Drifter Christchurch

96 Lichfield Street, Christchurch City-Centre, Christchurch, New Zealand - Central city location
9.0/10 · 3002 reviews

Offering a vending machine and a lift, the comfortable Drifter Christchurch hostel is located only 1 km from the compact Quake City Museum.

Location

This Christchurch hostel offers a central location in Christchurch City-Centre, set around a landmark cathedral damaged by the 2011 earthquake, just moments from Kate Sheppard Memorial Sculpture. Guests can explore nearby places of worship, including the temporary church "Cardboard Cathedral", which is a mere 550 metres from the hostel. Cashel Street is merely 5 minutes' walk away, and Christchurch Casino, available to diversify your stay, is about a 10-minute ride away.

Food & Drinks

C1 Espresso with New Zealand specialities is 250 metres away. Other facilities offered at this accommodation include a shared kitchen. Drifter Christchurch hostel is a stone's throw from Interchange bus station.

Why choose Drifter Christchurch

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  • Vibrant communal spaces available

  • On-site restaurant and bar

  • Entertainment staff and live music

  • Rooms with private bathrooms

Main amenities

  • Wi-Fi

  • 24-hour services

  • Express check-in/ -out

  • Fitness/Gym

  • Sports activities

  • On-site Dining

  • Meeting facilities

  • Child-friendly

  • Air conditioning

  • No pets allowed

General
  • Wi-Fi
  • 24-hour services
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Fitness/Gym
  • Sports activities
  • On-site Dining
  • Meeting facilities
  • Child-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • No pets allowed
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Internet

  • Wi-Fi

Parking options

  • Parking

Activities

  • Fitness club
  • Billiard tables
  • Yoga class

Property services

  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Security
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Happy hour

Dining options

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

In the kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Business facilities

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities

For kids

  • Board games
  • Game room

Recreation

  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Leisure/ TV room

In the rooms

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture

Devices

  • Flat-screen TV

Design

  • Carpeted floor
  • Curtains

General facilities

  • No smoking on site
  • Lift
  • Vending machines
  • Fireplace
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Important information

Check-in:
from 14:00 until 23:59
Check-out:
until 10:00

When are you staying?

From USD 91 per night
Check-in 3 Nov 2026
Check-out 4 Nov 2026
Guests 2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0
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How we verified prices Our team regularly checks prices to make sure you see the lowest available rates. We compare them with hotel prices and other providers. If discounts or promotions appear, prices on our site are updated accordingly.

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96 Lichfield Street, Christchurch City-Centre, Christchurch, New Zealand

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    When are you staying?
    From USD 91 per night
    Check-in 3 Nov 2026
    Check-out 4 Nov 2026
    Guests 2 guests

    Adults:

    2

    Children:

    0
    All rates verified
    How we verified prices Our team regularly checks prices to make sure you see the lowest available rates. We compare them with hotel prices and other providers. If discounts or promotions appear, prices on our site are updated accordingly.
    Check-in & out
    3 Nov 2026
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    4 Nov 2026
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    2 guests
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    Drifter Christchurch
    Check-in:
    from 14:00 until 23:59
    Check-out:
    until 10:00