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About this property
Central Location: Drifter Christchurch is located in the city center of Christchurch, offering easy access to key attractions. Christchurch Art Gallery is a 14-minute walk away, while Canterbury Museum lies 0.8 mi from the hotel. Modern Facilities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a lounge, outdoor fireplace, elevator, 24-hour front desk, entertainment staff, shared kitchen, housekeeping service, outdoor seating area, family rooms, games room, standup comedy, live music, full-day security, bicycle parking, express check-in and check-out services, and luggage storage. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms with showers, carpeted floors, balconies, work desks, and TVs. Guests can also enjoy yoga classes, fitness classes, film nights, and an ice-skating rink in the surrounding area. Nearby Attractions: Christchurch International Airport is 6.8 mi away, while Hagley Park lies 1.3 mi from the hotel. Other nearby points of interest include Orana Wildlife Park (12 mi) and Christchurch Railway Station (2.7 mi).
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Laundry
- Bar
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Availability
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4 bunk beds | ||
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1 bunk bed | ||
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Guests who stayed here loved
Laurène
France“I keep coming back to The Drifter, it’s definitely my favorite hostel. I love the cleanliness, the comfort, and the great atmosphere. The location in the very center of town is perfect. Honestly, it’s the best hostel I’ve ever stayed at.”- Marsh
New Zealand“Location, atmosphere, very clean facilities , quiet in the rooms , compact very clean rooms , Very good , helpful staff. Activities and facilities outside the room were excellent too .” - Cassio New Zealand“The place was clean and had great staff support. The room was comfortable Great facilities.”
- Gabriele
United States“Super close to the bus interchange and the inner city, restaurant and bar in house” - Mikaela
Canada“The location was great, just next to the bus interchange! I was in a 6 bed dorm which was really nice and big, with two bathrooms attached. There was also a lot of spots to chill which was really cool!” - Dylan New Zealand“Clean and fresh atmosphere. Effort into the decor around the building and in the rooms. Awesome facilities and shared spaces, again clean, tidy, cozy. They even provided a little high quality speaker to use in the room to listen to my favorite...”
- Catherine United States“Great facility with lots of communal areas, not just one big one. It was easy to have some quiet time. There was even an outdoor quiet space. Beautiful! Right next to the bus station and across the street from a nice supermarket. Beds have privacy...”
- Alan United States“Great location, nice bar downstairs. Good kitchen.”
- Nir
Israel“Excellent hostel. Everything was perfect except for the size of the cooking area which, as so many others have stated, is too small.” - Rui
Singapore“One of the best places I have stayed in my global travel. 1) the facilities are amazing, and multiple functional areas for travelers to enjoy; 2) staffs are so friendly, very responsive to my queries about some details of my reservation; 3) free...”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Rambler
- Open forDinner • Cocktail hour
- AmbienceModern
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
Please note that there is a 2% charge when you pay with a (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) credit card.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Drifter Christchurch of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
