Hostel
Dorset House Backpackers
Christchurch Central, Christchurch, New Zealand
About Dorset House Backpackers
Dorset House Backpackers is a hostel in Christchurch Central, Christchurch, New Zealand. Guests rate it 8.1 out of 10 across 218 reviews. Facilities include airport transfer, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 720 m from the centre of Christchurch. The nearest airport, Christchurch International Airport (CHC), is 8.6 km away.
- Type
- Hostel
- Check-in from
- 14:00
- Check-out until
- 10:00
- Rooms
- 15
- Opened
- 1871
- Last renovated
- 2012
- Other stays within 500 m
- 28
780 m from Christchurch Town Hall: all hotels near Christchurch Town Hall
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How Dorset House Backpackers scores
Better rated than 15% of hotels in Christchurch
- Guest rating 8.1
- Location 6.4
- Public transport 4.7
Christchurch average
Amenities
Airport transferFree parkingFree Wi-Fi
Internet
- Free Wi-Fi
Parking & transport
- Free parking
Services
- Airport transfer
- Shuttle
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
In the rooms
- Kitchen
- In-room safe
- Blackout curtains
Based on the property listing at our booking partner.
Location
- Location score
- 6.4/10
- Walk grade
- 71/100 Good for walkers
- Restaurants & cafés within 500 m
- 48
- Sights within 1 km
- 7
| Nearest stationChristchurch Tramway | 1.1 km18 min walk |
|---|---|
| Nearest airportChristchurch International Airport (CHC) | 8.6 km19 min drive |
| Distance to the centreChristchurch | 720 m12 min walk |
Everyday places nearby
| Food shopSymrose's SuperFresh | 540 m9 min walk |
|---|---|
| PharmacyUnichem Forte Pharmacy and Post | 960 m16 min walk |
Sights nearby
- Victoria Clock Tower350 m
- Quake City820 m
- Ravenscar House Museum870 m
- Canterbury Museum890 m
- Christchurch Art Gallery930 m
- Discovery930 m
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Questions about Dorset House Backpackers
How do guests rate Dorset House Backpackers?
Dorset House Backpackers has a guest rating of 8.1 out of 10 from 218 reviews, which is better than 15% of rated hotels in Christchurch.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Dorset House Backpackers?
Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00.
Is there parking at Dorset House Backpackers?
Yes, the listing mentions free parking.
How far is Dorset House Backpackers from the airport?
The nearest airport, Christchurch International Airport (CHC), is 8.6 km away in a straight line.
When did Dorset House Backpackers open?
Dorset House Backpackers opened in 1871 and was last renovated in 2012.
How many rooms does Dorset House Backpackers have?
Dorset House Backpackers has 15 rooms.
Is there a supermarket or food shop near Dorset House Backpackers?
Yes: Symrose's SuperFresh, about 540 m away (9 min walk).
Where is the nearest pharmacy to Dorset House Backpackers?
Unichem Forte Pharmacy and Post is the closest pharmacy we know of, about 960 m away (16 min walk).
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