Drifter Christchurch

Christchurch · New Zealand

Drifter Christchurch

HostelPunk Score
67% MEH
High confidence 307 reviews
Best in Christchurch
No bed bug reports in 307 analyzed reviews
No incentivized-review patterns detected in 307 analyzed reviews

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Drip perks

💪 Gym

Facilities

🍳 COOKER 👕 Laundry 📋 Meeting Room 💻 Coworking Space 🌅 Outdoor Terrace 🍺 Bar ☕ Cafe
Other facilities (38)
Bicycle Parking Adaptors Follows Covid-19 Sanitation Guidance 24 Hour Reception Housekeeping Board Games Pool Table Wi-Fi Restaurant Meals Available Vending Machines Filtered Water Dispenser Recycling Bins Linen Included Air Conditioning Reading Light Charging Plugs Towels For Hire Express Check-in / Out Late Check-out Security Lockers 24 Hour Security Carbon Monoxide Detector CCTV in Common Areas Fire Extinguishers First Aid Kits Smoke Alarms Smoke Detector Common Room Games Room Lounge Room Social Balcony Elevator Hot Showers Free City Maps Free WiFi Free Internet Access Free Security Lockers

Prices

Dorms $27 / night
Privates $104 / night

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Worst reviews

England FEMALE 25-30 Jan 5, 2026 6.0/10

The vibe and coziness of this place is outstanding and the communal spaces are the best I’ve ever seen. However the kitchen space was just impossible to cook in between 4pm and 9pm ish as it was so just so small for the number of people. Also people really didn’t clean up after themselves well enough the sinks and drains were full of food. Also there are not near enough bathrooms for the number of people, you couldn’t shower or use sink when you wanted even during the middle of the day.

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Belgium MALE 31-40 Dec 4, 2025 6.0/10

No fysical keys, adding stress to your stay to keep your battery alive. Due to the more "fancy" feeling, the social hostel atmosphere vanishes and everyobody is more on their own. Very good facilities and very nice hotel-like experience. If that what their after, they succeeded. But hotel != hostel.

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USA MALE 31-40 Feb 28, 2025 6.0/10

Stylish hostel with an excellent location in Central CHC. Common areas are very nice and the adjacent bar has a great chill vibe in the afternoon with live music. Room was comfortable but the bathroom had hardly any hooks and the shower did not drain properly. Also the check in via tablet and room key via app is very time consuming and frustrating. They really need to give out room cards like everyone else. Staff was helpful when we got locked out, but keys would have solved the problem.

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Sweden FEMALE 25-30 Feb 18, 2025 6.0/10

The kitchen was so overcrowded that I didn't bother to cook because you physically could not get in there. Also felt very non social, everyone just hanging by themself in common areas with headphones on. Besides this very fresh, clean, good location near bus stop. Would not stay again though

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England COUPLE 25-30 Feb 13, 2025 6.0/10

Great hotel with bunk beds. Not a great hostel. Great location, great facilities and very clean and things. However, it is not a hostel as I would think of it. Absolutely 0 atmosphere or social scene. It is way too big for that. Staff were totally unhelpful and stand off ish. One small kitchen for that sized hostel is absolutely crazy as well. They have a restaurant and bar downstairs so from a business perspective I understand the small kitchen to make people buy food in the restaurant.

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USA MALE 18-24 Feb 8, 2025 6.0/10

Very clean. A little too technologically advanced: people couldn’t figure out how to use the elevators (you have to use their app). I don’t like having to use an app to do everything. The facilities were clean, and the rooms were spacious. Two ensuite bathrooms for 8 people in my room was perfect. Good atmosphere, with a semi social bar downstairs.

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Germany MALE 31-40 Jan 27, 2025 6.0/10

Cool Hostel with comfy Beds. Cool Games, Pool and socioable. Showers and Kitchen get dirty fast. Mains and USB in the bed cabins in the dorms but no shelf to store your gadgets during charging. Lockers are pretty small so all backpacks are somewhere in the dorm. Good location, near by ghe main bus station and all cool things within walking distance

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England MALE 18-24 Nov 19, 2024 6.0/10

One of the cleanest and most impressive hostels I have ever stayed in. Extremely efficient and very comfortable rooms and communal spaces. The problem was the kitchen - far too small for the amount of guests trying to cook there, lacking basic facilities (no oven) and generally not brilliant. Other than that a wonderful hostel to stay in.

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New Zealand FEMALE 18-24 Jul 20, 2024 6.0/10

the property is lovely and modern but its not the homiest and hard ton make connections with others there. Feels more like a big hotel than a hostel.

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Germany ALLFEMALEGROUP 25-30 Apr 6, 2026 8.0/10

Sehr modernes Hostel, Zimmer und Badezimmer sind top modern und sauber. Küche ist ein Witz für die große Anzahl der Zimmer, selber kochen ist fast unmöglich. Zugang zum gesamten Hostel nur über Smartphones, eher nervig als praktisch.

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Recent reviews

Chile FEMALE 31-40 May 7, 2026 Atm 100%

Very good place, confortable, the location is perfect, with the bus station and a super market right next to it, the common spots are very cozy.

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France FEMALE 25-30 Apr 23, 2026 Atm 100%

j'ai fait des 10aines d'auberges différentes et celle ci est de loin la meilleure que je n'ai jamais fait ! les chambres sont grandes et propres, les espaces communs sont agréables et bien organisés, vous pouvez profitez de cours de yoga ou de soirée cinéma, l'emplacement est IDEAL!! en plein centre et a 2 pas du stade de rugby!! je recommande ++++++ cette auberge

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Canada MALE 31-40 Apr 15, 2026 Atm 100%

One of the nicer hostels I have stayed in, and I have stayed in quite a few!

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Ireland FEMALE 25-30 Apr 11, 2026 Atm 40%

GORGEOUS hostel, the rooms are big and absolutely stunning, the en-suite bathrooms are so nice and feel very clean. The kitchen, however, is very small and looked clean at a glance, but you could see that everything used needed a good wash beforehand. This hostel also had sooo much space, people were nice, but because it was so big and there was so much space, everyone found a spot to be alone and on their phone, so it was an odd atmosphere.

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Canada MALE 31-40 Apr 10, 2026 Atm 100%

simply needs to be experienced

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England FEMALE Apr 9, 2026 Atm 100%

Great location. Bed clean and comfortable. Goos size bathrooms.

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Germany ALLFEMALEGROUP 25-30 Apr 6, 2026 Atm 100%

Sehr modernes Hostel, Zimmer und Badezimmer sind top modern und sauber. Küche ist ein Witz für die große Anzahl der Zimmer, selber kochen ist fast unmöglich. Zugang zum gesamten Hostel nur über Smartphones, eher nervig als praktisch.

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England FEMALE 31-40 Apr 4, 2026 Atm 80%

This is one of the coziest and cleanest hostels i’ve stayed at in 3 months of travelling! The female ensuite room was enormous and had 2 bathrooms. The building is pretty big with so much common area space across the floors, and it just had a very nice vibe. 10 minutes to the main streets and riverside etc :)

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England COUPLE 18-24 Apr 2, 2026 Atm 60%

One of the best hostel I’ve stayed in! It is super clean and modern. The dorm rooms are spacious and there is a larger locker under the bed. There were two en-suites in our 8 bed dorm. Neither of the en-suites had locks which was really strange. The kitchen was so clean and wasn’t too busy during meal times. It wasn’t a very social hostel as a lot of families/older people stay here too. I would recommend!

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Belgium FEMALE 31-40 Mar 30, 2026 Atm 100%

Possibly the best hostel in New Zealand

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Sweden MALE 31-40 Mar 23, 2026 Atm 100%

10/10 staff is awesome!

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France FEMALE 25-30 Mar 23, 2026 Atm 80%

Clairement l'hostel le mieux équipé et le plus moderne que j'ai fait ! Il y a un espace pour faire du sport, plusieurs terrasses et salon, librairie, salle zen... la cuisine est super bien équipée, c'était vraiment agréable ! Par contre ça reste un énorme hostel, on est loin du côté familial et convivial

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England FEMALE 25-30 Mar 22, 2026 Atm 100%

One of the best hostels I’ve ever stayed in, the rooms are extremely clean and each bed has its own curtain/plug etc so you feel self contained and private. Kitchen is also one of the nicest I’ve seen. Didn’t try the social events but was quite easy to meet people.

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Switzerland FEMALE 25-30 Mar 20, 2026 Atm 100%

Nice Location and good located in the city. The restaurant in the hostel entrance is very good!!

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England FEMALE 18-24 Mar 20, 2026 Atm 100%

really great hostel! feels like you’re staying in a hotel. the beds are pretty spacious and comfy with charging ports/lights and curtains. Lots of social spaces and activities put on by the hostel. would definitely stay here again

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Mar 19, 2026 Atm 100%

great hostel, many common rooms on all floors, very clean

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Wales MALE 18-24 Mar 18, 2026 Atm 80%

Nice place, ideal location. Kitchen small but so many places to eat nearby.

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Germany MALE 31-40 Mar 17, 2026 Atm 100%

one of the best in the world

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Mar 13, 2026 Atm 100%

Tolles Hostel gibt alles was man sich vorstellen kann!

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Germany ALLFEMALEGROUP 18-24 Mar 8, 2026 Atm 40%

The rooms were awesome but the community rooms had a nonexisting dining area and the vibe was overall antisocial. The kitchen was too small. If you're planning on staying there for a few nights, you'll be alright. The work out room was pretty cool though!