Canterbury House BackpackersvsChester Street Backpackers
Canterbury House Backpackers and Chester Street Backpackers are both rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Chester Street Backpackers scores slightly better than Canterbury House Backpackers. Chester Street Backpackers is ranked #19 in Christchurch with accolades from 2 publications including Lonely Planet, Rough Guide.
Canterbury House Backpackers
257 Bealy Avenue, Christchurch, New Zealand
From $0/night
- Shuttle Bus
- Free Parking
- Air Conditioning
- Baggage storage
- Safe
- Sun terrace
Lonely Planet
"More of a homestay than a hostel, Canterbury House is run by a friendly Kiwi–Japanese couple, and enjoys a quiet right-of-way location off busy Bealey Ave."
Chester Street Backpackers
148 Chester St East, Christchurch, New Zealand
From $0/night
- Laundy Room
- Free Parking
- Baggage storage
Rough Guide
"This is the city’s smallest hostel and feels more like a shared house with comfy doubles and a three-bed dorm. ... Pleasant garden."
Lonely Planet
"This relaxed wooden villa is painted in bright colours and has a huge library in the sunny front room. The friendly house cat is a regular guest at hostel barbecues." Full review