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Drifter Christchurch

2.0 star property
City-center hostel within walking distance of Cathedral Square

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Free WiFi, bed sheets
Premium King Suite | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
At Drifter Christchurch, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lyttelton Harbour. A terrace and a garden are other highlights.

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Vending machine
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (4)

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is $87
includes taxes & fees
$76 per night
May 6 - May 7

Room options

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Premium King Suite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium King Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Suite - 8 Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds

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Private Suite - 4 Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Suite - 4 Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Private Female Suite - 8 Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Queen Room with Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Private Suite - 8 Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Queen Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Loft Suite with Queen and Bunk

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Loft Suite with Two Queen Rooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
96 Lichfield St, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8011

What's nearby

  • Cathedral Square - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Hagley Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Christchurch Casino - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Christchurch Botanic Gardens - 5 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 23 min drive
  • Christchurch Railway Station - 10 min drive
  • Rolleston Station - 18 min drive
  • Rangiora Station - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Joe's Garage Christchurch Central - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪C1 Espresso - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pink Lady Rooftop - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Eightgrains - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Drifter Christchurch

At Drifter Christchurch, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lyttelton Harbour. A terrace and a garden are other highlights.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 328 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
    • Guests will receive smart lock details
    • Guests are required to download the property's Goki mobile app before check-in
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Pilates classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Pool table

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Rooftop garden
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 2 percent

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

Drifter Christchurch Christchurch
Drifter Christchurch Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Does Drifter Christchurch offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Drifter Christchurch does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Drifter Christchurch?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Drifter Christchurch?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Drifter Christchurch.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Drifter Christchurch?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Drifter Christchurch?

No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Christchurch Casino (17-min walk) is nearby.

What is there to do at Drifter Christchurch and nearby?

Onsite recreation at Drifter Christchurch includes fitness classes, Pilates, and yoga. Drifter Christchurch also has a garden.

What's the area around Drifter Christchurch like?

Drifter Christchurch is in Christchurch City Centre, a short 5-minute walk from Riverside Market and 7 minutes' walk from Cathedral Square.

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Drifter Christchurch Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
Virgil, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great value, quiet rooms, can walk everywhere
Niamh, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location close to The Riverside Market and Bus Terminal. Great bus service from airport to town and the hotel especially with Metro Card. Hotel is super relaxing with outdoor sitting Balcony. We will definitely come and stay again!
Pui Sze, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

The location is just next to the bus terminus and also walkable to the shopping area. It is great for traveller to go near or far
Yuen Ting, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a great stay. Cool place, right in yhe middle of town. Super friendly staff and they were really efficient too! Great place to stay!
Scott, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Really great place for the price! The lock system was a bit confusing to get around, but other than that really enjoyed our stay and would definitely come again.
Ashley, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Modern and with cool features, games and chill out lounges.
Philipp, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It's a pretty special place. Impeccable design, comfy beds, nice showers, and a great bar downstairs. Would come back for sure
Joel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome place to stay in Christchurch CBD.
Daniela, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Our stay way so nice, the hotel is very vibey and convenient location! Super cute
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Central, modern hotel with a great vibe
Great central location, modern hotel with an awesome bar on ground level. Need the Goki App to access hotel and it can be a little confusing for non tech savvy people but otherwise would highly recommend.
Scott, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great facilities. Perfect location.
Leonie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good location, but the room is really small and there is no table.
KA WAN, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

great stay in Christchurch
We traveled as a family - four kids and mother in law, and got two suites. the outside of the building is very nice, but its next to a run down building so we were a little skeptical when we saw it. But the fears were misplaced. Great location, inside was great. More set up for the backpacker crowd - lots of rooms to meet or meet up with people. Great vibe. But it wasn't at all bad for families.
kevin, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A lovely hotel. The rooms and facilities were well presented and clean, with nice bathroom products as well. The location is also great, right in the centre of town. Only downside is the need to download an app to access lifta/rooms.
Andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Thumps up
Nice fresh and good location, tiny room.
Keijo, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Convenient location, overall vibe was very chill, really felt like the days were just drifting. The common rooms were enjoyable.
Claire, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Located very close to the bus interchange whici is so convenient for tourist using metro, intercity and grayline.
Chinatsu, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

A great place to stay for a fast stay over with a bigger close group of mates
Jenna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great updates!
Carol, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Right next to transport hub.
Heather, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Definitely one of the better hostels we've stayed at around the world, but there was only 1 kitchen/cooking area and for the nightly price we paid for the loft room, it didnt have a kitchenette, kettle or toaster, not so family friendly for kitchen needs if your bring children along on your travels.
Sinead, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good central location. Automated check in was a bit painful and noise from what I guess is an apartment above the 4th floor was annoying both ends of the day.
Stephen, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Smart lock is a plus
Shenglu, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Everything great. Bathroom pretty small and would get completely wet with no door on shower. No bench to put belongings. Cleaning service wasn’t a full clean.
3-night trip