Around The World Backpackers

Christchurch · New Zealand

Around The World Backpackers

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53% SHIT
Medium confidence 51 reviews

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Facilities

🍳 Kitchen 👕 Laundry 💻 Coworking Space 🅿️ Free Parking 🅿️ Parking 🌿 Garden
Other facilities (21)
Bicycle Parking Jobs Board Internet Access Book Exchange Wi-Fi Smart TV Recycling Bins Linen Included Reading Light Charging Plugs Towels For Hire Free WiFi Free Internet Access Free Luggage Storage Housekeeping Reception (Limited Hours) Hot Showers CCTV in Common Areas Fire Extinguishers Smoke Alarms Smoke Detector

Prices

Dorms $32 / night
Privates $69 / night

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Recent reviews

USA FEMALE 18-24 Mar 24, 2026 Atm 80%

The property manager, Shay, was very helpful and understanding of our situation. The people we interacted with were friendly and the atmosphere in shared spaces was a safe and fun environment. Cons: permanently damp and dirty tea towels Mildew on room and bathroom curtains Really uncomfortable bed VERY SPRINGY No storage in rooms If you’re not a high-maintenance traveler this will be a great destination, cons aren’t necessarily a management issue just risks of shared spaces and hostel...

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USA FEMALE 25-30 Feb 25, 2026 Atm 100%

Convenient location plus they have chickens!

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England FEMALE 25-30 Jan 31, 2026 Atm 40%

The hostel is well located, reasonably priced, and has some on-site parking. However, I didn't like the fact that I had to download an app to unlock the front door. I also thought the kitchen was really run down and quite untidy. The other guests were drinking and playing music loudly till late in the evening, but that was not the Hostel's fault as there were signs up asking people not to do this.

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France FEMALE 25-30 Jan 25, 2026 Atm 80%

Bon séjour, directeur très sympa, petit auberge avec de bons équipements mais lit trop dure, mauvaise nuit avec le matelas où je sentais tous les ressorts...

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Germany MALE 25-30 Jan 22, 2026 Atm 100%

Very good chill hostel. Good and fun people around. Facilities are clean and well maintained. Can recommend for your stay in Christchurch

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Dec 12, 2025 Atm 100%

I had a great time here. The host is super friendly and the atmosphere at the hostel is very social and chill. Great place to meet people and spend time. I also really liked the living rooms to just hang out or get some work done as well as the cozy garden. Happy to come back again!

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USA FEMALE 31-40 Nov 19, 2025 Atm 100%

This was a great base in Christchurch. I didn't interact personally with staff but there were emails sent before my arrival to explain how to enter and get my room key since my arrival would be after the reception was closed. It was a clean, comfortable, and safe place to stay for a couple of nights!

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England FEMALE 31-40 Nov 19, 2025 Atm 100%

Terrible mattress! I could feel the springs. It needs replacing asap! The vibes were good in the hostel though.

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USA FEMALE 18-24 Nov 15, 2025 Atm 100%

I arrived to a really fun group of people! The kitchen has lots of space to cook and store goods. I am super grateful for the staff and the owner being able to work with my situation. will be coming back!

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England MALE 18-24 Nov 8, 2025 Atm 100%

Nice friendly hostel would recommend

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Japan COUPLE 25-30 Oct 26, 2025 Atm 100%

近くの大きめのドミトリーにも滞在していましたが、 そこより住んでる人も少なく、友達や知り合いを作りやすい環境です。 またここのホステルのオーナーさんは鶏を3匹買っていて、産まれた卵はフリースペースにシェアしてくれます。卵は少しお高めなので、節約をしてる人には大変助かります! ベットにはカーテンはないもののタオル1枚支給してくれるので、あ...

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Greece FEMALE 25-30 May 13, 2025 Atm 20%

The rooms were tiny no fresh air and the beddings not clean

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England COUPLE 25-30 May 1, 2025 Atm 40%

Not a fan of having an app to enter the property, I had concerns about my phone being out of charge and not being able to get back in. My bedding had some stains on and didn’t feel very clean, neither did the bed look like it had been made and overall the room didn’t feel very clean. There was one toilet and shower in the women’s bathroom which wasn’t enough unless you wanted to use unisex which was basically the men’s as they don’t have their own bathroom. Staff were really welcomin...

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Netherlands MALE 25-30 Apr 10, 2025 Atm 100%

Great hostel ans very kind host!

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England FEMALE 31-40 Apr 4, 2025 Atm 40%

I had a couple of short friendly interactions with the staff member. The facilities were clean and well maintained. The atmosphere however left something to be desired. Twice I had people try to enter my room with a key, and on all 3 nights of my stay there were different groups of people up and talking loudly outside and making noise after curfew, it was til 2am on one night. There was no enforcement of the rules at all at any point. I probably won’t stay again, but not a bad stay overall.

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England MALE Feb 12, 2025 Atm 100%

A home from home , a little oasis of sanity in the heart of the city., complete with veggie gardens and chicken. Shay, the owner is a great host, helpful and friendly. Excellent location. Would highly recommend !

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France FEMALE 18-24 Jan 1, 2025 Atm 100%

Les matelas sont super confortables, les environs de l’auberge sont très calmes, avoir accès à un jardin était très agréable, l’ambiance était chaleureuse, le seul bémol était les torchons de la cuisine qui puaient tous (même les « propres ») mais le reste de l’auberge était propre

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France FEMALE 31-40 Nov 30, 2024 Atm 100%

Great hostel, friendly staff, everything clean, 15min walk from the centre. The yard is lovely!

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England MALE 18-24 Nov 30, 2024 Atm 100%

Had a great stay here. It’s just a short, pleasant walk from the centre of Christchurch. Lovely shared facilities and a surprisingly comfortable sofa!

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England FEMALE 18-24 Nov 26, 2024 Atm 60%

Very basic accommodation and a fairly small property which was good as the kitchen was never overly busy but wasn’t the most social hostel. All the doors have the same key so even though you have a key the doors are basically always unlocked and there are no personal lockers in the rooms so nowhere to put valuables. The man behind the desk was helpful when i needed coins for the laundry and advice on how to get around the city

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