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# Rucksacker Backpacker Hostel

Hostel with free parking, 10-minute walk to Hagley Park

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24070000/24062200/24062123/35df94ca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit)

![Shared fridge, microwave](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24070000/24062200/24062123/27ba43e3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

![Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24070000/24062200/24062123/5a08679e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24070000/24062200/24062123/7b820687.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

![Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24070000/24062200/24062123/b408ff7a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

-   Overview
-   Rooms
-   Location
-   Policies

Located in Christchurch City Centre, Rucksacker Backpacker Hostel offers a home-like atmosphere with a garden and BBQ area. Guests value the practical amenities like WiFi, secure luggage storage, and extended parking, praised for their convenience.

7.2

Good

## Popular amenities

-   Kitchen
    
-   Air conditioning
    
-   Laundry
    
-   Housekeeping
    
-   Parking included
    
-   Free WiFi
    

## Room options

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All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 5 of 5 rooms

![Women Only Dorm (1 Bed out of 6)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24070000/24062200/24062123/e43542ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Women Only Dorm (1 Bed out of 6)

### Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Shared/communal kitchen

Daily housekeeping

Air conditioning

Heating

Shared/communal kitchen

Daily housekeeping

Free WiFi

-   Sleeps 1
    
-   1 Twin Bed
    

![Mixed Dorm (1 Bed out of 6)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24070000/24062200/24062123/b4b1538b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Mixed Dorm (1 Bed out of 6)

### Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Shared/communal kitchen

Daily housekeeping

Air conditioning

Heating

Shared/communal kitchen

Daily housekeeping

Free WiFi

-   Sleeps 1
    
-   1 Twin Bed
    

![Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24070000/24062200/24062123/a5669cae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Double Room

### Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Shared/communal kitchen

Daily housekeeping

Air conditioning

Heating

Shared/communal kitchen

Daily housekeeping

Free WiFi

-   Sleeps 2
    
-   1 Double Bed
    

![Twin Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24070000/24062200/24062123/d5ea91d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Twin Room

### Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Shared/communal kitchen

Daily housekeeping

Air conditioning

Heating

Shared/communal kitchen

Daily housekeeping

Free WiFi

-   Sleeps 2
    
-   2 Twin Beds
    

![Share Room (1 Bed out of 4)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24070000/24062200/24062123/9323545d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Share Room (1 Bed out of 4)

### Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Shared/communal kitchen

Daily housekeeping

Air conditioning

Heating

Shared/communal kitchen

Daily housekeeping

Free WiFi

-   Sleeps 1
    
-   1 Twin Bed
    

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## About the area

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70 Bealey Avenue, Christchurch, 8013

#### What's nearby

-   Christchurch Casino - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
    
-   Hagley Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
    
-   Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
    
-   Cathedral Square - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
    
-   Christchurch Public Hospital - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
    

#### Getting around

-   Christchurch Railway Station - 10 min drive
    
-   Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 16 min drive
    

#### Restaurants

-   ‪Pure - ‬3 min walk
    
-   ‪Burger King - ‬5 min walk
    
-   ‪Pedro's House of Lamb - ‬6 min walk
    
-   ‪Diner 66 Christchurch - ‬5 min walk
    
-   ‪The Goldfinch - ‬6 min walk
    

## About this property

### Rucksacker Backpacker Hostel

Hostel near Hagley Park

Rucksacker Backpacker Hostel provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Additional perks include:

-   Free self parking
-   Luggage storage, barbecue grills, and secured bicycle storage
-   A TV in the lobby

Room features

All guestrooms at Rucksacker Backpacker Hostel feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.

Extra conveniences in all rooms include:

-   Communal kitchens, heating, and daily housekeeping

## Similar properties

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22280000/22274400/22274374/d45c1a2a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

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-   Kitchen
    
-   Washer
    
-   Dryer
    
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-   Air conditioning
    
-   Parking available
    
-   Laundry
    

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### Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel

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-   Parking included
    
-   Free WiFi
    
-   Game room
    
-   Business services
    

8.8

Excellent

337 reviews

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## Property amenities

### Internet

-   Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
    
-   Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
    

### Parking and transportation

-   Free self parking on site
    

### Things to do

-   Bicycle storage
    
-   TV in common areas
    

### Conveniences

-   Laundry facilities
    
-   Luggage storage
    
-   Shared microwave
    
-   Shared refrigerator
    

### Guest services

-   Housekeeping (daily)
    

### Outdoors

-   Barbecue grill
    
-   Garden
    

### More

-   Designated smoking areas
    

## Room amenities

### Bathroom

-   Shower
    

### Food and drink

-   Shared kitchen access
    

### More

-   Air conditioning
    
-   Heating
    

## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

### Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

### Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (9:30 AM - 1:30 PM) and Monday - Sunday (2:30 PM - 8:30 PM)

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

### Access methods

Staffed front desk

### Pets

Pets not allowed

### Children and extra beds

Children 14 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 14 are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

### Property payment types

## Important information

### Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

-   Deposit: NZD 20 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

### You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards

### We should mention

Children 14 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

### National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

### Property is also known as

Rucksacker Backpacker Hostel Christchurch

Rucksacker Backpacker Christchurch

Rucksacker Backpacker

Rucksacker Backpacker Hostel Christchurch

Rucksacker Backpacker Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rucksacker Backpacker Hostel pet-friendly?

> No, pets are not allowed at this property.

### How much is parking at Rucksacker Backpacker Hostel?

> Self parking is free at this property.

### What time is check-in at Rucksacker Backpacker Hostel?

> Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

### What time is check-out at Rucksacker Backpacker Hostel?

> Check-out is at 10 AM.

### Where is Rucksacker Backpacker Hostel located?

> Located in Christchurch City Centre, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Bealey Avenue and Hagley Park. Hare Krishna Temple and Southern Cross Hospital are also within 5 minutes.

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