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Dorset House BackpackersvsHeritage Christchurch
Both Heritage Christchurch and Dorset House Backpackers are rated very highly by professionals. On balance, Heritage Christchurch ranks marginally higher than Dorset House Backpackers. Heritage Christchurch has a TripExpert Score of 73 with approval from 2 sources including Fodor's, Lonely Planet.
Dorset House Backpackers
Rough Guide
1 Dorset Street, PO Box 25350, Christchurch 8144, New Zealand
From $74/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Free Parking
- Fax / photocopying
- Baggage storage
"Spacious hostel in a nicely renovated 1871 house located in a quiet area, with firm beds (no bunks), a strong eco-consciousness and even bathrobes to rent. There’s off-street parking."
Heritage Christchurch
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
28 - 30 Cathedral Square, Christchurch 8001, New Zealand
From $178/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
- Pool
"The Tower Building's rooms are contemporary, whereas the adjacent OGB has suites in an Italian Renaissance style, complete with stained glass and dark-wood paneling." Full review
"Goes all out to impress with deluxe hotel rooms and plush self-contained suites... When you get tired of doing laps of your open-plan lounge, do laps of the heated pool instead." Full review