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Chester Street BackpackersvsRydges Latimer Christchurch
Both properties are highly recommended by professionals. On balance, Chester Street Backpackers is preferred by most reviewers compared to Rydges Latimer Christchurch. Chester Street Backpackers scores 73 with praise from 2 publications like Rough Guide, Lonely Planet.
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
Rydges Latimer Christchurch
DK Eyewitness
Fodor's
30 Latimer Square,, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
From $147/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
DK Eyewitness "One of few hotels overlooking the River Avon, near Cathedral Square and in easy walking distance of all city-centre sights and surrounded by shops, cafés and restaurants."
Fodor's "Set on leafy Latimer Square, this newly built low-rise hotel is just a few minutes' walk from the central city, but far enough away to be quiet and relaxed." Full review
