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Urbanz - Hostel

2.0 star property
Family-friendly stay near Mona Vale

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Terrace/patio
Breakfast served
Lounge
Bar (on property)
Property amenity

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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273 Manchester Street, Christchurch, 8011
  • Place, Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cathedral Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Christchurch Casino
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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8 Bed M&F Dorm, Shared Bathroom (1 Single Bed)

  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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4 Bed Dorm,Shared Bathroom (1 Single Bed)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room, Internal, Shared Bathroom, TV | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Internal, Shared Bathroom, TV

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room, Private Bathroom, TV | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Private Bathroom, TV

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom,TV | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom,TV

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Single Room, Shared bathroom, TV | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Shared bathroom, TV

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 65 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room, Double & 4 Singles, Private Bathroom, TV | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Double & 4 Singles, Private Bathroom, TV

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room, Double & 2 Singles, Private Bathroom, TV

  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room, Double & 2 Singles, Shared Bathroom

  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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6 Bed Female Dorm, Shared Bathroom (1 Single Bed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Bed in 4 Beds Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

Single Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Christchurch

Heart of Christchurch.Within a 10-minute walk of this Christchurch City Centre hostel, you'll find Cathedral Square and Christchurch Casino. Mona Vale and Wolfbrook Arena are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • New Regent Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Isaac Theatre Royal - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cathedral Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Christchurch Casino - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 11 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Market Place - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Church Brew Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Child Sister - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mexico - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Victoria - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Urbanz - Hostel

Family-friendly stay near Mona Vale
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. You'll find a business center on site.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A library, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the family-friendly Urbanz - Hostel. Self parking is free.

This Christchurch hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 53 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Urbanz - Hostel offers 53 accommodations. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Games
  • Library
  • Music library
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas
  • Video library

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-in hours are from 6 AM until 1 AM on Friday and Saturday.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Urbanz Hostel Christchurch
Urbanz Christchurch
Urbanz
Urbanz - Hostel Christchurch
Urbanz - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Urbanz - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Christchurch

Frequently asked questions

How close is Urbanz - Hostel to the airport?

Urbanz - Hostel is 6.5 mi (20-min drive) away from the Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Urbanz - Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Urbanz - Hostel.

How close is Urbanz - Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is 5.4 mi (16-min drive) from New Brighton Beach and 6.9 mi (18-min drive) from Sumner Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Urbanz - Hostel offer free breakfast?

Urbanz - Hostel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Urbanz - Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Christchurch Casino (9-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Urbanz - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Urbanz - Hostel?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Urbanz - Hostel have a pool?

Urbanz - Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Urbanz - Hostel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Urbanz - Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Urbanz - Hostel to downtown Christchurch?

Urbanz - Hostel is 0.2 mi away from Christchurch.

Urbanz - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 198 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 198 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 198 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 198 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 198 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean. All good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoy our stay in Urbanz
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hostel is in a good location, close to cafes, bars etc. The room was fine, but had a skylight in the ceiling that couldn't be covered, so it got light pretty early in the room. Kitchen was well fitted-out for a hostel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good eatery street just behinds the hostel.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very central, helpful staff. Great very clean dining area
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Central location. A good hostel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great overal

Great stay, friendly staff, very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In a fun area. Close to the riverfront. Great restaurants
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Takashi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed staying here.Large and lean room,kitchen,bathroom.All are wonderfull.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Maxima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was easy to reach from the bus interchange and the city
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked that the bathroom facilities were always clean. It felt homely & cosy. Really enjoyed my stay. Thank you Urbanz
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francesca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
First time staying and loved the cleanliness and closeness to work. Staff were awesome with all my queries. Definitely will be back for next year's Armageddon.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wouldn't stay here again

Squeaky metal beds, looks like a prison Location was the best part
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the family room with our 4 children for one night and going it was exactly what we needed. It was very clean, ensuite did the job and the dining facilities were perfect. Staff and other guests were respectful of our young children. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location, but smells like a locker room and old and drab.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
stayed here a couple times now, it’s in a great location in Christchurch, and the facility is nice, it doesn’t have the super cramped feel of a lot of hostels. If you’re near the kitchen it can get noisy early am but it’s a hostel…Staff had been very helpful as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Pieter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Urbanz is located in the centre of the city, so all city facilities are within walking distance. Yet, no noises from the outside world find their way inside. Kitchen is well equipped, showers and toilets are plenty and clean. Beds are comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

CHIENMING

Liked: Staff & service

Perfect location with nice price

The location is perfect. It’s very close to downtown Christchurch and room is clean . However, the air conditioner is not good enough. You need to find the parking by yourself. I was lucky to find one just right in front of Urbanz.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Janaya

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Family room very run down
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Location

Great location in the heart of Christchurch. Close to lots of restaurants, river n tourist spots. Only issue is the double bed is too short. My toes hung off the edge of the bed and i am 5'5. My husband's feet hung off the bed. Other than that, room was clean n tidy, huge kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The place is in a great location, super close to downtown, very walkable. However the room was not what we had booked, the pictures and room were quite different. the room felt very unsafe, no windows or air flow, and the small skylight was another story from the roof. Overall didnt enjoy our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ko

Did like being transferred to a quieter, larger ensuite room by very thoughtful staff. Hated initially being in the small ensuite opposite one of the main bathrooms with noisy banging doors going late into the night. This is a dud room.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kymberlie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We were quite disgusted to see someone else’s hair on our pillows upon check in. The walls are so thin you can clearly hear everything that’s going on around you and the shower I chose was broken. We were told there was free parking but it was a 10 min walk away in the rain with our belongings. We did like that it was close to a lot of bars and dining options though.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Philip

The receptionist man needs lessons in communication (They had a problem with providing the required passes for car parking .) However we ultimately enjoyed our time there ( though the partitition walls were not acoustic and the fire door from the kitchen shrieked whenever it was used through the night )
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023