Chester St Backpackers

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

The comfortable Chester St Backpackers Christchurch hostel is set merely 0.8 km from Spires sculpture and boasts a sundeck and a shared lounge.

Location

Located in Christchurch City-Centre, set around a landmark cathedral damaged by the 2011 earthquake, the Christchurch hostel is nearly 20 minutes' walk from The Arts Centre te Matatiki Toi Ora and in proximity to such shopping venues as Victoria Square. Guests can explore nearby places of worship, including the interim Cardboard Cathedral, which is around 800 metres from the hostel. The war memorial "Bridge of Remembrance" is among the cultural highlights close to Chester St Backpackers hostel, situated a mere 1.5 km away.

Food & Drinks

Bloody Mary's with New Zealand cuisine is just an 8-minute walk away. Guests of the 9-room Chester St Backpackers hostel can prepare their own meals at a shared kitchen. Well-connected to many sights, this accommodation is in close proximity to Gloucester St near Fitzgerald Ave bus station.

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.

When are you staying?

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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    When are you staying?
    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.
    Check-in & out
    3 Nov 2026
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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.