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Haka House Christchurch

5.0 star property
5-star hostel near Wolfbrook Arena

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Lobby lounge
Hallway
Lounge
Terrace/patio
King Room Ensuite

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

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36 Hereford St, Christchurch, 8001
  • Place, Hagley Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Cathedral Square
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room - Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Bed Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Bed in 2 Bed Dorm

Bed in 2 Bed Dorm

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 6 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 8 Bed Dorm Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite

  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Ensuite - Female

  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 3 Bed Dorm - Female

  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room - Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room - Ensuite - Accessible

  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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King Room Ensuite

King Room Ensuite

  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm

  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Entire 4 Bed Dorm

  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room - Disability Access

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room with Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Christchurch

Christchurch City Centre stay.A stay at this Christchurch City Centre hostel places you steps from The Arts Centre and within a 5-minute walk of Hagley Park. Hagley Park North and Christchurch Art Gallery are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Hagley Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Riverside Market - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cathedral Square - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Christchurch Casino - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 11 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Little Fiddle - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Craft Embassy - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Curators House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chiwahwah Mexican Cantina Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Manu Restaurant and Bar - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Haka House Christchurch

5-star hostel near Wolfbrook Arena
As a guest of Haka House Christchurch, you'll find a terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine. WiFi is free in public spaces. Haka House Christchurch also features a garden, a picnic area, and laundry facilities.

This 5-star Christchurch hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 43 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1930
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
Haka House Christchurch offers 43 accommodations with portable fans. This Christchurch hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Bathrooms include showers.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Shower

More

  • Heating
  • LED lighting
  • Portable fan
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • A late check-out fee will be charged

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Thomas's Hereford Christchurch
Thomas's Hotel Hereford
Thomas's Hotel Hereford Christchurch
YHA Christchurch Hostel
YHA Christchurch
YHA Christchurch
Haka House Christchurch Christchurch
Haka House Christchurch Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

How close is Haka House Christchurch to the airport?

Haka House Christchurch is 6.3 mi (18-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 Haka House Christchurch?

As of Jun 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Haka House Christchurch on Jul 24, 2026 start from CA $57, 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 Haka House Christchurch have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Haka House Christchurch.

How close is Haka House Christchurch to the beach?

This hostel is 7.2 mi (19-min drive) from New Brighton Beach and 7.4 mi (21-min drive) from Sumner Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Haka House Christchurch offer free breakfast?

Haka House Christchurch does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Haka House Christchurch?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Christchurch Casino (12-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Haka House Christchurch?

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

Is there free parking at Haka House Christchurch?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Haka House Christchurch have a pool?

Haka House Christchurch does not have a pool.

Does Haka House Christchurch have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Haka House Christchurch to downtown Christchurch?

Haka House Christchurch is 0.3 mi away from Christchurch.

Haka House Christchurch Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 94 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 94 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff on site was extremely helpful and kind!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff great and area perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Helle

Liked: Staff & service
The toilet facilities, and the windows were leaking
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, nice staff. Would recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Janny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

EeeLN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really very clean . Close to river market which is fantastic .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KOSEI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Yew Wai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location near the Botanic gardens and town centre. Clean. Small kitchen though. Good lounge.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Marijn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Olivier

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
One of the front desk staff members did not answer my questions, even though the screen indicated we could approach them to book activities. The same employee was also unable to explain how the laundromat worked. That said, the rooms were clean and comfortable. The common areas are practical and well equipped for cooking, including spices and other products left behind by fellow travelers.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central city location, all rooms were very secure. Highly recommend for CBD excursions!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

SALESHNI

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great for solo female travellers

Great location and very safe as being a solo female traveller. Always choose this and staying here for past 5 years.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jasmeen

Affordable prices
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place to stay, close to the arts centre of Christchurch and good clean rooms. Only issue was the cleaning of the bathrooms at 8am in the morning - a time when I think people would be using them. I think it would be better to do this after check out time.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place to stay dnt think i can add anything else
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Annie

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
How could this hostel be rated 9.2 when the doors are slammed nonstop, the washrooms are pretended to be cleaned and there's NO A/C nor a Fan at least in the rooms. How can you sleep in a furnace, in a Sauna? Fans are supplied in the private rooms only. Are we non human beings? Staff are nice; beds noisy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Room a conforable

Great rooms, clean and and well situate
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Clean comfortable and central hostel in character building. Modern bunk beds
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

3 night stay in Christchurch

For a hostel, a terrific experience, clean bed and showers, and a good atmosphere and helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Haka was in a good location for the centre of Christchurch and easy access to the botanic gardens and Hagley Park
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A character building, conveniently located close to all city amenities. Quiet, with helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Francesca

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Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025