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KIWI basecampvsChester Street Backpackers
Both KIWI basecamp and Chester Street Backpackers are recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Chester Street Backpackers is preferred by most reviewers compared to KIWI basecamp. Chester Street Backpackers is ranked #19 in Christchurch with recommendations from 2 sources such as Rough Guide, Lonely Planet.
KIWI basecamp
Rough Guide
69 Bealey Avenue, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundy Room
- Free Parking
- Breakfast included
- Baggage storage
Rough Guide "One of the cheapest hostels in town but still maintaining a high standard."
Chester Street Backpackers Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
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
