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Drifter Christchurch

2.0 star property
City centre hostel within walking distance of Cathedral Square

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Main amenities (12)

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

Feel at home (4)

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The price is NZ$203
includes taxes & fees
26 Dec - 27 Dec

Room options

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Premium King Suite

Premium King Suite

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Suite - 8 Beds

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Suite - 4 Beds

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Private Female Suite - 8 Bed

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Queen Room with Balcony

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Private Suite - 8 Bed

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Queen Room

Highlights

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

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Superior Twin Room

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Loft Suite with Queen and Bunk

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Loft Suite with Two Queen Rooms

Highlights

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

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About the area

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

DONE

Hotel size

    • 328 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
DONE

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 per cent for credit card payments
    • Guests will receive smart lock details
    • Guests are required to download the property's Goki mobile app before check-in
DONE

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
DONE

Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

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

Parking

    • No on-site parking
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • 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
  • Hairdryer (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 per cent

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
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.

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 that you 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 on-site 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 on-site 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?
On-site 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.

Drifter Christchurch Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Rebecca J, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Daniel, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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 business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Our stay way so nice, the hotel is very vibey and convenient location! Super cute
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

J, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome place to stay in Christchurch CBD.
Daniela, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

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 romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great facilities. Perfect location.
Leonie, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The staff are very friendly and eager to assist. The entire facility is excellent and offers a variety of activities. The room is warm, comfortable, and clean. However, there are quite a few stairs. If you have large luggage, you'll need to carry it up some steps when entering, and if you're staying in a loft room, there are stairs to navigate as well. Private rooms don't have a minibar, so you'll need to bring a water bottle to the common area to get water. This might be inconvenient for those staying in loft rooms. Other than that, everything else is excellent.
Kuan Chen, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Cherie, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice vibe and concept. Brand new premises
Amandine, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

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
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

As a family we weren’t sure this new type of accommodation would be suited to us. We were wrong. The staff were friendly and so helpful. We met other people in the communal areas. It was safe and secure with modern up to date equipment and technology. A old building repurposed. Drifter is in the perfect position to centre of town. Close to supermarket places to eat , coffee and bus exchange. Well worth staying .
Diann, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Thumps up
Nice fresh and good location, tiny room.
Keijo, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

若者向きに感動
ホステルのバスルーム付き個室利用。チェックインに始まり、アプリの鍵、キッチン・ラウンジへの飲食の集約等、若者向きの合理的な運営に最初面くらいましたが、段々なるほどと思えました。若者の交流や男性の調理姿、頼もしく拝見しました。台所の私物もチェックが行き届ききれいでした。場所はバスセンター至近で超便利。
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Pär, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

沒有桌子及椅子，對要用電腦的旅室有點困難。
WAI MING, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Good location
Keyless check in. Easy check out at early morning. Helpful staff, scale for weighing my luggage is available. Very near airport bus stop and also a popular food court.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Wong Sheung, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

NH, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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