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Christchurch Backpackers

1.0 star property
Hostel near New Brighton Beach in Christchurch

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Exterior
Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Front of property
Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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6 Union St, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8061
  • Place, New Brighton Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, New Brighton Pier
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, He Puna Taimoana Hot Pools
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Room

Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Shower, toilet paper

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Shower, toilet paper

Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room

Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Shower, toilet paper

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Shower, toilet paper

Deluxe Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Christchurch

New Brighton stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this New Brighton hostel, you'll find New Brighton Beach and New Brighton Pier. Also, He Puna Taimoana Hot Pools is within half a mile (1 km) and Avon Heathcote Estuary is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • New Brighton Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • New Brighton Pier - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • He Puna Taimoana Hot Pools - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Rawhiti Domain - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Thomson Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 22 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seaview Fish And Chips - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Silver Dolphin Takeaways - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Beach Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Bower and Urban Corner Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dune Cafe - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Christchurch Backpackers

Hostel near New Brighton Beach in Christchurch
Christchurch Backpackers offers its guests laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
Christchurch Backpackers offers 20 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves.

Bathrooms include showers. This Christchurch hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Christchurch Backpackers and Cafe Christchurch

Frequently asked questions

How close is Christchurch Backpackers to the airport?

Christchurch Backpackers is 11.4 mi (27-min drive) away from the Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Christchurch Backpackers?

As of Jun 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Christchurch Backpackers on Jun 11, 2026 start from CA $47, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Christchurch Backpackers have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Christchurch Backpackers.

How close is Christchurch Backpackers to the beach?

This hostel is a short 6-minute walk from New Brighton Beach and 7.3 mi (18-min drive) from Sumner Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Christchurch Backpackers offer free breakfast?

Christchurch Backpackers does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Christchurch Backpackers?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Christchurch Casino (11-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Christchurch Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Christchurch Backpackers?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Christchurch Backpackers have a pool?

Christchurch Backpackers does not have a pool.

Does Christchurch Backpackers have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Christchurch Backpackers to downtown Christchurch?

Christchurch Backpackers is 4.8 mi away from Christchurch.

Christchurch Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 18 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Janaka

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite and calm,,verry close to the beach thats the best
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Tane

Photos in the home page when booking (2) show a kitchen and a bathroom for a the family unit, a bit misleading
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Micah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The building was dirty and reeked of smoke and what smelled like urine. I didn’t bother staying the night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

EeeLN

Liked: Staff & service
This a place that is trying to get the Brighton area up and revived. The area could be amazing . I hope some investors come revitalize this area so that small business owners can thrive. Bedroom was clean, and Bed was comfortable kitchen and bathrooms. Look to be newly remodeled the rest of the area as in communal areas are a bit outdated.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Kyler

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was a little too warm and stuffy, and there was a weird smell. There were also some stains on the towels. The shared bathroom setup was nice, although it could have used a little extra cleaning. Good option if you’re on a budget, but we ended up going elsewhere as we were starting to get sick and needed air conditioning/ air flow.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Elizabeth

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room clean, however no air conditioning in the room. We didnt use the kitchen. Found it was unhealthy to use due to food and dishes left not washed or tables etc not wiped down.!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

luping

好
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Andy

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
廁所, 沖涼格不足以滿足整個住宿，整體殘舊 住宿所在的區域治安不太好，晚上街上像死城 停泊在旅館的所有車輛同一晚上被打爆玻璃窗，而旅館竟然說Cctv沒有在錄影 男職員對此冷漠，並沒有幫助各旅客 特別在此感謝女職員提供吸塵機以協助清除玻璃碎片
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

diane

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Mauvaise odeur dans l’établissement,cuisine pas propre du au manque de propreté des autres chambreurs. Comptoirs sales, linges a vaisselle en tas, eau pas chaude. Aucun verre.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kelly

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026