Around The World Backpackers
314 Barbadoes Street
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Why people book this hotel
“Location”
“Location was good for walking to/from the city centre”
“Spacious / powerful shower / Electric code for the door”
“Really comfy beds”
“Cosy and clean, it’s a pretty small hostel that makes you feel at home”
“Kitchen was clean and well-set up”
“The friendly atmosphere and the garden wad lovely too to relax in”
Overview
Around The World Backpackers is situated just 1.6 km from Christchurch City Centre, and a 10-minute walk from Intercity bus depot at Central Station. This hotel offers free WiFi and easy access to the city's top landmarks. Around The World Backpackers offers a terrace with BBQ facilities. It features a shared kitchen and a tour desk. All rooms include bed linen and access to shared bathroom facilities. Cashel Street Shopping Area is 900 metres from Around The World Backpackers. SOL Square is 900 metres away. The nearest airport is Christchurch Airport, 10 km from Around The World Backpackers.
Traveller reviews
Noelia abigail
solo_traveller
January 19, 2026
“To be improved”
Location
Richard Andrew
solo_traveller
January 10, 2026
“Good place to chill out , walking distance to city,”
Allways a relaxed atmospere, with a few chickens, in the garden, to start the day.
Rebuffo
solo_traveller
December 4, 2025
“Very good stay! The staff were friendly and helpful. The room was comfortable, and the overall experience was pleasant.”
Kate
extended_group
September 22, 2025
“Does what it says on the tin.”
Hassan
solo_traveller
July 13, 2025
“Highly recommended.”
Spacious / powerful shower / Electric code for the door.
Lucile
solo_traveller
June 8, 2025
“Perfect”
Cosy and clean, it’s a pretty small hostel that makes you feel at home ! The outside is great, the kitchen and showers are super convenient and clean. Loved it !
Guest
solo_traveller
June 4, 2025
“To be improved”
Location
Robert
solo_traveller
May 15, 2025
everything
Robert
solo_traveller
March 14, 2025
The friendly atmosphere and the garden wad lovely too to relax in
Lilian
solo_traveller
February 25, 2025
Location was good for walking to/from the city centre. Good communication from the property although there was very little presence on-site.
Robert
solo_traveller
February 23, 2025
All fab
Stewart
solo_traveller
January 29, 2025
“Good”
Relaxed ,good location ,the garden
Fine
solo_traveller
December 31, 2024
Really comfy beds. Lots of nice people.
Robert
solo_traveller
December 4, 2024
Kitchen, Backyard, Chicken
Tinman
solo_traveller
November 28, 2024
parkMy new home away from home. I live near to Christchurch, and there are times I must stay in Christchurch. This is so homely, and so close to the CBD, and lovely Hagley Park.
Beth
solo_traveller
October 23, 2024
“I really enjoyed my stay and would happily return.”
Kitchen was clean and well-set up. Room was comfortable. I really liked the backyard, and it's resident chicken! Computer room was very convenient.
Bryan
solo_traveller
October 4, 2024
“Relaxing, clean, safe, friendly place”
Chickens! General atmosphere was very homely.
Chantelle
solo_traveller
September 4, 2024
“Couldn't check in, no refund either”
Chantelle
solo_traveller
September 4, 2024
“Couldn't check in, no refund either”
Shannon
solo_traveller
March 24, 2024
“Looks like a place that caters more to locals, and I mean it in a good way. But a place is a place”
SF2 cabinet & Netflix in the TV room, property cater more for locals due to it's old look inside, , good garden out the back & the kitchen showed the recipes for 3 of kiwi made foods
Facilities
Activities
Yoga classes
Cleaning services
Laundry room
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
General
WiFi available in all areas, Bicycle parking, Non-smoking rooms, Heating, Non-smoking throughout, Adult only
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Outdoors
Garden, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area
Parking
Parking, Parking on site, Private parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available
Safety & security
Key access, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available
Self check-in
Check-in kiosk in the lobby
Services
Daily housekeeping, Shared lounge/TV area, Laundry, Express check-in/check-out, Fax/photocopying
Double Room
The double room features a carpeted floor, heating, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower and a hairdryer. The unit has 1 bed.
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