Chester St Backpackers

148 Chester Street East Central City, Christchurch City-Centre, Christchurch, New Zealand - Show on map
9.0/10 · 19 reviews

Featuring luggage storage onsite, the 9-room Chester St Backpackers Christchurch hostel is situated in Christchurch City-Centre, set around a landmark cathedral damaged by the 2011 earthquake, 13 minutes' walk from Turanga Public Library. If you need to keep in touch with the outside world, the hostel provides Wi-Fi throughout the property.

Location

Oxford Terrace Baptist Church is right around the corner from the comfortable hostel, while Christchurch airport is 5 km away. There is the Sprawling North Hagley Urban Park 2.4 km from this Christchurch property. Also, Chester St Backpackers hostel is a 25-minute stroll from Punting On The Avon.

Food & Drinks

Bloody Mary's offers European dishes and is situated an 8-minute walk away. This Christchurch hostel is equipped with a shared kitchen. Gloucester St near Fitzgerald Ave bus stop is about 300 metres away.

Why choose Chester St Backpackers Christchurch

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Main amenities

  • Wi-Fi

  • No pets allowed

General
  • Wi-Fi
  • No pets allowed
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Internet

  • Wi-Fi

Parking options

  • Parking

In the kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

For kids

  • Board games

Recreation

  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room

In the rooms

  • Garden furniture

General facilities

  • Key access

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Important information

Check-in:
from 09:00 until 20:00
Check-out:
until 10:00
  • Children and extra beds
  • There are no extra beds provided in a room.

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From USD 32 per night
Check-in 3 Nov 2026
Check-out 4 Nov 2026
Guests 2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0
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148 Chester Street East Central City, Christchurch City-Centre, Christchurch, New Zealand

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          From USD 32 per night
          Check-in 3 Nov 2026
          Check-out 4 Nov 2026
          Guests 2 guests

          Adults:

          2

          Children:

          0
          All rates verified
          How we verified prices Our team regularly checks prices to make sure you see the lowest available rates. We compare them with hotel prices and other providers. If discounts or promotions appear, prices on our site are updated accordingly.
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          4 Nov 2026
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          Important information
          Chester St Backpackers
          Check-in:
          from 09:00 until 20:00
          Check-out:
          until 10:00
          • Children and extra beds
          • There are no extra beds provided in a room.