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Drifter Christchurch, hotel in Christchurch

Located in Christchurch and with Christchurch Art Gallery reachable within a 15-minute walk, Drifter Christchurch provides express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi...

Maybe the fanciest hostel I’ve ever been in. The workout room was such a nice way to decompress and everyone in the common spaces seemed really nice and welcoming
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
282 reviews
Price from
$119.76
per night
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.

Conveniently by the airport, comfy and has everything you might need. Unfortunately I didn’t have any time to enjoy it since I arrived very late and had to leave early morning. The receptionist was exceptional, helping me with my questions when I checked in at 3am and when I checked out at 7. Thank you for your help especially since I couldn’t even use my phone, you saved my stay :-)))
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very Good
5,887 reviews
Price from
$78.71
per night
Jailhouse Accommodation, hotel in Christchurch

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

I only stayed one night but would definitely return, The room was warmer that expected due to thickness of walls. Different areas for people to relax in common areas.
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very Good
1,301 reviews
Price from
$49.92
per night
Haka House Christchurch, hotel in Christchurch

Featuring 2 guest lounges and 2 communal kitchens, Haka House Christchurch is located opposite the Arts Center, just 492 feet from the Botanic Gardens and Hagley Park.

It'd be a lovely hostel if the fire doors weren't the loudest fire doors known to man.
Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very Good
601 reviews
Price from
$58.42
per night
Urbanz, hotel in Christchurch

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

Convenient, very friendly helpful staff
Scored 7.7
7.7
Rated good
Good
2,449 reviews
Price from
$43.66
per night
85 on Bealey, hotel in Christchurch

Located in Christchurch, a 14-minute walk from Christchurch Art Gallery, 85 on Bealey has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

Scored 6.3
6.3
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
10 reviews
Price from
$57.50
per night
Chester St Backpackers, hotel in Christchurch

Chester St Backpackers is well situated in the center of Christchurch, and provides a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very Good
7 reviews
Around The World Backpackers, hotel in Christchurch

Around The World Backpackers is located just 1 mi from Christchurch City Center, and a 10-minute walk from Intercity bus depot at Central Station.

Great location, nice facility
Scored 6.8
6.8
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
119 reviews
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Budget travelers know there's 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 little more.
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  • Avg. price/night: $103.93
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 5,887 reviews
    Great location, great reception, easy instructions. Safe
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    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $78.71
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 4,093 reviews
    Great location. Cheap room
    Jamaya
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $137.29
    Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 282 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $137.29
    Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 282 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $137.29
    Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 282 reviews
    The best Hostel in Australasia...
    Mudit78
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $116.84
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,737 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: $190.02
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 5,696 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $101.47
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 660 reviews
    Great location and really quiet from the Road traffic noise. Lovely friendly staff and I felt very secure snd safe there.
    Dianne
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $138.46
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 1,375 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $71.86
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 601 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 traveler

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