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Chester Street BackpackersvsThe Old Countryhouse
Both Chester Street Backpackers and The Old Countryhouse are rated very highly by professionals. On balance, The Old Countryhouse is preferred by most reviewers compared to Chester Street Backpackers. The Old Countryhouse ranks #12 in Christchurch with praise from 3 sources like Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Rough Guide.
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
The Old Countryhouse
Fodor's Rough Guide Lonely Planet
437 Gloucester Street, Christchurch, New Zealand
From $18/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Free Parking
- Multilingual
Fodor's "This old country house is actually three colorful, restored villas with polished wooden floors and handmade, native-wood furniture... It's a 15-minute walk from town but you can take the bus."
Rough Guide "One of Christchurch’s most peaceful hostels, fashioned from a couple of wood-floored villas with bold decor and spacious dorms. A 15min walk east of the Square."
Lonely Planet "Features two separate villas with handmade wooden furniture... Slightly further out than other hostels, but still only 1km east of Latimer Sq." Full review
