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Urbanz - Hostel

2.0 star property
Family-friendly hostel with restaurant, near Cathedral Square

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Breakfast served
Near Cathedral Square, Urbanz - Hostel offers a playful retreat with its arcade/game room, playground and music library. Explore the nearby Christchurch Casino or relax on the sunny terrace. With an on-site restaurant serving breakfast and light fare, games in the lobby and multilingual staff to help you navigate your stay.

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8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Business center
  • Terrace
  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Communal living room
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Vending machine
  • Microwave in a common area

Feel at home (6)

  • Playground on site
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Premium bedding
  • Arcade/game room

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Private bathroom
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  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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  • 30 sq m
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  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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8.6 out of 10
Excellent
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  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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8.6 out of 10
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  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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9.0 out of 10
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  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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  • 25 sq m
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About the neighborhood

Map
273 Manchester Street, Christchurch, 8011

What's nearby

  • Cathedral Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Christchurch Casino - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Hagley Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Wolfbrook Arena - 7 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 14 min drive
  • Christchurch Railway Station - 7 min drive
  • Rolleston Station - 22 min drive
  • Rangiora Station - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Church Brew Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sakimoto - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Child Sister - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪OGB Bar & Café - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Last Word - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Urbanz - Hostel

Urbanz - Hostel puts you within a 15-minute drive of Hagley Park and Lyttelton Harbour. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Other features include a snack bar/deli and a terrace.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 53 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Check-in hours are from 6 AM until 1 AM on Friday and Saturday.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free offsite parking nearby
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Playground
  • Children's games

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Skydiving nearby

Working away

  • Business center

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in common areas
  • Communal living room
  • Arcade/game room
  • Music library
  • Video library
  • Lockers available
  • Reception hall
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Walkway to water

Accessibility

  • Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Onsite venue - This bar serves breakfast and light fare.

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Urbanz Hostel Christchurch
Urbanz Christchurch
Urbanz
Urbanz - Hostel Christchurch
Urbanz - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Urbanz - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Christchurch

Frequently asked questions

Does Urbanz - Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Urbanz - Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Urbanz - Hostel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Urbanz - Hostel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Urbanz - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at Urbanz - Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Christchurch Casino (10-min walk) is nearby.

What is there to do at Urbanz - Hostel and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as skydiving. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming. Urbanz - Hostel also has an arcade.

Are there restaurants at or near Urbanz - Hostel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Urbanz - Hostel like?

Urbanz - Hostel is in Christchurch City Centre, a short 14-minute walk from Hagley Park and 2 minutes' walk from Isaac Theatre Royal.

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Urbanz - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

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Restaurant
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great overal

Great stay, friendly staff, very comfortable.
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good eatery street just behinds the hostel.
David, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We really enjoy our stay in Urbanz
Virginia, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good location
Vanessa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

In a fun area. Close to the riverfront. Great restaurants

10/10 Exceptional

Very central, helpful staff. Great very clean dining area
Robyn, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Central location. A good hostel.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

I liked that the bathroom facilities were always clean. It felt homely & cosy. Really enjoyed my stay. Thank you Urbanz
Robyn, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

First time staying and loved the cleanliness and closeness to work. Staff were awesome with all my queries. Definitely will be back for next year's Armageddon.
Francesca, 3-night trip

4/10 Fair

Wouldn't stay here again

Squeaky metal beds, looks like a prison Location was the best part
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

stayed here a couple times now, it’s in a great location in Christchurch, and the facility is nice, it doesn’t have the super cramped feel of a lot of hostels. If you’re near the kitchen it can get noisy early am but it’s a hostel…Staff had been very helpful as well.
david, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Urbanz is located in the centre of the city, so all city facilities are within walking distance. Yet, no noises from the outside world find their way inside. Kitchen is well equipped, showers and toilets are plenty and clean. Beds are comfortable.
Pieter, 6-night trip

4/10 Fair

Good location, but smells like a locker room and old and drab.
1-night trip

4/10 Fair

The place is in a great location, super close to downtown, very walkable. However the room was not what we had booked, the pictures and room were quite different. the room felt very unsafe, no windows or air flow, and the small skylight was another story from the roof. Overall didnt enjoy our stay.
Nathan, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

Did like being transferred to a quieter, larger ensuite room by very thoughtful staff. Hated initially being in the small ensuite opposite one of the main bathrooms with noisy banging doors going late into the night. This is a dud room.
Ko, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Location

Great location in the heart of Christchurch. Close to lots of restaurants, river n tourist spots. Only issue is the double bed is too short. My toes hung off the edge of the bed and i am 5'5. My husband's feet hung off the bed. Other than that, room was clean n tidy, huge kitchen.
Victoria, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

We were quite disgusted to see someone else’s hair on our pillows upon check in. The walls are so thin you can clearly hear everything that’s going on around you and the shower I chose was broken. We were told there was free parking but it was a 10 min walk away in the rain with our belongings. We did like that it was close to a lot of bars and dining options though.
Kymberlie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The receptionist man needs lessons in communication (They had a problem with providing the required passes for car parking .) However we ultimately enjoyed our time there ( though the partitition walls were not acoustic and the fire door from the kitchen shrieked whenever it was used through the night )
Philip, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

Got refused as id got left behind was allowed to stay had to find alternative accommodation at xtra xspence and trying to get refund was bad didn’t end up receiving my 129$ complete rip off staff where rude unhelpful and disrespectful worst service ever will be takeing this as far as I can to let people know off the worst service ever shame on you
Ray, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The staff was friendly, and the property was in a good location, and pretty clean for a hostel. The room had a harsh smell (paint/chemical), and was located next to a door for a stairwell. Every time the door closed there was a very loud click. This happened half a dozen times an hour. Knowing how loud that door is, they should have placed a storage room here instead of somewhere someone is supposed to sleep. I had earplugs in, and was still woken up by the loud click.
Bambi, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The only reason I stayed here was because my tour group was meeting there early in the morning of the start date. Otherwise, I would’ve stayed in an actual hotel. I’ve only interacted with the staff at check in, and they were nice. But the cleanliness of the bathrooms was abysmal. The drains in the showers on the mezzanine level were clogged, one of which to the point where the water wasn’t draining at all. There was no soap in any of the bathrooms. Luckily I had Lysol so I sprayed the door knobs of the bathrooms before touching them. If you’re staying here, pay extra to get a private bath. Or pay extra to stay in a nicer hotel.
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was clean, the kitchen is nice and there's a nice area downstairs to relax. I liked that rooms have a TV and the bedroom was comfy and clean- we even got towels. I have to say though: the shower is very dangerous. I have a huge and very painful bruise on my butt because I slipped over in there.... I'm an RN and I'm telling you to please put something non-slip down or someone is going to break their hip. It's super dangerous. I'm very lucky I didn't break anything. It would also be nice to see some more accessibility for disabled patrons too, you can only get up and down via stairs?
Ashley, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

I am overall happy about my stay and would like to give an objective review of my experience. I like the cleanliness of the rooms, bedlinen and bathroom. The cleaning department does a great job, I reckon. The main issue I had was with the front office staff. I did not meet anyone whom I would see as "friendly, polite or helpful". When I checked in, I was assigned a upper bunk bed without considering my physical conditon, mainly weight and mobility issues. The ladder to the upper bed was too narrow and I found it extremely difficult to climb. This was brought to the attention of Monica and the other guy with long hair at the reception. They chose to laugh and not give a fair solution. This led to a health and safety issue for me as well as the other person sleeping below. Other things were ok, but they need to be friendly and welcoming, and many international visitors complained about this, despite feeling positive about cleanliness and facilities. It is location is also a major benefit. It is just walking distance from most city attractions. Hope the staff issue would be sorted and Urbanz would be a welcoming place for travellers from all regions, countries, ages and walks of life.

8/10 Very good

Cesar, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Klara, 2-night trip