Hostel Urbanz
273 Manchester Street, 8011 Christchurch, New Zealand – Great location - show map
*7.8* The Chalice: only 5 minutes away! (1,100 feet by foot)
Hostel was quiet, comfortable and nice social areas. Helpful staff. Location is great.
United KingdomGreat place, right at the city centre. Comfy bed. Would stay here again.
Czech RepublicThough a member of YHA, I chose urbanz through booking.com for higher ratings and lower price (even with my YHA discount). Proved to be a good move. Full height lockers, superior beds/bedding, overall a very nice atmosphere in a clean, complete facility for backpackers.
United States of AmericaThe staff were friendly and extremely helpful when needed. Great facilities and some of the most comfortable bunk beds I've stayed on in a hostel.
New ZealandThe location was phenomenal- walking distance to many sites and an easy bus ride from the airport.
SpainFriendly staff! Great facilities! Clean and comfortable beds! Good location; near a bus stop, close to town and a good selection of restaurants nearby. Will definitely stay here again :)
New ZealandGreat location, fair price and comfortable rooms and bed. The shared kitchen and hall are very well equipped. The staff is very friendly and helpful.
BrazilThe bed was so comfortable and big. The location was great.
ThailandLocation. Price. Chilled vibes. Friendly, helpful staff.
AustriaComfortable beds very soft and b is to sleep in, good WiFi connection and helpful staffs.
United Arab Emirates
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Urbanz This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!
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Soraya
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Zuzana
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Douglas
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Dale
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Elizabeth
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James
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Rogerio
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Liz
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Al
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Ronie
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Stay in the heart of Christchurch – Great location - show map
Renovated in 2015, Urbanz offers accommodations 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. Towels are available for hire.
A flat-screen TV is provided in all double and most family bedrooms. Continental breakfast is provided for an additional charge.
Transfers are available for an additional charge to the airport, using the Airport Bus 29, which stops outside the building.
Urbanz is located 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, Theater Royal and The Piano performing arts center. 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 8.9 for a two-person trip.
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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)
Breakfast Info
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Free WiFi
Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent
FREE parking!
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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
Closest Landmarks *
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Victoria Square0.2 miles
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The Chalice0.2 miles
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Avonmore Tertiary Institute0.2 miles
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Christchurch District Court0.3 miles
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Abacus Institute of Studies0.3 miles
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Christchurch Art Gallery0.4 miles
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Bridge of Remembrance0.4 miles
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Christchurch City Council0.4 miles
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Christchurch Arts Centre0.5 miles
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Aoraki Polytechnic0.6 miles
Restaurants & Markets *
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The Happening Restaurant0 miles
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New Regent Street Market0 miles
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Rollickin Gelato Restaurant0.1 miles
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Casa Publica Cafe/Bar0.1 miles
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Pak N Save Supermarket0.8 miles
Natural Beauty *
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Avon River0.1 miles
Closest Airports *
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Christchurch Airport5.7 miles
Most Popular Landmarks *
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Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology0.6 miles
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Canterbury Museum0.6 miles
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Victoria Street0.7 miles
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Hagley Park1 miles
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Christchurch Railway Station1.8 miles
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The Palms Shopping Centre2 miles
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AMI Stadium2 miles
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Christchurch Gondola5.2 miles
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Sumner Beach6.8 miles
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Orana Wildlife Park8.7 miles
What Travelers Love About This Location
“Very close to bus transport hub, with the airport bus along this route, a bus stop 100m from Urbanz. Bonus for me, a new CityFitness gym opened recently 250m a...”
New Zealand“Convenient location amazing staff”
New Zealand“Great value for money, and extremely central -- only 2 minutes from where I needed to be so great location. Breakfast was good, standard hostel fare. Clean and ...”
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Facilities of Urbanz Great facilities! Review score, 8.0
Most popular facilities
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Live sports events (broadcast)
- Happy hour
- Movie nights
- Library
- Darts
- Pool table Additional charge
- Game room
- Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Food & Drink
- Snack bar
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Accessibility
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
Parking
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Free! Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).
- Street parking
Services
- Daily housekeeping
- 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
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
- Czech
- German
- English
- Hindi
- Japanese
- Slovak
- Filipino
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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
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Urbanz accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
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 Urbanz 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.
