Drifter Christchurch

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9
Rated wonderful

Excellent location!

9.7

Property highlights

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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

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

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Availability

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1 king bed
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1 queen bed
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2 bunk beds
Bedroom 1
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1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Liwen
Taiwan Taiwan
“One of the best hostel I stay around the world, the design of the room and common area is very beautiful. And they also held many activities you can join.”
Naomi
New Zealand New Zealand
“Unbeatable location. Great bar downstairs. Friendly staff.”
Phoebe
Hong Kong Hong Kong
“We booked this hotel for its hipster vibe and cool interior design. The use of a Bluetooth app to control everything was impressive; upon check-in, we had to download an app to manage the lift, lobby door, and especially our room door, which felt...”
Laurène
France 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 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 New Zealand
“The place was clean and had great staff support. The room was comfortable Great facilities.”
Gabriele
United States United States
“Super close to the bus interchange and the inner city, restaurant and bar in house”
Mikaela
Canada 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 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 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...”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Rambler
  • Open for
    Dinner • Cocktail hour
  • Ambience
    Modern

House rules

Drifter Christchurch takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 30 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 30 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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.