The New Excelsior Backpackers in Christchurch

zuletzt aktualisiert am 05.01.2010

The popular New Excelsior Backpacker is located in an enchanting historic building right in the heart of Christchurch’s new urban hub SOL square and Poplar Lane. This hostel offers an exceptionally warm and friendly environment with all the benefits of an inner-city location. It is nestled amongst popular bars, cafes, restaurants and boutique shopping, and is only minutes walk to Cathedral Square, the arts centre, museum and art gallery, public transportation, movie theatres and supermarkets.   All our spotlessly clean rooms are non-smoking. We offer dorm rooms for 2-8 people, double, single and twin rooms. Prices range from $20.00 per person, per night. 24-hour check-in can be arranged upon demand, and guests have 24-hour key access to the hostel. We are small enough to provide a relaxing and comfortable stay, yet large enough to boast some great facilities.   The New Excelsior has a large kitchen and dining room, and a comfortable lounge room with a big screen tv, free DVDs. We offer a guest laundry, secure bike lock-up, and book exchange, 24-hr Internet access, Wifi, skype, webcam and free luggage storage. Free barbeque available for use on our large outdoor sun deck – perfect for socialising! Free shuttle to the train station daily.   Our staff are knowledgeable and friendly, and are happy to help answer your questions and help with your travel plans. Activity and transportation bookings are available through our extensive travel desk. Be part of the relaxed atmosphere, trade stories of life on the road or relax on our roof top deck.

Weitere Informationen

• Checkin ab 13:00 Uhr möglich
• Checkout bis 10:00 Uhr

Wegbeschreibung

We are located in the centre of Christchurch, on the corner of Manchester and High Streets.

From the airport:
Catch a public bus for $7, get off the bus in the city centre and walk half a block to Manchester St. Cross the road and we are behind the big palm tree. Buses run during the day from approximately 6am until approximately 10.30pm. If you arrive at night, or don't want to bus, you can catch a 24-hour airport shuttle for approx $17, and they will drop you off directly at our door.

From the train station
Catch a shuttle ($7) or taxi to our door. (pick up by arrangement) The distance is only 3km so it's not expensive. The train station provides a free morning shuttle from the backpackers back to the station - to connect with both the passenger trains each day.