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Travel insights for hostels in Christchurch

Use these up-to-date, data-driven insights about booking a hostel in Christchurch including ideal times to book, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a hostel in Christchurch?

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Christchurch is October ($45). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Christchurch is February ($204).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hostel in Christchurch?

The cheapest day to stay in Christchurch is Saturday ($86). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Thursday, when the average nightly price is $158.

How much is a hostel in Christchurch tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Christchurch tonight starting as low as $29, rising to an average cost of $101, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $42 for a 4-star hostel in Christchurch for tonight.

How much is a Christchurch hostel room this weekend?

In the past 72 hours, we’ve seen prices for hostels in Christchurch this weekend for as little as $31/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as $31/night. For a 4-star hostel in Christchurch, the cheapest rate recently found was $138/night for this weekend.

How far ahead should you book a hostel in Christchurch?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 11 days before your trip to Christchurch. The lowest price found when booking 11 days ahead was $37 per night.
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Cheapest hostels in Christchurch, New Zealand

Discover affordable stays in Christchurch that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Christchurch can be found for as low as $30 per night. There is currently one property in Christchurch that can be booked for this price. Point Break Backpackers is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Christchurch. Price data was last updated on 15 August 2025
For those on a budget, these are the cheapest hostels available in Christchurch for the selected dates. Prices can differ depending on the dates selected, so use the search form to browse more options if you have flexibility.
Point Break Backpackers
Point Break Backpackers

Point Break Backpackers

6 Union Street New Brighton, Christchurch, New Zealand
8.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
$30
Avg. per night
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Jailhouse Accommodation
Jailhouse Accommodation

Jailhouse Accommodation

338 Lincoln Road, Christchurch, New Zealand
1.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
$35
Avg. per night
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Urbanz
Urbanz

Urbanz

273 Manchester Street, Christchurch, New Zealand
0.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$36
Avg. per night
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Lylo Christchurch
Lylo Christchurch

Lylo Christchurch

5 Peter Leeming Road, Christchurch, New Zealand
8.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$129
Avg. per night
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Hostel prices in Christchurch

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in Christchurch to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in Christchurch at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on 15 August 2025.
hostels located in the Christchurch area sorted by price and hostel class. Change the dates at the top of the page to see more options in Christchurch.
4 stars +
Lylo Christchurch
Lylo Christchurch

Lylo Christchurch

5 Peter Leeming Road, Christchurch, New Zealand
$129
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3 stars
Jailhouse Accommodation
Jailhouse Accommodation

Jailhouse Accommodation

338 Lincoln Road, Christchurch, New Zealand
$35
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2 stars and under
Urbanz
Urbanz

Urbanz

273 Manchester Street, Christchurch, New Zealand
$36
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Other accommodations in Christchurch

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Sudima Christchurch Airport
Sudima Christchurch Airport

Sudima Christchurch Airport

550 Memorial Avenue, Christchurch, New Zealand
8.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$174
Avg. per night
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Sudima Christchurch City
Sudima Christchurch City

Sudima Christchurch City

49 Salisbury Street, Christchurch, New Zealand
1.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$202
Avg. per night
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City Central Motel Apartments
City Central Motel Apartments

City Central Motel Apartments

252 Barbadoes Street, Christchurch, New Zealand
1.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
$95
Avg. per night
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Daffodil Motel
Daffodil Motel

Daffodil Motel

46 Riccarton Road, Christchurch, New Zealand
2.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$122
Avg. per night
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Admiral Motel
Admiral Motel

Admiral Motel

168 Bealey Avenue, Christchurch, New Zealand
1.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$111
Avg. per night
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North South Holiday Park
North South Holiday Park

North South Holiday Park

Christchurch, New Zealand
8.6 km from city centre
Air conditioning
$64
Avg. per night
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South Brighton Holiday Park
South Brighton Holiday Park

South Brighton Holiday Park

Christchurch, New Zealand
8.2 km from city centre
$73
Avg. per night
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Where to stay in Christchurch

Explore different neighbourhoods and areas within Christchurch to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on 15 August 2025.
Whether you're visiting Christchurch for leisure or business, utilize the map to find hostels close to your ideal location. You can find more information on a particular hostel within the map by clicking on its name.

Facts about staying in Christchurch

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Christchurch to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 15 August 2025.

  • What is the cost of a hostel in Christchurch?

    $65/night is an average price for a hostel in Christchurch throughout the year. Hostel prices do vary, and you’ll find that in August is the most expensive month to book, and in October is the cheapest month to book. Our users recently found Christchurch hostels for as low as $27/night. In general, Christchurch hostels for $47 or less are a good deal.

  • What’s the best hostel in Christchurch?

    Based on rated reviews, the best hostel in Christchurch is Jailhouse Accommodation. 1,995 users from HotelsCombined gave the Jailhouse Accommodation a 8.3/10 rating.

  • What hostel is closest to Christchurch Airport?

    The closest Christchurch hostel to Christchurch Airport is Lylo Christchurch, which is 1.4 km away.

  • What area of Christchurch is most popular to stay in?

    Christchurch Central City is the most popular area of Christchurch to stay in. In the past year, 22% of HotelsCombined users looking for Christchurch hostels searched within Christchurch Central City. Urbanz is a popular hostel in Christchurch Central City if you choose to stay in the area.

  • What is the most popular hostel in Christchurch closest to Westfield Riccarton?

    Jailhouse Accommodation happens to be the most popular Christchurch hostel near Westfield Riccarton among our users. The Jailhouse Accommodation has a current rating of 8.3 from 1,995 HotelsCombined travellers. Westfield Riccarton is also conveniently located just 1.9 km from this hostel.

  • Should I stay in a Christchurch hostel?

    Aside from the fact that Christchurch hostels tend to be more affordable than other stay types, they also have a more lively social scene. This social environment is perfect for individuals, couples, and even families who are looking to meet fellow travellers in Christchurch.

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