Is Urbanz - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Urbanz - Hostel?

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

What time is check-in at Urbanz - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Where is Urbanz - Hostel located?

This family-friendly Christchurch hostel is located on the riverwalk, within a 10-minute walk of Cathedral Square and Christchurch Casino. Mona Vale and Wolfbrook Arena are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Urbanz - Hostel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

About the area

Located in Christchurch City Centre, a neighbourhood in Christchurch, Urbanz - Hostel is near theme parks and on the riverwalk. Christchurch Gondola and Lyttelton Harbour are worth visiting if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mona Vale and New Brighton Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a match while in town? See what's going on at Wolfbrook Arena. Take some time off to enjoy the health/beauty spas in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like skydiving nearby.

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8/10 Good

David

31 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Good eatery street just behinds the hostel.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

21 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

We really enjoy our stay in Urbanz

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

31 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Good location

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

30 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very central, helpful staff. Great very clean dining area

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy

4 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

In a fun area. Close to the riverfront. Great restaurants

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

20 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great overal

Great stay, friendly staff, very comfortable.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Takashi

15 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We enjoyed staying here.Large and lean room,kitchen,bathroom.All are wonderfull.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Maxima

9 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

The property was easy to reach from the bus interchange and the city

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Robyn

17 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

I liked that the bathroom facilities were always clean. It felt homely & cosy. Really enjoyed my stay. Thank you Urbanz

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Francesca

10 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

First time staying and loved the cleanliness and closeness to work. Staff were awesome with all my queries. Definitely will be back for next year's Armageddon.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Pieter

13 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Urbanz is located in the centre of the city, so all city facilities are within walking distance. Yet, no noises from the outside world find their way inside. Kitchen is well equipped, showers and toilets are plenty and clean. Beds are comfortable.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

12 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wouldn't stay here again

Squeaky metal beds, looks like a prison Location was the best part

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane

20 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We stayed in the family room with our 4 children for one night and going it was exactly what we needed. It was very clean, ensuite did the job and the dining facilities were perfect. Staff and other guests were respectful of our young children. Thanks!

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

david

18 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

stayed here a couple times now, it’s in a great location in Christchurch, and the facility is nice, it doesn’t have the super cramped feel of a lot of hostels. If you’re near the kitchen it can get noisy early am but it’s a hostel…Staff had been very helpful as well.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

CHIENMING

14 Mar 2023

Liked: Staff & service

Perfect location with nice price

The location is perfect. It’s very close to downtown Christchurch and room is clean . However, the air conditioner is not good enough. You need to find the parking by yourself. I was lucky to find one just right in front of Urbanz.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Nathan

21 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Staff & service

The place is in a great location, super close to downtown, very walkable. However the room was not what we had booked, the pictures and room were quite different. the room felt very unsafe, no windows or air flow, and the small skylight was another story from the roof. Overall didnt enjoy our stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Janaya

17 Jul 2022

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Family room very run down

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

18 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Location

Great location in the heart of Christchurch. Close to lots of restaurants, river n tourist spots. Only issue is the double bed is too short. My toes hung off the edge of the bed and i am 5'5. My husband's feet hung off the bed. Other than that, room was clean n tidy, huge kitchen.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Ko

17 Feb 2024

Did like being transferred to a quieter, larger ensuite room by very thoughtful staff. Hated initially being in the small ensuite opposite one of the main bathrooms with noisy banging doors going late into the night. This is a dud room.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ray

26 Jan 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Got refused as id got left behind was allowed to stay had to find alternative accommodation at xtra xspence and trying to get refund was bad didn’t end up receiving my 129$ complete rip off staff where rude unhelpful and disrespectful worst service ever will be takeing this as far as I can to let people know off the worst service ever shame on you

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Philip

25 Sept 2023

The receptionist man needs lessons in communication (They had a problem with providing the required passes for car parking .) However we ultimately enjoyed our time there ( though the partitition walls were not acoustic and the fire door from the kitchen shrieked whenever it was used through the night )

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Bambi

17 Nov 2023

Liked: Staff & service

The staff was friendly, and the property was in a good location, and pretty clean for a hostel. The room had a harsh smell (paint/chemical), and was located next to a door for a stairwell. Every time the door closed there was a very loud click. This happened half a dozen times an hour. Knowing how loud that door is, they should have placed a storage room here instead of somewhere someone is supposed to sleep. I had earplugs in, and was still woken up by the loud click.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Rusiru

2 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I am overall happy about my stay and would like to give an objective review of my experience. I like the cleanliness of the rooms, bedlinen and bathroom. The cleaning department does a great job, I reckon. The main issue I had was with the front office staff. I did not meet anyone whom I would see as "friendly, polite or helpful". When I checked in, I was assigned a upper bunk bed without considering my physical conditon, mainly weight and mobility issues. The ladder to the upper bed was too narrow and I found it extremely difficult to climb. This was brought to the attention of Monica and the other guy with long hair at the reception. They chose to laugh and not give a fair solution. This led to a health and safety issue for me as well as the other person sleeping below. Other things were ok, but they need to be friendly and welcoming, and many international visitors complained about this, despite feeling positive about cleanliness and facilities. It is location is also a major benefit. It is just walking distance from most city attractions. Hope the staff issue would be sorted and Urbanz would be a welcoming place for travellers from all regions, countries, ages and walks of life.

8/10 Good

Cesar

16 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Klara

5 Mar 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

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