Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 11 min walk
Christchurch Casino - 18 min walk
Hagley Park - 3 min drive
Christchurch Public Hospital - 6 min drive
Getting around
Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 25 min drive
Christchurch Railway Station - 12 min drive
Rolleston Station - 23 min drive
Rangiora Station - 32 min drive
Restaurants
Pomeroy's Old Brewery Inn - 10 min walk
Subway - 4 min walk
Smokey T's - 6 min walk
C4 Coffee - 7 min walk
Little Pom's - 9 min walk
About this property
Vagabond Backpackers
Vagabond Backpackers puts you within a 15-minute drive of Hagley Park and Lyttelton Harbour. Guests will have free perks such as WiFi and self-parking.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
11 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Shared microwave
Shared fridge
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage
Facilities
Garden
Television in common areas
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shared bathroom
Shower only
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Shared kitchen access
More
Weekly housekeeping
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: NZD 20 per stay
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Vagabond Backpackers?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Vagabond Backpackers?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
Is there an on-site casino at Vagabond Backpackers?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Christchurch Casino (18-min walk) is nearby.
What is there to do at Vagabond Backpackers and nearby?
Vagabond Backpackers has a garden.
What's the area around Vagabond Backpackers like?
Vagabond Backpackers is a short 9-minute walk from New Regent Street and 9 minutes' walk from Cathedral Square.
Vagabond Backpackers Reviews
Reviews
7.0
Good
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6.6/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Staff & service
6.6/10
Amenities
6.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
20 Mar 2020
good hostel in good central location
Good location to centre. We were arriving outside office hours but they left a hand written note and map that we appreciated with the key. Private room was comfortable but outside walk to toilets and showers. Good hostel stay.
Nicholas
Nicholas, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
24 Jan 2020
The railing on the steps to the 2nd floor was loose. There was a bed mattress in the hallway
The place was well vacuumed
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
17 Nov 2019
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
1 Oct 2019
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
12 Aug 2019
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
2/10 Poor
1 Aug 2019
It probably hasn’t been cleaned
I feel like they just make the bed after you (without fresh sheets)
The smell was overwhelming the minute you walk in and there is literally crap everywhere.
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
19 May 2019
Conveniently located. Very helpful, friendly manager - flexible and willing to accommodate our needs.
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
11 Apr 2019
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 Mar 2019
Lovely stay with great hosts
This hostel is very warm and welcoming where the all the receptionists are friendly and helpful. It is in a great location close to the city and shops. It is also very clean with all the amenities required
Robert
Robert, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good
18 Feb 2019
Caio
Caio, 2-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good
13 Feb 2019
ok for one night too much people
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
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2/10 Poor
8 Feb 2019
Didnt like any of it and didn't even stay one night even though we had payed it was the worst accommodation that i have ever seen in all faucets
Verified traveller
3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
6 Feb 2019
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
5 Feb 2019
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
22 Jan 2019
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very good
9 Dec 2018
Room wasn't overcrowded, which was a nice surprise given how cheap it was.
J
J, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
5 Dec 2018
Nice hostel! Nothing special. By the way, the kitchen is a little small.
Junpeng
Junpeng, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 Dec 2019
Einfache Unterkunft, man hat alles was man braucht ;-)
Sehr nettes Personal, Graham ist ein sehr freundlicher Hausherr.
Wolf
Wolf, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
28 Jul 2019
Klasse Aufenthalt
Sehr netter Aufenthalt, Personal war sehr freundlich. Wirkt zuerst etwas chaotisch, war dann aber richtig gut. Küche hatte alles was nötig ist und war sauber. Tägliche Reinigung. Stadt gut fußläufig zu erkunden. Wir würden jederzeit wiederkommen. Super für den Preis.
Verified traveller
2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
19 Apr 2019
Bien situé. Personnel vraiment gentil. Les espaces communs sont très agréables et aide à faire connaissance. Chambres confortables, uniquement des lits jumeaux. J'ai adoré mon séjour.
Anne
Anne, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good
23 Mar 2019
christelle
christelle, 3-night trip
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2/10 Poor
22 Mar 2019
Hôtel très sale ! Et beaucoup de désordre, cuisine impraticable (non utilisée car sale)
Verified traveller
1-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good
9 Mar 2019
Man bekommt was man zahlt. Einfache schlichte Unterkunft zu einem günstigen Preis. Bett war gut und konnte keine Krabbeltiere feststellen.
Verified traveller
3-night trip
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6/10 Good
6 Feb 2019
SEOKRO
SEOKRO, 2-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good
26 Jan 2019
Buena estadía.
Buena zona, buena relación calidad - precio, acogedor, se preocupan por la limpieza, buen espacio, las camas son un poco viejas, por consiguiente el ruido es incomodo y algunas almohadas no brindan ningún soporte.