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314 Barbadoes Street, Christchurch 8011 New Zealand See on map
AMENITIES
Free Wifi
Free Parking
Non-Smoking Rooms
Wheelchair Access
Self-Serve Laundry
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All reviews free wifi nice backyard new zealand bed dorm communal areas place to stay fast wifi nice stay rooms are nice christchurch centre minute walk couple of nights home away from home south island walking distance botanical gardens hostel
maa482018
Christchurch, New Zealand
Reviewed 4 weeks ago Hi-just spent 6 weeks at Around the World Backpackers in Barbadoes Street,Christchurch,New Zealand.It was AWESOME!!!!I was in a 4 bed dorm(2 bunks)Bunks were comfortable-room was big enough.You get free wifi-and there is also a computer to use for people like me who don't know how...More
Date of stay: November 2018
cressmess
Invercargill, New Zealand
Reviewed 25 August 2018 Booked a few nights accommodation through Booking.com at this backpackers. Realised it wasnt right for us within the free cancellation period, but they still havent refunded the cost. It's been almost a month we have been waiting. Do not recommend based on this.
Date of stay: August 2018
Reviewed 27 April 2018 I chose as it was a short notice thing. The hostel kitchen is clean, the rooms are all quite well set up. The lights in the rooms are neat. The wifi is actually quite reliable. The mattress i had on my bed was a bit...More
Date of stay: April 2018
Karen B
Richmond, New Zealand
Reviewed 18 April 2018 A friendly clean place to collect yourself on your travels. Beads bunks but good mattress & good pillows, which can be rare in backpacks. They even have lights & pockets on the wall for all beds with power points. Staff are all friendly & helpful....More
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Date of stay: March 2018
Reviewed 16 April 2018 Clean hostel with all the essential amenities. I stayed in a share room with 2 max occupants which some hostels don’t offer.
I had a late check in at 1am and they helped facilitate that.
Great for the price!
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Date of stay: April 2018
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Description
One of the friendliest hostels on the planet...Around the World Backpackers provides a sanctuary from loud, large hostels. Our 36 bed hostel is approx. 10 Min walk to the Restart Mall, and to the Intercity bus …More depot. A great place to meet people from all around the world! Kick back, relax and stay awhile. •FREE Internet •FREE unlimited WIFI •FREE tea, coffee and spices for cooking •FREE herbs (and whatever is growing in the garden)•FREE SKY TV - Movies and Sport•FREE DVDs to view•FREE phone for all NZ and mobile calls •FREE off street parking (on a first-in, first-served basis) Less
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Hotel Amenities
HOTEL FEATURES
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
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Number of rooms
Price range
US$22 - US$58 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
Location
New Zealand > South Island > Canterbury Region > Christchurch
Hotel classStar ratings indicate the general level of features and amenities to expect. They are provided to TripAdvisor by third-party partners such as Expedia and Giata.
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Awards & Recognition
Certificate of Excellence Certificate of Excellence Room types
Number of rooms
Price range
US$22 - US$58 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
Location
New Zealand > South Island > Canterbury Region > Christchurch
Family and Play Areas (1) "Rooms are good size , Lockers would be good so not tripping over other peoples stuff"
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cyclingfreedom
15 Apr 2018
"A bit small, lockers could be nice, otherwise quite confortable"
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