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Urbanz - Hostel

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

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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

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

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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  • 322 sq ft
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  • 161 sq ft
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  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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8.6 out of 10
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  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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  • 65 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room, Double & 4 Singles, Private Bathroom, TV

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  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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  • 248 sq ft
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  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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  • 161 sq ft
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  • 269 sq ft
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About the neighborhood

Map
273 Manchester Street, Christchurch, 8011

What's nearby

  • New Regent Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Isaac Theatre Royal - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cathedral Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Christchurch Casino - 10 min walk - 0.9 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

  • ‪Market Place - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Church Brew Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Child Sister - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Christchurch Tramway Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sakimoto Japanese Bistro - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Urbanz - Hostel

When you stay at Urbanz - Hostel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • 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 2-minute walk from New Regent Street and 4 minutes' walk from Cathedral Square.

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Reviews

Urbanz - Hostel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.4

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

The hostel is in a good location, close to cafes, bars etc. The room was fine, but had a skylight in the ceiling that couldn't be covered, so it got light pretty early in the room. Kitchen was well fitted-out for a hostel.
Abigail, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

Good location
Vanessa, 1-night trip

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Great overal

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

10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed staying here.Large and lean room,kitchen,bathroom.All are wonderfull.
Takashi, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The property was easy to reach from the bus interchange and the city
Maxima, 4-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

We stayed in the family room with our 4 children for one night and going it was exactly what we needed. It was very clean, ensuite did the job and the dining facilities were perfect. Staff and other guests were respectful of our young children. Thanks!
Jane, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

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

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

Perfect location with nice price

The location is perfect. It’s very close to downtown Christchurch and room is clean . However, the air conditioner is not good enough. You need to find the parking by yourself. I was lucky to find one just right in front of Urbanz.
CHIENMING, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Family room very run down
Janaya, 1-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

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

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