room at the time of this review) but if you are not a YHA member there is an additional $3 charge. The facilities are clean and comfortable, with a large kitchen and living room with...  more »
Tunnel Vision Backpackers
84%
Lyttelton
"Thanks for your hospitality. It was great. We had a great time. Nice kitchen and terrace. Beautiful view!" … "… provide a full booking and tourist information service as the Lyttelton Information Centre is part of the backpackers. Be assured, we will make your stay a pleasant and memorable one. See you soon…! * Gateway to Banks Peninsula * * Port to the South Island * * Canterbury's most popular recreation area * Lyttelton Harbour is the northern of two sea inlets on Banks...  more »
Coachman Central City Backpackers
86%
"Excellent! Perfect location (but not noisy), very clean, comfortable beds, great TV lounge/bar. I would highly recommend staying here." … "I stayed in several hostels in Christchurch in March 2005 and this was easily the best. It had spotless kitchens and comfy bunks with en suite facilities — so no wandering around corridors in a towel — plus a nice little bar. It's not as large as the other central Christchurch hostels so it has a nice, sociable, uncrowded atmosphere, and the location...  more »
HI - Christchurch - YHA City Central Hostel
85%
"This was a great hostel, very clean, well equipped and a good communal area for chilling out in. And the best thing of all was they had DUVETS! We spent our last night in NZ here and were knackered and so completely thankful for a comfy bed and massive duvets to bury ourselves in. Had one of the best nights sleep of the whole trip here. This hostel is also very well located for the centre of Christchurch, hence the name! Pubs, cinemas, shops all in close proximity! One of the best...  more »
BASE Christchurch
79%
"BASE Christchurch is centrally located, with lots of young people, a bar which offer meals and drinks at night. It's perfect for people looking for a party. The Location The hostel has an excellent location -- just in front of the Cathedral and a hundred meters away from the bus stop. It's next to an ice bar, gift shops, markets, and fast food shops and just a five-minute walk to the incredible Botanical Gardens and Arts Centre. Rooms and Bathrooms We stayed in the famous "Sanctuary"...  more »
Vagabond Backpackers
79%
"Vagabond Backpackers is an old town house which looks like a large family house, and is small and friendly. It's definitely not a party hostel -- more a relaxing and a social hostel. Location The hostel is about ten minutes' flat walk from the main Cathedral Square in Christchurch and is an easy walk from the Inter City bus stop. The hostel is inside the four avenues so lots of the backpacker buses will pick up from here. A big plus of this hostel is that it has off-street parking, which...  more »
Drifters Backpackers
82%
Linwood
"Good, small, homey, and friendly - great wee hostel, beach nearby, lots of walks and in winter ski field for day skiing. many shuttles so a return day trip. talk to the owners about ski rental for a day or two, or if you want for the week they know the best deals." … "… well equipped clean kitchen.Theres loads of games in the lounge, no TV in the summer, a good place to relax and chill as out of the city centre with a garden, BBQ, hamocks and cheap bike hire. Two friendly dogs...  more »
Frauenreisehause Women's Hostel
80%
"A lavender sign welcomes guests to Frauenreisehause Women's Hostel, this lovely, secure hostel dedicated to housing female travelers. Located ten minutes' walk from the church in the city center and only a five-minute walk from markets and highly recommended restaurants, this large, neoclassical, old, urban mansion provides a lovely hosteling experience. Guests are shown around and given an antique-style key to their rooms and a key code for the front door for after-hours entrance. The...  more »
Charlie B's Backpackers Hostel
80%
"Charlie B's Backpackers is conveniently located near the town centre of Christchurch, New Zealand, a wonderful city. The hostel is a large, fairly old building with Scottish architecture. The building is several stories high, with huge solid wood staircases. The dorm rooms are pretty standard at Charlie B's, as are the showers and toilets. All facilities are clean and adequate. There are several tv lounges, with video games and pool tables as well. The kitchen is large and accommodates...  more »
At The Right Place
78%
"A warm friendly welcome awaits you At The Right Place. Small, clean, family run backpackers and motel. Having city centre convienece, but being tucked away from the main road for a quiet night's sleep. Internet available, laundry facilities, great off street parking, bikes available, great outdoor area with BBQ, beds fully made (dorm rooms, 3 - 6 beds), large kitchen (free coffee, tea) and large living and reading rooms. Will help with any questions, if we don't know, we will find someone...  more »
Stonehurst Accommodation
74%
Latimer Square
"Stonehurst has a little bit of everything to offer. Aparments, singles, and dorms. For $22NZ a 6-8 person dorm bed. The place is homey with a nice sitting area for reading or conversation, a small tv room, and tons of information avaliable for your trek around New Zealand. Internet is quite pricey and can be found in town for significanly cheaper. The rooms are a little clastrophobic, in that there are 8 beds set up quite close together and not very sturdy. Be careful about moving...  more »
New Excelsior Hotel
73%
"New Excelsior Hotel is located conveniently in Christchurch. The staff at the reception are friendly. The rooms are clean but quite smelly. The common areas are clean and spacious for accommodating travelers. It is a decent hostel for its price but we wouldn't recommend this hostel if you want a hostel with a good bed and quiet place. This place is good for short term stays. The Location Although it is at a convenient place in Christchurch, it can be a little difficult to find at first as...  more »
Cokers Backpackers
73%
Central City
"Since it's located in a nondescript two story building, you could be forgiven for walking right past Cokers Backpackers. It does have a large neon sign hanging onto the street announcing the hostel, though. The bland exterior hides the building's former life as an upscale hotel -- this also explains the full bar and restaurant also located inside the hostel and parking lot in the back, handy for those who arrive in camper vans. The icing on top would be the travel/activity booking and...  more »
Frienz Backpackers
74%
City Centre
"Really enjoyed - nice staff, really bright deco, worthy money." … "Pretty bad - Room had no windows and it was painted like some sort of kids' room -- very uncomfortable. Also the walls are so thin that you can almost hear everything, the bedside lamp had no light bulbs. But the worst is the shared bathroom -- female one had only one toilet for the whole floor of twenty-five rooms, three showers, and two handbasin -- one of them was blocked and despite telling them to fix, it didn't get...  more »
Bealey International Backpackers
68%
"Since 2004 things have really changed!!! The place is very friendly and the staff very helpful. To save money and have a good time go there. You'll enjoy the place, which is just a 10-minute walk to the city center. And if you are too lazy to move you could also tan in the large garden." … "Quite a walk from town, owner was miserable & always stressed. Didnt like the atmosphere at all, there was a big fight over a theft on the first night of our stay. Wouldnt reccommend staying here,...  more »
The Marine Bar
68%
Sumner
17 Nayland Street  more »
Shirley Ecolodge Hostel Accommodation
52%
35 Shirley Road  more »
The Marine Backpackers
Not Yet Rated
Sumner
"Situated in the heart of sunny Sumner, The Marine Backpackers is ideally located for lazing on the beach or pottering around the local art shops, cafes, and cinema. And if that's not enough excitement for you, Christchurch City Centre is only thirty minutes away. Because you're slightly out of the city, and right next to the sea, Sumner has a very laidback atmosphere. For those of you arriving into Christchurch airport, this is an ideal spot for getting over your jet lag. It's also a great...  more »
Celtic Backpackers
Not Yet Rated
"Celtic Backpackers is a small but comfortable hostel in a quiet residential area. It comes close to being a homestay; the owners (Kym, Brent, their daughter Millicent, their dog Bella, and their cat Clyde) live on the ground floor, while most guests have rooms on the floor above. The Location The hostel is on Dublin Street, close to Hagley Park. There's a walk of about four blocks to The Shuttle, Christchurch's free central-city bus, and about five blocks to the closest Christchurch Tram...  more »
Akron Lodge
Not Yet Rated
85 Bealey Avenue  more »
Rucksacker Backpacker
Not Yet Rated
"… traditional Kiwi house has a homely atmosphere with heated rooms, a comfortable TV lounge and a nice garden with bbq. It's a 10 minutes walk to Christchurch city centre and the Botanic Gardens and 2min to the airport bus stop. 6-beds dorms (female dorm available), 4-beds dorms and double/twin rooms Free parking, free local calls, free baggage storage. Security lockers, laundry, cheap internet, bike hire, ...and a lot of information if planning your trip around the South Island!...  more »

Guesthouses

Haka Lodge
92%
Linwood
"… Three of the rooms contain a double bed and 1 has twin (2 single) beds. - Modern 22' flat screen TV with DVD player in each room. - Access to an outside balcony overlooking the garden. - Adjacent to the rooms is a funky chill out area TWO BEDROOM APARTMENT Situated on the ground floor - TV lounge with 43 inch plasma and DVD player - Brand new kitchen - Ultra modern wet room bathroom - 2 bedrooms (1 x double, 1 x double or twin plus 1 x fold out futon) Sleeps maximum of 6 people...  more »
Canterbury House Christchurch
85%
"Our hostel which is homestyle accommodation, our large car park is situated at the end of a 100m drive way from the street so it is quite and secure with good lighting. T.V lounge for T.V watchers also quiet reading lounge. Stay a day or two and relax in our beautiful garden. We have a family cat (Ragdoll) Melody, she is very friendly and will welcome you! * Our last check in time is 10pm : if arriving after 10pm please contact us for instructions on how to enter the house and find your...  more »
Backpackers at Uni Hall
88%
"Backpackers @ Uni Hall is centrally located in Ilam. Enjoy modern facilities and single private rooms which are safe and secure, access is via swipe card. Linen is provided for you to make your bed. The Kate Sheppard complex has internet availability. Prepaid internet cards are available from reception during office hours. Prices start at $5 for 200mb. Laundry facilities are on-site and available for use at a small charge. Heaps of space to enjoy on the lawn and Ilam fields and Gardens are...  more »
Lavender Towers
81%
"… outdoor area for you to enjoy the late summer afternoons, with perhaps a glass of wine or a cup of tea. In winter, there �s a lovely warm fire for you to come home to and relax beside after a tiring day of sightseeing. There is a guest lounge if you would just like to have a quiet time to relax with a tea or coffee and a magazine. We have two very adorable dogs Sasha (old dog), our baby boy, Shila, and a gorgeous fluffy cat called Simba, all of whom are very friendly. If any...  more »
Windsor Bed & Breakfast Hotel
74%
"Semawang Beach Hotel, an enjoyable stay for you in sanur Bali Indonesia. The Semawang Beach Hotel is located near many interesting tourist attractions and resorts and the beach is practically right on your doorstep - just a minutes walk away 15 minutes from Ngurah Rai International Airport to Hotel, distance is 15 km (9.5 miles). Getting there: Taxi is the most convenient way to reach the hotel. The hotel also provides an airport shuttle service (surcharge). Free WiFi in hotel area" …...  more »
M&Y Airport Guest House
Not Yet Rated
"There is a large guests lounge with kitchenette available and a shared bathroom. Heating system is provided in all the rooms. The double room has the access to the deck. All the furniture in the property are made of rimu, New Zealand native timber. Picking-up/dropping-off from/to the airport is available by prior arrangement. Simple breakfast is provided and hot breakfast is available by a small cost. This charming property has long been a favorite in Christchurch for both business and...  more »
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