Dorset House Backpackers Hostel offers affordable budget traveler accommodation in Christchurch. Quality hostel backpacker beds and sunny comfortable guest rooms with FREE unlimited WiFi, all at fantastic budget prices. Fully refurbished in early 2012. A best-rate guarantee is available when booking through the Dorset House website. Dorset House is an ideal place to start your South Island holiday.
This centrally located Victorian heritage backpackers accommodation was built in 1871. It has light and space, free unlimited Wifi access, free off-street carparking (first come first serve), flower gardens, kitchen, lounge and laundry facilities. There's a travel desk, friendly staff, and late check-in is available by arrangement. There is comfortable quality budget tourist accommodation available in double rooms, twin rooms, single rooms or four to five bed dorm rooms (no bunks!) or sunny family rooms. Private rooms have LCD TVs. All beds are made and all rooms have FREE unlimited WiFi internet access.
Dorset House is located in a quiet street in the northern central city. So close to everything - the airport bus is 4 minutes’ walk, just 10 minutes’ walk to Naked Bus bus depot (at the Canterbury Museum) or a 25 minute walk (or short bus ride) to the national Bud Depot for local bus services.

Head out the door and it’s just seconds to leafy Hagley Park. You can walk to Merivale or Riccarton for shopping, pubs, supermarkets and dining, or enjoy the cafes, restaurants and quirky shipping container bars 2 minutes away on Victoria St. A short stroll along the park and you’re at the Museum, Botanic Gardens & i-Site Visitor Information Centre, or just a little further and you’ll reach the new Cashel Mall 'Restart' Shopping Precinct.
Dorset House provides charming quality accommodation for backpacker budget travellers in an ideal central location. We hope to see you here in Christchurch soon!

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