YHA Christchurch Backpackers

So glad to have this YHA back. Stayed a couple of nights in a double room, shared bathroom. Never had to wait for an empty bathroom. There are two large lounges, and two kitchens - they seemed to be well stocked. My bed was comfortable, and I had my own TV with the standard freeview channels. It was quiet and I could park overnight just outside. The one negative is the flurry of emails about online checkin and checkout - it's actually quicker to do both in person at the counter.

Oh, and there was a weird email request to verify my card, days after I had booked. This might be a scam attempt - I emailed to query it and did not get an answer.

Staff were very friendly and helpful. Great
Kitchenett, social hub, laundary room, you name it. Great
Very close to the city and the transport centre where you can take buses to anywhere in CHCH.

About rooms: found a spider attached to a towel when entering into my room; towels were not properly washed and bed linen had a stain on it.

About quiteness: the house is an old one so don't expect any soundproof walls. Those backpackers were extremely loud after 10PM and it seemed that they didn't know what the term "Quite hours" was. I was awaken several times by them after 11pm.

About wifi: I don't know how other customers felt about wifi, mine sucked, weak signal and constantly dropping off.

Extremely comfortable hostel, great kitchen and common areas, comfortable beds and clean bathrooms. The staff were very friendly and helpful. I can't fault YHA ChCh!

We stayed here for 4 nights. Lovely hostel - quiet, super kitchens with very nice crockery, clean, nice outdoor seating area. Very nice friendly staff - especially from the French lady on reception. Perfect stay!

Modern and very well located, with friendly staff and nice facilities (lots of common spaces). The 4-person dorm I was in was a bit tight on space though. A bit more pricey than other hostels but worth the price. I’d stay again.