Around The World Backpackers

Address

Hostel
314 Barbadoes Street Christchurch
See nearby area

Lonely Planet review

Around the World gets rave recommendations for its ‘Kiwiana’ decor and sunny back garden (complete with a private outdoor bath). Ask about the hostel's 'Love Shack' if you're visiting with the closest of travelling companions.

Services & facilities

  • Wi-Fi/internet access
    • Internet access
    • Wi-Fi
    • Free internet access
  • Parking
    • Parking
    • Bicycle parking
    • Free parking
  • Guest services
    • 24 hour security
    • Tours/travel desk
  • Recreation
    • Bicycle hire
    • Board games
    • Book exchange
    • Cable tv
    • Common room
    • Dvd's
  • Housekeeping
    • Housekeeping service
    • Laundry facilities
    • Linen included
    • Towels included
    • Washing machine
  • Luggage storage
    • Luggage storage
    • Safe deposit box (front desk)
  • Accessibility
    • Wheelchair accessible

Description

We are a small, friendly, family-owned and run hostel approx. 5 mins from the heart of Christchurch. Relax and stay awhile.

**Check in only after 12pm - last check in time is 10pm.**

What we provide to our guests...

* FREE internet - in library.
* WiFi available in your room . (FREE $2 voucher - per device - then 10c per MB)
* FREE meal on Wednesdays (BBQ's in the Summer)
* FREE tea, coffee and spices
* FREE herbs and some vegies available in our garden
* TV lounge with SKY TV and DVD's
* Book exchange
* Board games
* Large fully-equipped kitchen
* Unisex and women's only bathrooms
* Garden with BBQ area, hammocks, herb garden
* Car parking for 6 vehicles (on a first in - first served basis).
* All our beds are fully made up with sheets, duvet and pillow/pillowslips. No sleeping bags are allowed.
* Dorms - 4 beds per room (i.e. 2 sets of bunks) - no large bunk rooms.
* Please Note: There are no lockers in the rooms. However we do have a Safe if you wish to store any valuables for the duration of your stay.

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