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The best hostels in Christchurch

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Drifter Christchurch, hotel in Christchurch

Well set in Christchurch, Drifter Christchurch provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

Room was clean Zen rokm Cinerma room
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated superb
Superb
909 reviews
Price from
£83.07
1 night, 2 adults
LyLo Christchurch, hotel in Christchurch

Say hi to LyLo Christchurch! Conveniently located less than a 10-minute walk from Christchurch International and Domestic Airport, LyLo is ideal for resting before or after a long journey.

Beds were good.
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very good
6,472 reviews
Price from
£68.69
1 night, 2 adults
Jailhouse Accommodation, hotel in Christchurch

Set in a refurbished 1874 building, Jailhouse Accommodation offers an on-site café and a guest lounge with a cinema projector. It is 10 minutes’ walk from Christchurch Railway Station.

Really unique building, friendly staff
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very good
1,428 reviews
Price from
£54.63
1 night, 2 adults
Haka House Christchurch, hotel in Christchurch

Featuring 2 guest lounges and 2 communal kitchens, Haka House Christchurch is located opposite the Arts Centre, just 150 metres from the Botanic Gardens and Hagley Park.

Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very good
794 reviews
Price from
£44.52
1 night, 2 adults
Urbanz, hotel in Christchurch

Renovated in 2015, Urbanz offers accommodation in downtown Christchurch. The building features a range of rooms with either shared or private bathrooms.

Clean room, great area to stay in
Scored 7.6
7.6
Rated good
Good
2,501 reviews
Price from
£49.21
1 night, 2 adults
Around The World Backpackers, hotel in Christchurch

Around The World Backpackers is situated just 1.6 km from Christchurch City Centre, and a 10-minute walk from Intercity bus depot at Central Station.

Really comfy beds. Lots of nice people.
Scored 7.1
7.1
Rated good
Good
114 reviews
Price from
£75.85
1 night, 2 adults
85 on Bealey, hotel in Christchurch

Set in Christchurch, 1.2 km from Christchurch Art Gallery, 85 on Bealey offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

As it turned out ... not much.
Scored 6.8
6.8
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
114 reviews
Price from
£33.77
1 night, 2 adults
Chester St Backpackers, hotel in Christchurch

Chester St Backpackers is situated conveniently in the centre of Christchurch, and offers a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

Very intimate, lovely host, well kept even though it’s an old house. All and all very charming and would recommend it.
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very good
9 reviews
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

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  • Avg. price/night: £89.85
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 6,470 reviews
    Great location, great reception, easy instructions. Safe
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    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £60.95
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 4,219 reviews
    Great location. Cheap room
    Jamaya
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £113.78
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 909 reviews
    Probably the best hostel that Ive seen in my life after traveling around 63 countries. Everything looks so luxurious and cosy and the staff is very friendly and helpful
    Gonzalo
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £113.78
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 909 reviews
    Super modern! Is a hostel but designed like a hotel, the most luxurious hostel I’ve ever stayed in and I’ve stayed in a lot! They had lots of communal places, ran free yoga classes in the mornings, kitchen was modern and included a spice rack, my eight room dormitory was attached to not one but two really nice, modern and clean bathrooms with showers
    Zehta
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £113.78
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 909 reviews
    The best Hostel in Australasia...
    Mudit78
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £69.98
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,968 reviews
    Great location , best location and easy parking which is cheap across the road, would definitely stay here again!
    Emma
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £151.25
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 6,311 reviews
    Friendly & helpful front desk staff. Accomodating for cancelled flights during foggy weather and great location right next to the airport. During my short transit, I must've got only 4 hours sleep, but that was the best sleep I've had all year! Very comfy & warm, and safe when I was travelling alone.
    Caroline
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £73.14
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 726 reviews
    Great location and really quiet from the Road traffic noise. Lovely friendly staff and I felt very secure snd safe there.
    Dianne
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £89.21
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 1,373 reviews
    The decor was tasteful and calm. The facilities were great (kitchen and bathroom and heat pump). The venue was in a great location - close to the city and the park and it felt very safe there.
    Maria
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £57.70
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 794 reviews
    Really impressed with this hostel! I was upgraded from an 8-bed dorm to a 2-bed dorm, which was small but great to have fewer people. Comfy beds with curtains, individual lights, and chargers by the bed, plus lockers for luggage. They have two kitchens which are well equipped and have everything you need, plus a cozy lounge. Great location for exploring the city, would definitely stay here again! :)
    Maja
    Solo traveller

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