I had an enjoyable stay in a single room for a few nights at the end of February. Easy check-in and received free limited WiFi vouchers for each days stay. Receptionist provided maps and info on the city. My room was small with with no proper storage area, and the only window was onto a corridor. The other side of... More

I went here for it’s location by the park which is the biggest asset of this hostel. The room I was in had no bunk beds, which is fabulous, but the mattresses were old and a little smelly and the fact that the room backs straight onto their huge lounge with a pool table, you hear people partying and laughing... More

stayed 3 nights recently in small double which was fine for me on my own but might be a tad cramped for 2 depending on how much baggage! comfortable beds and good sleep, adequate bathrooms, showers take a few minutes to reach warm temp however everything clean and lots of bath mats and soap etc. great location opposite the lovely... More

The rooms and beds were clean and neat. The common room was cozy, and while the WiFi was on the week side, at least there was WiFi! The staff was also very helpful in providing directions as well as helping to schedule a shuttle so I could catch my train in the morning. Too bad the shuttle never showed up!... More

This is a hostel that really has character. The decor featuring old framed up letters and suitcases placed around the halls make the place look unusual and distinct from your average hostel. Our room was a double room which was really comfortable and for a great price. All the bathrooms and toilets are spotless too. The hostel is located in... More

I made a last minute booking for the same day with Dorset House Backpackers via hostelbookers.com . When I arrived in Christchurch I discovered they had emailed me that there was a technical error with my booking and they actually did not have any rooms left. I called every hostel in Christchurch and could not find free rooms anywhere. Dorset... More

for the - as we found - high price, we got not much. we had a twin room with shared bathroom. you cant complain about the bathrooms, but our room was bare, not very cosy, it was loud and the bedclothes werent not really clean. we stayed there only one night, so it was ok, but for a longer stay,... More

After the big earthquake, the lodging options are somewhat limited in Christchurch. Dorset House provides a quiet backpackers lodge with an old world charm. We stayed there twice and enjoyed both stays. We first had a double room downstairs and found it roomy and cool. the second stay we had a double upstairs that was much smaller and cramped but... More

Stayed here a couple of nights in a double room on two separate occasions. Lovely quiet clean hostel with character as its over hundred years old. Rooms are spacious and homely, Plenty of bathrooms too. Both Kitchen and lounge room are nice and spacious and there is also Free WiFi. Ample parking space out the back as well. Close to... More