Chester St Backpackers

148 Chester Street East Central City, Christchurch City-Centre, Christchurch, New Zealand - Show on map
8.8/10 · 19 reviews

Inviting guests to enjoy a shared lounge, Chester St Backpackers Christchurch hostel is located about 25 minutes' walk from the Antigua Boatsheds Canoe Hire.

Location

This Christchurch hostel is situated 400 m from Oxford Terrace Baptist Church, 1.7 km from such to entertainment venues as Christchurch Casino. Nearby shopping destinations comprise the Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora (1.8 km) and the post-earthquake Container Shopping Mall (1.6 km) for visitors to explore. The Canterbury Museum is within a 2-km distance of the hostel.

Food & Drinks

Serving contemporary dishes, Little Pom's is just around the corner from Chester St Backpackers hostel. There is a shared kitchen at this property. Transportation options in the area include Gloucester St near Fitzgerald Ave bus station, located just 5 minutes' walk 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 14 May 2026
Check-out 15 May 2026
Guests 2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0
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Location of Chester St Backpackers Christchurch

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

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    Check-in 14 May 2026
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    Guests 2 guests

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    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.