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      Around the World Backpackers

      115 Reviews
      #14 of 105 Specialty Lodging in Christchurch
      314 Barbadoes Street, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
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      Overview
      4.0
      115 reviews
      • Excellent49%
      • Very good30%
      • Average18%
      • Poor2%
      • Terrible1%
      Travellers talk about
      “tv room” (16 reviews)
      “free wifi” (11 reviews)
      “sandwich maker” (2 reviews)
      Free Wifi
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      Breakfast included
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      1 - 5 of 101 reviews

      Reviewed 6 days ago
      Best Backpackers yet!

      This is such a lovely hostel, better than any I've stayed in in the last two years in Australia. Sets the standard very high for our future travels in NZ that's for sure. Quiet, comfy, warm, friendly staff and SO clean. What more could you...More

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      Response from ATW314, Manager at Around the World BackpackersResponded 4 days ago

      Hi Emma and Sam, thanks so much for your time to leave us a lovely review! We hope your trip is going great so far and that your new car is doing well. All the best for your trip through NZ and we hope to...More

      Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
      Clean, cosy and great location

      Stayed for one night having just got off the plane from the UK. Very easy to get to from the airport - 15 mins by car, and within easy walking distance of the centre. Beds were comfortable and v warm rooms. All facilities v clean...More

      Thank Gus W
      Response from ATW314, Manager at Around the World BackpackersResponded 4 days ago

      Hi Gus and Erin, thank you for your time to leave us a review! We hope your research work is going well and that you guys are enjoying your time in NZ!

      Reviewed 1 week ago
      Very clean and cozy stay

      I stayed at Around the World Backpackers for one night and it was one of the best hostels I've stayed in during my week long trip of the South Island in NZ. It's small but cozy and very clean. They had plugs by each bed...More

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      Thank Jessica M
      Response from TheBackpackerGroup, Manager at Around the World BackpackersResponded 1 week ago

      Hi Jessica, Thank you very much for taking the time to review us. Our cleaning team is great in keeping our cleanliness standards high, I will pass your great feedback onto them. Thank you again and all the best for your trip.

      Reviewed 2 weeks ago
      Perfect place to finish a New Zealand trip or passing though

      Really fast free WiFi accessible in all parts of the hostel, really hot showers and perfect temperature bedrooms with incredibly comfy beds, was really hard to get up in morning, cosy t.v. room with a great selection of movies and right across is a computer...More

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      Response from TheBackpackerGroup, Manager at Around the World BackpackersResponded 2 weeks ago

      Hi Dylan, thank you very much for the great rating. Pleased to hear you have enjoyed your stay with us. All the best for your trip!

      Reviewed 10 August 2017
      Cosy and friendly

      I stayed here for a couple of nights at the end of my 4 month trip round New Zealand, it was a lovely hostel to finish my time in New Zealand. The staff where all really friendly and helpful and the hostel has a nice...More

      Thank Georgia B
      Response from TheBackpackerGroup, Manager at Around the World BackpackersResponded 5 weeks ago

      Thank you for your great review Georgia. Glad you enjoyed your stay with us at the end of your trip. Hope you had a great time in beautiful New Zealand and that we see you back some time. All the best!

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      • Free Parking
      • Free High Speed Internet ( WiFi )
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      • Self-Serve Laundry
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