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YHA Christchurch

36 Hereford Street, 8013 Christchurch, New Zealand – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.4/10! (score from 823 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.3
Very Good
823 reviews

Lovely place to spend some days while you are looking for a room for a long term or while you visit the city. The place was very clean, good location, staff really kindly, good facilites for guests.

Sebastian Chile

I like the welcoming staff. They made me feel right at home. The building itself was beautiful, and the room was very well appointed and comfortable. Everyone was mindful of the quiet time rules so it was peaceful at night.

Kate Canada

Very good value for money. Well-located, friendly staff and clean facilities.

Stéphanie Belgium

if you are French, you will right at home. 90% are French and German and lovely people

B United States of America

Location is tops, close to the botanical gardens, shops & restaurants. Couldn’t be any better! The dining areas were nice and kitchen well stocked.

Jeanne United States of America

staff are very nice and helpful. central location.

Lily United States of America

Perfect for one night in a shared room. Nice staff and good location.

Sarah Germany

the rooms were very clean and nice the girl dorms were just what I needed when I landed here

Ofri Israel

Stuff was very friendly and helpful, especially given that it was such a busy season.

Anna New Zealand

Good lounge area and good facilities. Beds were comfortable and room size (4 bed dorm) was appropriate.

Laufer New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
823 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Lovely place to spend some days while you are looking for a room for a long term or while you visit the city. The place was very clean, good location, staff really kindly, good facilites for guests.”
    Sebastian Sebastian Chile Chile
  • “I like the welcoming staff. They made me feel right at home. The building itself was beautiful, and the room was very well appointed and comfortable.”
    Kate Kate Canada Canada
  • “Very good value for money. Well-located, friendly staff and clean facilities.”
    Stéphanie Stéphanie Belgium Belgium
  • “if you are French, you will right at home. 90% are French and German and lovely people”
    B B United States of America United States of America
  • “Location is tops, close to the botanical gardens, shops & restaurants. Couldn’t be any better! The dining areas were nice and kitchen well stocked.”
    Jeanne Jeanne United States of America United States of America
  • “staff are very nice and helpful. central location.”
    Lily Lily United States of America United States of America
  • “Perfect for one night in a shared room. Nice staff and good location.”
    Sarah Sarah Germany Germany
  • “the rooms were very clean and nice the girl dorms were just what I needed when I landed here”
    Ofri Ofri Israel Israel
  • “Stuff was very friendly and helpful, especially given that it was such a busy season.”
    Anna Anna New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Good lounge area and good facilities. Beds were comfortable and room size (4 bed dorm) was appropriate.”
    Laufer Laufer New Zealand New Zealand

Categories:

  • Staff8.8
  • Facilities8.5
  • Cleanliness8.6
  • Comfort8.6
  • Value for money8.6
  • Location9.4
8.3
Very Good
823 reviews
Categories:
Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.2
Filters
Garden
BBQ facilities
Free WiFi
Private Bathroom
Key card access
Non-smoking rooms
Baggage storage
Heating

Experience World-class Service at YHA Christchurch

Featuring 2 guest lounges and 2 communal kitchens, YHA Christchurch is located opposite the Arts Center, just 500 feet 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.

The guestrooms are clean and comfortable. Some rooms feature private bathroom facilities, others offer access to a shared bathroom.

YHA Christchurch is a 5-minute walk from Cathedral Square, the Riverside Market and The Terrace.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

YHA Christchurch has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Dec 31, 2009
Hotel chain/brand:
Youth Hostels Association

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Most popular amenities
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
BBQ facilities

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

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Availability

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Room Type
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1 twin bed
1 full bed
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
1 full bed
1 twin bed
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2 twin beds
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.2
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Sebastian
    ChileChile
    “Lovely place to spend some days while you are looking for a room for a long term or while you visit the city. The place was very clean, good location, staff really kindly, good facilites for guests.”
  • Kate
    CanadaCanada
    “I like the welcoming staff. They made me feel right at home. The building itself was beautiful, and the room was very well appointed and comfortable. Everyone was mindful of the quiet time rules so it was peaceful at night.”
  • Stéphanie
    BelgiumBelgium
    “Very good value for money. Well-located, friendly staff and clean facilities.”
  • B
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “if you are French, you will right at home. 90% are French and German and lovely people”
  • Jeanne
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Location is tops, close to the botanical gardens, shops & restaurants. Couldn’t be any better! The dining areas were nice and kitchen well stocked.”
  • Lily
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “staff are very nice and helpful. central location.”
  • Sarah
    GermanyGermany
    “Perfect for one night in a shared room. Nice staff and good location.”
  • Ofri
    IsraelIsrael
    “the rooms were very clean and nice the girl dorms were just what I needed when I landed here”
  • Anna
    New ZealandNew Zealand
    “Stuff was very friendly and helpful, especially given that it was such a busy season.”
  • Laufer
    New ZealandNew Zealand
    “Good lounge area and good facilities. Beds were comfortable and room size (4 bed dorm) was appropriate.”
Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
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  • Is it quiet at night?
    We are generally are quiet hostel and work to keep any noise in the communal spaces. If you have any issues with noise during your stay please talk to..
    Answered on 11 September 2019
  • Do you offer luggage storage?
    We offer free luggage storage on the day of check in (from 8am) and check out (until 8pm). If you are looking to store items while traveling around Ne..
    Answered on 11 September 2019
  • do you have free carpark for the guest?
    YHA Christchurch does not have its own carpark, we can however provide parking options both paid and free on arrival all subject to availability.
    Answered on 5 October 2020
  • Hi! I am wanting parking and am happy to pay, where would the parking location be and how much per night?
    Hi there, once you get to the hostel we can show you on a map where the free parking is, also where the paid parking will be located. we have 2 free 5..
    Answered on 11 December 2020
  • Do you have parking available
    The YHA Christchurch does not have parking onsite, there is street parking directly outside the hostel (paid) and a couple of blocks away there is als..
    Answered on 7 April 2021
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Amenities of YHA Christchurch
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5
Most popular amenities
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
BBQ facilities
Bathroom
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

YHA Christchurch takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa Cash YHA Christchurch accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Guests 17 years or younger cannot be accommodated in a shared dormitory room. All guests aged 17 years and under must be accompanied by an adult, and that adult is responsible for actions of all the youths within that booking party.

Please note that all alternative bedding configurations cannot be accommodated when booking less than 48 hours prior to arrival.

Please note that there is a 2.5% charge when you pay with Credit Card.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform YHA Christchurch of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about YHA Christchurch

  • The prices at YHA Christchurch may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • YHA Christchurch is 1,950 feet from the center of Christchurch.

  • YHA Christchurch offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)

  • Check-in at YHA Christchurch is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.