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The 10 Best Hostels in Christchurch, New Zealand

Some of the best backpacker spots in Christchurch

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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. Free WiFi is provided and parking is available.

Close to the airport, public transport, supermarket and restaurants

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8
Very good
5,298 reviews
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£28
per night

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. Guests enjoy free parking and free WiFi in public areas.

Big, spacious dorms! Loved all the space. Everything was very clean, super comfortable beds, big windows with tons of natural light in the common areas. Laundry on site. Big kitchen. Good wifi. I think they had a cafe too. Staff was helpful.

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8.1
Very good
1,186 reviews
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£24
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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.

You can enjoy a meal and relax in the lovely BBQ and garden area. There is a guest laundry on site.

It’s design and the small private bathrooms are cool. Really friendly staff und two kitchens plus communal areas come in handy as well. There’s always somebody to talk to which was nice while traveling alone!

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8.5
Very good
275 reviews
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£28
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Chester St Backpackers is situated conveniently in the centre of Christchurch, and offers a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. Hagley Park is 2.5 km from the hostel and Christchurch Railway Station is 5.5 km away.

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8.2
Very good
8 reviews

Renovated in 2015, Urbanz offers accommodation in downtown Christchurch. The building features a range of rooms with either shared or private bathrooms. Free parking is located nearby ad free WiFi is provided throughout.

The hostel is super spacious, has space and a lot of comfort, the kitchen is excellent and the leisure areas too, wonderful location!

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7.7
Good
2,466 reviews
Price from
£23
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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. This hotel offers free WiFi and easy access to the city's top landmarks.

Excellent location in the centre of Christchurch, bus stop just round the corner, 5 minute's walk. Excellent customer service, Manager / Owner very helpful and will go out of his way to ensure you have the perfect stay. Clean bathrooms, plenty of hot water for showers. Clean and tidy kitchens. Clean rooms with a comfortable bed. I loved the back garden and BBQ area the Manager / Owner has developed, a very homely, relaxing and comfortable place to spend the evening and meet up with fellow travelers from around the world. The next time I am in Christchurch I shall be back to stay at this hostel and shall recommend this accommodation to others while holidaying in Christchurch.

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6.6
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162 reviews
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£32
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Located in Christchurch and with Christchurch Art Gallery reachable within 1.3 km, Drifter Christchurch provides express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. This 3-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk. The property is 1.3 km from Canterbury Museum, and within 400 metres of the city centre.

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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: £85.04
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 462 reviews
    Great location and nice quiet property
    Sarah
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £92.64
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 781 reviews
    Great location, free parking, lovely room, great host
    Martina
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £56.06
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,236 reviews
    Great location! We're able to just have a wonder around the shops and sample the variety of food at Riverside.
    Dinna
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £81.95
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 755 reviews
    spacious and clean bathroom and even though a small kitchen it had good amount of utensils and cups etc. Great location, nice and quiet guests all around so didnt hear any noise apart from some traffic in the night so felt safe.
    Josh
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £62.71
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,971 reviews
    I made a same day booking after a previous booking wasn't up to scratch. Got one of the last rooms and found it to be in a good location, friendly staff and modern facilities. Was a cross section of guests, from backpackers, to families to older people. I felt safe as a older female solo traveller.
    Belinda McCammon
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £61.76
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 919 reviews
    Great location! Great budget accommodation for families!
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    Samantha
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £54.63
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,465 reviews
    nice, cheap stay easy to book
    I
    Imogen
    Group
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,254 reviews
    It was so so clean! I loved this! It was the cleanest facility I have ever stayed in. Also shower was amazing pressure! Great location,safe parking will definitely stay again 😁
    Renee
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £85.75
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,314 reviews
    Great location. Clean, cheap, safe
    Leigh
    Young couple
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 25 reviews
    Very nice hostel with a friendly crowd and friendly staff. I was upgraded to a dorm with only 3 single beds. Cosy and comfy. The hostel has a garden, perfect for enjoying the sun. Kitchen is well equipped and living room is nice to hang out. Laundry is really cheap, only 2$
    Maxime
    Solo traveller

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