Dorset House Backpackers

15 December 2025

17 December 2025

2 Guests

1/21

Dorset House Backpackers

8.6

Great Show reviews

Great 8.6

Average 8.8

Value 8.8

Cleanliness 8.8

Location 8.6

Staff 9.1

Comfort 8.6

Overall 8.8

Hostel - 0.77 miles from city center

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About the place

Fax/photocopying

Free WiFi

Luggage storage

Airport shuttle

Non-smoking throughout

On-site parking

Free parking

Private parking

Social and fun

Board games/puzzles

Shared lounge/TV area

Billiards

Vending machine (drinks)

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Available Rooms

2 Guests

Guests

Surroundings

Dorset House Backpackers, located next to Hagley Park and 10 minutes’ walk from Christchurch city ce Show more

1 Dorset Street,
8014, Christchurch, New Zealand

9.7

Sightseeing

Excellent

6.5

Shopping

Good

9.7

Dining

Excellent

8.6

Nightlife

Very Good

Directions

Address: 1 Dorset Street, 8014, Christchurch, New Zealand

Christchurch Central City

Safety deposit box

Internet services

Luggage storage

Free WiFi

Laundry

Non-smoking throughout

Heating

WiFi available in all areas

Shared kitchen

Vending machine (snacks)

Non-smoking rooms

Safety deposit box

Check-in details

14:00 - 17:00

Check-out details

00:00 - 10:00

Luggage storage

Groups

When booking for more than 10 persons, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking

Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Children and Extra Bed Policy

All children are welcome. There is no capacity for extra beds in the room. The maximum number of total guests in a room is 2. There is no capacity for cots in the room.

Important information

Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces. Please inform Dorset House Backpackers in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Please note that the reception opening

Latest reviews

8.6

Great

These reviews are from real customers who have stayed at this property.

Average8.8

Value8.8

Cleanliness8.8

Location8.6

Staff9.1

Comfort8.6

Overall8.8

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Hannah

Exceptional

This place was great. Beds were comfy good location just a short 10 minute walk or 5 minute scooter into the cbd. Staff were friendly and really helpful

Lena

Superb

Nice Hostel with clean, well equipped shared bathrooms (soap, hand towel, hair dryer!) and well equipped kitchen. Large common room and nice deck terrace next to the kitchen. Well located next to the ...

Kees

nothing out of the extraordinary.

I have been at this hostel a few times and as in any hostel, the experience is absolutely connected to the people that stay in the hostel at the time. So I do have mixed experiences in this hostel. ...