YHA Christchurch City Central
273 Manchester St, Christchurch, Canterbury 8011, New Zealand
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Overall:
"overall good but the door of the doorms they make an incredible noise even if you take care to don't slam it." — source Hostelworld
"Would stay there again as my first choice in Christchurch." — source Hostelworld
"I would recommend this place." — source Hostelworld
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Clean:
"Only stayed for one night but seemed a pretty good hostel, very clean communal facilities." — source Hostelworld
"A Good location and very clean hostel to base a stay in Christchurch." — source Hostelworld
"Clean showers and good beds." — source Hostelworld
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Location:
"Excellent YHA in a great location just off Queen st." — source Hostelworld
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"But it had to be one of two people in my room who checking in late and left early the next morning as the doors lock behind you everytime, not to impressed that another backpacker would do that to another backpacker." — source Hostelworld
"your average yha but was actually quite noisy cos the room backed onto a bar and the people in the room werent friendly at all but as a hostel it was grand." — source Hostelworld
"There was a skylight in my room that really annoyed me when I was trying to sleep- a blind would have been good." — source Hostelworld
"Lockers in the rooms would have been nice, but that is my only complaint." — source Hostelworld
More information on YHA Christchurch City Central
This modern and spacious hostel is the perfect oasis in Christchurch�s central city, complete with friendly knowledgable staff and full facilities, including two huge kitchens and lounges. We're close to everything - bars, clubs, restaurants, cafes, shops, bus stops, parks and the tram line. We don�t have a bar � we believe that the best night out is on the town amongst the locals (with a good night�s sleep afterwards!) so we�ve hooked you up a drink voucher upon check-in and our friendly staff will point you in the direction of the best local venues.Christchurch offers a varied selection of bars and cafes. Food lovers are equally well catered for with flavours from around the world. For those seeking adrenalin, try paragliding, white water rafting, sky diving and jet boating. We are able to assist you with all landline travel and activity bookings at no extra charge. Lyttelton, Akaroa and Banks Peninsula cruises are available. For unsurpassed views of the city and the Southern Alps, take No. 28 bus from the Lichfield Street Bus Station and head up the Christchurch Gondola. Situated on the highest point of the Port Hills, you can gaze over the extinct volcano that is Lyttelton Harbour or look to the Kaikoura Mountains in the north.YHA New Zealand is a non-profit membership organisation. Non-members pay an additional NZ$3 per person per night fee upon check-in. Memberships can be purchased online or at the hostel.
Directions
Bus/Shuttle: Most pick up and drop off if requested when booked.Plane: 10km. Public bus to Cathedral Square which is 5 mins walk to hostel. Super Shuttle for door-to-door transport. Free phone at Airport for bookings.Train: 4km. Free shuttle service to Train Station each morning about $5 return from train station to YHA.YHA New Zealand is a non-profit membership organisation. Non-members pay an additional NZ$3 per person per night fee upon check-in. Memberships can be purchased online or at the hostel. .
Information by HostelworldCheck rates & availability for this hotel — Average Price: $18
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