Hostel
 Urbanz

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

Excellent location – rated 9.1/10! (score from 1529 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

7.9
Good
1,529 reviews

I was not there long but the late checkin services was spot on. Place was very warm and clean 😊

Barton New Zealand

Great hostel with relaxed vibe. Fantastic shared kitchen and lounge area for relaxing.

Andywal New Zealand

It was good, it was comfortable and clean and we got exactly what we paid for, didn't get to use a lot of the extras you offered sadly but still had a good time!

Peter Australia

Location was walkable to shops and transport. Room clean, quiet and comfortable with a TV. It was winter but the room remained comfortable and I only used the oil heater on low overnight. Showers, toilets & kitchen all in good order.

Chiu New Zealand

Very good location, great value, have space for remote working.

Huy New Zealand

friendly reception, dorm was very spacious with good storage space, and spotless clean. bedside USB socket and mobile phone holder was fantastic!

Rose Australia

Staff are always friendly, amazing location. Sometimes there is free parking available, sometimes not. But there is places for parking close by. The rooms are nothing special, but you get what you pay for. I'd definitely pay the little bit extra for the window! The downstairs common area is nice and the shared kitchen facility is real good. Have stayed a few times now. Perfect location for walking to bars/restaurants

Briony New Zealand

Have stayed here a few times. Friendly staff. Great location close to buses, restaurants, Riverside market, museum, art gallery, supermarket. Good free wifi. Shared bathrooms were clean and lots of showers and toilets (there are separate mens or womens bathrooms plus individual unisex toilets and showers). Big kitchen, dining area and downstairs lounge. Dorm had large lockers for your pack (bring your own padlock). Seemed safe. They have free luggage storage in a bag room after you check out.

Victoria New Zealand

The room was clean, bed comfy, plenty of natural light. I especially liked each of us had a separate locker and phone charging dock.

Fale\'ofa New Zealand

Location was awesome. On a quiet street just on the outskirts of the main center. Large, friendly, comfortable socializing area with pool table, couches, games, tv

Daniel New Zealand
7.9
Good
1,529 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “I was not there long but the late checkin services was spot on. Place was very warm and clean 😊”
    Barton Barton New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Great hostel with relaxed vibe. Fantastic shared kitchen and lounge area for relaxing.”
    Andywal Andywal New Zealand New Zealand
  • “It was good, it was comfortable and clean and we got exactly what we paid for, didn't get to use a lot of the extras you offered sadly but still had a good time!”
    Peter Peter Australia Australia
  • “Location was walkable to shops and transport. Room clean, quiet and comfortable with a TV. It was winter but the room remained comfortable and I only used the oil heater on low overnight.”
    Chiu Chiu New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Very good location, great value, have space for remote working.”
    Huy Huy New Zealand New Zealand
  • “friendly reception, dorm was very spacious with good storage space, and spotless clean. bedside USB socket and mobile phone holder was fantastic!”
    Rose Rose Australia Australia
  • “Staff are always friendly, amazing location. Sometimes there is free parking available, sometimes not. But there is places for parking close by.”
    Briony Briony New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Have stayed here a few times. Friendly staff. Great location close to buses, restaurants, Riverside market, museum, art gallery, supermarket. Good free wifi.”
    Victoria Victoria New Zealand New Zealand
  • “The room was clean, bed comfy, plenty of natural light. I especially liked each of us had a separate locker and phone charging dock.”
    Fale'ofa Fale'ofa New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Location was awesome. On a quiet street just on the outskirts of the main center. Large, friendly, comfortable socializing area with pool table, couches, games, tv”
    Daniel Daniel New Zealand New Zealand

Categories:

  • Staff8.6
  • Facilities8.1
  • Cleanliness8.1
  • Comfort8.0
  • Value for money8.4
  • Location9.1
  • Free WiFi8.6

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

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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 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Urbanz has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Sept 10, 2015

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Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Facilities for disabled guests
Bar

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast Info

Continental

FREE parking!

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4 reasons to choose Urbanz

  • Prices you can't beat!
  • Booking is safe
  • Manage your bookings online
  • The staff speaks English

Guest reviews

7.9
Good · 1,529 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff8.6
  • Facilities8.1
  • Cleanliness8.1
  • Comfort8.0
  • Value for money8.4
  • Location9.1
  • Free WiFi8.6

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Barton
    New ZealandNew Zealand
    “I was not there long but the late checkin services was spot on. Place was very warm and clean 😊”
  • Andywal
    New ZealandNew Zealand
    “Great hostel with relaxed vibe. Fantastic shared kitchen and lounge area for relaxing.”
  • Peter
    AustraliaAustralia
    “It was good, it was comfortable and clean and we got exactly what we paid for, didn't get to use a lot of the extras you offered sadly but still had a good time!”
  • Chiu
    New ZealandNew Zealand
    “Location was walkable to shops and transport. Room clean, quiet and comfortable with a TV. It was winter but the room remained comfortable and I only used the oil heater on low overnight. Showers, toilets & kitchen all in good order.”
  • Huy
    New ZealandNew Zealand
    “Very good location, great value, have space for remote working.”
  • Rose
    AustraliaAustralia
    “friendly reception, dorm was very spacious with good storage space, and spotless clean. bedside USB socket and mobile phone holder was fantastic!”
  • Briony
    New ZealandNew Zealand
    “Staff are always friendly, amazing location. Sometimes there is free parking available, sometimes not. But there is places for parking close by. The rooms are nothing special, but you get what you pay for. I'd definitely pay the little bit extra for...”
  • Victoria
    New ZealandNew Zealand
    “Have stayed here a few times. Friendly staff. Great location close to buses, restaurants, Riverside market, museum, art gallery, supermarket. Good free wifi. Shared bathrooms were clean and lots of showers and toilets (there are separate mens or...”
  • Fale'ofa
    New ZealandNew Zealand
    “The room was clean, bed comfy, plenty of natural light. I especially liked each of us had a separate locker and phone charging dock.”
  • Daniel
    New ZealandNew Zealand
    “Location was awesome. On a quiet street just on the outskirts of the main center. Large, friendly, comfortable socializing area with pool table, couches, games, tv”
Property questions and answers
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  • Is there a kitchen
    yes big kitchen and dining area
    Asked about: Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room • Answered on February 6, 2020
  • Do you offer luggage storage?
    Yes, we offer Luggage storage its free for a few hours and $5 if you want to store it overnight.
    Answered on September 7, 2019
  • Hi, How about the parking at 5 min walk as u replied to one of the question? Is this on street parking? Parking location if possible please. Thanks
    Hi All the street parking on the other side of Madras street (Away from us) is free parking.
    Answered on May 6, 2021
  • Are sheets and towels included?
    Yes Sheets and towels are included
    Answered on September 7, 2019
  • hi, do you have microwave and water heater for drinking in the private room?
    Hi we have a kettle in the private room for making Tea and coffee ,Unfortunatly We do not have microwave in the private room.
    Asked about: Double Room with Private Bathroom • Answered on April 29, 2021

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Area info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
What's nearby
  • Victoria Square
    0.2 miles
  • The Chalice
    0.2 miles
  • Avonmore Tertiary Institute
    0.2 miles
  • Christchurch District Court
    0.3 miles
  • Abacus Institute of Studies
    0.3 miles
  • Christchurch Art Gallery
    0.4 miles
  • Bridge of Remembrance
    0.4 miles
  • Christchurch City Council
    0.4 miles
  • Christchurch Arts Centre
    0.5 miles
  • Aoraki Polytechnic
    0.6 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant The Happening
    0 miles
  • Restaurant Rollickin Gelato
    0.1 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Casa Publica
    0.1 miles
Top attractions
  • Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology
    0.6 miles
  • Canterbury Museum
    0.6 miles
  • Victoria Street
    0.7 miles
  • Hagley Park
    1 miles
  • Christchurch Railway Station
    1.8 miles
  • The Palms Shopping Centre
    2 miles
  • AMI Stadium
    2 miles
  • Christchurch Gondola
    5.2 miles
  • Sumner Beach
    6.8 miles
  • Orana Wildlife Park
    8.7 miles
Natural Beauty
  • River Avon
    0.1 miles
Closest Airports
  • Christchurch International Airport
    5.7 miles
How to get to Urbanz from Christchurch International Airport
    Public transportation
    Free parking is available.
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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1 Restaurant On Site

    Restaurant

    Food: Local

Amenities of Urbanz

Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Facilities for disabled guests
Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Happy hour
  • Movie nights
  • Darts
  • Pool table Additional charge
  • Game room
  • Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
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
Accessibility
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • French
  • Hindi
  • Japanese
  • Slovak
  • Filipino
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House rules Urbanz takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM

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

Check-out

6:00 AM - 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 of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

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.

Mastercard Visa Eftpos Urbanz accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

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.

FAQs about Urbanz

  • Urbanz has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

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

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

    • Pool table
    • Game room
    • Darts
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Movie nights
    • Happy hour
    • Live sports events (broadcast)

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

  • Guests staying at Urbanz can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental

  • Urbanz is 1,150 feet from the center of Christchurch.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Urbanz by:

    • Bus 30min