Adventure Hostels have recently acquired Urbanz Christchurch and are undertaking an 18-month journey to give the place an Adventure Hostels facelift. Over this time guests will be able to start to experience all the wonderful touches that the Adventure Hostel group provides.
Come join our revolution and experience a piece of our journey.
URBANZ is smack bang right in the heart of downtown Christchurch, and just minutes from the main shopping precinct, nightlife and cross-country bus terminal. Urbanz has massive communal spaces and a large guest kitchen.
Stay posted for updates, changes and more over the coming months.
“Great location within a few minutes’ walk to CBD. The hostel is very clean and tidy. We had a double room with ensuite which was perfect for our stay and much cheaper than hotels. The staff were really good and helped us book shuttles for the weekend and back to the airport. Would stay here again for sure. “
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Our people
Having visited 60+ countries around the world, and stayed in 100+ hostels and counting, Brett knows exactly what backpackers want in a good hostel. He has lived in Australia & the UK as well as New Zealand. He brings a wealth of experience in understanding what intrepid travellers want in a short stay. An avid snowboarder with a love of sport, music and the outdoors, he’s always planning the next adventure... and driving his managers crazy. He loves powder days and hates R&B music.
Just another Brit on holiday (4 years and counting) Tom has spent the better part of a decade managing hostels around the world from London to Auckland. As vain as they come, and always equipped with a hairdryer. You'll usually find him moaning like a true Brit, sculling a cup of quality coffee, or breathing down the neck of a new staff member. He's Brett's number two on the head-honcho scale, and runs all three of our Hostels. The general rule of thumb is if it's broken, then Tom's probably going to be fixing it.
So, you think you’ve got what it takes to create the kind of memorable experiences our guests will cherish for life? Great! While we usually invite people who are currently staying with us as guests to join our dynamic team, a well-written email with a quality CV attached has been known to catch our attention. We generally prefer our teams to stay with us for a full summer or winter season, which lasts around six months. Our small but dedicated team work full-time hours, with no overnight shifts required. All team members stay on-site at the hostel, in private staff accommodation.
We are here
We are, in fact, the most central budget accommodation in town. Located right in the heart of the CBD downtown area, and just a few minutes walk to everything Christchurch: The Riverside Markets, the main shopping district and malls. Aswell as ChCh’s abundant nightlife on New Regent Street and on Riverside. Even better the city and crosscountry bus terminal is less than a ten minute walk away.
If you are arriving from the airport… Once you pass through into thr arrivals lounge, follow the signs for the buses.
Take either the No. 3 or 29. This service runs every 30 minutes and will take about 35 minutes to get to where you need to. Both bus services will take you directly to the main bus exchange in town wjere you’ll depart and walk the remaining few minutes to the hostel on Manchester St.
If you arrive by car… Due to our central location we have limited parking available. This is charged at X per vehicle, per night. You will find that there is an abundance of paid parking locations around the city centre. We recommend you use the 10-minute parking bay located right outside the hostel. If available, drop off any bags and check in, and then our lovely team can direct you to the closest free or paid parking options from our hostel.
If you arrive by bus… The Intercity bus stops in the main bus exchange. Just exit the door and head to Manchester St. Turn left and walk approximately 10 mins /700 metres, the hostel will be on your left.
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