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7.7

2,466 reviews

Urbanz

Urbanz

273 Manchester Street, Christchurch, 8011, New Zealand

Reservations:

+1-833-728-2041

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Free wifi

Bar

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

River view

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Urbanz

Welcome to Urbanz, a cozy gem tucked away at 273 Manchester Street in the heart of Christchurch, New Zealand! Just a stone's throw from the city center—only 0.4mi away—you're perfectly positioned to explore the vibrant local culture, captivating sights, and delightful dining options. Whether you're here for a backpacking adventure or a relaxing getaway, you can snag a room starting from just $22! Talk about a budget-friendly retreat!

At Urbanz, we pride ourselves on offering a delightful mix of comfort and convenience with our array of featured amenities. Enjoy free WiFi as you plan your day’s adventures or unwind on our terrace with a picturesque river view. Fancy a bit of leisure? Our hotel offers extra-long beds for those who appreciate a little extra stretch, and when you’re ready for fun, a golf course awaits (additional charges apply). Plus, after a day of exploring, why not kick back at the bar and sip on a refreshing drink?

With an outstanding average review score from 2,466 happy guests, Urbanz is the place to be for travelers seeking a warm welcome and friendly vibes. We can't wait to host you and help create unforgettable memories in Christchurch, where you can feel at home while soaking in the wonders of New Zealand!

As you settle into the charming atmosphere of Urbanz, indulge in the array of room options that ensure your stay is perfectly tailored to your travel needs. Traveling with the family? Our Family Rooms come equipped with cozy accommodations for up to 6 adults and 2 children, complete with a double bed and bunk beds for fun sleepovers. If you're on a solo adventure or hitting the road with friends, our dormitory-style rooms offer a fun, community vibe—imagine making new pals in our 8-bunk dormitory or 6-bed female dormitory, where camaraderie runs high and memories are made.

Look no further than our welcoming common areas and the scenic terrace overlooking the river when it comes to relaxation and mingling. The hotel is designed with the social traveler in mind, creating the perfect backdrop for evening chill-outs with fresh drinks at the bar after a busy day of exploring. Plus, the vibe in the shared spaces is just as inviting as your personal retreat. With friendly staff always ready with recommendations for local hotspots, you won’t just have a place to stay—you’ll have a rich tapestry of experiences in Christchurch at your fingertips.

At Urbanz, our commitment to making your stay exceptional is evident through our thoughtful amenities and inviting atmosphere. Enjoy the peace of mind that comes with a cashless payment system using Visa, Mastercard, or Eftpos, allowing you to focus on your travels rather than your wallet. With all this at an unbeatable price, your adventure in Christchurch is just waiting to unfold. So, pack your bags, gather your friends or family, and prepare to create unforgettable memories in this vibrant city!

Closest airports

Christchurch International Airport

6mi

Most popular amenities

Free wifi

Bar

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

River view

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Rooms

Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom in Urbanz

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Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

1 Bunk Bed

160 sqft

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

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Sleep in a cozy bunk bed in a vibrant dorm room. Enjoy extra-long beds in a shared space for solo travelers.

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room in Urbanz

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Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room

1 Bunk Bed

270 sqft

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

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Sleep comfortably in this stylish 6-bed female dormitory room with extra-long bunk beds. Maximum comfort in a modern setting.

Family Room with Bathroom in Urbanz

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Family Room with Bathroom

1 Double Bed

4 Bunk Beds

270 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Shower

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

x6

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Cozy family room with a private bathroom, featuring a double bed and four bunk beds. Spacious enough to accommodate 6 adults and 2 children, with extra-long beds for added comfort.

Bed in 8-Bunk Dormitory Room in Urbanz

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Bed in 8-Bunk Dormitory Room

1 Bunk Bed

280 sqft

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

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Rest comfortably in our spacious 8-bunk dormitory room with an extra-long bunk bed, accommodating 1 adult, in a smoke-free environment.

Double Room with Shared Bathroom in Urbanz

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Double Room with Shared Bathroom

1 Double Bed

85 sqft

Flat-screen TV

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Stay in our cozy Double Room with Shared Bathroom, perfect for 2 adults and 1 child. Enjoy a comfortable night's sleep on the double bed in this 86 sqft room.

Double Room with Shared Bathroom - Internal Room with No windows in Urbanz

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Double Room with Shared Bathroom - Internal Room with No windows

1 Double Bed

85 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

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A cozy double room with an extra-long bed, perfect for 2 adults and 1 child. Enjoy a comfortable stay in this internal room with no windows, providing a private retreat.

Single Room with Shared Bathroom in Urbanz

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Single Room with Shared Bathroom

1 Twin Bed

75 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

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Enjoy a cozy stay in our Single Room with a Twin bed and spacious 75 sqft. Relish the comfort of an Extra Long bed while staying smoke-free.

Family Room with Bathroom in Urbanz

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Family Room with Bathroom

1 Double Bed

2 Bunk Beds

195 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Shower

x4

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Cozy family room with a private bathroom, featuring a double bed and two bunk beds. Perfect for 4 adults and 2 children, no smoking allowed.

Double Room with Private Bathroom in Urbanz

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Double Room with Private Bathroom

1 Double Bed

140 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Shower

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Stay in our cozy Double Room with a private bathroom, perfect for 2 adults and 1 child. Enjoy a comfortable double bed in a 140 sqft space without worrying about any smoke.

Family Room with Shared Bathroom in Urbanz

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Family Room with Shared Bathroom

1 Double Bed

2 Bunk Beds

160 sqft

River view

x4

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Relax in our cozy Family Room featuring a River view, with space for 4 adults and 2 children, with a Double bed and 2 Bunk beds available.

Guest reviews

7.7

2,466 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Ellen

8.2

February 2024

Clean tidy dorm (for 4), comfy bunks. Plenty of coat hooks, yay!! I liked the swipe card for door to the drom, and the lockers. Good bathroom facilities, good shower head! Really appreciated the storage room for luggage, I checked out then had a day to fill b4 my plane left. Excellent: airport bus timetable on noticeboard. Kitchen: excellent supply of tea towels and system for their use, including towel rails - 5✴️

Periodic cutlery count? Shortage of dinner forks and teaspoons. Supply of large cloths (Chux are good, dry quickly) for us to wipe down table top after eating, would be good. I had paper serviettes, but lots of guests left mess.

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Brian

9.1

March 2024

Check in was fast, friendly, and efficient. Parking is right next door, and getting the display permit was a breeze. The entire place is exceptionally clean. The rooms are fully carpeted and seem to be vacuumed each day. The room I was in, and the whole place, really, was very quiet. The room also had openable windows which was great to keep the air fresh. Each bed has power sockets, phone storage pouches that support your phone even with the charging cable plugged in. The bed was very comfortable, with fresh clean sheet, pillow case, and duvet, and was perfectly warm. The bunks creak a bit, but not much. The lockers are all together along the wall. Tall and a bit narrow, but still good. The staff are very helpful. The location is excellent, It's within easy walking distance of almost all the city attractions, bars, restaurants, etc. The bus network runs right outside, so catching a bus is a breeze. This is my go-to from now when visiting Christchurch.

There was an "event" in the area which caused traffic congestion and reduced the available parking, and the staff didn't seem to know what it was about. It would seem sensible to ensure that they know what the council is planning, and to tell people as soon as it's organised.

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Joanna

8.2

January 2024

We booked the family room and it was 2 bunks and a very comfy double bed. It had an en-suite with shower, toilet and sink and the water pressure was good. A jug was provided and coffee cups etc. It also had 4 separate lockers in the room for travellers needing valuables stored. Everything was clean and there was a good kitchen and dining area to make use of. Next door there's a cafe called Child Sister that had fabulous food for breakfast. Well worth visiting. There is free off-street parking in some streets around the location but if you want to see your vehicle from the window the Wilson carpark is next to the building and costs $5 for 24 hours. Well worth the peace of mind.

The jug wasn't able to be filled in the room. We had to lug it up a flight of stairs and round a corridor and down the hall. But that was the ONLY complaint lol. So really a genuinely quality stay.

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Brown

10

January 2024

Straight forward information from staff member when I arrived. Helpful two staff at reception in the morning as I had injured arm from day before in Hamilton. I awoke too late for breakfast, I asked for closest place to eat and they gave me info of Cafe next door. So I went there. Plenty of comfy sitting areas in Lounge, quiet . Being first time to Chch and Urbanz it was good to know I could stay in Lounge or at outdoor tables until I was ready to catch bus to the airport. I will definitely book to stay again and let others know of how great Urbanz is.

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Skyler

8.2

October 2023

i really enjoyed my stay at Urbanz! the hostel is really cute and clean which is so nice! the staff is super nice and the location is amazing! the hostel is right next to new regent street and so close to town! there are so many good facilities and common areas that you can use! the dorm rooms have lockers which is really nice and there are plenty of clean bathrooms and showers! the kitchen is also nice, however i didn't think there was enough appliances or kitchenware for the amount of people there.

the hostel is very big which is nice, however if you are a solo traveller, it makes it a lot more difficult to make friends as everyone seems to already have a group for the most part. the kitchen was nice, but there definitely wasn't enough appliances or kitchenware for the amount of people there.

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Laura

9.1

February 2024

Apparently I got an upgrade and stayed in an ensuite and could choose my own bed: a double bed just for myself. The ensuite adds to the experience as well. The bed was super comfortable, the staff was very helpful, the location is super close to everything and the WiFi worked very well.

The kitchen was dirty late at night, I know people are nasty, but I think it would help if you add another garbage bin & some more cups (there were only glasses in the morning).

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Irichri

8.2

September 2023

It's a pretty new hostel in the center of Christchurch. Toilets, showers and the kitchen have been clean. WIFI was working proper. You get towels as well. It's possible to store your luggage if you come early/leave late. There is a small bar where you can get drinks and some snacks.

The price is still a little bit high, but i think for New Zealand it's one of the cheapest options. In the mornings it was getting already loud outside pretty early. Sometimes the reception was not staffed at lunchtime.

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Anna

10

July 2023

Great stay at Urbanz last night. I was finishing a contiki tour in Christchurch so booked a double room. I was really happy with the spacious room, bathrooms were just outside and showers. Was really quiet in the room considering I was in room 117 beside the door to the kitchen and hallway. Showers were powerful and warm, bathroom facilities good. Cheaper than a hotel but 4 star hotel standards! Would definitely stay again.

Only thing was the room was slightly cold but the heater provided helped heat it up in the evening after getting in.

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Julia

9.1

February 2024

Room was nice and spacious, no curtains though on bunk beds. Location was great and within walking distance of most attractions. Flip the coin night for a free drink was a fun opportunity to hang out in the common spaces. Kitchen was well equipped. There was plenty of bathrooms and never had to wait.

Lockers were hard to fit bags into because they were vertical, kitchen got very loud at night despite it ''çlosing'at 10pm.

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Ashleigh

9.1

January 2023

The beds were very comfortable, rooms.were clean. Lockers were large with shelves as well as space for luggage and that was a really plus. Bathrooms clean. Absolutely tonnes of downstairs/social space which was good as easy to find a corner to facetime and chill. Staff really nice.

Bathrooms could be bigger/have more showers although when I went I had no issue getting a loo or shower. There's only one thin pillow. Would be better to have two (or thicker one).I used my travel pillow so was all good.

Points of Interest Around Urbanz

Attractions

New Regent Street

0mi

Cashel Street

0.3mi

Christchurch Tram

0.4mi

Christchurch Botanic Gardens

1mi

Hagley Park

1.1mi

Mona Vale

1.7mi

TranzAlpine Train

1.7mi

Air Force Museum of New Zealand

4.8mi

Christchurch Gondola

5.1mi

Willowbank Wildlife Reserve

5.1mi

Port Hills

5.9mi

Waimakariri River

9mi

Sumner Beach

15.6mi

Banks Peninsula

18.3mi

Pegasus Bay Winery and Restaurant

30.9mi

Amenities of Urbanz

Free wifi

Bar

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

River view

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Stay rules - Urbanz

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Urbanz

Is vehicle parking offered by Urbanz?

Yes, Urbanz hotel does offer parking facilities, however, it is public parking located nearby. Please note that charges may apply for using the parking facilities at the hotel.

How much does a stay at Urbanz cost?

At Urbanz, prices have a starting point of $22. It's essential to note that rates might adjust based on room choice and your stay dates. Input dates for accurate rate checks.

What are the room types available at Urbanz?

At Urbanz hotel, guests can choose from a variety of room types including Family rooms, Double rooms, Single rooms, and Dormitory beds. Occupancy ranges from accommodating 1 adult in a bunk bed dormitory room to catering for up to 6 adults and 2 children in a Family room. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms, and bed sizes include double beds, bunk beds, and twin beds. Room sizes vary from 75 sqft for a Single room to 280 sqft for an 8-Bunk Dormitory room.

What activities does Urbanz offer?

At Urbanz Hotel, guests can make the most of their stay by enjoying the leisure amenities on offer. They can unwind at the bar, take in the beautiful river view from the terrace, or even explore the hotel’s own golf course. The private bathrooms and non-smoking rooms ensure a comfortable stay, while the option of extra-long beds provides added relaxation. Whether guests are traveling with pets or in need of some downtime with WiFi access, Urbanz caters to their needs. Spend your time savoring the lovely ambiance and amenities of the hotel - relax, enjoy the view, and make the most of the upscale facilities available.

Can I use my credit card at Urbanz?

No, you cannot use cash at Urbanz as it is not accepted. However, you can use your credit card, specifically Visa or Mastercard, as they are accepted forms of payment at Urbanz.