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Cheapest monthMay
Most expensive monthNovember
Top rated by travellersHaka House Christchurch, R 980
Cheapest bed foundJailhouse Accommodation, R 741

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According to our pricing calendar data, you can bag the cheapest bed in May.
No! Hostels are a great option for anyone looking for a budget stay. These days, hostels in Christchurch are full of digital nomads and holidaymakers of all ages.
Yes. Party hostels and youth hostels with 20-person dorms do still exist in most cities, but so do ultra-modern boutique hostels with plenty of private rooms, cosy bars, and even swimming pools. These kinds of hostels are popular with solo travellers over 30.
Since you’ll be surrounded by other likeminded travellers, hostels are always the safest (and most sociable!) places to stay in Christchurch. You’ll meet new friends to go out with, share tips and advice on how to get around and find out if there are any unsafe places to avoid. Most major Christchurch hostels even have female-only dorms. And if you’re worried about your belongings, don’t be — you can lock them away in a padlocked locker or safe while you’re out exploring.
Yes! Hostels in Christchurch generally tend to be the most budget-friendly option in Christchurch. Not only can you bag a bed for as little as R 741 per night, you can cook your own food in the hostel kitchen.
Other backpackers rated Urbanz, Haka House Christchurch and Around The World Backpackers as the best central Christchurch hostels for value, cleanliness and comfort.