Name: Urbanz
Address: 273 Manchester Street, 8011 Christchurch, New Zealand, 273 Manchester Street, Canterbury, 8011, New Zealand
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $20 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.1

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Urbanz

273 Manchester Street, 8011 Christchurch, New Zealand – Great location - show map

*7.7* The Chalice: only 5 minutes away! (1,200 feet by foot)

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It was near everything in the city centre, comfy bed, nice staff. Perfect

David, Ireland

- super big and comfy beds for bunk beds - free wifi - they allocate you a bed and not just a room

David, Germany

Friendly staff, inviting common area, well stocked dining area, location, clean/comfortable/quiet room, parking very close.

Bryan, United States of America

Clean, friendly and very helpful. Would recommend to anyone

Luke, New Zealand

Very cleaned room,kitchen and facilities.excellent

Satoshi, Japan

Reception was very friendly and helpful. The room was clean and bed very comfy. Free parking a great help.

Teri, New Zealand

Spacious kitchen and lounge. 1gb of wifi per day, which is pretty good for nz. The multi shelf lockers feel so luxurious

Wwwiiilll, Canada

The location is great and the common areas was spacious and clean. The room was great as well, with the USB power point which was convenient and plenty of docks.

Grapefruit, Australia

Great hostel, very close to Christchurch CBD although a lot of it resembles a massive building site. The room was very big and clean and the lockers were really big too. Big kitchen, friendly staff and the reception is pretty much open around the clock which I didn't see anywhere else in NZ.

Daria, United Kingdom

New Building and Facilities, everything was very clean. The rooms have big super comfortable bunk beds, to each bed there is looker (need your own lock), plenty of bathrooms along the corridor. A big kitchen, very well organized and a comfy chilling area with a bar and a big screens downstairs.

Denise, Cambodia

Great location!

8.4

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

Renovated in 2015, Urbanz offers accommodation in downtown Christchurch. The building features a range of rooms with either shared or private bathrooms. Free parking is located nearby ad free WiFi is provided throughout.

Guests can play a game of pool or watch a show on the satellite TV while enjoying a drink at the on-site bar. There is a self-catering kitchen and there are guest laundry facilities available.

A flat-screen TV is provided in all double and most family bedrooms. Continental breakfast is provided for an additional charge.

Urbanz is situated next to New Regent Street, which has a range of bars, cafes, restaurants and an inner city tram. It is 2 minutes' walk from the cathedral, Theatre Royal and The Piano performing arts centre. It is 8 minutes' walk to Christchurch bus station and within 15 minutes' walk of a range of tourist attractions and a supermarket.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8 for a two-person trip.

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	Family Room with Bathroom 1 full bed and 2 bunk beds	Show prices
Room Size: 194 ft² There is 1 double bed and 2 bunk beds, all bed linen and towels are included. There are personal lockers, a TV, power plugs with USB compatible charging, a private bathroom and heating. Maximum occupancy is 4 (see 'Policies' section). Room Facilities: Shower, TV, Toilet, Heating, 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 4-Bed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom 1 bunk bed	Show prices
Room Size: 161 ft² Each bed comes with bed linen and a secure and labelled locker. It also has its own power socket with USB compatible charging. Please note that towels are not included in the price. You can rent them at the property or bring your own. Room Facilities: Shared bathroom, Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft), 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
	Single Room with Shared Bathroom 1 twin bed	Show prices
Room Size: 75 ft² This heated room offers a TV, a secure locker, bed linen, towels and access to a shared bathroom. Room Facilities: TV, Shared bathroom, Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft), 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
	Double Room with Shared Bathroom 1 full bed	Show prices
Room Size: 86 ft² This heated double room comes with a TV, personal locker, bed linen and towels. There is 1 double bed and a powerplug with USB compatible charging. Guests have access to shared bathroom facilities located nearby. Room Facilities: TV, Shared bathroom, 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
	Double Room with Private Bathroom 1 full bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 140 ft² There is 1 double bed and all bed linen and towels are included. There is a private bathroom, personal locker, TV, heating and a power plug with USB compatible charging. Room Facilities: Shower, TV, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Carpeted, Towels, Linens Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
× 6	Family Room with Bathroom 1 full bed and 4 bunk beds	Show prices
Room Size: 269 ft² There is 1 double bed and 4 bunk beds, all bed linen and towels are included. There are personal lockers, a TV, power plugs with USB compatible charging, a private bathroom and heating. Maximum occupancy is 6 (see 'Policies' section). Room Facilities: Shower, Toilet, Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft), Heating, Carpeted, Flat-screen TV, Towels, Linens Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Someone just booked this Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Double Room with Shared Bathroom - Internal Room with No windows 1 full bed	Show prices
Room Size: 86 ft² This is a double internal room with no windows. There is 1 double bed and all linen and towels are included. There is a TV, lockers, heating and a powerplug with USB compatible charging. Guests have access to shared bathroom facilities located down the corridor. Room Facilities: Shared bathroom, Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft), 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
	Family Room with Shared Bathroom 1 full bed and 2 bunk beds	Show prices
Room Size: 161 ft² There is 1 double bed and 2 bunk beds, all bed linen and towels are included. There are personal lockers, power plugs with USB compatible charging and heating. Guests have access to shared bathroom facilities located nearby. Maximum occupancy is 4 (see 'Policies' section). Room Facilities: Shared bathroom, Heating, Carpeted, Towels, Linens, Board games/puzzles Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Bed in 8-Bunk Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed	Show prices
Room Size: 283 ft² Each bed comes with bed linen and a secure and labelled locker. It also has its own power socket with USB compatible charging. Please note that towels are not included in the price. You can rent them at the property or bring your own. Room Facilities: Shared bathroom, Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft), 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 Female Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed	Show prices
Room Size: 269 ft² Each bed is a wide king single bunk bed with a thick mattress. Bed linen, private lockers and power sockets with USB compatible charging are provided. Please note that towels are not included in the price. You can rent them at the property for $2 or bring your own. Room Facilities: Shared bathroom, Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft), Heating, Carpeted, 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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Location! Location! Location! – stay in downtown Christchurch for a great price – no need to trek to the suburbs Value! Value! Value! Beautifully renovated last year, this historic building features a perfect range of rooms from king bunks to family rooms, to ensuite rooms - all at very competitive rates. Plus all the other facilities you need – on-site bar with pool table and Sky TV, cheap meals, new self catering kitchen, laundry, free parking nearby. TVs in all double rooms. Wifi in all areas. Convenience! Convenience! Convenience! = Airport Bus 29 stops right outside the building – only $8.50 and less than 30 minutes from airport. = Nine minute walk (we have timed it) to central city bus terminal for all local and long distance buses = Next to historic New Regent Street with bars, cafes, restaurants and the inner city tram = Two minute walk to cathedral, Theatre Royal and 10-15 minute walk to all other city attractions

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Closest Landmarks

Victoria Square 0.2 miles
The Chalice 0.2 miles
Avonmore Tertiary Institute 0.2 miles
Anzco Foods Limited 0.3 miles
Asure Quality Limited 0.3 miles
Foodstuffs Limited 0.3 miles
Fulton Hogan Headquarters 0.3 miles
Ryman Healthcare Limited 0.3 miles
High Court Christchurch 0.3 miles
Southern Institute of Technology 0.3 miles

Restaurants & Markets

The Happening Restaurant 0 miles
New Regent Street Market 0 miles
Rollickin Gelato Restaurant 0.1 miles
Casa Publica Cafe/Bar 0.1 miles
Pak N Save Supermarket 0.8 miles

Natural Beauty

Avon River 0.1 miles

Closest Airports

Christchurch Airport 5.7 miles

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Shared Kitchen

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Pets are not allowed.

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Pool Table (additional charge)
Game Room

Food & Drink

Snack Bar

Internet

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

Parking

Free! Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

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Shared Lounge/TV Area
Lockers
Vending Machine (snacks)
Vending Machine (drinks)
Baggage Storage
Laundry (additional charge)
Business Center

Entertainment & Family Services

Board Games/Puzzles

General

Designated Smoking Area
All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)
Heating
Family Rooms
Facilities for Disabled Guests
Non-Smoking Rooms

Languages Spoken

Urdu
Slovenian
Hindi
Spanish
English
German
Danish
Czech

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Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

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Pets are not allowed.

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Towels available for hire at reception.

Please note that continental breakfast is available for an additional charge of $6. Please use the special request box when booking or contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Transfers are available to the airport, using the Airport Bus, which stops outside the building. These are charged $8.50 per adult. The airport is less than 30 minutes' drive from Urbanz. For more information please contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

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June 23, 2017

Anonymous
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
9.2

“Great place, social area downstairs was a huge bonus”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom - Internal Room with No windows
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Only downside was noise, Walls were very thin. Bring some ear plugs and don't let this put you off.
눇Staff were great, really nice and helpful team. Private room was a great price, kitchen facilities were great and lounge downstairs was a really nice chill out space.
June 22, 2017

David
Ireland

1 helpful vote
9.2

“Great location”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Still a lot of construction taking place around the area. Comparatively a lot of money ($60) for such a small room with communal showers and no included breakfast (probably representative though of New Zealand in general)
눇Very central. Good shower facilities
June 19, 2017

Huien
Singapore

1 helpful vote
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Family Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Price of breakfast is slightly steep considering the food they provided.
눇Walkable distance to most of the sightseeing spots. Lots of activities to engage travelers.
June 18, 2017

Amy
United Kingdom

7 helpful votes
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom - Internal Room with No windows
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Really comfy bed in small double room with no window which was perfect for one night in Christchurch. There was a tv in our room and plenty of clean bathrooms nearby. Big kitchen with lots of space and good entertainment area downstairs.
June 16, 2017

Tracy
United Kingdom
9.2

“Fab would stay again”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom - Internal Room with No windows
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Due to rebuild it Christchurch there are road works right outside, can't be helped, as most of Christchurch is under construction. Also ask for room not adjacent to showers walls are very thin,an you can hear everything.
눇Nice new building, clean and tidy, but kitchen, friendly staff
June 14, 2017

Khor
Malaysia
7.1

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉-Construction along the road in front of Urbanz, but couldn't be helped.
눇-Location was close to New Regent St, City Tram stop 1 and Cathedral Square. -Room was minimally furnished but sufficient to cater to a few nights' stay. -Room and ensuite toilet was clean.
June 14, 2017

Cheri
Singapore

1 helpful vote
9.6

“Great for solo travellers!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉No individual lights, only one general light in the room. Lockers are a little noisy but this isn't a huge problem. Might wanna note that the nearest affordable supermarket is 15min by foot.
눇The male staff (didn't get his name) I spoke to a lot was very friendly and helpful - gave me directions and tips. Had to borrow an adapter and the staff gladly lent me one. Bed is huge, comfy and clean. Individual lockers in room are big and fantastic for keeping all your stuff neatly. (You would have to bring your own locker or rent it for a sum) Individual charging ports at each bed. Clean toilets and bathrooms! There was even body soap provided in the shower. Secure digital locks in each room.
June 13, 2017

Andrew
United Kingdom
7.9

“Bright and modern accommodation in Central Christchurch”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
눉Some squeaky floors need looking at, perhaps? It seemed a longish and very bright walk to the shared bathroom in the middle of the night!
눇Clean, bright, modern building. Decent communal area. Room had plugs, usb ports and tablet holder handily by the bed. Decent location.
June 10, 2017

Vivien
Hong Kong
7.1

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Quite far away to the supermarkets
눇Good facilities, free 1GB wifi each day
June 8, 2017

iSimon
Italy
Age group: 25 – 34

11 helpful votes
8.3

“Nice place”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bunk Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Fire alarm went on at some point on my last night stay (13/06) like at 5am but was false alarm.. they should have a look every now and then if something is faulty
눇Nice place everything looks so futuristic! Nothing to complain
June 6, 2017

Anonymous
United States of America
7.1

“might recommend”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bunk Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉the hostel does not provide towels. you have to hire them for $2. same thing with locks, they were $5 to hire. everything was located upstairs and there aren't any elevators.
눇it was really warm and there were lockers provided.
June 6, 2017

Alessandra
New Zealand
Age group: 35 – 44

1 helpful vote
6.3

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom - Internal Room with No windows
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉The kitchen, toilets and room were very dirty.
눇Location and facilities
June 4, 2017

Sue
New Zealand
7.9

“Very inner city feel”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Family Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉It was quite commercial so it didn't have a homely feeling but I guess that's what you'd expect by being in the middle of a city. A little too clinical for me.
눇Inner city local so easy walking everywhere
June 4, 2017

David
Ireland

3 helpful votes
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom - Internal Room with No windows
- • Stayed 1 night
눉You have to pay the Wi-Fi after using 1GB. I have never seen this in my entire life.
눇Nice location, friendly staff and accommodation super cool and modern
June 3, 2017

Chong
Malaysia

1 helpful vote
5.4

“Nice n affordable accomodation”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Can improve on cleanliness
눇Friendly staff n big n well equipped kitchen

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