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Rucksacker Backpacker Hostel

2.0 star property

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A vintage black car parked on a grassy lawn with a white picket fence and lush greenery in the background.
A backyard with picnic tables and benches, a wooden fence, and a house with a covered porch.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, stove, and sink. There are storage shelves and a wooden table with kitchen utensils.
A dining area with a long wooden table and chairs, surrounded by red storage bins and a kitchen shelf with dishes and cookware.
A two-story building with a sign for a backpacker hostel.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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70 Bealey Avenue, Christchurch, 8013
  • Place, Bealey Avenue
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hagley Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Christchurch Casino
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Women Only Dorm (1 Bed out of 6)

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a door with notices, and a small table with a chair.

Women Only Dorm (1 Bed out of 6)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Mixed Dorm (1 Bed out of 6)

A room with bunk beds, a radiator, and a window with curtains.

Mixed Dorm (1 Bed out of 6)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room

A single bed with a white and blue bedding, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Twin Room

A small, single-room accommodation with two single beds, a chair, a small table, and a ceiling light.

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Share Room (1 Bed out of 4)

A bunk bed with blue bedding, a desk, and a window with a view of the street.

Share Room (1 Bed out of 4)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Christchurch

Located in Christchurch City Centre, Rucksacker Backpacker Hostel is within a 10-minute walk of popular sights such as Christchurch Casino and Hagley Park. This 10-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, free self parking, and laundry facilities.
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What's nearby

  • Bealey Avenue - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Papanui Road - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hagley Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Christchurch Casino - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 9 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The George - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Monza Sports Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Bolina Indian Sweets and Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Strawberry Fare - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Okioki - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Rucksacker Backpacker Hostel

Guests of Rucksacker Backpacker Hostel enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. If you drive, put free parking to good use. Friendly staff can provide luggage storage, and also offer advice about sightseeing. Additional amenities include laundry facilities, a TV in a common area, and a garden.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi.

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children 14 and younger (only guests older than 14 are allowed)

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: NZD 20 per stay

These are all of the 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 2:30 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

National rating

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

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

Are free cancellation options available at Rucksacker Backpacker Hostel?

Rucksacker Backpacker Hostel offers free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see around Rucksacker Backpacker Hostel?

This hostel is situated in Christchurch City Centre within a 10-minute walk of Christchurch Casino and Hagley Park. You'll also find Bealey Avenue and Papanui Road less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Rucksacker Backpacker Hostel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hostel. Bicycle parking is also available for guests.

Does Rucksacker Backpacker Hostel feature a casino at the property?

No, Rucksacker Backpacker Hostel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Rucksacker Backpacker Hostel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Are there hot tubs at Rucksacker Backpacker Hostel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hostel.

Does Rucksacker Backpacker Hostel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Rucksacker Backpacker Hostel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Rucksacker Backpacker Hostel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Rucksacker Backpacker Hostel.

Are there connecting rooms at Rucksacker Backpacker Hostel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hostel.

Where is the closest airport to Rucksacker Backpacker Hostel?

The closest major airport to Rucksacker Backpacker Hostel is Christchurch International Airport (CHC), which is 5.7 mi away (17 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Rucksacker Backpacker Hostel?

No, there aren't any rooms with balconies at Rucksacker Backpacker Hostel.

Rucksacker Backpacker Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 13 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2nights in private double. Late check in email stated room would be unlocked - it wasn't. Nobody answered the phone. We had to stretch in the window to unlock the door. The room stank. Really horrible old damp smell. Next day we were locked out of our room with our belongings inside "pending payment" - payment had been taken online already. Took 5 phone calls to get keys to our room sorted.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Katherine

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

Worst hostel I've ever stayed in

The check-in system is non-existent and if you are a traveller you have to conjure up a phone to call someone who may not even be in the same building. I was only shown one set of toilets and didn't find out about the rest until the next day when I discovered each bathroom is closed for an hour at some point during the day. Not secure at all, as anyone could walk in the front door and then into any of the rooms that don't have a lock. Add to this that if you wish to use one of the pitiful lockers in your room, you will need an additional padlock as combination lockers were apparently too difficult to source. Contrary to the self-written description the beds are of awful quality and rickety, and I repeatedly got up in the morning covered in tiny bite marks. Fellow guests had no respect and would play music, talk, smoke, and drink until all hours of the morning. Plus the tidy room policy was not enforced at all. Free wifi and free parking are gross over-exaggerations given that they are both extremely limited. Mouldy food was left in the fridge and not cleared out by staff, and I didn't feel comfortable with leaving anything in there. At no point was it mentioned before arriving that I wouldn't be able to extend my stay as there is a maximum one-week policy, but the area was convenient, even if I hated it. To have a 7-night policy is completely ridiculous given that backpackers would probably have an extended reason to be needing a bed.
It was never attended.
'Clean room policy'
Could staff not bin stuff like this?
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

hinengakau

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

multiculturalism at its best

Lots of youthful energy from different parts of the world
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

地點方便，便宜，待ㄧ晚還OK

地點非常方便，價格便宜，浴室和房間有點老舊
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not the best place to stay in the city , but what can you say for the money it’s a good value,
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh

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

Great hostel

Great hostel , clean & good location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

4/10 Poor

Anna

Disliked: Staff & service
The kitchen and the toilets closed for 2 hours every day. Really cold and smelly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Epic

It was nice the people were nice and helpful who were staying there, the people who worked the reception was nice and helpful as well! A place to stay indeed
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Ke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019