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Racecourse Backpackers Hostel, Christchurch
130 Racecourse Road, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, New Zealand, 8042Show on map
- Taxes included · no booking fees
- Check-in from 2:00 PM
About this property
English, Chinese (Mandarin)
Make yourself at home in one of the 14 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Shared bathrooms are provided.
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Featured amenities include a business center, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities. For a surcharge, guests may use a shuttle from the hotel to the airport (available 24 hours) and a train station pick-up service.
With a stay at Racecourse Backpackers Hostel in Christchurch (Sockburn), you'll be a short 3-minute walk from Riccarton Park and within 3 minutes by car from Air Force Museum of New Zealand. This hostel is 11.9 mi (19.1 km) from Lyttelton Harbour and 13.3 mi (21.3 km) from Sumner Beach.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as a picnic area. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).
Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Riccarton Park - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi Air Force Museum of New Zealand - 2 km / 1.2 mi Riccarton Road - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi Bush Inn Centre - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi University of Canterbury - 3.1 km / 1.9 mi Ngā Puna Wai Sports Hub - 4.1 km / 2.5 mi Hillmorton Hospital - 4.7 km / 2.9 mi Westfield Riccarton Mall - 4.8 km / 3 mi Russley Golf Club - 5 km / 3.1 mi Jellie Park Recreation and Sport Centre - 5.1 km / 3.1 mi Wolfbrook Arena - 5.2 km / 3.3 mi Riccarton House - 5.3 km / 3.3 mi Addington Raceway - 5.3 km / 3.3 mi Nunweek Park - 5.9 km / 3.7 mi International Antarctic Centre - 6.6 km / 4.1 mi The preferred airport for Racecourse Backpackers Hostel is Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 6.7 km / 4.2 mi
In Christchurch (Sockburn)
Most popular facilities
Parking
Shuttle Service
Laundry Facilities
Smoke-Complimentary Property
Area Shuttle
Train Station Pickup
Train Station Drop-Off
Wheelchair Accessible
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Facilities of Racecourse Backpackers Hostel, Christchurch
12 amenitiesHighlights
Parking
Shuttle Service
Laundry Facilities
Smoke-Complimentary Property
Area Shuttle
Train Station Pickup
Train Station Drop-Off
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking1
- Parking
Services5
- Shuttle Service
- Area Shuttle
- Business Center
- Laundry Facilities
- Airport Transportation
Accessibility1
- Wheelchair Accessible
Safety & security1
- Smoke-Complimentary Property
General4
- Train Station Pickup
- Train Station Drop-Off
- Multilingual Staff
- Picnic Area
House rules
Check-in
From 2:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Minimum age to check in: 18
Check-out
From 10:00 AM
Cancellation / prepayment
Cancellation charges depend on the room rate you select. See the penalty timeline under each room option above.
Fees & extras
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 percent The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: Cash deposit: NZD 50 per stay We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Know before you go
Alcohol is not served at this property.
Special 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. There is no front desk at this property. 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. Guests must contact the property for check-in instructions. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policyGovernment-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental chargesSpecial requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteedThe name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservationThis property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
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