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About this property

Central Location: Drifter Christchurch is situated in the city centre of Christchurch, offering easy access to key attractions. Christchurch Art Gallery is a 14-minute walk away, while Canterbury Museum lies 1.3 km from the hotel. Modern Facilities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a lounge, outdoor fireplace, lift, 24-hour front desk, entertainment staff, shared kitchen, housekeeping service, outdoor seating area, family rooms, games room, stand-up comedy, live music, full-day security, bicycle parking, express check-in and check-out services, and luggage storage. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms with showers, carpeted floors, balconies, work desks, and TVs. Guests can also enjoy yoga classes, fitness classes, film nights, and an ice-skating rink in the surrounding area. Nearby Attractions: Christchurch International Airport is 11 km away, while Hagley Park lies 2.1 km from the hotel. Other nearby points of interest include Orana Wildlife Park (20 km) and Christchurch Railway Station (4.3 km).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 bunk beds
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1 large double bed
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 bunk beds
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
8 bunk beds
4 bunk beds
8 bunk beds
8 bunk beds
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
2 single beds
4 bunk beds
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • William
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Location - Brilliant, convenient, close to everything.
  • Nhu
    Norway Norway
    Many things, but worth to hightlight: - Comfortable bed, the way the beds were build makes them more solid, and upper bed doesn't affect lower bed. - Many and big "living rooms" with sofa or stations to work. - Best: Normal shower which the shower...
  • Drinkwater
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The service from Roo and Rohan was excellent. Awesome location, parking right outside, great room lots of room and comfy beds. Great value for money have stayed before and would stay again.
  • Nadine
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Excellent Location, staff are patient and understanding, facilities are amazing.
  • Ella
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great location in the CBD, cool space. Staff were friendly and check in/out process was easy.
  • Joshua
    Australia Australia
    Very modern hostel in the heart of Christchurch. We were really surprised at the facilities available. The room was very spacious and modern. Kitchen was clean and had everything we needed to cook. Location was great and very quite location.
  • Serena
    Australia Australia
    Really nice queen room. Trendy spaces, enjoyed the communal kitchen. Plenty of fridge space. Nice vibe. Comfortable bed, nice bathroom, great shower. Right near a supermarket.
  • Sophia
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Location was awesome! Loved the easy-to-use app. The interior was modern and cool. Would definitely stay here again.
  • Mary
    Ireland Ireland
    The property has so many communal spaces that are modern, clean and comfortable. The bedrooms are spacious and clean, and the bathrooms feel very luxurious, especially for a hostel!
  • Nadine
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great location, staff, facilities, meeting with like minded travellers.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Rambler
    • Open for
      Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Modern

House rules

Drifter Christchurch takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 30 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 30 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is a 2% charge when you pay with a (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) credit card.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Drifter Christchurch in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.