Dorset House Backpackers

1 Dorset Streeet, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch, New Zealand, 8144

Guests
Rooms
Adults
Children

Room Types

Available from Tue 14 Jul 2026 to Wed 15 Jul 2026

Small Double Room Small Double Room Small Double Room Small Double Room Small Double Room Small Double Room Small Double Room Small Double Room Small Double Room

Small Double Room

Room size: 7 m²/75 ft² City view Non-smoking Shower Shared bathroom
2 guests
Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room

Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room

Room size: 20 m²/215 ft² City view Non-smoking Shower Shared bathroom
2 guests
Double Room Double Room Double Room

Double Room

Room size: 10 m²/108 ft² City view Non-smoking Shower Shared bathroom
2 guests
1 Person in 4-Bed Dormitory - Mixed 1 Person in 4-Bed Dormitory - Mixed 1 Person in 4-Bed Dormitory - Mixed 1 Person in 4-Bed Dormitory - Mixed

1 Person in 4-Bed Dormitory - Mixed

Room size: 10 m²/108 ft² City view Non-smoking Shared bathroom
1 guest
Shared Dormitory - Mixed Dorm - 6-8 Beds (7 Twin Bunk Beds)

Shared Dormitory - Mixed Dorm - 6-8 Beds (7 Twin Bunk Beds)

6 guests

About This Hotel

Dorset House Backpackers

Dorset House Backpackers

You'll love the exceptional convenience during your stay at Dorset House Backpackers, located right in the heart of the city center, with an easy access to everything in Christchurch.
The superior services and facilities offered at Dorset House Backpackers will make for a memorable stay. Stay connected throughout your stay with free internet access provided. To help pre-arrange your arrival and departure, airport transfer services can be booked before you even check in. Your explorations of Christchurch can be assisted with the shuttle services available here.
Parking is provided free of charge for guests. You'll have no problem planning out your days and transportation needs with front desk services including express check-in or check-out, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes. The hostel's tours can even help you book tickets and reservations for entertainment and explorations. Wear your favorite outfits again and again thanks to the laundry service offered at Dorset House Backpackers.
The hostel is entirely non-smoking. Smoking may only take place in restricted designated areas.
Guests are guaranteed a comfortable stay while at Dorset House Backpackers. To enhance your stay, some rooms at the hostel come with blackout curtains. Some rooms have television to keep guests entertained.


Dining and things to do

Vending machines are on 24 hours a day, so you can grab a snack at any time of day or night. The hostel even has in-house cooking amenities such as shared kitchen for its most selective guests.
Never let a day go wasted when you're at Dorset House Backpackers with all the activities and facilities provided. No need to go anywhere after dinner -- play with friends or family at the library, games room and shared lounge and TV area.


Around the property

With its convenient location, the hostel offers easy access to all Christchurch has to offer. Spend a day and acquire some cultural knowledge at Canterbury Museum located 900 m away, where you can explore works of arts and cultural pieces. Photograph yourself in front of Christchurch Gondola located 9.4 km away, which people travel great distances to see.


Reasons to stay here

Spend less here on rooms than you would at 91% of other accommodations in the city.
Verified reviews for this hostel's food and dining options score it better than 91% of accommodations in the city.
This accommodation beats more than 87% of competition in the city on room comfort.

What's Included

Check-in/Check-out

Check-in from: 14:00
Check-out until: 10:00
Reception open until: 17:00

The property

Number of rooms: 15
Year property opened: 1871
Most recent renovation: 2012

Child Policies

Infant 0-1 year(s)

Stay for free if using existing bedding. Note, if you need a cot there may be an extra charge.

Children 2-17 year(s)

Stay for free if using existing bedding.

Facilities & Amenities

Balcony/terrace
Bathroom
Executive lounge
Garden
Recreational facilities
Free WiFi Available throughout
Activities Tennis, Sauna, Gym
Parking Nearby available

Highlights

Located in heart of Christchurch

This neighborhood is preferred by frequent travelers. Properties here have the highest location ratings, high review scores, and lots of bookings

Sights and Monuments

Botanic Gardens

Shopping and Markets

Location

1 Dorset Streeet, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch, New Zealand, 8144

Guest Reviews

8.1

Excellent

Guest score out of 10

“The house looked like a really nice building and was great for access to the park and the centre of you didn't mind a 5 minute stroll.”

— Rhian , United Kingdom

“Staff ok, rooms ok The best: amazing lounge and big kitchen Tip: The bed in the big room is really better than the one in the economic one”

— Vanesa , Spain

“The staff is super helpful and lovely, neighborhood is real quiet, and the kitchen is big enough for many to cook at the same time.”

— Antoine , France

“The hygiene of the toilet is quite good.”

— Lok Yi , Hong Kong SAR, China

“In the moorning i met the staff for do the check out.They are really friendly and helpful.”

— Giovannino , Italy