Racecourse Backpackers Hostel
2.0 star property

Hostel connected to a shopping centre in Sockburn with free parking

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Racecourse Backpackers Hostel

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Property grounds
 Quad Room (double bed + double deck bunk) | Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Garden

Overview of Racecourse Backpackers Hostel

Reviews
4.8

Popular amenities

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  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Business servicesBusiness servicesBusiness services

Your area essentials

130 Racecourse Road, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, 8042
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Canterbury4 min drive
  • AirportChristchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)7 min drive
  • Popular LocationHagley Park8 min drive
  • Popular LocationMona Vale9 min drive
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Room options

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Twin Double Room)

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Separate bath and shower
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Quad Room with hand basin)

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Separate bath and shower
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Standard Triple Room, Multiple Beds

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bath and shower
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Quad Room)

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Separate bath and shower
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Quad Room (bunks + 2 singles)

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Quad Room (double bed + bunks)

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Quad Room (Double + 2 Singles)

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Microwave

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Quad Room (double bed + double deck bunk)

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

Christchurch

Located in Sockburn neighbourhood, Racecourse Backpackers Hostel is connected to a shopping centre. While the natural beauty of Hagley Park and Sumner Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Lyttelton Harbour. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Christchurch Arena or Addington Raceway.

What's nearby

  • Air Force Museum of New Zealand - 3 min drive
  • University of Canterbury - 4 min drive
  • Christchurch Arena - 7 min drive
  • Hagley Park - 8 min drive
  • Mona Vale - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 7 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • Golden Boat Restaurant - 13 min walk
  • Burger King - 3 min drive
  • Cameron Japanese Family Restaurant - 18 min walk
  • Burger King - 3 min drive
  • Beers - 3 min drive

About this property

Racecourse Backpackers Hostel

Hostel located in Sockburn
At Racecourse Backpackers Hostel, you can look forward to a garden, laundry facilities and a business centre. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking, plus extended parking (surcharge)
  • Airport drop-off service (surcharge), smoke-free property and multilingual staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Communal kitchens with fridges

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour airport drop-off shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site (surcharge)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 2 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 5 per cent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • Cash deposit: NZD 50 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash

We should mention

Alcohol is not served at this property

National rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Racecourse Backpackers
Racecourse Backpackers Christchurch
Racecourse Backpackers Hostel
Racecourse Backpackers Hostel Christchurch
Racecourse Backpackers Hostel Christchurch
Racecourse Backpackers Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Racecourse Backpackers Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Racecourse Backpackers Hostel?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Racecourse Backpackers Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 2 AM.

What time is check-out at Racecourse Backpackers Hostel?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Racecourse Backpackers Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the hotel to the airport that runs on request.

Where is Racecourse Backpackers Hostel located?

Located in Sockburn, this hostel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Riccarton Park and Air Force Museum of New Zealand. Riccarton Road and Bush Inn Centre are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Racecourse Backpackers Hostel Reviews

Reviews

4.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 122 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 122 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 122 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 122 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 122 reviews" "

4.4/10

Cleanliness

5.0/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

3.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
i dont like anything and i dont recommend this property very untidy but its cheap too
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

4/10 Poor

DC

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cheap. 1 bed made for 4 guests. But 3 beds in room. Only 2 pillows, 2 Towells, 2 blankets. Stank of smoke. Blanket had cigarette holes. Minimal heating - 1 heater didn’t work. The other was a small fan screwed to wall that couldn’t be moved to point anywhere other than at the desk.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very cheap price. In the suburbs of Christchurch. A small supermarket and fish and chips shop located just in front which is very convenient. The hostel has seen better days. Mattress was in a bad state and the sheets smelled strongly. Wifi worked fast and the TV has plenty of channels. Overall not great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Sheets were dirty. Had to go out and buy blankets because of how dirty they were.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
it was ok. it could have done with another shower cubicle and a tidy up of the grounds as there was not much room left under the veranda otherwise it was a good place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019