Name: YHA Christchurch
Address: 36 Hereford Street, 8013 Christchurch, New Zealand, 36 Hereford Street, Canterbury, 8013, New Zealand
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $20 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.6

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YHA Christchurch

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

*8.4* Re:START: only 6 minutes away! (1,400 feet by foot)

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The beds are extra comfy and warm, and so is the common area by the window on the front street. Walking distance to just about everything. Very friendly and helpful staff.

Shena, Singapore

The bed is very cozy, like it very much. The washing room and toilet is also clean.

Lingyun, Hong Kong

Staff went above and beyond when we arrived at 2am due to late flight. Room was spacious, clean and fresh. Gorgeous old building, beds were comfy. The best coffee we had in our entire stay in NZ right around the corner. Ask staff for directions!

Samantha, Australia

The location abbey restaurants were all handy to get too.

Will, Australia

Big clean, quiet property. Choice of two kitchens and dining areas. Room was spacious and had a fan which was perfect as Christchurch was hot! Friendly, welcoming and helpful staff. Stay here! It's good!

Hannahbella, United Kingdom

Friendly staff, great room with TV and a shared bathroom with no queue. Ideal!

Emily, United Kingdom

Staff were great, very helpful! I stayed in a 6 bed female dorm with private bathroom. All beds had lights, power points and lockers. Room was very spacious and both room and bathroom were clean. Common areas were great

Taina, Australia

Friendly staff, clean facilities. Kitchen available with a big fridge where we can store our food. Comfortable bed.

Jacky, Singapore

Helpful suggestions on where to go. Clean dorms and bathrooms

Anita, United Kingdom

Friendly, efficient staff. Roomy, light and sunny lounge. TV in my room. Close to I site and CBD. Laundry sink available as well as usual machines, and outside clothes line. Spacious storage room for lowish cost.

Genevieve, Australia

Great location!

9.0

Stay in the Heart of Christchurch – Excellent location – show map

Featuring 2 guest lounges and a communal kitchen, YHA Christchurch is located opposite the Arts Centre, 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 and the RESTART Container Mall.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9 for a two-person trip.

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	Family Room (4 Adults) 2 twin beds and 1 full bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 198 ft² This room offers a private bathroom, bed linen, towels and tea/coffee making facilities. It includes daily servicing. Please note that the price is based on 4 guests. There is no capacity for additional guests, including children. Room Facilities: Shower, Fan, Bathroom, Heating, Carpeted, Flat-screen TV, Towels, Linens Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed	Show prices
Room Size: 161 ft² This dormitory room has access to shared bathroom facilities. Linen and towels included. Some dormitory rooms have single beds, while others have bunk beds. Room Facilities: Shared bathroom, Fan, Heating, Shared toilet, Carpeted, Linens Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed	Show prices
Room Size: 215 ft² This dormitory room has access to shared bathroom facilities. Linen and towels are included. Room Facilities: Shared bathroom, Fan, Heating, Shared toilet, Carpeted, Linens, Upper floors accessible by stairs only Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Queen Room with Shared Bathroom 1 queen bed	Show prices
This room offers access to shared bathroom facilities. Room Facilities: Shared bathroom, Fan, Heating, Shared toilet, Carpeted, Flat-screen TV, Towels, Linens Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom 1 bunk bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom This room features a private balcony offering views of the arts centre. It has an en suite bathroom, bed linen and towels. Some beds offer a bedside table and lamp. Room Facilities: Shower, Balcony, Fan, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Carpeted, Landmark view, City view, Linens, Clothes rack Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Single Bed in Mixed 4-Bed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed	Show prices
Room Size: 118 ft² This room offers access to shared bathroom facilities. Room Facilities: Shared bathroom, Fan, Heating, Shared toilet, Carpeted, Towels, Linens Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom 1 bunk bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 210 ft² This dormitory includes a private bathroom. Room Facilities: Shower, Fan, Bathroom, Heating, Carpeted, Linens Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shower 1 bunk bed	Show prices
Room Size: 113 ft² This dormitory room has access to shared bathroom facilities. Linen and towels included. Room Facilities: Shower, Fan, Heating, Shared toilet, Carpeted, Linens, Clothes rack Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Single Room with Shared Bathroom 1 twin bed	Show prices
Room Size: 75 ft² This room offers access to shared bathroom facilities. Room Facilities: Telephone, Radio, Shared bathroom, Fan, Heating, Shared toilet, Carpeted, Flat-screen TV, Towels, Linens Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Double Room with Shared Bathroom 1 full bed	Show prices
Room Size: 86 ft² This room offers access to shared bathroom facilities. Room Facilities: Telephone, Radio, Shared bathroom, Fan, Heating, Shared toilet, Carpeted, Flat-screen TV, Towels, Linens Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Twin Room with Shared Bathroom 2 twin beds	Show prices
Room Size: 86 ft² This room offers access to shared bathroom facilities. Room Facilities: Telephone, Radio, Shared bathroom, Fan, Heating, Shared toilet, Carpeted, Flat-screen TV, Towels, Linens Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Recently booked! Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Family Room (3 Adults) 1 twin bed and 1 full bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 140 ft² This room offers a private bathroom. Please note that the price is based on 3 guests. There is no capacity for additional guests, including children. Room Facilities: Shower, Telephone, Radio, Fan, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Carpeted, Flat-screen TV, Towels, Linens Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed	Show prices
Room Size: 118 ft² This heated room includes a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, a refrigerator and tea/coffee-making facilities. Room Facilities: Shared bathroom, Fan, Heating, Shared toilet, Carpeted, Linens Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom 1 king bed or 2 twin beds	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 118 ft² This room includes a private bathroom. Please note that the price is based on 2 guests. There is no capacity for additional guests, including children. Room Facilities: Shower, Telephone, Hairdryer, Radio, Fan, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Carpeted, Flat-screen TV, Soundproof, Alarm clock, Electric kettle, iPod dock, Electric blankets, Towels, Linens Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Twin Room with Private Bathroom 2 twin beds	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 118 ft² This room includes a private bathroom, a refrigerator and tea/coffee-making facilities. Room Facilities: Shower, Telephone, Radio, Fan, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Carpeted, Flat-screen TV, Alarm clock, Electric kettle, Towels, Linens Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children

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Closest Landmarks

Christchurch City Council 0.1 miles
Christchurch Arts Centre 0.1 miles
Bridge of Remembrance 0.2 miles
Canterbury Museum 0.2 miles
Christchurch Art Gallery 0.2 miles
Christchurch District Court 0.2 miles
Re:START 0.3 miles
Cavendish Business Park 0.3 miles
Anzco Foods Limited 0.3 miles
Asure Quality Limited 0.3 miles

Restaurants & Markets

Mexicano's Restaurant 0.6 miles
New World Supermarket Supermarket 0.7 miles
The Villas Cafe/Bar 0 miles
Fiddlesticks Restaurant 0 miles
The Pegasus Arma Restaurant 0.2 miles
Metro Supermarket 0.2 miles

Natural Beauty

Port Hills Mountain 3.4 miles
New Brighton Ocean/Sea 5.6 miles
Avon River River 0.1 miles

Closest Airports

Christchurch Airport 5.4 miles

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Facilities of YHA Christchurch Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

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BBQ Facilities
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Shared Kitchen

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Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Activities

Library
Game Room
Skiing
Golf Course (within 2 miles)

Internet

Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking

No parking available.

Services

Shared Lounge/TV Area
Lockers
Baggage Storage
Fax/Photocopying (additional charge)
Tour Desk
Laundry (additional charge)

General

All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)
Heating
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Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

Cribs are not available.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

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Pets are not allowed.

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The Fine Print

If you expect to arrive after 22:00, please inform YHA Christchurch in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

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.

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.

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June 22, 2017

Jung
South Korea
9.2

“Here to stay one night. Got more than enough experience thanks to YHA.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Mixed 4-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉I wish the bathroom was cleaner. There was quite a bit of hair in the wash basin.
눇Staff is nice. They told me where to go for tourism and worked out well. Bed sheets are clean.
June 22, 2017

Nicola
New Zealand
10

“Fantastic”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room (4 Adults)
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Parking limitations
눇Comfy warm beds
June 19, 2017

Maneesha
Australia
7.5

“Nice, cosy amd welcoming”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Parking facilities not available for customers but i guess it's difficult considering where it is situated.
눇Clean and cosy
June 18, 2017

Anonymous
Australia
10

“Fantastic stay!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇I really enjoyed my stay. The staff were friendly and there were two areas, one more social and one that was quieter for those who wanted quieter surrounds. Really good mix of environments.
June 12, 2017

Luisa
New Zealand
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Mixed 4-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇The big and comfy lounge area
June 10, 2017

Ting
New Zealand
10

Exceptional
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Nothing
눇Highly recommended
June 9, 2017

Shena Na
Singapore
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shower
- • Stayed 2 nights
눇The beds are extra comfy and warm, and so is the common area by the window on the front street. Walking distance to just about everything. Very friendly and helpful staff.
June 8, 2017

Celine
Germany
9.2

Wonderful
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Kitchen was a little bit small during cooking time when everyone was there, some shower heads are too low for me (1,75m)
눇Good location, nice facilities and almost all the time clean
June 2, 2017

Kamini
Japan
9.2

“A good YHA.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Mixed 4-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉A lift is needed please to get luggage up & down the stairs!
눇Great location, good wifi & helpful staff. Big dorm rooms & bathrooms too.
June 2, 2017

Maciej
Poland
Age group: 25 – 34

1 helpful vote
8.8

“nice place”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉no free towels
눇comfortable , clean place
May 31, 2017

Lingyun
Hong Kong
10

“it is a very good choice when stay at Christchurch!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇The bed is very cozy, like it very much. The washing room and toilet is also clean.
May 29, 2017

Alex
New Zealand
10

“Great place 2 stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Family Room (4 Adults)
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Everything
May 23, 2017

Angela
New Zealand
9.2

“Would stay again :)”
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
눉Wifi pretty slow at high use times.
눇Great central location, great staff, very helpful & friendly, comfy warm clean rooms and beds, well appointed kitchen. Was lovely having two lounges - as one was quieter.
May 19, 2017

Anonymous
Thailand
7.1

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉the twin bed is too small for 2 persons.
May 15, 2017

Cielo
New Zealand
9.2

Wonderful
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room (4 Adults)
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Nothing about this room
눇The family room was very comfortable, my parents were happy about it.

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