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YHA Christchurch City Central
 

Address Details

Host: Meladey Bras
273 Manchester Street, Christchurch

+64 3 379 9535

+64 3 379 9537
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Rooms & Rates
Single
Twin
Twin ensuite
Double
Double ensuite
Family
Shared

Number of beds: 164

Beds from: NZ$26
Rooms from: NZ$64

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Operating Hours
Reception Hours: 7am-10pm plus 24 hour access
Check out time: 10am
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Guest Services & Facilities
Closest food shop 10m 10m Internet access at Hostel TV room in Hostel Self catering Lockers available at Hostel Laundry Facilities Bicycle storage at Hostel Disabled Facilities

YHA Christchurch City Central

HI Quality certified hostelConsistent Qualmark rating of 4+ stars

Situated in the heart of Christchurch, New Zealand’s ‘Garden City’ – this modern and spacious backpacker hostel is the perfect base for your Christchurch experience. YHA Christchurch City Central is in the centre of Christchurch just minutes away from the Cathedral Square and all the many, many restaurants, bars, nightclubs and shops of this lively South Island city. Everything you could need is just a short walk away, including Christchurch’s Centennial pool and gym.

The YHA Christchurch City Central hostel has an amazing array of facilities including two spacious fully equipped kitchens (one on each floor), a comfortable common room, a TV room, a games room with pool table/foos-ball/video games, internet access including wireless, locker facilities, two laundry facilities, library exchange and disabled access…phew! YHA Christchurch City Central has a large variety of modern and clean backpacker accommodation in a safe and secure environment. And because there is no pub at this Christchurch backpackers you can be assured of a quiet night’s sleep.

This Christchurch hostel also has an excellent information service run by our friendly staff and you can use our free domestic travel booking service to arrange any land-based travel or tour within New Zealand. Start your New Zealand experience at the YHA Christchurch Central hostel, you might not want to leave.

Please note: The hostel is staffed 24 hours however, if you are arriving outside reception hours please contact the hostel prior to arrival to make your booking. Facilities for people with disabilities are available.

YHA Christchurch Central: An explosion of brightly coloured walls lifts this orderly block out of the school-dorm zone, but there are also more subtle touches, such as linen and a towel (not yet standard at all YHAs), free activity nights and step-style bunks to make floor space for luggage and the facilities are terrific… - Lonely Planet Review Online

Special features at YHA Christchurch City Central that backpackers love:


  • Fun Christchurch experiences: free Saturday city walking tour, free Canterbury museum tour, free Maori culture talk, winter games nights with prizes and free ‘2 for 1’ drink voucher for a local pub!
  • Friendly and knowledgeable staff are on hand 24 hours a day, always ready to help you out.
  • Situated right in the beating heart of Christchurch.
  • Free booking service for travel and activities and free online booking service to other YHA hostels in New Zealand and Australia.
  • Free bed linen and free towels in all private rooms.
  • Tea & coffee making facilities in premium rooms as well as a free tea or coffee when checking in.

About Christchurch

Christchurch, the largest city in New Zealand’s beautiful South Island, is a popular choice of backpackers. Christchurch is an exciting location in itself and is also a great base for visits to Mount Hutt skifield and the resort towns of Hanmer Springs and Akaroa, all within a few hours’ drive.

Stay in either of our backpacker hostels in Christchurch’s vibrant central city, both a minute’s walk from Christchurch Cathedral in the Square.  You can relax by strolling along the willow-lined Avon River or to get your dose of adrenalin try paragliding, white water rafting, sky diving or jet boating in nearby locations around the city and in Canterbury or Banks Peninsula. Cruises are available to see the dolphins in Lyttelton or Akaroa Harbour on the Banks Peninsula and for unsurpassed views of Christchurch, the Canterbury Plains and the Southern Alps, head up the Christchurch Gondola to the top of the Port Hills.

In the centre of Christchurch is Hagley Park with its acres of parkland, the world renowned Botanical Gardens as well as golf, free tennis, petanque and rollerblading. Experience an extensive and varied selection of museums (including the famous Antarctic Centre) and award winning gardens or take a trip down to the beach at Sumner or New Brighton. Have a Maori cultural experience at the Tamaki Heritage village or Kotane at Willowbank Wildlife Reserve.

Christchurch offers a varied selection of bars and cafes, many offering outdoor dining alongside the river or the sea. Food lovers are equally well catered for with flavours from around the world and refresh yourself with one of the cleanest water supplies in the world - untreated artesian well water on tap! Go shopping at the colourful Arts Centre markets on the weekend or check out the fashion on High Street or in the many suburban malls. Christchurch has it all! 

Top activities to do while backpacking in Christchurch

  • Take a trip up the Gondola for breathtaking views of the patchwork Canterbury plains, the majestic Southern Alps and gorgeous Lyttelton Harbour.
  • Visit some of Christchurch’s many cultural centres: the Antarctic Centre, the Canterbury Museum, the Tamaki Heritage village and the colourful Arts Centre weekend craft market.
  • For animal lovers, swim with the dolphins at Akaroa Harbour, visit the kiwis at Willowbank or Orana Park or simply feed the ducks along the picturesque Avon River in Hagley Park.
  • Get adventurous: snowboard or ski at Mt Hutt skifield, go white water rafting, hot air ballooning, paragliding, parapunting or skydiving.
  • Take a trip on the Tranzalpine train - one of the top nine best train journeys in the world! There is a free shuttle from the hostel to the train station.
  • Take a day trip to sample Canterbury’s award winning wines at Waipara, cheese at Barry’s Bay or soak in the Hanmer Springs thermal hot pools.
  • Christchurch has kilometres of sandy beaches from New Brighton to Sumner where you can learn to surf, swim, sunbathe or just eat some of New Zealand’s famous hokey pokey ice-cream. Yum.

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How to get there...
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Car

From the North:
Motorway will change name to Main North Rd, to Cranford Street, and then to Sherbourne St. Follow this all the way into the city until you reach the end of Sherbourne, at a T intersection with Bealey Ave. Turn Left on to Bealey Ave, and then your first Right on to Manchester Street. Follow Manchester St for approximately 4 city blocks. You will see the hostel on the right hand side, between Gloucester and Armargh Streets.

From the South:
Motorway will change name to Main South Rd. Follow along Main South Rd until you reach a large intersection and turn right on to Blenheim Rd. Follow Blenheim Rd; the name will change to Moorhouse Ave after the railway overpass. Continue along Moorhouse Ave, turn Left on to Manchester Street after the Colombo Street overpass. Continue down Manchester for approximately 4 city blocks. The hostel will be between Gloucester and Armagh streets, on the left hand side.

From the West:
West Coast Rd will change name to Yaldhurst Rd. Continue along Yaldhurst Rd until you reach Riccarton Rd. Turn Left on to Riccarton Rd. Continue along Riccarton Rd/Ave as it goes through Hagley Park. Turn left on to Oxford Tce after the Park. The name will change to Lichfield St at the traffic lights with Montreal St. Continue along Lichfield to Manchester St. Turn left on to Manchester and follow it for approximately 3 city blocks. The hostel will be between Gloucester and Armagh streets, on the left hand side.
Bus/Shuttle
Most Bus/Shuttle Companies drop off at our door. Intercity bus stop/depot is one and a half blocks from the hostel. Turn left when leaving the depot, Manchester Street is the first street. Turn left on to Manchester St. The hostel is in the middle of the 2nd block, between Gloucester and Armagh St.
Plane

Airport 10kms from hostel.

Super shuttle provides door-to-door transport for $17.00 - $20.00 for one person. Discounted rates for multiple people. Shuttles wait outside the airport, or find the free phone near the information centre to free call Super shuttle.

City bus ($7.00) departs from across the road from the international side of the airport, and drops off at Cathedral square, 5 mins walk to the hostel. When you get off the bus, walk past the Cathedral along Worcester St. Turn left on Manchester St. The hostel is in the middle of the 2nd block, between Gloucester and Armagh St.

Taxi approx. $35.00
Train

Train station 4 km from hostel.
Canterbury Shuttles provide a door-to-door service for $5.00 and will be waiting outside the train station.

Taxi approx. $15.00
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What to do

Christchurch offers a varied selection of bars and cafes. Food lovers are equally well catered for with flavours from around the world. Take a stroll in Hagley Park’s acres of parkland. They are host to golf, tennis, petanque and rollerblading. For those seeking adrenalin, try paragliding, white water rafting, sky diving or jet boating. Cruises are available in Lyttelton Harbour, Akaroa and Banks Peninsula. For unsurpassed views of the city and the Southern Alps, head up the Christchurch Gondola to the top of the Port Hills.
Discounts

Promo 1: Save $4 per night with a multi-night rate!

Book a room at YHA Christchurch City for two or more nights before the end of September for a very special winter rate!

Twin Room: Boulder bay, Christchurch
Was:    $64.00 per night
Now:     $60.00 for one night

Twin Ensuite:
Was:    $80.00 per night
Now:     $76.00 for one night

*Internal Room:
Was:    $59.00 per night
Now:     $55.00 for one night

Double Room:
Was:    $68.00 per night
Now:     $64.00 for one night


Email our hostel now for more information

Terms and conditions:

-   Offer valid for people spending two or more consecutive nights in either a twin room, or an internal twin room
-   Offer expires 30/09/09
-   If the clients reduce their booking down to one night that the 1st night reverts to the one night price. (the amount to be refunded would be the total minus the one night price; not a refund of one night at the multi night rate.)
-   This special is open to all direct bookings and advance reservations from our network. Not available for web bookings - you will need to contact the hostel direct to get this special rate.  


*Internal room - is in the internal part of the building and therefore does not have a window. They have a skylight and air con instead, so are discounted from regular twin rooms


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Travel Packages


Christchurch City Easy Pass

YHA New Zealand has put together what we believe are the essential ingredients for an introduction to Christchurch City, either as a brief stay or as the start of a more extensive holiday of New Zealand.

YHA New Zealand also has a range of short and long term budget travel packages designed for independent travellers of all ages, so there is something to suit everyone!
Friendly staff who couldn't do enough for us. Very clean and well run and a perfect location.

HostelBookers, 5 February 2009

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YHA Christchurch City Central in Christchurch has 13 reviews
YHA Christchurch City Central
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:
3.5 of 5 stars
Based on 13 traveler reviews
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #26 of 58 Specialty lodging in Christchurch
Most Recent Traveler Reviews:
  • Sep 20, 2009: “Comfy place to stay”
  • Aug 21, 2009: “Worst YHA I've stayed in”
  • Aug 13, 2009: “I wouldn't if I was you”
  • Jul 15, 2009: “Good for central christchurch”
  • Aug 20, 2008: “Peacefully Relaxed :)”
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